Kanji Workbook

Introduction
Rules for Writing Kanji

Kanji are meant to be written in a specific stroke order. Similar to how
letters in English are actually meant to be written in a certain way (from
left to right, top to bottom), Kanji also have rules that you are supposed
to follow.
Of course, like in English, not everyone follows these rules 100% of the
time. And you could argue that as long as it gets written, the order does
not matter. The following rules are meant to help you write kanji the way
that it is meant to be written, in order.
1. Write from left to right.
kawa (river)

2. Write from top to bottom.
san (three) k (craft)

3. Horizontal strokes are usually written before vertical strokes, even
when they are curved.
j (ten) nana (seven)

4. Write the center stroke first, followed by the left and right strokes.
chiisai (small) mizu (water)

5. Write the outside strokes, except for the bottom one, before the cen-
ter strokes.
hi (sun, day) me (eye)

6. Write a left-hand sweeping stroke before a right-hand one.
chichi (father)

7. A vertical stroke which pierces the center is written last.
naka (middle)

8. A horizontal stroke which pierces the center is written last.
onna (woman) ko (child)

9. Write a short left sweeping stroke before a horizontal stroke.
aru (to be)

10. Write a long left sweeping stroke after a horizontal stroke.
hidari (left)

Of course, there is an exception to every rule. Here are some exceptions
to the normal stroke order rules.
3. (king) 3. ta (rice field)

ku (ward)
5.

yo (world)
8.

Kanji Origin and Radicals
Kanji originally came from China. In Japanese there are two types of
readings for kanji: On (Chinese) reading, and Kun (Japanese) reading.
Most kanji have multiple readings depending on the combination of
characters.
Most kanji are made up of two or more parts which can be combined
to create new meaning. These parts are called radicals, or bushu in
Japanese. Radicals are helpful in classifying kanji as well as identifying
meaning in kanji. Here are some common radicals.
1. Hen (on the left) - This is the most common category.
k school
kihen
(tree)

mura
hayashi
village
woods
yasumu to rest
ninben
(man)

karada
tsukuru
body
to make
suki to like
onnahen ane
(woman)
imouto
big sister
little sister
2. Tsukuri (on the right)
shin new
onozukuri
(ax)

tokoro
oru
place
fold; break
kao face
gai
(big shell)
atama
negau
head
to wish
ugoku to move
chikara k
(power)
tasukeru
merit
to help
3. Kanmuri/Kashira (on the top)
kumo cloud
amekammuri
(rain)

yuki
den
snow
electricity
yasui cheap
ukammuri
(katakana )
ie
ji

house
character
(kanji)
ky capital
nabebuta
(lid) yoru
takai
night
high
4. Ashi (on the bottom)
miru to look
hitoashi
(human legs) saki
hikari
ahead
light
tanoshii fun
shitagi
(tree) atsumeru
kusuri
collect
medicine
5. Tare (at the upper left)
hiroi wide
madare
(linen) mise
do
store
degree
yamai illness
yamaidare
(illness) itami pain
6. Ny (at the bottom left)
susumu to proceed
shinny
(proceed) chikai near
michi road
nobasu to extend
ennyou
(extend) tateru to build
7. Kamae (an enclosure) - radicals that appear to enclose the kanji
aida
between
mongamae
(gate) kiku listen, hear
akeru to open
onaji same
dgamae
(same)

uchi
en

inside
circle, yen
Practice

one; first

ichi
hito

itsu
()hito(tsu)
Common Compounds and Phrases
January
ichigatsu ichinichi/tsuitachi one day; the first
day of the month
ichiban the first; the most hitotsu one (thing)
Example Sentences
1.
Kyou wa ichigatsu tsuitachi desu.
Today is January first.
2.
Ichiban sukina anime wa naruto desu.
My favorite (most liked) anime is Naruto!
3.
Ringo o hitotsu kaimashita.
I bought one apple.
Strokes: 1
two

ni
futa ()futa(tsu)
niji two oclock futari two people
nigatsu February futsuka two days, the second

Example Sentences
1.
Ky wa nigatsu futsuka desu.
Today is the 2nd of February.
2.
Niji ni aimash.
Let's meet at two o'clock.
3.
Futari de umi ni ikimashita.
The two of us went to the beach.
Strokes: 2
three

(
san
mi(tsu)

()
mi
mit(tsu)
sanmai three (sheets, slices) sannin three people
sangatsu March mikka three days, the third

Example Sentences
1.
Sangatsu mikka wa hinamatsuri desu.
March 3 is the day of hinamatsuri.
2.
Sanji nijuppun desu.
It is 3:20.
3.
Watashi wa daigaku sannensei desu.
I am a junior (third year) in college.
Strokes: 3
four

shi
yon

()
yo
yot(tsu)
shiki the four seasons yonin four people
shigatsu March yokka four days

Example Sentences
1.
Nihon ni wa shiki ga arimasu.
There are four seasons in Japan.
2.
Ky wa shigatsu yokka desu.
Today is April 4.
3.
Yonen buri desu ne.
It has been about 4 years, hasnt it?
Strokes: 5
five

go
itsu ()itsu(tsu)
gogatsu March gojikan 5 hours
itsuka five days, the fifth gokagetsu five months

Example Sentences
1.
Gohyakuendama o kashite kuremasenka.
Could you lend me 500 yen?
2.
Kokomade kurunoni gojikan kakarimashita.
It took 5 hours to come here.
3.
Gogatsu itsuka wa kodomo no hi desu.
May 5 is the day of children.
Strokes: 4
six

roku
mu

()
mui
mut(tsu)
rokkai six times rokunin six people
rokujikan six hours rokkagetsu six months
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi no musume wa shgaku rokunensei desu.
My daughter is a 6th grade elementary school student.
2.
Asa no rokuji ni okoshite kudasai.
Please wake me up at 6:00 in the morning.
3.
Ky wa rokujikan mo benky shimashita.
I studied for 6 hours today.
Strokes: 4
seven

shichi
nana

()
nano
nana(tsu)
shichimai seven (sheets, slices) shichiji seven oclock
nanoka seven days, the seventh shichinin seven people

