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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Go

    Reading

    kunyomi

    i

    おこな

    okona

    onyomiこう

    kou

    ぎょう

    gyou

    Parts

    Stop One Street

    Example Word

    飛行機: airplane. The Japanese noun '飛行機 (ひこうき)' means 'airplane'. It refers to a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing travel, transportation, or aviation. For example: I will go to America by airplane「私は飛行機でアメリカに行きます」(わたしはひこうきでアメリカにいきます). The airplane is flying in the sky「飛行機が空を飛んでいます」(ひこうきがそらをとんでいます). It's important to note that '飛行機' specifically refers to airplanes and not other types of aircraft like helicopters or gliders.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    18

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Art, Technique

    Reading

    onyomiじゅつ

    jutsu

    Parts

    Go

    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

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    311

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Defense

    Reading

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Go

    Example Word

    自衛隊: Self Defense Forces. The Japanese noun '自衛隊 (じえいたい)' refers to the 'Self-Defense Forces' of Japan, which is the country's military organization. Established after World War II, the Self-Defense Forces are primarily responsible for national defense and disaster relief operations. The term is often used in discussions about Japan's defense policies, international military cooperation, and domestic emergency responses. Example sentences: The Self-Defense Forces conducted a rescue operation「自衛隊が救助活動を行った」(じえいたいがきゅうじょかつどうをおこなった). He joined the Self-Defense Forces「彼は自衛隊に入隊した」(かれはじえいたいににゅうたいした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    312

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Street, Boulevard

    Reading

    kunyomiまち

    machi

    onyomiがい

    gai

    かい

    kai

    Parts

    Go

    Example Word

    街: town. The Japanese noun '街 (まち)' refers to a town or a city, often implying a lively or bustling area with shops, streets, and people. It is commonly used to describe urban areas or specific districts within a city. For example: Let's go to the town「街に行こう」(まちにいこう). This town is very lively「この街はとてもにぎやかだ」(このまちはとてもにぎやかだ). The word can also carry a sense of community or a specific atmosphere, such as a shopping street or a cultural district. It is distinct from '村 (むら)' (village) or '都市 (とし)' (metropolis), as it often conveys a smaller, more intimate urban space.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    735

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Collide

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Go 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

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1282

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Balance, Equilibrium

    Reading

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1909

    Handwriting

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