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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 曰

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Write

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    Brush 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

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    67

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Most

    Reading

    kunyomiもっと

    motto

    onyomiさい

    sai

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    154

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Music, Bend

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ma

    onyomiきょく

    kyoku

    Parts

    Day, Sun 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

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    479

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Renew, Grow late

    Reading

    kunyomi

    fu

    さら

    sara

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    533

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Replace, Exchange

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1355

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Official

    Reading

    kunyomiともがら

    tomogara

    へや

    heya

    つかさ

    tsukasa

    onyomiぞう

    zou

    そう

    sou

    Parts

    Music, Bend

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1365

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Formerly

    Reading

    kunyomiかつ

    katsu

    すなわち

    sunawachi

    かつて

    katsute

    onyomiぞう

    zou

    そう

    sou

    so

    Parts

    Divide Rice field Day, Sun

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1966

    Handwriting

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