字Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Thing

Reading

Parts

勿Must not 牛Cow

Example Word

物: thing. The Japanese noun '物 (もの)' means 'thing'. It is a very general term used to refer to objects, items, or abstract concepts. This word is often used in everyday conversation and can be applied to a wide range of contexts. For example: This thing is heavy「この物は重い」(このものはおもい). I bought a new thing「新しい物を買った」(あたらしいものをかった). It can also be used in more abstract ways, such as in the phrase '物の哀れ (もののあわれ)', which refers to the pathos or sadness of things. The word '物' is versatile and can be combined with other words to form compound nouns, such as '食べ物 (たべもの)' (food) or '飲み物 (のみもの)' (drink).

Radical

牛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

38

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Special

Reading

Parts

寺Temple 牛Cow

Example Word

特に: especially. The Japanese adverb '特に (とくに)' means 'especially' or 'particularly'. It is used to emphasize a specific point or to single out something from a group. This adverb is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts to highlight importance or distinction. For example: I especially like this dish「特にこの料理が好きです」(とくにこのりょうりがすきです). There's nothing particularly wrong「特に悪いところはない」(とくにわるいところはない). It can also be used to indicate that something is not the case, as in '特に問題はない (とくにもんだいはない) (There is no particular problem).'

Radical

牛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

362

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Cow

Reading

Parts

𠂉Person (人)十Ten

Example Word

牛肉: beef. The Japanese noun '牛肉 (ぎゅうにく)' refers to 'beef', which is the meat from cattle. This term is commonly used in culinary contexts, such as when ordering or discussing dishes that include beef. For example: I ate beef for dinner「夕食に牛肉を食べた」(ゆうしょくにぎゅうにくをたべた). This restaurant serves delicious beef「このレストランは美味しい牛肉を出す」(このレストランはおいしいぎゅうにくをだす). It's important to note that '牛肉' specifically refers to beef, distinguishing it from other types of meat like pork (豚肉, ぶたにく) or chicken (鶏肉, とりにく).

Radical

牛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

821

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Breed, Pasture

Reading

Parts

牜 攵Strike

Example Word

牧場: pasture or ranch. The Japanese noun '牧場 (ぼくじょう)' refers to a place where livestock such as cows, horses, or sheep are raised. It can mean both a 'ranch' (a large farm for raising animals) and a 'pasture' (a field where animals graze). This word is commonly used in rural or agricultural contexts. Example sentences: I visited a ranch「牧場を訪れました」(ぼくじょうをおとずれました). The cows are grazing in the pasture「牛が牧場で草を食べています」(うしがぼくじょうでくさをたべています). The distinction between 'ranch' and 'pasture' depends on the context, but both meanings are closely related to animal husbandry.

Radical

牛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1263

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Sacrifice, Offering

Reading

Parts

生Life 牛Cow

Example Word

犠牲: sacrifice. The Japanese noun '犠牲 (ぎせい)' means 'sacrifice'. It refers to the act of giving up something valuable or important for the sake of others or a greater cause. This word is often used in contexts involving personal loss, such as in war, accidents, or even in daily life when someone makes a significant compromise. For example: He made a great sacrifice for his family「彼は家族のために大きな犠牲を払った」(かれはかぞくのためにおおきなぎせいをはらった). The victims of the disaster were a tragic sacrifice「その災害の犠牲者は悲劇的な犠牲だった」(そのさいがいのぎせいしゃはひげきてきなぎせいだった).

Radical

牛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1582

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Sacrifice

Reading

Parts

義Righteousness 牛Cow

Example Word

犠牲: sacrifice. The Japanese noun '犠牲 (ぎせい)' means 'sacrifice'. It refers to the act of giving up something valuable or important for the sake of others or a greater cause. This word is often used in contexts involving personal loss, such as in war, accidents, or even in daily life when someone makes a significant compromise. For example: He made a great sacrifice for his family「彼は家族のために大きな犠牲を払った」(かれはかぞくのためにおおきなぎせいをはらった). The victims of the disaster were a tragic sacrifice「その災害の犠牲者は悲劇的な犠牲だった」(そのさいがいのぎせいしゃはひげきてきなぎせいだった).

Radical

牛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1626

Handwriting