JapanLingo

Kanji

Readings, stroke counts, common words, and example sentences for each character — focused on kanji you will meet at work.

694 kanji

bright

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The explanation is very important.

💡 The sun (日) and moon (月) together give the most light. 明 means bright or clear.

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question

N4
On
Kun
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11

The consultation (advisory) is very important.

💡 問 means "question". Its on'yomi モン and kun'yomi と(う). To remember it, picture "question" every time you see 問, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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field

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The field is very important.

💡 野 means "field". Its on'yomi ヤ and kun'yomi の. To remember it, picture "field" every time you see 野, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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medicine

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
16

The medicine is very important.

💡 薬 means "medicine". Its on'yomi ヤク and kun'yomi くすり. To remember it, picture "medicine" every time you see 薬, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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exist / have

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The ownership is very important.

💡 有 means "exist / have". Its on'yomi ユウ・ウ and kun'yomi あ(る). To remember it, picture "exist" every time you see 有, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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use / business

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The quotation is very important.

💡 用 means "use / business". Its on'yomi ヨウ and kun'yomi もち(いる). To remember it, picture "use" every time you see 用, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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ocean / Western

N4
On
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "洋".

💡 洋 means "ocean / Western". Its on'yomi ヨウ. To remember it, picture "ocean" every time you see 洋, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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reason / logic

N4
On
Strokes
11

The repair is very important.

💡 理 means "reason / logic". Its on'yomi リ. To remember it, picture "reason" every time you see 理, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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fee / materials

N4
On
Strokes
10

The salary is very important.

💡 料 means "fee / materials". Its on'yomi リョウ. To remember it, picture "fee" every time you see 料, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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travel

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "旅".

💡 旅 means "travel". Its on'yomi リョ and kun'yomi たび. To remember it, picture "travel" every time you see 旅, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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power

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
2

The ability is very important.

💡 A flexed arm showing muscle. 力 means power or strength.

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woods

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

I learned the kanji "林".

💡 林 means "woods". Its on'yomi リン and kun'yomi はやし. To remember it, picture "woods" every time you see 林, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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low

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
7

I learned the kanji "低".

💡 低 means "low". Its on'yomi テイ and kun'yomi ひく(い). To remember it, picture "low" every time you see 低, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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stop

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
4

The to quit is very important.

💡 止 means "stop". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi と(まる). To remember it, picture "stop" every time you see 止, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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walk

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The to walk is very important.

💡 歩 means "walk". Its on'yomi ホ and kun'yomi ある(く). To remember it, picture "walk" every time you see 歩, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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use

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The to use is very important.

💡 使 means "use". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi つか(う). To remember it, picture "use" every time you see 使, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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begin

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The start is very important.

💡 始 means "begin". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi はじ(める). To remember it, picture "begin" every time you see 始, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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build

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The rebuilding is very important.

💡 建 means "build". Its on'yomi ケン and kun'yomi た(てる). To remember it, picture "build" every time you see 建, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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light / shine

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The light is very important.

💡 光 means "light / shine". Its on'yomi コウ and kun'yomi ひかり・ひか(る). To remember it, picture "light" every time you see 光, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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summer

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "夏".

💡 夏 means "summer". Its on'yomi カ・ゲ and kun'yomi なつ. To remember it, picture "summer" every time you see 夏, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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political party

N2
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "党".

💡 党 means "political party". Its on'yomi トウ. To remember it, picture "political party" every time you see 党, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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total / general

N2
On
Strokes
14

I learned the kanji "総".

💡 総 means "total / general". Its on'yomi ソウ. To remember it, picture "total" every time you see 総, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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prefecture

N2
On
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "県".

💡 県 means "prefecture". Its on'yomi ケン. To remember it, picture "prefecture" every time you see 県, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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establish

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The setting is very important.

💡 設 means "establish". Its on'yomi セツ and kun'yomi もう(ける). To remember it, picture "establish" every time you see 設, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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reform / change

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The improvement is very important.

💡 改 means "reform / change". Its on'yomi カイ and kun'yomi あらた(める). To remember it, picture "reform" every time you see 改, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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government office

N2
On
Strokes
8

I learned the kanji "府".

💡 府 means "government office". Its on'yomi フ. To remember it, picture "government office" every time you see 府, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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committee / entrust

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The outsourcing is very important.

