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kanji
識Meaning
Knowledge, Discernment
Reading
onyomiしきshiki
Parts
訁Say (言)戠
Example Word
非常識: unreasonable. The Japanese adjectival noun '非常識 (ひじょうしき)' means 'unreasonable' or 'lacking common sense'. It is used to describe actions, behaviors, or ideas that are considered illogical, inappropriate, or contrary to societal norms. This term often carries a negative connotation and is used to criticize someone's behavior or judgment. For example: His behavior is unreasonable「彼の行動は非常識だ」(かれのこうどうはひじょうしきだ). It's very unreasonable to be late without notice「連絡なしに遅れるのは非常識だ」(れんらくなしにおくれるのはひじょうしきだ). The word can also be used in a more general sense to describe situations or systems that defy logic or common sense.
Radical
言
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
355
Handwriting
kanji
離Meaning
Detach, Separate
Reading
kunyomiはなhana
onyomiりri
Parts
离 隹Bird
Example Word
離す: separate. The Japanese verb '離す (はなす)' means 'to separate' or 'to detach'. It is used when describing the action of moving something away from another thing, creating distance or disconnection. This verb can be used in both physical and abstract contexts. For example: please separate the papers「紙を離してください」(かみをはなしてください). He detached himself from the group「彼はグループから離した」(かれはグループからはなした). Note that '離す' often implies an intentional action of separation, distinguishing it from similar verbs like '離れる (はなれる)', which means 'to be separated' or 'to leave'.
Radical
隹
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
401
Handwriting
kanji
警Meaning
Warn
Reading
onyomiけいkei
Parts
言Say 敬Respect
Example Word
警備: security. The Japanese noun '警備 (けいび)' refers to 'security' or 'guarding'. It is commonly used to describe the act of protecting or guarding a place, event, or person. This term is often associated with professional security services, such as those employed at events, buildings, or public spaces. For example: The security at the event was tight「イベントの警備は厳しかった」(イベントのけいびはきびしかった). We need to increase security for the building「建物の警備を強化する必要がある」(たてもののけいびをきょうかするひつようがある). The word can also imply vigilance and preparedness to prevent potential threats or disturbances.
Radical
言
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
592
Handwriting
kanji
願Meaning
Request, Wish
Reading
kunyomiねがnega
onyomiがんgan
Parts
原Meadow, Original 頁Page
Example Word
お願い: request. The Japanese verbal noun 'お願い (おねがい)' means 'request'. It is a polite and formal way to ask for something or to make a request. This term is often used in various contexts, such as asking for a favor, making a formal request, or even in customer service settings. For example: Please help me「お願い、助けてください」(おねがい、たすけてください). I have a request「お願いがあります」(おねがいがあります). It is important to note that 'お願い' is often used with the verb 'する' to form the phrase 'お願いします', which is a common way to make a polite request, as in 'Please do this for me「これをやってください、お願いします」(これをやってください、おねがいします)'.
Radical
頁
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
599
Handwriting
kanji
鏡Meaning
Mirror
Reading
kunyomiかがみkagami
onyomiきょうkyou
Parts
釒Gold (金)竟
Example Word
眼鏡: glasses. The Japanese noun '眼鏡 (めがね)' refers to 'glasses' or 'spectacles', which are worn to correct or protect vision. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to eyewear. For example: I need new glasses「新しい眼鏡が必要です」(あたらしいめがねがひつようです). He is wearing glasses「彼は眼鏡をかけています」(かれはめがねをかけています). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe someone's perspective or viewpoint, as in '彼は現実を眼鏡を通して見ている' (かれはげんじつをめがねをとおしてみている) - 'He sees reality through glasses', implying a filtered or biased view.
Radical
金
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
828
Handwriting
kanji
麗Meaning
Beautiful, Lovely
Reading
kunyomiうるわuruwa
onyomiれいrei
Parts
丽 鹿Deer
Example Word
奇麗: beautiful or clean. The Japanese adjectival noun '奇麗 (きれい)' can mean both 'clean' and 'beautiful', depending on the context. When used to describe cleanliness, it refers to something being free from dirt or clutter. For example: The room is clean「部屋は奇麗です」(へやはきれいです). When used to describe beauty, it refers to something or someone being aesthetically pleasing. For example: She is beautiful「彼女は奇麗です」(かのじょはきれいです). The word can also be used to describe something as neat or tidy, such as handwriting: Your handwriting is neat「あなたの字は奇麗です」(あなたのじはきれいです). It's important to note that '奇麗' is often written in hiragana as 'きれい' in modern Japanese.
