Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Go

Reading

Parts

彳Stop 一One 丁Street

Example Word

流行: epidemic or trend. The Japanese verbal noun '流行 (りゅうこう)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'trend', referring to something that is currently popular or fashionable. For example: This hairstyle is trending now「このヘアスタイルが今流行している」(このヘアスタイルがいまりゅうこうしている). The second meaning is 'epidemic', referring to the rapid spread of a disease. For example: The flu is spreading rapidly「インフルエンザが流行している」(インフルエンザがりゅうこうしている). The context usually makes it clear which meaning is intended, but both meanings are widely used in everyday conversation and media.

Radical

行

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

18

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Art, Technique

Reading

Parts

行Go 朮

Example Word

術: art or technique. The Japanese noun '術 (じゅつ)' refers to a skill, art, or technique, often implying a specialized or refined method. It is commonly used in contexts related to traditional arts, martial arts, or any field requiring expertise. For example: the art of negotiation「交渉の術」(こうしょうのじゅつ). He mastered the technique「彼はその術を極めた」(かれはそのじゅつをきわめた). The word can also imply a strategic or clever approach, as in 'the art of deception'「欺く術」(あざむくじゅつ).

Radical

行

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

311

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Protect, Defense

Reading

Parts

行Go 韋

Example Word

防衛: defense. The Japanese verbal noun '防衛 (ぼうえい)' means 'defense'. It refers to the act of protecting or safeguarding something, often used in contexts like national defense, self-defense, or protecting against threats. For example: national defense is important「防衛は重要だ」(ぼうえいはじゅうようだ). They are strengthening their defense「彼らは防衛を強化している」(かれらはぼうえいをきょうかしている). This term is commonly used in military, legal, and personal safety contexts.

Radical

行

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

312

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Street, Boulevard

Reading

Parts

行Go 圭

Example Word

市街: city. The Japanese noun '市街 (しがい)' refers to the urban or city area, typically the built-up part of a city with streets, buildings, and infrastructure. It is often used to describe the central or commercial district of a city. For example: The city is bustling with activity「市街は活気で溢れている」(しがいわかっきであふれている). We walked through the city at night「私たちは夜に市街を歩いた」(わたしたちはよるにしがいをあるいた). This term is commonly used in contexts related to urban planning, geography, or everyday descriptions of city life.

Radical

行

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

735

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Collide

Reading

Parts

行Go 重Heavy

Example Word

衝撃: impact. The Japanese noun '衝撃 (しょうげき)' primarily means 'impact'. It refers to a strong effect or influence caused by a physical force or an emotional event. This word can be used in various contexts, such as describing the physical impact of a collision or the emotional shock of unexpected news. For example: The impact of the earthquake was devastating「地震の衝撃は壊滅的だった」(じしんのしょうげきはかいめつてきだった). The news had a huge impact on her「そのニュースは彼女に大きな衝撃を与えた」(そのニュースはかのじょにおおきなしょうげきをあたえた). It's important to note that '衝撃' can also imply a sudden and powerful effect, whether physical or emotional.

Radical

行

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1282

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Balance, Equilibrium

Reading

Parts

行Go

Example Word

均衡: balance. The Japanese noun '均衡 (きんこう)' means 'balance' or 'equilibrium'. It is often used to describe a state of stability or equal distribution between opposing forces, elements, or conditions. This word is commonly used in contexts such as economics, physics, and everyday life to describe a harmonious or stable state. For example: The balance of power between the two countries is maintained「二つの国の間の力の均衡が保たれている」(ふたつのくにのあいだのちからのきんこうがたもたれている). The ecosystem is in balance「生態系は均衡を保っている」(せいたいけいはきんこうをたもっている). It can also refer to a mental or emotional balance, as in: She regained her emotional balance after the incident「彼女はその出来事の後に感情の均衡を取り戻した」(かのじょはそのできごとのあとにかんじょうのきんこうをとりもどした).

Radical

行

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1909

Handwriting