Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Outside

Reading

Parts

夕Evening 卜Divination

Example Word

外出: outing. The Japanese verbal noun '外出 (がいしゅつ)' refers to the act of going out or leaving one's home or usual place. It is commonly used to describe activities such as going outside for errands, leisure, or other purposes. For example: I went out for shopping「買い物に外出した」(かいものにがいしゅつした). She rarely goes out「彼女はめったに外出しない」(かのじょはめったにがいしゅつしない). The word can also imply a temporary absence from a place, such as leaving the office or home for a short period.

Radical

夕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

87

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Night

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 亻Person (人)夂Late 丶Dot

Example Word

夜更かし: staying up late. The Japanese verbal noun '夜更かし (よふかし)' refers to the act of staying up late at night, often past one's usual bedtime. It is commonly used to describe staying awake late into the night, whether for work, study, entertainment, or other activities. For example: I stayed up late last night「昨夜は夜更かしをした」(さくやはよふかしをした). Staying up late is bad for your health「夜更かしは健康に悪い」(よふかしはけんこうにわるい). This term carries a nuance of staying awake longer than usual, often implying a lack of sleep or a deviation from a regular sleep schedule.

Radical

夕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

105

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Many

Reading

Parts

夕Evening

Example Word

多分: probably. The Japanese adverb '多分 (たぶん)' means 'probably' or 'perhaps'. It is used to express uncertainty or likelihood about a situation or event. This word is commonly used in casual conversations and can be placed at the beginning or middle of a sentence. For example: He will probably come tomorrow「多分彼は明日来る」(たぶんかれはあしたくる). It will probably rain「多分雨が降る」(たぶんあめがふる). Note that '多分' conveys a sense of speculation and is less definitive than words like 'きっと' (certainly).

Radical

夕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

119

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Dream

Reading

Parts

艹Grass 罒Net 冖Crown 夕Evening

Example Word

夢: dream. The Japanese noun '夢 (ゆめ)' primarily means 'dream'. It can refer to the dreams one experiences while sleeping, as well as aspirations or hopes for the future. For example: I had a strange dream last night「昨夜、変な夢を見た」(さくや、へんなゆめをみた). Her dream is to become a doctor「彼女の夢は医者になることです」(かのじょのゆめはいしゃになることです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that feels unreal or fantastical, such as 'a dreamlike scenery' (夢のような景色 - ゆめのようなけしき).

Radical

夕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

405

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Evening

Reading

Parts

勹Wrap 丶Dot

Example Word

夕暮れ: dusk. The Japanese noun '夕暮れ (ゆうぐれ)' refers to the time of day when the sun is setting and the sky is transitioning from daylight to darkness, commonly known as 'dusk'. It is often associated with a serene and poetic atmosphere, frequently used in literature and daily conversation to evoke a sense of calm or nostalgia. For example: The sky at dusk is beautiful「夕暮れの空は美しい」(ゆうぐれのそらはうつくしい). We took a walk at dusk「私たちは夕暮れに散歩しました」(わたしたちはゆうぐれにさんぽしました). This word captures the fleeting beauty of the evening, making it a favorite in Japanese poetry and art.

Radical

夕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

487

Handwriting