Radical
鹿
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
967
Handwriting
kanji
繰Meaning
Reel, Spin
Reading
kunyomiくku
onyomiそうsou
Parts
糸Thread 喿
Example Word
繰り返し: repetition. The Japanese noun '繰り返し (くりかえし)' means 'repetition'. It refers to the act of repeating something, whether it be an action, a process, or a statement. This word is often used in contexts where something is done or said multiple times, either for emphasis, practice, or as part of a routine. For example: Repetition is important for learning「繰り返しは学習に重要です」(くりかえしはがくしゅうにじゅうようです). He repeated the same mistake「彼は同じ間違いを繰り返した」(かれはおなじまちがいをくりかえした). The word can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as in music or patterns, where repetition is a key element.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1030
Handwriting
kanji
霧Meaning
Mist, Fog
Reading
kunyomiきりkiri
onyomiむmu
Parts
雨Rain 務Duty, Task
Example Word
霧: fog. The Japanese noun '霧 (きり)' means 'fog'. It refers to a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, which obscures visibility. This word is commonly used in weather-related contexts or to describe atmospheric conditions. For example: The fog is thick today「今日は霧が濃い」(きょうはきりがこい). I couldn't see the road because of the fog「霧で道が見えなかった」(きりでみちがみえなかった). In literature, '霧' can also be used metaphorically to describe confusion or uncertainty, such as '心の霧 (こころのきり)' meaning 'mental fog' or 'confusion in one's mind'.
Radical
雨
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1239
Handwriting
kanji
臓Meaning
Entrails, Viscera
Reading
onyomiぞうzou
Parts
肉Meat 蔵Storehouse
Example Word
内臓: internal organs. The Japanese noun '内臓 (ないぞう)' refers to the internal organs of the body, such as the heart, liver, stomach, and intestines. It is commonly used in medical or biological contexts to describe the organs located inside the body cavity. For example: The doctor examined his internal organs「医師は彼の内臓を検査した」(いしはかれのないぞうをけんさした). Eating healthy is important for your internal organs「健康的な食事は内臓に重要です」(けんこうてきなしょくじはないぞうにじゅうようです). The term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Radical
肉
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1398
Handwriting
kanji
爆Meaning
Burst, Explode
Reading
kunyomiはha
onyomiばくbaku
Parts
火Fire 暴Violent, Outburst
Example Word
爆弾: bomb. The Japanese noun '爆弾 (ばくだん)' means 'bomb'. It refers to an explosive weapon designed to cause destruction. This word is often used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: The bomb exploded「爆弾が爆発した」(ばくだんがばくはつした). He dropped a bombshell during the meeting「彼は会議中に爆弾を落とした」(かれはかいぎちゅうにばくだんをおとした). In figurative usage, it can describe shocking news or revelations. The word is neutral in tone but carries a strong connotation of danger or surprise.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1399
Handwriting
kanji
鶏Meaning
Chicken, Hen, Cock
Reading
kunyomiとりtori
にわとりniwatori
onyomiけいkei
Parts
爫 夫Man, Husband 鳥Bird
Example Word
鶏: chicken. The Japanese noun '鶏 (にわとり)' refers to a chicken, specifically the domesticated bird commonly raised for its meat and eggs. It is often used in everyday conversation and cooking contexts. For example: I bought a chicken at the market「市場で鶏を買いました」(いちばでにわとりをかいました). The chicken is delicious「その鶏は美味しいです」(そのにわとりはおいしいです). Note that '鶏' specifically refers to the bird itself, while '鶏肉 (とりにく)' refers to chicken meat.
Radical
鳥
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1434
Handwriting
kanji
蹴Meaning
Kick
Reading
kunyomiけke
onyomiしゅうshuu
しゅくshuku
Parts
⻊Foot (足)就Settle, Concerning
Example Word
蹴る: kick. The Japanese verb '蹴る (ける)' means 'to kick'. It is used to describe the action of striking or hitting something with the foot. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: he kicked the ball「彼はボールを蹴った」(かれはボールをけった). She kicked the habit「彼女はその癖を蹴った」(かのじょはそのくせをけった). In the second example, '蹴る' is used figuratively to mean 'to quit' or 'to give up' a habit. The verb can also be used in various forms to indicate different tenses or levels of politeness.
Radical
足
Stroke Count
19JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1516
Handwriting
kanji
簿Meaning
Notebook for record, Record book
Reading
onyomiぼbo
Example Word
名簿: roster. The Japanese noun '名簿 (めいぼ)' refers to a 'roster' or 'register', which is a list of names, typically used in formal or organizational contexts. It is commonly used in schools, companies, or events to keep track of participants, members, or attendees. For example: Please check the roster for your name「名簿に名前があるか確認してください」(めいぼになまえがあるかかくにんしてください). The teacher updated the class roster「先生がクラスの名簿を更新しました」(せんせいがクラスのめいぼをこうしんしました). This word is often associated with administrative or official settings.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1943
Handwriting