Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical
Radical 曰
kanji
書Meaning
Write
Reading
ka
onyomiしょsho
Parts
聿Brush 日Day, Sun
Example Word
書紀: chronicle. The Japanese noun '書紀 (しょき)' refers to a historical chronicle or record. It is often used in the context of ancient Japanese historical texts, such as the '日本書紀 (にほんしょき)' (Nihon Shoki), which is one of the oldest and most important historical records of Japan. The term can also be used more generally to refer to any historical chronicle. Example sentences: The Nihon Shoki is an ancient chronicle「日本書紀は古代の書紀です」(にほんしょきはこだいのしょきです). He is studying the chronicles of the Heian period「彼は平安時代の書紀を勉強しています」(かれはへいあんじだいのしょきをべんきょうしています).
Radical
曰
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
67
Handwriting
kanji
最Meaning
Most
Reading
motto
onyomiさいsai
Parts
曰 取Take
Example Word
最も: most. The Japanese adverb '最も (もっとも)' means 'most' and is used to indicate the highest degree or extreme level of something. It is often used in comparisons or to emphasize a superlative quality. For example: This is the most important thing「これが最も重要なことです」(これがもっともじゅうようなことです). He is the most talented person in the group「彼はグループの中で最も才能のある人です」(かれはグループのなかでもっともさいのうのあるひとです). The adverb can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as '最も良い方法 (もっともよいほうほう) (the best method)'. Note that '最も' is formal and is often used in written or formal spoken Japanese.
Radical
曰
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
154
Handwriting
kanji
曲Meaning
Music, Bend
Reading
ma
onyomiきょくkyoku
Parts
日Day, Sun 丨Stick
Example Word
曲がる: bend. The Japanese verb '曲がる (まがる)' means 'to bend' or 'to curve'. It is used to describe something that changes direction or shape, such as a road, a line, or an object. This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe a change in behavior or attitude. For example: The road bends to the right「道が右に曲がる」(みちがみぎにまがる). The metal rod bent under the weight「金属の棒が重みで曲がった」(きんぞくのぼうがおもみでまがった). He never bends the rules「彼は決してルールを曲げない」(かれはけっしてルールをまげない). Note that '曲がる' is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object, while its transitive counterpart '曲げる (まげる)' means 'to bend something'.
Radical
曰
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
479
Handwriting
kanji
更Meaning
Renew, Grow late
Reading
fu
さらsara
onyomiこうkou
Parts
曰
Example Word
更に: moreover or further. The Japanese adverb '更に (さらに)' has two primary meanings. First, it can mean 'further' or 'in addition,' indicating an increase in degree, quantity, or intensity. For example: He studied further to improve his skills「彼はさらに勉強してスキルを向上させた」(かれはさらにべんきょうしてスキルをこうじょうさせた). Second, it can mean 'moreover' or 'furthermore,' used to introduce additional information or emphasize a point. For example: Moreover, the weather was terrible「さらに、天気はひどかった」(さらに、てんきはひどかった). This adverb is versatile and often used in both formal and informal contexts to add emphasis or provide additional details.
Radical
曰
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
533
Handwriting
kanji
替Meaning
Replace, Exchange
Reading
ka
onyomiたいtai
Parts
㚘 曰
Example Word
言い替える: rephrase. The Japanese verb '言い替える (いいかえる)' means 'to rephrase' or 'to say in other words'. It is used when someone wants to express the same idea or concept using different words, often to make it clearer or more understandable. This verb is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. For example: Can you rephrase that?「それを言い替えてくれますか？」(それをいいかえてくれますか？). He rephrased the question to make it easier to understand「彼はその質問を理解しやすいように言い替えた」(かれはそのしつもんをりかいしやすいようにいいかえた). Note that '言い替える' can also imply a slight change in nuance or emphasis when rephrasing.
Radical
曰
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1355
Handwriting
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- Radical 水
- Radical 人
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- Radical 木
- Radical 心
- Radical 口
- Radical 言
- Radical 糸
- Radical 辵
- Radical 土
- Radical 艸
- Radical 肉
- Radical 日
- Radical 女
- Radical 宀
- Radical 貝
- Radical 金
- Radical 刀
- Radical 阜
- Radical 火
- Radical 竹
- Radical 力
- Radical 禾
- Radical 頁
- Radical 衣
- Radical 目
- Radical 田
- Radical 彳
- Radical 犬
- Radical 广
- Radical 巾
- Radical 一
- Radical 大
- Radical 山
- Radical 石
- Radical 攴
- Radical 玉
- Radical 車
- Radical 示
- Radical 尸
- Radical 疒
- Radical 酉
- Radical 雨
- Radical 囗
- Radical 十
- Radical 寸
- Radical 食
- Radical 邑
- Radical 足
- Radical 弓
- Radical 門
- Radical 馬
- Radical 穴
- Radical 虫
- Radical 儿
- Radical 又
- Radical 米
- Radical 子
- Radical 隹
- Radical 八
- Radical 月
- Radical 舟
- Radical 欠
- Radical 皿
- Radical 乛
- Radical 見
- Radical 止
- Radical 冫
- Radical 曰
- Radical 戈
- Radical 网
- Radical 立
- Radical 方
- Radical 戶
- Radical 牛
- Radical 羽
- Radical 行
- Radical 走
- Radical 殳
- Radical 羊
- Radical 卩
- Radical 二
- Radical 白
- Radical 工
- Radical 干
- Radical 耳
- Radical 冂
- Radical 夕
- Radical 彡
- Radical 亠
- Radical 斤
- Radical 厂
- Radical 士
- Radical 歹
- Radical 虍
- Radical 巛
- Radical 凵
- Radical 文
- Radical 丶
- Radical 矢
- Radical 西
- Radical 里
- Radical 鳥
- Radical 亅
- Radical 冖
- Radical 匸
- Radical 幺
- Radical 鬼
- Radical 小
- Radical 音
- Radical 角
- Radical 毋
- Radical 老
- Radical 魚
- Radical 丿
- Radical 斗
- Radical 辛
- Radical 豕
- Radical 廴
- Radical 廾
- Radical 骨
- Radical 勹
- Radical 鹿
- Radical 丨
- Radical 生
- Radical 入
- Radical 赤
- Radical 青
- Radical 自
- Radical 匕
- Radical 麥
- Radical 色
- Radical 黑
- Radical 彐
- Radical 厶
- Radical 癶
- Radical 甘
- Radical 氏
- Radical 玄
- Radical 豆
- Radical 辰
- Radical 臼
- Radical 己
- Radical 几
- Radical 弋
- Radical 疋
- Radical 血
- Radical 至
- Radical 釆
- Radical 革
- Radical 片
- Radical 臣
- Radical 耒
- Radical 瓦
- Radical 爪
- Radical 气
- Radical 長
- Radical 高
- Radical 父
- Radical 毛
- Radical 首
- Radical 夊
- Radical 谷
- Radical 風
- Radical 黃
- Radical 用
- Radical 支
- Radical 夂
- Radical 飛
- Radical 比
- Radical 身
- Radical 艮
- Radical 面
- Radical 尢
- Radical 非
- Radical 矛
- Radical 缶
- Radical 无
- Radical 卜
- Radical 皮
- Radical 舛
- Radical 齒
- Radical 髟
- Radical 舌
- Radical 鼻
- Radical 麻
- Radical 而
- Radical 香
- Radical 鼓
- Radical 隶
- Radical 聿
- Radical 屮
- Radical 匚
- Radical 牙
- Radical 爻
- Radical 鬯
- Radical 韋
- Radical 豸