Example Sentences
1.
Watashi no suki na sji wa nanaban desu.
My favorite number is the number 7.
2.
Ky wa shichigatsu nanoka desu.
Today is July 7.
3.
Shichinin no samurai to iu eiga o mimashita .
I watched a movie called Seven Samurai.
Strokes: 2
eight

ya
hachi

()
y
yat(tsu)
hachigatsu August yaoya vegetable store
hachikai eight times hachiji eight oclock
Example Sentences
1.
Hachigatsu ni okinawa e ikimasu.
I will go to Okinawa in August.
2.
Ky wa hachiji ni okimashita.
Today I woke up at 8:00.
3.
Yaoya e kaimono ni ittekimasu.
I am going to go shopping at the vegetable store.
Strokes: 2

ky ku
nine
kokono () kokono(tsu)
kymai nine (sheets, slices) kuji nine oclock
kokonoka nine days, the ninth kynin nine people

Example Sentences
1.
Ky wa kugatsu kokonoka desu.
Today is September 9.
2.
Watashi no ojiisan wa kyjussai desu.
My grandfather is 90 years old.
3.
Tesuto de kyjutten o torimashita.
I got 90 points on the test.
Strokes: 2
ten

t
j

to
ji
jnin ten (people) jnen ten years
jukkai ten times jji ten oclock
Example Sentences
1.
Nihon ni kite m jnen ni narimasu.
It has been ten years already since I came to Japan.
2.
Jji juppun desu.
It is 10:10.
3.
Ky wa jgatsu tka desu.
Today is October 10.
Strokes: 2

one hundred

hyaku
momo
hyaku one hundred hyakunin one hundred people
hyakuten one hundred points hyakuen one hundred yen
Example Sentences
1.
Hyakunin gurai no hito ga imashita.
There were around 100 people there.
2.
Eigo no tesuto de hyakuten o torimashita.
I got 100 points on my English test.
3.
Hyakuendama ga ochiteimashita.
A 100 yen coin was on the ground.
Strokes: 6

one thousand

chi
sen
sen one thousand gossenman fifty million
sennin a thousand people chiaki Chiaki (a name)
Example Sentences
1.
Sanzennin no hito ga kite imashita.
Three thousand people came.
2.
Michi ni senensatsu ga ochite imashita.
A thousand yen was sitting in the road.
3.
Chiaki chan no koto ga suki desu.
I love Chiaki.
Strokes: 3

ten thousand

man
yorozu
ban
ichimanen 10,000 yen issenmannin ten million people
100,000 yen mangaichi an unlikely event;

jmanen
by any chance

Example Sentences
1.
Kono baggu wa ichimanen gurai deshita.
This bag was about 10,000 yen.
2.
Jmannin ga atsumatta.
100,000 people were gathered.
3.
Mangaichi ki ga kawattara, shirasete kudasai.
If by any chance you should change your mind, please let me know.
Strokes: 3

above; top; to rise

ue
j

()

nobo(ru)
kami ()a(garu)
uwa
ue above, on top of jzu skillful; good at
uwagi a coat; a jacket; a blouse jt first class; superior

Example Sentences
1.
tburu no ue ni banana ga arimasu.
There is a banana on the table.
2.
uwagi o kaimashita.
I bought a jacket.
3.
Kaidan o noboru.
I will climb the stairs.
Strokes: 3

under; below; low

ka
shita

ge ()
()
o(riru)
sa(garu)
shita under, below kutsushita socks
kudasai please shitagi underwear

Example Sentences
1.
Beddo no shita ni hon ga arimasu.
There is a book under the bed.
2.
khii o kudasai.
Coffee, please.
3.
Shitagi o kaimashita.
I bought underwear.
Strokes: 3

great; big; large

()
dai tai
(kii)

()

(ini)
kii Big; Large otona adult
daigaku College; University taisetsu important, valuable

Example Sentences
1.
kii saizu no mono wa arimasuka.
Does it come in a large size?
2.
daijbu desu.
Im alright/Its alright
3.
daigakusei ni narimashita.
I became a college student.
Strokes: 3

small, little

()
sh
chii(sai)

ko
chiisai small shgakusei elementary school student
ogawa a creek shgakk elementary school
Example Sentences
1.
Chiisai saizu wa arimasu ka.
Does it come in a small size?
2.
Shgakk ni ittekimasu.
I will go to the elementary school.
3.
Watashi no imto wa shgakusei desu.
My sister is an elementary school student.
Strokes: 3

middle, inside

ch
naka
j
chgakk junior high school chshin the center
chgakusei junior high school student karadaj throughout the body
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa chgakusei desu.
I am a junior high school student.
2.
Shiritsu no chgakk ni itte imashita.
I went to a private junior high school.
3.
Karadaj ga itai.
I am sore all over.
Strokes: 4

mountain

san
yama
yama mountain kazan a volcano
yamamoto Yamamoto (name) fujisan Mt. Fuji

Example Sentences
1.
Yama ni ittekimashita.
I went to the mountains.
2.
Ie no chikaku ni kazan ga arimasu.
There is a volcano near the house.
3.
Yamamoto san desu ka.
Are you Mr. Yamamoto?
Strokes: 3
river

sen
kawa
kawa river kawagishi riverside
kawara a dry riverbed, river beach ogawa a creek

Example Sentences
1.
Kawa ni ikitai.
I want to go to the river.
2.
Kawara de bbeky shimasen ka.
Why dont we do BBQ on the river beach?
3.
Kawagishi made oyogimashita.
I swam to the riverside.
Strokes: 3
mouth

k
kuchi
ku
kuchi mouth iriguchi an entrance
jink population deguchi exit
Example Sentences
1.
Kuchi ni mushi ga haitta.
A bug flew into my mouth.
2.
Kare wa hayakuchi de hanasu.
He speaks quickly.
3.
Deguchi wa doko desu ka.
Where is the exit?
Strokes: 3

a rice field, a paddy

den
ta
tanbo rice field taue rice planting
tahata fields and rice paddies inaka the countryside
Example Sentences
1.
ojiisan ga tanbo ni imashita.
There was an old guy in the rice field.
2.
Watashi no namae wa Yamada desu.
My name is Yamada.
3.
Tokai yori inaka no h ga suki desu.
I prefer the countryside to a big city.
Strokes: 5
person

jin
hito
nin
otona adult amerikajin American
ningen people ninki popular
Example Sentences
1.
Koko ni wa ironna hito ga imasu.
There are many different kinds of people here.
2.
Watashi wa doitsujin desu.
I am German.
3.
Kono mise wa sugoku ninki desu.
This store is very popular.
Strokes: 2

to enter, to put in

()
ny
i(ru)

