Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical
Radical 歹
kanji
死Meaning
Death
Reading
shi
onyomiしshi
Parts
匕Spoon 歹Bad
Example Word
死者: dead. The Japanese noun '死者 (ししゃ)' refers to a deceased person or the dead. It is used to describe someone who has passed away. This term is often used in formal or serious contexts, such as in news reports, legal documents, or discussions about tragedies. For example: The number of dead increased「死者の数が増えた」(ししゃのかずがふえた). The dead were mourned by their families「死者は家族に悼まれた」(ししゃはかぞくにいたまれた). It is important to note that '死者' is a neutral term and does not carry any particular emotional connotation, but it is generally used in respectful contexts.
Radical
歹
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
120
Handwriting
kanji
残Meaning
Remainder
Reading
noko
onyomiざんzan
Parts
歹Bad 㦮
Example Word
残らず: completely. The Japanese adverb '残らず (のこらず)' means 'completely' or 'without exception'. It is used to indicate that something is done thoroughly, leaving nothing behind or untouched. This word often emphasizes the entirety of an action or state. For example: He ate everything completely「彼は残らず食べた」(かれはのこらずたべた). The documents were checked without exception「書類は残らずチェックされた」(しょるいはのこらずチェックされた). This adverb is commonly used in contexts where thoroughness or completeness is emphasized, such as in tasks, consumption, or examination.
Radical
歹
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
298
Handwriting
kanji
殊Meaning
Special, Especially
Reading
koto
onyomiしゅshu
Parts
歹Bad 朱Vermillion
Example Word
特殊: special or unique. The Japanese adjective '特殊 (とくしゅ)' means 'special' or 'unique'. It is used to describe something that is distinct, uncommon, or out of the ordinary. This word often carries a nuance of being different from the norm or having specific characteristics that set it apart. For example: This is a special case「これは特殊なケースです」(これはとくしゅなケースです). He has a unique ability「彼は特殊な能力を持っている」(かれはとくしゅなのうりょくをもっている). Note that '特殊' is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in science, technology, or law, to describe something that is not typical or standard.
Radical
歹
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
854
Handwriting
kanji
殖Meaning
Multiply
Reading
fu
onyomiしょくshoku
Parts
歹Bad 直Straight, Repair
Example Word
増殖: proliferation. The Japanese noun '増殖 (ぞうしょく)' refers to the process of rapid increase or multiplication, often used in biological contexts to describe cell growth or reproduction. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the spread or expansion of ideas, technologies, or other phenomena. For example: The proliferation of bacteria is concerning「細菌の増殖が心配だ」(さいきんのぞうしょくがしんぱいだ). The rapid proliferation of smartphones has changed society「スマートフォンの急速な増殖が社会を変えた」(スマートフォンのきゅうそくなぞうしょくがしゃかいをかえた).
Radical
歹
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1695
Handwriting
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- Radical 水
- Radical 人
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- Radical 心
- Radical 口
- Radical 言
- Radical 糸
- Radical 辵
- Radical 土
- Radical 艸
- Radical 肉
- Radical 日
- Radical 女
- Radical 宀
- Radical 貝
- Radical 金
- Radical 刀
- Radical 阜
- Radical 火
- Radical 竹
- Radical 力
- Radical 禾
- Radical 頁
- Radical 衣
- Radical 目
- Radical 田
- Radical 彳
- Radical 犬
- Radical 广
- Radical 巾
- Radical 一
- Radical 大
- Radical 山
- Radical 石
- Radical 攴
- Radical 玉
- Radical 車
- Radical 示
- Radical 尸
- Radical 疒
- Radical 酉
- Radical 雨
- Radical 囗
- Radical 十
- Radical 寸
- Radical 食
- Radical 邑
- Radical 足
- Radical 弓
- Radical 門
- Radical 馬
- Radical 穴
- Radical 虫
- Radical 儿
- Radical 又
- Radical 米
- Radical 子
- Radical 隹
- Radical 八
- Radical 月
- Radical 舟
- Radical 欠
- Radical 皿
- Radical 乛
- Radical 見
- Radical 止
- Radical 冫
- Radical 曰
- Radical 戈
- Radical 网
- Radical 立
- Radical 方
- Radical 戶
- Radical 牛
- Radical 羽
- Radical 行
- Radical 走
- Radical 殳
- Radical 羊
- Radical 卩
- Radical 二
- Radical 白
- Radical 工
- Radical 干
- Radical 耳
- Radical 冂
- Radical 夕
- Radical 彡
- Radical 亠
- Radical 斤
- Radical 厂
- Radical 士
- Radical 歹
- Radical 虍
- Radical 巛
- Radical 凵
- Radical 文
- Radical 丶
- Radical 矢
- Radical 西
- Radical 里
- Radical 鳥
- Radical 亅
- Radical 冖
- Radical 匸
- Radical 幺
- Radical 鬼
- Radical 小
- Radical 音
- Radical 角
- Radical 毋
- Radical 老
- Radical 魚
- Radical 丿
- Radical 斗
- Radical 辛
- Radical 豕
- Radical 廴
- Radical 廾
- Radical 骨
- Radical 勹
- Radical 鹿
- Radical 丨
- Radical 生
- Radical 入
- Radical 赤
- Radical 青
- Radical 自
- Radical 匕
- Radical 麥
- Radical 色
- Radical 黑
- Radical 彐
- Radical 厶
- Radical 癶
- Radical 甘
- Radical 氏
- Radical 玄
- Radical 豆
- Radical 辰
- Radical 臼
- Radical 己
- Radical 几
- Radical 弋
- Radical 疋
- Radical 血
- Radical 至
- Radical 釆
- Radical 革
- Radical 片
- Radical 臣
- Radical 耒
- Radical 瓦
- Radical 爪
- Radical 气
- Radical 長
- Radical 高
- Radical 父
- Radical 毛
- Radical 首
- Radical 夊
- Radical 谷
- Radical 風
- Radical 黃
- Radical 用
- Radical 支
- Radical 夂
- Radical 飛
- Radical 比
- Radical 身
- Radical 艮
- Radical 面
- Radical 尢
- Radical 非
- Radical 矛
- Radical 缶
- Radical 无
- Radical 卜
- Radical 皮
- Radical 舛
- Radical 齒
- Radical 髟
- Radical 舌
- Radical 鼻
- Radical 麻
- Radical 而
- Radical 香
- Radical 鼓
- Radical 隶
- Radical 聿
- Radical 屮
- Radical 匚
- Radical 牙
- Radical 爻
- Radical 鬯
- Radical 韋
- Radical 豸