💡 委 means "committee / entrust". Its on'yomi イ and kun'yomi ゆだ(ねる). To remember it, picture "committee" every time you see 委, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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army

N2
On
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "軍".

💡 軍 means "army". Its on'yomi グン. To remember it, picture "army" every time you see 軍, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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group / troupe

N2
On
Strokes
6

The futon is very important.

💡 団 means "group / troupe". Its on'yomi ダン. To remember it, picture "group" every time you see 団, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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each

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
6

I learned the kanji "各".

💡 各 means "each". Its on'yomi カク and kun'yomi おのおの. To remember it, picture "each" every time you see 各, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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island

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The island is very important.

💡 島 means "island". Its on'yomi トウ and kun'yomi しま. To remember it, picture "island" every time you see 島, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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leather / reform

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The reform is very important.

💡 革 means "leather / reform". Its on'yomi カク and kun'yomi かわ. To remember it, picture "leather" every time you see 革, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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again / re-

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The resumption is very important.

💡 再 means "again / re-". Its on'yomi サイ and kun'yomi ふたた(び). To remember it, picture "again" every time you see 再, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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tax

N2
On
Strokes
12

The tax payment is very important.

💡 税 means "tax". Its on'yomi ゼイ. To remember it, picture "tax" every time you see 税, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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compare / ratio

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
4

The comparison is very important.

💡 比 means "compare / ratio". Its on'yomi ヒ and kun'yomi くら(べる). To remember it, picture "compare" every time you see 比, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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prevent / defend

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The to prevent is very important.

💡 防 means "prevent / defend". Its on'yomi ボウ and kun'yomi ふせ(ぐ). To remember it, picture "prevent" every time you see 防, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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supplement

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The supplement is very important.

💡 補 means "supplement". Its on'yomi ホ and kun'yomi おぎな(う). To remember it, picture "supplement" every time you see 補, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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boundary

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The environment is very important.

💡 境 means "boundary". Its on'yomi キョウ and kun'yomi さかい. To remember it, picture "boundary" every time you see 境, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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vice- / secondary

N2
On
Strokes
11

I learned the kanji "副".

💡 副 means "vice- / secondary". Its on'yomi フク. To remember it, picture "vice-" every time you see 副, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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calculate

N2
On
Strokes
14

The calculation (of figures) is very important.

💡 算 means "calculate". Its on'yomi サン. To remember it, picture "calculate" every time you see 算, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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transport

N2
On
Strokes
16

The export is very important.

💡 輸 means "transport". Its on'yomi ユ. To remember it, picture "transport" every time you see 輸, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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agriculture

N2
On
Strokes
13

I learned the kanji "農".

💡 農 means "agriculture". Its on'yomi ノウ. To remember it, picture "agriculture" every time you see 農, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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diameter / path

N2
On
Strokes
8

I learned the kanji "径".

💡 径 means "diameter / path". Its on'yomi ケイ. To remember it, picture "diameter" every time you see 径, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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shore

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The coast is very important.

💡 岸 means "shore". Its on'yomi ガン and kun'yomi きし. To remember it, picture "shore" every time you see 岸, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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eternal

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
5

I learned the kanji "永".

💡 永 means "eternal". Its on'yomi エイ and kun'yomi なが(い). To remember it, picture "eternal" every time you see 永, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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long time

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
3

The permanent is very important.

💡 久 means "long time". Its on'yomi キュウ and kun'yomi ひさ(しい). To remember it, picture "long time" every time you see 久, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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haiku / actor

N2
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "俳".

💡 俳 means "haiku / actor". Its on'yomi ハイ. To remember it, picture "haiku" every time you see 俳, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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evaluate / criticism

N2
On
Strokes
12

The critique is very important.

💡 評 means "evaluate / criticism". Its on'yomi ヒョウ. To remember it, picture "evaluate" every time you see 評, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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criticize

N2
On
Strokes
7

The criticism is very important.

💡 批 means "criticize". Its on'yomi ヒ. To remember it, picture "criticize" every time you see 批, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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crime

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The apology is very important.

💡 罪 means "crime". Its on'yomi ザイ and kun'yomi つみ. To remember it, picture "crime" every time you see 罪, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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