()
()hai(ru)
ire(ru)
iriguchi entrance nygaku entrance into a school
hairu to enter nykoku entry into a country

Example Sentences
1.
Kono doa kara haitte kudasai.
Please enter from this door.
2.
Nygaku omedet.
Congratulations for getting into your school.
3.
Kono eiga wa watashi no okiniiri desu.
This is my favorite movie.
Strokes: 2

child, baby

shi
ko
su
kodomo child ysu a situation; a state; an appearance
joshi a girl oyako parent and child

Example Sentences
1.
Kodomo ga sannin imasu.
I have three kids.
2.
Naka no ii oyako desu ne.
They have a really close parent-child relationship, huh?
3.
Kanojo wa hottoshita ysu datta.
She looked relieved.
Strokes: 3

woman, female

onna
jo

nyo
me
onna woman josei woman
joshi girl, woman kanojo she; her
Example Sentences
1.
Kawaii onna no ko desu ne.
She is a cute girl.
2.
Joshi toire wa doko desu ka.
Where is the womens bathroom?
3.
Hanako san wa suteki na josei desu.
Ms. hanako is nice woman.
Strokes: 3

man, male

otoko
dan

nan
o
otoko man dansei man

danshi boy otokomae handsome

Example Sentences
1.
Chiisai otoko no ko ga maigo ni natteimasu.
A small boy is lost.
2.
Danshi toire wa doko desu ka.
Where is the mens bathroom?
3.
Ano hito wa otokomae desu ne.
That person is handsome, isnt he?
Strokes: 7

yen, circle, round

en
maru ( maru(i)
en Yen, circle ichimanen 10,000 yen
hyakuendama 100 yen coin enman perfection, peace

Example Sentences
1.
Gohyakuendama o kashite kudasai.
Please lend me 500 yen.
2.
kono fuku wa nisenen kurai deshita.
This clothing was about 2000 yen.
3.
Enman na katei desu ne.
You have a peaceful home.
Strokes: 4
king

king sama king

ji prince te check! (in Japanese chess)

Example Sentences
1.
sama wa shinimashita
The king is dead.
2.
Kare wa watashi no jisama desu
He is my prince.
3.
te!
Check!
Strokes: 4
noon
go
gozen morning; A.M. gozench in the morning
gogo afternoon; P.M. shgo noon

Example Sentences
1.
Gozen ichiji desu.
It is 1 A.M.
2.
Gogo hachiji desu.
It is 8 P.M.
3.
Gozench ni kono shigoto o owarasetaidesu.
I want to finish this work in the morning.
Strokes: 4

now, this, present

kin
ima
kon
ima now ky today
konya tonight kondo this time; next time; another time

Example Sentences
1.
Ima, ojikan arimasu ka.
Do you have time now?
2.
Ky kara natsuyasumi desu.
From today, it is summer vacation.
3.
Konya shokuji o shimasen ka.
Wont you have dinner with me tonight?
Strokes: 4
hand

te
shu
ta
te hand untenshu driver
tetsudai help otearai bathroom; washroom

Example Sentences
1.
Te o arau.
I will wash my hands.
2.
Tetsudawasete kudasai.
Please let me help.
3.
Otearai wa doko desu ka.
Where is the bathroom?
Strokes: 4

sh
little, few
() suku(nai) () suko(shi)
sukunai few, not many sukoshi a little, few
shjo a young girl shsh a little; a short time
Example Sentences
1.
Ky wa okyaku san ga sukunai desu ne.
There are not many customers today.
2.
Shjo manga ga suki desu.
I like manga for girls.
3.
Onaka ga sukoshi itai desu.
My stomach hurts a little.
Strokes: 4
heaven

ame
ten
ama
tenki weather tengoku heaven
tensai genius tenshi angel

Example Sentences
1.
Ky wa ii tenki desu ne.
It is good weather today.
2.
Yamada san wa tensai desu.
Mr. Yamada is a genius.
3.
Anata wa tengoku o shinjimasu ka?
Do you believe in heaven?
Strokes: 4
a father

fu
chichi
chichi a father otsan dad
sofu a grandfather chichi no hi fathers day
Example Sentences
1.
Otsan wa gojussai desu.
My dad is 50 years old.
2.
Ky wa chichi no hi desu.
Today is fathers day.
3.
Sofu wa roshiajin desu.
My grandfather is Russian.
Strokes: 4

minute, understand

()
bun
wa(karu )
fun
()
bu
wa(keru)
sanjuppun 30 minutes wakaru to understand
jbun enough jibun oneself
Example Sentences
1.
Sanji nijuppun desu.
It is 3:20.
2.
Jibun no kuruma de kokomade kimashita.
I came here in my car.
3.
Wakarimashita ka?
Do you understand?
Strokes: 4
friend

tomo
tomodachi friend yjin friend
shiny best friend yj friendship

Example Sentences
1.
Motto tomodachi ga hoshii desu.
I want more friends.
2.
Watashi no shiny wa amerikajin desu.
My best friend is American.
3.
Watashi no yjin wa saka ni sundeimasu.
My friend is living in Osaka.
Strokes: 4
right

u
migi
y
migi right migikiki right-handed
migite right hand migiashi right foot
Example Sentences
1.
Migi ni magatte kudasai.
Please turn right.
2.
Watashi wa migikiki desu.
I am right-handed.
3.
Migi ashi o kegashimashita.
I injured my right foot.
Strokes: 5
gai ge soto
external, other
hoka () hazu(su)
soto outside kaigai overseas
gaikokujin foreigner hazusu remove

