kanji

Meaning

Person

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 乀Stretch

Example Word

犯人: criminal. The Japanese noun '犯人 (はんにん)' refers to a 'criminal' or 'culprit', specifically someone who has committed a crime or wrongdoing. It is commonly used in legal, police, or investigative contexts. For example: The criminal was arrested「犯人は逮捕された」(はんにんはたいほされた). Who is the culprit?「犯人は誰ですか？」(はんにんはだれですか？). The word is neutral in tone and does not carry additional connotations unless specified by context.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1

Radical Forms

𠂉, 亻, 𠆢

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Two

Reading

Parts

一One

Example Word

二日: second or two days. The Japanese noun '二日 (ふつか)' has two primary meanings. First, it refers to the 'second day' of the month, as in 'the second of January'「1月2日」(いちがつふつか). Second, it can mean 'two days', as in 'I stayed for two days'「二日間泊まった」(ふつかかんとまった). The word is commonly used in dates and time expressions. For example: Today is the second of the month「今日は二日です」(きょうはふつかです). I will finish this in two days「これを二日で終わらせます」(これをふつかでおわらせます). Note that the reading 'ふつか' is specific to this word and should not be confused with other readings of the kanji 二 (に) or 日 (ひ).

Radical

二

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

17

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Ten

Reading

Parts

丨Stick 一One

Example Word

数十: dozens. The Japanese noun '数十 (すうじゅう)' means 'dozens' and is used to indicate an approximate quantity ranging from around 20 to 99. It is often used when the exact number is unknown or unimportant, but the speaker wants to convey a general sense of magnitude. For example: dozens of people attended the event「数十人がイベントに参加した」(すうじゅうにんがイベントにさんかした). There are dozens of books on the shelf「本棚には数十冊の本がある」(ほんだなにはすうじゅうさつのほんがある). Note that '数十' is a somewhat formal term and is commonly used in written or formal spoken contexts.

Radical

十

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

30

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Enter

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 乀Stretch

Example Word

収入: income. The Japanese noun '収入 (しゅうにゅう)' refers to 'income', which is the money or earnings received regularly from work, investments, or other sources. It is commonly used in contexts related to personal finance, business, or economics. For example: my monthly income is 300,000 yen「私の月収は30万円です」(わたしのげっしゅうはさんじゅうまんえんです). His income increased last year「彼の収入は去年増えました」(かれのしゅうにゅうはきょねんふえました). This word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Radical

入

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

43

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Eight

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 乀Stretch

Example Word

八百屋: greengrocer. The Japanese noun '八百屋 (やおや)' refers to a 'greengrocer', which is a store or shop that sells fresh vegetables and fruits. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to places where one can buy produce. Historically, '八百屋' also had a broader meaning, referring to shops that sold a variety of goods, but in modern usage, it is almost exclusively associated with vegetable and fruit shops. Example sentences: I bought vegetables at the greengrocer「八百屋で野菜を買いました」(やおやでやさいをかいました). The greengrocer is closed today「今日は八百屋が閉まっています」(きょうはやおやがしまっています).

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

108

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Power

Reading

Parts

勹Wrap 丿Katakana no

Example Word

気力: energy or willpower. The Japanese noun '気力 (きりょく)' refers to mental or physical energy, as well as the strength of will or determination to accomplish something. It is often used to describe the inner drive or motivation needed to face challenges or complete tasks. For example: I don't have the energy to continue「気力が続かない」(きりょくがつづかない). He has the willpower to overcome any obstacle「彼はどんな障害も乗り越える気力がある」(かれはどんなしょうがいものりこえるきりょくがある). This word is commonly used in contexts involving perseverance, effort, or mental stamina.

Radical

力

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

116

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Seven

Reading

Parts

一One ⺃Second (乙)

Example Word

七日: seven days or seventh. The Japanese noun '七日 (なのか)' can have two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'seventh', referring to the seventh day of the month. The second meaning is 'seven days', indicating a period of one week. For example: Today is the seventh「今日は七日です」(きょうはなのかです). I will stay for seven days「七日間滞在します」(なのかかんたいざいします). It's important to note that the context in which '七日' is used will determine whether it refers to the seventh day or a period of seven days.

Radical

一

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

159

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Nine

Reading

Parts

乙Second, Latter 丿Katakana no

Example Word

九十: ninety. The Japanese noun '九十 (きゅうじゅう)' means 'ninety'. It is a number used to represent the quantity 90. This word is commonly used in contexts involving counting, age, or numerical values. For example: I am ninety years old「私は九十歳です」(わたしはきゅうじゅうさいです). The temperature is ninety degrees「温度は九十度です」(おんどはきゅうじゅうどです). Note that '九十' is often used in formal or written contexts, while '90' (in numerals) is more common in casual or modern settings.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

225

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Again

Reading

Example Word

又: again or also. The Japanese adverb '又 (また)' has two primary meanings: 'again' and 'also'. When used to mean 'again', it indicates repetition or recurrence of an action or event. For example: I will visit Japan again「また日本を訪れます」(またにほんをおとずれます). When used to mean 'also', it adds information or indicates an additional item or action. For example: He is also a teacher「彼はまた先生です」(かれはまたせんせいです). The nuance of 'また' can vary depending on context, but it generally conveys a sense of addition or repetition. It is commonly used in both casual and formal settings.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

247

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Street

Reading

Parts

一One 亅Barb

Example Word

丁: block. The Japanese noun '丁 (てい)' refers to a 'block' or 'district' in a city or town. It is commonly used in addresses to specify a particular area or section within a larger administrative division. For example: I live in block 3「私は3丁に住んでいます」(わたしは3ちょうにすんでいます). The store is in block 5「その店は5丁にあります」(そのみせは5ちょうにあります). This term is often seen in Japanese addresses, where it helps to organize urban areas into manageable sections.

Radical

一

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

594

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Sword

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 𠃌Enclosure

Example Word

刀: sword. The Japanese noun '刀 (かたな)' refers to a traditional Japanese sword, particularly the single-edged, curved blade used by samurai. It is a culturally significant weapon in Japan, often associated with the samurai class and martial arts. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to any type of sword, but it is most commonly associated with the katana. Example sentences: He owns a beautiful sword「彼は美しい刀を持っている」(かれはうつくしいかたなをもっている). The sword is sharp「その刀は鋭い」(そのかたなはするどい).

Radical

刀

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

603

Radical Form

刂

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Finish, Complete

Reading

Example Word

完了: completion. The Japanese verbal noun '完了 (かんりょう)' means 'completion'. It refers to the act of finishing or completing something, often used in contexts where a task, process, or action has been fully carried out. For example: The project is complete「プロジェクトが完了した」(ぷろじぇくとがかんりょうした). The download is complete「ダウンロードが完了しました」(だうんろーどがかんりょうしました). This word is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to indicate that something has reached its conclusion.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

902

Handwriting