Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Stroke Count

kanji

Meaning

One

Reading

Example Word

一々: every or each. The Japanese noun '一々 (いちいち)' is used to emphasize that something is done or considered individually, one by one, or in detail. It often carries a nuance of thoroughness or meticulousness, and can sometimes imply annoyance or frustration when used in certain contexts. For example: He checks each item「彼は一々チェックする」(かれはいちいちチェックする). I don't need to explain every detail「一々説明する必要はない」(いちいちせつめいするひつようはない). Note that '一々' is often used in negative sentences to express that something doesn't need to be done in such a detailed or repetitive manner.

Radical

一

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Second, Latter

Reading

Example Word

乙: second or unique. The Japanese noun '乙 (おつ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'second', as in the second of ten heavenly stems used in the traditional Japanese calendar system. For example: today is the second day of the cycle「今日は乙の日です」(きょうはおつのひです). The second meaning is 'unique' or 'unconventional', often used to describe something quirky or distinctive. For example: that artist has a unique style「あのアーティストは乙なスタイルだ」(あのアーティストはおつなスタイルだ). This second usage is more colloquial and can sometimes carry a slightly humorous or ironic tone.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1559

Radical Forms

⺄, ⺃, 𠃊, 乛

Handwriting