Example Sentences
1.
Soto o mite kudasai
Please look outside.
2.
Gaikoku ni itta koto wa arimasu ka?
Have you ever been to another country?
3.
Tanaka wa tadaima, seki o hazushite orimasu.
Mr. Tanaka isnt at his desk at the moment.
Strokes: 5

gyoku
ball tama
tama ball hyakuendama a 100 yen coin

mizutama a drop of water amedama a hard candy

Example Sentences
1.
Amedama wa hitotsu jen desu.
A hard candy is ten yen.
2.
Mizutamamoy no kasa ga hoshii desu.
I want a polkadot umbrella.
3.
Michi ni hyakuendama ga ochiteimasu.
There is a 100 yen coin on the road.
Strokes: 5
left

sa
hidari
hidari left hidarikiki left-handed
hidarite left hand hidariashi left leg

Example Sentences
1.
Hidari ni magatte kudasai.
Please turn left.
2.
Hidariashi o kega shiteshimaimashita.
I injured my left leg.
3.
Boku wa hidarikiki desu.
I am left-handed.
Strokes: 5
old
ko
( furu(i)
furui old chko used
furugi old clothes furuhon used book

Example Sentences
1.
Furui eiga ga suki desu.
I like old movies.
2.
Furuhonya wa doko desu ka.
Where is a used bookstore?
3.
Furugi o uritai desu.
I want to sell old clothes.
Strokes: 5

to go out, to send

(
shutsu
de(ru)

(
sui
da(su)
deru to go out deguchi exit
gaishutsu to go out shucch a business trip

Example Sentences
1.
Soto ni demasen ka.
Shall we go outside?
2.
Deguchi wa doko desu ka?
Where is the exit?
3.
Ky wa jugy ni shusseki shimasen deshita.
I didnt attend class today.
Strokes: 5

sei sh
() u(mu) () i(kiru)
raw, life () o(u) () ha(eru)
nama raw ikiru to live
tanjbi birthday shgakusei elementary school student
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa shgakusei desu.
I am an elementary school student.
2.
Koinu ga umaremashita.
A small dog was born.
3.
Ojiisan wa hyakusai made ikimashita.
My grandfather lived to be 100 years old.
Strokes: 5

haku byaku
white
shiro () shiro(i) shira
shiroi white hakusai chinese cabbage
hakushi white paper shiraga gray hair

Example Sentences
1.
Shiroi wanpiisu o kudasai.
Please give me a white onepiece (dress).
2.
Hakusai o kai ni itte kimasu.
I will go to buy a chinese cabbage.
3.
Shiraga ga fuemashita.
I have been getting more gray hair.
Strokes: 5
stone

seki
ishi
koku shaku
ishi stone ishikawaken ishikawa prefecture
sekken soap jishaku a magnet

Example Sentences
1.
Michi ni ishi ga arimashita.
There was a rock in the road.
2.
Sekken o katte kite.
Could you go to buy soap?
3.
Ishikawaken ni ittekimashita.
I went to Ishikawa prefecture.
Strokes: 5
half

()
han
naka(ba)
hanbun half nigatsu no nakaba the middle of February
ichijihan 1:30 hangaku half the amount (price)

Example Sentences
1.
Piza o hanbun ni kitte kudasai.
Please cut the pizza in half.
2.
Sanjihan ni aimash.
Lets meet at 3:30.
3.
M hachigatsu no nakaba desu ne.
It is already the middle of August.
Strokes: 5
mother

bo
haha
mo
haha mother sobo grandmother
oksan mom bokokugo ones mother tongue

Example Sentences
1.
Oksan wa doko desu ka?
Where is your mom?
2.
Senjitsu, haha ga nakunarimashita.
The other day, my mother passed away.
3.
Bokugo wa nihongo desu.
My mother tongue is Japanese.
Strokes: 5
hoku
north kita
kita north hokkaid Hokkaid
hokkyoku north pole haiboku defeat; setback

Example Sentences
1.
Kita ni ikeba sono machi ni tsukimasu yo.
If you go directly north, youll reach that town.
2.
Hokkaid ni ikitai desu.
I want to go to Hokkaid.
3.
Haiboku shimashita.
I was defeated.
Strokes: 5

hon
book, main, origin

moto
nihongo Japanese (language) hont real, true
honya book store honmono real (thing)

Example Sentences
1.
Hon o kaimashita.
I bought a book.
2.
Honya ni ikitai desu.
I want to go to the book store.
3.
Hont desu ka.
Really?
Strokes: 5

moku boku
me ma
eye
me eyes ichibanme best; first; number one
megusuri eyedrops mokuteki a goal
Example Sentences
1.
Me ni gomi ga hairimashita.
Something is in my eye.
2.
Megusuri wa arimasu ka.
Do you have eye drops?
3.
Mokuteki ga tassei dekimashita.
I achieved my goal.
Strokes: 5

to stand, to raise

()
ritsu
ta(tsu) () ta(teru)
tatsu to stand jiritsu self-reliance
tachibanashi standing and chatting dokuritsu independence

Example Sentences
1.
Tatte kudasai.
Please stand up.
2.
Watashitachi wa sanjuppun gurai tachibanashi o shita.
We stood there chatting for about 30 minutes.
3.
Ky wa dokuritsu kinenbi desu.
Today is independence day.
Strokes: 5
sword

katana
katana a sword nihont a Japanese sword
bokut a wooden sword tant a short sword
Example Sentences
1.
Katana o nuku.
I draw my sword.
2.
Aite wa bokut o motteita.
He had a wooden sword.
3.
Nihont wa kakkoii.
Japanese swords are cool.
Strokes: 2
round

()
gan
maru(i)

()
maru
maru(meru)
marui round maruta a log
marugao round face dangan a bullet
Example Sentences
1.
Marui bru o moratta.
I got a round ball.
2.
Watashi wa marugao da.
I have a round face.
3.
Kare no ie wa maruta de dekiteita.
His house was built of a logs.
Strokes: 3

ky
a bow
yumi
yumi a bow kydo Japanese archery
yumiya a bow and arrows mayumi Mayumi (a name)
Example Sentences
1.
yumi o hiku.
I draw my bow.
2.
Kare wa yumiya no tatsujin da.
He is a master of the bow and arrows.
3.
Kyd ni kymi ga arimasu.
I am interested in Kyd.
Strokes: 3

to change into

()
ka
ba(keru)

