Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Shape

Reading

Parts

彡Fur 开Open

Example Word

正方形: square. The Japanese noun '正方形 (せいほうけい)' refers to a geometric shape with four equal sides and four right angles, commonly known as a 'square'. This term is used in both mathematical and everyday contexts to describe objects or shapes that fit this definition. For example: This is a square「これは正方形です」(これはせいほうけいです). The table is square「そのテーブルは正方形です」(そのテーブルはせいほうけいです). It's important to note that '正方形' specifically refers to the shape and not to the concept of being fair or equitable, which is a different meaning of the word 'square' in English.

Radical

彡

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

201

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Shadow

Reading

Parts

景Scene 彡Fur

Example Word

影: shadow or silhouette. The Japanese noun '影 (かげ)' primarily means 'shadow', referring to the dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light. It can also mean 'silhouette', which is the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background. This word is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: the shadow of a tree「木の影」(きのかげ). Her silhouette was visible in the moonlight「月明かりに彼女の影が見えた」(つきあかりにかのじょのかげがみえた). In literature and poetry, '影' can also symbolize something fleeting or intangible, such as memories or emotions.

Radical

彡

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

386

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Carve

Reading

Parts

周Circumference 彡Fur

Example Word

彫刻: sculpture. The Japanese noun '彫刻 (ちょうこく)' refers to 'sculpture'. It is used to describe the art of creating three-dimensional forms by carving, modeling, or assembling materials. This term can refer to both the process of creating sculptures and the finished artwork itself. For example: This museum has many sculptures「この博物館には彫刻がたくさんある」(このはくぶつかんにはちょうこくがたくさんある). He is famous for his sculptures「彼は彫刻で有名だ」(かれはちょうこくでゆうめいだ). The word is often used in contexts related to art, museums, and craftsmanship.

Radical

彡

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1346

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Coloring, Beautiful coloring

Reading

Parts

采Grab 彡Fur

Example Word

色彩: color. The Japanese noun '色彩 (しきさい)' refers to 'color' or 'coloration'. It is used to describe the hues, shades, or overall color scheme of something, often in an artistic or aesthetic context. This word can be applied to physical objects, paintings, or even abstract concepts like emotions or atmospheres. For example: The painting has vivid colors「その絵は色彩が鮮やかだ」(そのえはしきさいがあざやかだ). The colors of autumn are beautiful「秋の色彩は美しい」(あきのしきさいはうつくしい). The word can also imply a sense of richness or depth in color, making it suitable for describing vibrant or nuanced scenes.

Radical

彡

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1408

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Patent, Proclaim merits

Reading

Parts

彡Fur 章Chapter, Badge

Radical

彡

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2109

Handwriting