Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Two

Reading

Parts

一One

Example Word

二: two. The Japanese noun '二 (に)' means 'two'. It is a basic numeral used to represent the number two in counting or numbering. This word is often used in various contexts, such as counting objects, indicating age, or specifying quantities. For example: two apples「二つのりんご」(ふたつのりんご). I am two years old「私は二歳です」(わたしはにさいです). It is important to note that '二 (に)' is typically used in combination with counters or other words to specify what is being counted, as in '二匹 (にひき) (two small animals)' or '二回 (にかい) (two times)'.

Radical

二

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

17

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Five

Reading

Parts

丅Down (下)ユKatakana yu

Example Word

五: five. The Japanese noun '五 (ご)' means 'five'. It is a number used to denote the quantity or position of something in a sequence. This word is often used in counting, dates, and other contexts where numbers are relevant. For example: five apples「五つのりんご」(ごつのりんご). It is also used in compound words and phrases, such as '五月 (ごがつ)' meaning 'May' (the fifth month). Note that '五' can also be read as 'いつ' in some traditional contexts, but 'ご' is the most common reading in modern usage.

Radical

二

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

55

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Well

Reading

Parts

二Two

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

二

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

329

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Mutual

Reading

Parts

一One 二Two 彑

Example Word

お互い: each other. The Japanese noun 'お互い (おたがい)' means 'each other' or 'mutually'. It is used to describe a reciprocal relationship or action between two or more parties. This word is often used in contexts where people are doing something for or to each other. For example: We should help each other「私たちはお互いを助けるべきです」(わたしたちはおたがいをたすけるべきです). They respect each other「彼らはお互いを尊重します」(かれらはおたがいをそんちょうします). 'お互い' can also imply a sense of shared understanding or commonality, as in 'お互い様 (おたがいさま)', which means 'it's mutual' or 'we're in the same boat'.

Radical

二

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

835

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Asia

Reading

Radical

二

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1561

Handwriting