()
ke
ba(kasu)
obake a ghost bunka culture
kesh makeup henka a change; conjugation
Example Sentences
1.
Obake ga deta.
A ghost appeared.
2.
Kesh wa amari shimasen.
I dont wear makeup so much.
3.
Nihon no bunka ni kymi ga arimasu.
I am interested in Japanese culture.
Strokes: 4

ko
door ; household to be
ido a well edo Edo
toguchi the doorway kbe Kbe
Example Sentences
1.
Ido kara mizu o kumiageta.
I got water from the well.
2.
Kono mise wa Edo jidai kara tsuzuite imasu.
This store has continued from Edo era.
3.
Kbe ni sundeimasu.
I live in Kbe.
Strokes: 4

moon; month

getsu
tsuki
gatsu
tsuki the moon shgatsu The New Year
getsuybi Monday ichigatsu January
Example Sentences
1.
Ichigatsu ni nihon e kaerimasu.
I will be going back to Japan in January.
2.
Getsuybi kara gakk ga hajimaru.
School starts on Monday.
3.
Tsuki ga kirei da.
The moon is pretty.
Strokes: 4
fire

ka
hi ho
hi a light (for cigarettes) kaybi Tuesday
kaji a fire hanabi a fire; a blaze

Example Sentences
1.
Hi o kashite kudasai.
Could you give me a light?
2.
Ashita wa kaybi desu.
Tomorrow is Tuesday.
3.
Hanabi ga kirei desu ne.
The fireworks are pretty, huh?
Strokes: 4
water

sui
mizu
mizu Water suiei swimming

suiybi Wednesday suid a water supply
Example Sentences
1.
Mizu o kudasai.
Please give me water.
2.
Ky wa suiybi desu.
Today is Wednesday.
3.
Suiei ga suki desu.
I like swimming.
Strokes: 4
tree

boku
ki
moku
ko
ki tree konoha leaves of a tree
doboku engineering works mokuybi Thursday
Example Sentences
1.
Ki o kiru.
I will cut down the tree.
2.
Ashita wa mokuybi desu.
Tomorrow is Thursday.
3.
kina ringo no ki ga arimashita.
There was a big apple tree.
Strokes: 4

gold, money

kin
kane

kon
kana
kin gold zeikin tax
kinybi Friday Kiniro Gold
Example Sentences
1.
Kongetsu wa okane o tsukaisugita.
I spent too much money this month.
2.
Ky wa kinybi desu.
Today is Friday.
3.
Kiniro no nekkuresu o kaimashita.
I bought a golden necklace.
Strokes: 8

earth ; soil ; land

do
tsuchi
to
tsuchi Soil, dirt donichi Saturday and Sunday
doybi Saturday tochi Land, property

Example Sentences
1.
Kutsu ga tsuchi de yogoreta.
My shoes got covered in dirt.
2.
Doybi ga tanoshimi desu.
I am looking forward to Saturday.
3.
Watashi no otsan wa kina tochi o motteimasu.
My father has a large property.
Strokes: 3
day ; sun

hi
nichi

ka
jitsu
senjitsu the other day; a few days ago nihon or nippon Japan
nichiybi Sunday nikki diary, journal

Example Sentences
1.
Nihon ni ikitai.
I want to go to Japan.
2.
Nichiybi ni tomodachi to asobu yotei desu.
I have plans to hang out with my friend on Sunday.
3.
Senjitsu wa dmo arigat gozaimashita.
Thank you for (your help) the other day.
Strokes: 4

peaceful, cheap

()
an
yasu(i)
yasui cheap yasumono cheap stuff
anshin peace of mind fuan uneasiness; anxiety

Example Sentences
1.
Dotchi ga yasui desu ka.
Which is cheaper?
2.
Anshin shimashita.
I feel relieved.
3.
Fuan desu.
I feel uneasy.
Strokes: 6

kai e
society, to meet () a(u)
kaiwa conversation deai an encounter
undkai a sports meeting kaihi membership fee
Example Sentences
1.
Kaiwa o tanoshimimashita.
I enjoyed the conversation.
2.
Kare to deaete yokatta.
I am glad I met (encountered) him.
3.
Chanto kaihi o haratte kudasai.
Please pay the membership fee.
Strokes: 6

spirit, mind, heart

ki
ke
ki o tsukeru to be careful byki sickness; illness
tenki weather kehai a presence
Example Sentences
1.
Ki o tsukete.
Be careful.
2.
Ky wa ii tenki desu ne.
Today is good weather.
3.
Byki ni natteshimaimashita.
I got myself sick.
Strokes: 6

to rest, to relax

()
ky () yasu(mu)
yasu(meru) () yasu(maru)
yasumu to rest kyjitsu a holiday; day off
kykei a break; an intermission natsuyasumi summer vacation
Example Sentences
1.
Sukoshi yasumasete kudasai.
Please let me rest a little.
2.
Kyjitsu wa nani o shimasu ka.
What will you do on your day off?
3.
Natsuyasumi ga tanoshimi desu.
I am excited for summer vacation.
Strokes: 6

to go; a row

()
k gy
i(ku) () yu(ku) ()okona(u)
iku to go gink a bank
ryok travel; a trip gyretsu a line; a parade

