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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 歹

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Death

    Reading

    kunyomi

    shi

    onyomi

    shi

    Parts

    Spoon Bad

    Example Word

    死体: corpse. The Japanese noun '死体 (したい)' refers to a 'corpse' or 'dead body'. It is used to describe the physical remains of a deceased person or animal. This word is neutral in tone but is often associated with serious or somber contexts, such as crime scenes, forensic investigations, or funerals. For example: The police found a corpse in the forest「警察は森で死体を見つけた」(けいさつはもりでしたいをみつけた). The corpse was taken to the morgue「死体は死体安置所に運ばれた」(したいはしたいあんちじょにはこばれた). Note that this word is not used in casual conversation and may carry a heavy or unsettling connotation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    120

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remainder

    Reading

    kunyomiのこ

    noko

    onyomiざん

    zan

    Parts

    Bad

    Example Word

    生き残る: survive. The Japanese verb '生き残る (いきのこる)' means 'to survive'. It is used to describe the act of remaining alive or continuing to exist after a difficult or dangerous situation. This verb often implies overcoming challenges or enduring hardships. For example: He survived the accident「彼は事故を生き残った」(かれはじこをいきのこった). Only a few species survived the ice age「わずかな種だけが氷河期を生き残った」(わずかなしゅだけがひょうがきをいきのこった). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe enduring in a competitive environment, such as in business or sports.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    298

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Special, Especially

    Reading

    kunyomiこと

    koto

    onyomiしゅ

    shu

    Parts

    Bad 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

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    854

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Multiply

    Reading

    kunyomi

    fu

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    Parts

    Bad 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

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1695

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Die a martyr, Martyr

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Bad Decameron

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2022

    Handwriting

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