Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

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Direction

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丶Dot 万Ten thousand

Example Word

両方: both. The Japanese noun '両方 (りょうほう)' means 'both'. It is used to refer to two items, options, or sides collectively. This word is often used when emphasizing that two things are included or considered together. For example: I like both「両方が好きです」(りょうほうがすきです). Both options are good「両方の選択肢が良いです」(りょうほうのせんたくしがいいです). It is important to note that '両方' is typically used in contexts where two distinct items or groups are being discussed, and it is not interchangeable with words like '全部 (ぜんぶ)' which means 'all' or 'everything'.

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方

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JLPT

Grade

Frequency

22

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Travel

Reading

Parts

方Direction 𠂉Person (人)𧘇Garment (衣)

Example Word

旅: trip. The Japanese verbal noun '旅 (たび)' means 'trip' or 'journey'. It refers to traveling from one place to another, often for leisure, exploration, or personal reasons. This word is commonly used in contexts involving travel, such as vacations, pilgrimages, or long-distance journeys. For example: I went on a trip to Kyoto「京都に旅をした」(きょうとにたびをした). The journey was long「その旅は長かった」(そのたびはながかった). '旅' can also carry a deeper, metaphorical meaning, symbolizing life's journey or personal growth. It is often used in literature and poetry to evoke a sense of adventure or introspection.

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方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

447

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Family

Reading

Parts

方Direction 矢Arrow 𠂉Person (人)

Example Word

貴族: nobility. The Japanese noun '貴族 (きぞく)' refers to 'nobility' or 'aristocracy'. It describes a social class of people who hold hereditary titles or ranks, often associated with wealth, power, and privilege. This term is commonly used in historical or formal contexts to refer to the elite class in feudal or monarchical societies. For example: The nobility lived in grand castles「貴族は大きな城に住んでいた」(きぞくはおおきなしろにすんでいた). She comes from a family of nobility「彼女は貴族の家系です」(かのじょはきぞくのかけいです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe someone with refined or elegant qualities, though this usage is less common.

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方

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JLPT

Grade

Frequency

552

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Flag

Reading

Parts

方Direction 其That

Example Word

国旗: flag or national flag. The Japanese noun '国旗 (こっき)' refers to a 'flag' or specifically a 'national flag'. It is used to denote the official flag of a country, symbolizing its identity and sovereignty. For example: The national flag of Japan is beautiful「日本の国旗は美しい」(にほんのこっきはうつくしい). I saw many national flags at the event「イベントでたくさんの国旗を見た」(イベントでたくさんのこっきをみた). The word is commonly used in contexts related to national identity, international events, and ceremonies.

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方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1137

Handwriting

kanji

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Alms, Carry out

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Parts

方Direction

Example Word

施設: facility. The Japanese noun '施設 (しせつ)' refers to a facility or institution, often used to describe buildings or places designed for a specific purpose, such as schools, hospitals, or recreational centers. It can also refer to infrastructure or installations. For example: The new sports facility is impressive「新しいスポーツ施設は素晴らしい」(あたらしいスポーツしせつはすばらしい). The hospital is a well-equipped facility「その病院は設備の整った施設です」(そのびょういんはせつびのととのったしせつです). This word is commonly used in formal or official contexts to describe public or private establishments.

Radical

方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1496

Handwriting

kanji

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Gyrate, Rotation

Reading

Parts

方Direction 疋

Radical

方

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JLPT

Grade

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1658

Handwriting