Example Sentences
1.
Doko ni iku no.
Where are you going?
2.
Ryok ni ikitai desu.
I want to travel.
3.
Gink no mae ni nagai gyretsu ga dekiteita.
There was a long line in front of the restaurant.
Strokes: 6
shi
thread
ito
ito thread keito wool
itoguchi a clue ito o hiku to pull strings
Example Sentences
1.
Ito ga karamatta.
The thread has got tangled.
2.
Keito no mafur ga hoshii desu.
I want a wool scarf.
3.
Kaiketsu no itoguchi o saguru.
I will look for clues to solve the problem.
Strokes: 6
ear

ji
mimi
mimi ear mimitabu an earlobe
hatsumimi hearing something for the first time jibika the ear, nose and
throat department
Example Sentences
1.
Mimi ga kayui.
My ear itches.
2.
Sore wa hatsumimi desu.
Thats the first Ive heard of it.
3.
Jibika ni itta h ga ii yo.
You should go to the ear, nose and throat department.
Strokes: 6

sei sai
west
nishi
nishi west kansaiben Kansai dialect
kansai the Kansai region seiy the West; Europe
Example Sentences
1.
Nishi no sora ga kirei desu.
The western sky is beautiful.
2.
Watashi wa kansaiben o hanashimasu.
I speak Kansai dialect.
3.
Watashi wa kansai shusshin desu.
I am from the Kansai district.
Strokes: 6

sei
previous, ahead
saki
saki ahead; earlier sensei a teacher; a doctor
senpai ones superior; ones senior senjitsu the other day

Example Sentences
1.
Osaki ni dzo.
Go ahead.
2.
Sensei wa taihen desu ne.
Teachers have it rough, huh?
3.
Senjitsu, kyto ni ittekimashita.
I went to Kyoto the other day.
Strokes: 6

many, much
ta
() (i)
i many; numerous tash more or less
tabun probably tab being busy
Example Sentences
1.
Seito no kazu ga i.
There is a large number of students.
2.
Tabun, ashita wa hare desu.
Tomorrow will probably be sunny.
3.
Supeingo ga tash hanasemasu.
I can speak Spanish more or less.
Strokes: 6
year

nen
toshi
kyonen last year toshiue older
ichinen one year toshishita younger
Example Sentences
1.
Toshi o toritakunai.
I dont want to get older.
2.
Nihon ni kite m ninen ga tachimashita.
It has already been two years since I came to Japan.
3.
Toshiue no kareshi ga imasu.
I have an older boyfriend.
Strokes: 6

every, each
Mai
mainichi every day maikai every time
maiasa every morning maitoshi every year

Example Sentences
1.
Mainichi ga tanoshii.
Every day is fun.
2.
Maiasa koko ni kimasu.
I come here every morning.
3.
Maitoshi, nihon ni kiteimasu.
I come to Japan every year.
Strokes: 6

riki ryoku
power chikara
chikara power; strength doryoku effort
tairyoku physical strength kenryoku power; authority
Example Sentences
1.
Chikara ga denai.
I dont have the strength.
2.
Tairyoku niwa jishin ga aru.
I have confidence in my physical strength.
3.
Doryoku suru.
I will put effort into it.
Strokes: 2

an artisan; construction
k ku
kj a factory kuf a scheme
kji construction work daiku a carpenter
Example Sentences
1.
Daiku san ni tanomi mash.
Lets ask a carpenter.
2.
Kj de hataraite imasu.
I am working at the factory.
3.
koko wa kji ch desu.
This place is under construction.
Strokes: 3

age; ability
sai
issai one year old tasai many talents
tensai a genius sain ability; talent

Example Sentences
1.
Sansai no kodomo ga imasu.
I have a three-year-old child.
2.
Ejison wa tensai da.
Edison is a genius.
3.
Watashi no tomodachi wa e no sain ga arimasu.
My friend is talented at drawing.
Strokes: 3
evening

seki
ygata evening yyake an evening glow
yshoku dinner yhi setting sun
Example Sentences
1.
M ygata ka.
It is already evening.
2.
Yhi ga kirei da ne.
The setting sun is beautiful.
3.
Yyake de sora ga akaku natta.
The sky became red from the evening glow.
Strokes: 3

to pull; to attract

()
in
hi(keru)
() hi(ku)
hiku to pull hikizan subtraction
nebiki a discount hikkoshi house-moving
Example Sentences
1.
Ky wa hikizan o naraimashita.
Today we learned subtraction.
2.
Nebiki shite kudasai.
Please give me a discount.
3.
Chigau ie ni hikkoshitai.
I want to move to a different house.
Strokes: 4

a cow; an ox

gy
ushi
ushi a cow gyny cows milk
gyniku beef gydon beef bowl
Example Sentences
1.
Asoko ni ushi ga ippai imasu.
There are a lot of cows over there.
2.
Gyny o nominasai.
Drink your milk.
3.
Gydon ga tabetai.
I want to eat a beef bowl.
Strokes: 4

district; ward
ku
chiku area shibuya ku Shibuya ward
kubetsu a difference, a distinction kuyakusho ward office

Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa shibuya ku ni sundeimasu.
I am living in Shibuya ward.
2.
Kuyakusho ni ikanakereba ikemasen.
I have to go to the ward office.
3.
Kubetsu ga tsukanai.
I cant tell the difference.
Strokes: 4
dog

ken
inu
inu dog aiken a pet dog
koinu small dog, puppy nora inu a stray dog
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa inu o katte imasu.
I have a dog.
2.
Kawaii koinu da ne.
What a cute puppy.
3.
Nora inu ni ki o tsukete.
Be careful of stray dogs.
Strokes: 4

source; root; origin

gen
moto
gan
genki energy, health gantan New Years
moto ni modosu undo, go back mototsuma ex-wife
Example Sentences
1.
Genki desu ka.
How are you?
2.
Moto ni modoshite kudasai.
Please undo it.
3.
Mototsuma to aimashita.
I met my ex-wife.
Strokes: 4
public

yake
yake public kshiki official
ken a park kmuin a public employee

Example Sentences
1.
Ken ni ikitai.
I want to go to the park.
2.
haha wa kmuin desu.
My mother is a public employee.
3.
yake no ba de hanashita.
I spoke in a public place.
Strokes: 4
to stop

()
shi
to(meru)
() to(maru)
tomaru to stop kinshi prohibition, ban
chshi cancel ikidomari dead end
Example Sentences
1.
Tokei ga tomatta.
The clock stopped.
2.
Koko wa ikidomari desu.
Its a dead end.
3.
Kono kawa de asobu no wa kinshi sareteimasu.
It is prohibited to play in this river.
Strokes: 4
heart

shin
kokoro
kokoro mind nesshin enthusiasm
shinpai worry shinz heart
Example Sentences
1.
Kokoro kara kand shimashita.
I was moved from the bottom of my heart.
2.
Shinpai shinaide.
Dont worry.
3.
Nesshin ni benky shiteimasu.
I am studing with enthusiasm.
Strokes: 4

to cut; sharp

()
setsu
ki(ru)

