Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Place

Reading

Parts

戸Door 斤Axe, Catty

Example Word

場所: place. The Japanese noun '場所 (ばしょ)' means 'place'. It refers to a specific location or spot, and can be used in various contexts to indicate where something is or where an event occurs. For example: this is a quiet place「ここは静かな場所です」(ここはしずかなばしょです). I forgot the place where we met「私たちが会った場所を忘れました」(わたしたちがであったばしょをわすれました). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a position or role, such as in '彼には彼の場所がある (かれにはかれのばしょがある) (He has his place).'

Radical

戶

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

65

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Door

Reading

Parts

一One 尸Corpse

Example Word

井戸: well. The Japanese noun '井戸 (いど)' refers to a 'well', specifically a water well dug into the ground to access groundwater. This term is commonly used in both rural and historical contexts, as wells were a primary source of water in traditional Japanese households. For example: There is a well in the garden「庭に井戸がある」(にわにいどがある). The water from the well is cold「井戸の水は冷たい」(いどのみずはつめたい). In modern times, wells are less common due to the prevalence of tap water, but the term remains relevant in discussions about traditional architecture or rural life.

Radical

戶

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

196

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tassel, Chamber

Reading

Parts

戸Door 方Direction

Example Word

房: bunch. The Japanese noun '房 (ふさ)' refers to a 'bunch' or 'cluster' of something, typically used for items that grow or hang together, such as grapes, bananas, or hair. It can also describe a tassel or fringe. For example: a bunch of grapes「葡萄の房」(ぶどうのふさ). Her hair is tied in a bunch「彼女の髪は房になっている」(かのじょのかみはふさになっている). The word is often used in contexts involving natural groupings or decorative elements.

Radical

戶

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

577

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Return

Reading

Parts

户 大Big

Example Word

戻す: return. The Japanese verb '戻す (もどす)' means 'to return' or 'to put something back'. It is used when referring to the act of returning something to its original place or state. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as returning a borrowed item, reverting a situation, or restoring something to its previous condition. For example: Please return the book to the shelf「本を棚に戻してください」(ほんをたなにもどしてください). I returned the money to him「彼にお金を戻した」(かれにおかねをもどした). It's important to note that '戻す' is often used in situations where the action involves physically or metaphorically bringing something back to where it was before.

Radical

戶

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

668

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Door, Front door

Reading

Parts

戸Door 非Mistake, Negative

Example Word

扉: door. The Japanese noun '扉 (とびら)' refers to a 'door'. This word is often used to describe a door that is more substantial or significant than a regular door, such as a gate, a portal, or the door to a special place. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: the door to a new world「新しい世界への扉」(あたらしいせかいへのとびら). The heavy wooden door creaked open「重い木の扉がきしみながら開いた」(おもいきのとびらがきしみながらひらいた). The word '扉' carries a sense of importance or transition, often implying a passage to something new or different.

Radical

戶

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1039

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fan, Folding fan

Reading

Parts

戸Door 羽Feather

Example Word

扇風機: fan. The Japanese noun '扇風機 (せんぷうき)' refers to an electric fan, specifically a device used to circulate air and create a cooling effect. It is commonly used in homes, offices, and other indoor spaces, especially during hot weather. Example sentences: The fan is on「扇風機がついている」(せんぷうきがついている). Please turn on the fan「扇風機をつけてください」(せんぷうきをつけてください). This fan is quiet「この扇風機は静かです」(このせんぷうきはしずかです). Note that '扇風機' specifically refers to electric fans and not handheld fans, which are called '団扇 (うちわ)'.

Radical

戶

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1527

Handwriting