()
sai
kire(ru)
kiru to cut urikire sold out
kitte a stamp setsunai painful
Example Sentences
1.
Kami o kirimashita.
I cut my hair.
2.
Kki o kiru.
I will cut the cake.
3.
Kono shhin wa urikire desu.
This product is sold out.
Strokes: 4

fat; thick; to gain weight

()
tai
futo(i)
ta
() futo(ru)
futoru to gain weight futomomo thighs
taiy the sun maruta a log
Example Sentences
1.
Sukoshi futotta.
I put on a little weight.
2.
Futomomo ga itai.
My thighs hurt.
3.
Taiy ga mabushii.
The sun is dazzling.
Strokes: 4

inside; within

nai
uchi
dai
uchigawa the inside kokunai domestic
naiy contents, details annai guidance, instructions

Example Sentences
1.
ichi jikan inai ni wa owarimasu.
It will end within one hour.
2.
Naiy o oshiete kudasai.
Please teach me the details.
3.
Annai shitekudasai.
Please guide me.
Strokes: 4

fu bu
not
fuman dissatisfaction fuben inconvenience
fumei obscurity, ignorance fusoku a shortage

Example Sentences
1.
Kuruma ga nakereba totemo fuben da.
It is very inconvenient to not have a car.
2.
Fuman ga aru.
I feel dissatisfied.
3.
Saikin wa und busoku da.
I have a lack of excercise recently.
Strokes: 4

letter; writing

bun
fumi
mon
bun a sentence bunka culture
bunsh writing, a sentence monku complaint
Example Sentences
1.
Kono bunsh wa wakarinikui.
This sentence is hard to understand.
2.
Nihon no bunka ga suki desu.
I like Japanese culture.
3.
Monku bakkari iu na.
Dont complain so much.
Strokes: 4

direction; person

kata
hh a method yomikata how to read
hgen a dialect ryh both (sides)
Example Sentences
1.
hh o oshiete kudasai.
Please teach me the method.
2.
Kono kanji no yomikata ga wakarimasen.
I dont know how to read this Kanji.
3.
konpyt o katta h ga ii yo.
It is better if you buy a computer.
Strokes: 4

to the ... of; using
i
ij over, more than izen before; since; the past
ika not exceeding igo after this/that; from now/then on
Example Sentences
1.
Kono gmu wa sannin ij inai to dekimasen.
You cannot play this game if you dont have more than 3 people.
2.
Izen dokoka de oaishimashitaka.
Have I met you somewhere before?
3.
Taberu koto igai ni tanoshimi ga nai.
I have no interests other than eating.
Strokes: 5

to go away

()
kyo
sa(ru)
ko
saru to leave kyonen last year
kako the past tekkyo removal
Example Sentences
1.
Kyonen kara koko de hataraite imasu.
I have worked here since last year.
2.
Kako o furikaeru.
I look back to the past.
3.
Kono basho o satta.
I left this place.
Strokes: 5

older brother

kei
ani
ky
ani older brother oniisan older brother
kydai brothers/siblings aniki older brother

Example Sentences
1.
ani ga hitori imasu.
I have one older brother.
2.
kydai wa iru no.
Do you have any siblings?
3.
Oniichan no namae wa Satoshi desu.
My older brothers name is Satoshi.
Strokes: 5

k () hiro(i)
() hiro(maru) () hiro(garu)
wide; to spread
hiroi wide hiroba plaza
kkoku advertisement Hiroshima Hiroshima prefecture
Example Sentences
1.
Hiroi ie ni sumitai.
I want to live in a big house.
2.
Kkoku ga kirai da.
I hate ads.
3.
Watashi wa Hiroshima shusshin desu.
I am from Hiroshima.
Strokes: 5

city; market

shi
ichi
shi -city ichiba a market (place)
shimin a citizen toshi a city
Example Sentences
1.
Kyto shi ni sunde imasu.
I live in Kyto city.
2.
Toshi ga hattatsu suru.
The city will grow.
3.
Shimin no hitotachi ga atsumatta.
The citizens gathered.
Strokes: 5

to serve; to do

()
shi
tsuka(eru)
ji
shigoto a job; work shitaku preparations
shikata a way; a means shiage a finish
Example Sentences
1.
Shigoto ni ittekimasu.
Im going to work.
2.
Kyj ni kore o shiagete kudasai.
Please finish this by today.
3.
Shitaku o shimash.
Lets get ready.
Strokes: 5

to copy; photograph

()
sha
utsu(ru) () utsu(su)
shashin a photograph utsusu to copy
shashinka a photographer utsuru come out
Example Sentences
1.
Shashin o totte kudasai.
Please take a picture.
2.
Watashi no ani wa shashinka desu.
My older brother is a photographer.
3.
Nto ni utsushite kudasai.
Copy this in your notes.
Strokes: 5

master; main

shu
nushi omo
mochinushi owner shugo the subject (of a sentence)
shufu housewife shujin the master, ones husband
Example Sentences
1.
Kono kasa no mochinushi wa dare desu ka.
Who is the owner of this umbrella?
2.
Okaerinasaimase goshujinsama.
Welcome back, master.
3.
Watashi wa shufu desu.
I am a housewife.
Strokes: 5

world; age

se
sei
yo
yononaka the world seken the world; society; life
sekai the world society sewa care
Example Sentences
1.
Sekaij ni tomodachi ga imasu.
I have friends in the world.
2.
Petto no sewa wa taihen desu.
It is difficult to take care of a pet.
3.
Yononaka niwa ironna hito ga iru.
There are all kinds of people in the world.
Strokes: 5

correct ; just ; truly

()
sei
tada(shii)

()
sh
masa(ni)
tadashii right; correct seikaku exact; accurate
shtai true character shmen the front
Example Sentences
1.
Kare wa reigi tadashii hito desu ne.
He is a polite person.
2.
Oshgatsu wa kazoku to sugoshimasu.
I spend the New Year with my family.
3.
Kore wa masani jijitsu da.
It is certainly the truth.
Strokes: 5
dei tai
a stand ; base
daidokoro kitchen nidai two (machines, cars)
daihon a script tdai lighthouse

Example Sentences
1.
Kuruma ga nidai arimasu.
There are two cars.
2.
Daidokoro ni ringo ga arimasu.
There is an apple in the kitchen.
3.
Daihon o yonde imasu.
I am reading the script.
Strokes: 5

dai tai
() ka(waru) () ka(eru)
a generation; an age;
a fare; to substitute yo shiro
basudai a bus fare jidai a period

ktai change, substitution daihy representation

Example Sentences
1.
Basudai o harau.
I will pay the bus fare.
2.
Gakusei jidai wa takusan benky shimashita.
I studied a lot when I was a student.
3.
Ktai shimash.
Lets change.
Strokes: 5
winter

Fuyu
fuyu winter fuyumono winter clothing
fuyu yasumi a winter vacation tmin hibernation
Example Sentences
1.
Kotoshi no fuyu wa samuku naris desu.
This winter is going to be cold.
2.
Fuyu mono no fuku o katta.
I bought some winter clothes.
3.
Fuyu yasumi ni nihon e asobi ni ikimasu.
I will go to Japan for winter vacation.
Strokes: 5

people; race

min
tami
jmin inhabitants imin an immigrant
kokumin the people minzoku a race
Example Sentences
1.
Sekai ni wa takusan no minzoku ga iru.
There are a lot of races in this world.
2.
Kono mura no jmin wa naka ga ii.
The residents of this town get along well.
3.
Imin ga fuete imasu.
Immigrants are increasing.
Strokes: 5

business; an errand; to use
y
() mochi(iru)
yi preparation riy to make use of
yji business; engagement hiy expense, cost
Example Sentences
1.
Yi ga dekimashita.
Im ready (I have prepared).
2.
Ky wa yji ga arimasu.
I have something to do today.
3.
Hiy wa ikura kakarimashitaka.
How much did it cost?
Strokes: 5

times; to go around; to spin

()
kai
mawa(ru) () mawa(su)
ikkai once; one time kaish collection
konkai this time tokeimawari clockwise

Example Sentences
1.
M ikkai itte.
Say that one more time.
2.
Konkai wa Tom ga kachis da.
It looks like Tom will win this time.
3.
Kodomotachi ga hashiri mawatteiru.
The kids are running around.
Strokes: 6
to like; favorable
() kono(mu) () su(ku)
suki to like daisuki to love
konomu to like kbutsu favorite (food), a passion

Example Sentences
1.
Chokorto ga suki desu.
I like chocolate.
2.
Haha no daikbutsu wa kar raisu desu.
My mothers favorite food is curry rice.
3.
Kare no koto ga daisuki desu.
I love him so much.
Strokes: 6
to think; to consider () kanga(eru)
kangaeru to consider; to think kangaekata a way of thinking
kangaesugi thinking too much sanksho reference books

Example Sentences
1.
Motto chanto kangaete.
Think more carefully.
2.
Kangaekata o m shukoshi kaete miy.
Try to change your way of thinking a little more.
3.
Ii sanksho o oshiete kudasai.
Please recommend me a good reference book.
Strokes: 6

light; to shine

hikari () hika(ru)
hikaru to shine hikari light
kank tourism; sightseeing knetsu light and heat
Example Sentences
1.
Hikari ga mieru.
I can see a light.
2.
sutoraria e wa kank ryok de kimashita.
I came to Australia on a sightseeing trip.
3.
Knetsuhi ga takai.
The cost of light and heat is high.
Strokes: 6

g ga
() a(u) () a(wasu)
together; total; to combine

() a(waseru)
awaseru to combine shg gathering
gkei a total aizu a sign
Example Sentences
1.
Minna de chikara o awaseta.
We combined our strength.
2.
Gkei sengohyaku en desu.
It is 1500 yen in total.
3.
Kuji ni ken ni shg shitekudasai.
Please gather in the park at 9.
Strokes: 6

mei my
name; famous
na
namae name shimei full name
myji last name ymei famous; well-known

Example Sentences
1.
Namae o oshiete kudasai.
Please tell me your name.
2.
Myji o koko ni kaite kudasai.
Please write your last name here.
3.
Ymei ni naritai desu.
I want to be famous.
Strokes: 6
shi
to die () shi(nu)
shiin cause of death hisshi desperate, frantic
shib death shitai dead body

Example Sentences
1.
Kawaii petto ga shinimashita.
My cute pet died.
2.
Shitai ga mitsukatta.
I found the dead body.
3.
Hisshi ni benky shimashita.
I studied desperately.
Strokes: 6

a character ; a letter
ji
ji a letter; a character sji a figure; a numeral
myji surname kanji kanji (chinese characters)
Example Sentences
1.
Kanji wa muzukashii.
Kanji is difficult.
2.
Myji wa nan desu ka.
What is your surname?
3.
Sji ga machigatte imasu.
The figures are wrong.
Strokes: 6

self; by itself

()
ji
mizuka(ra)
shi
jibun self jitaku ones home
jishin confidence jitensha a bicycle
Example Sentences
1.
Kare wa jibun ni kibishii.
He is hard on himself.
2.
Motto jiy na jikan ga hoshii.
I want more free time.
3.
Jitensha o katta.
I bought the bike.
Strokes: 6
color

iro
shoku shiki
iro color keshiki scenery; a scene
iroiro various mizuiro light blue
Example Sentences
1.
sukina iro wa nan desu ka.
What is your favorite color?
2.
Iroiro arigat.
Thanks for everything.
3.
Kaoiro ga yokunai ne.
You look pale.
Strokes: 6

s sa
haya(i)
early; to accelerate () haya(meru) () haya(maru)
hayai early sassoku immediately
sch early morning hayaoki getting up early
Example Sentences
1.
Ashita wa hayaoki shiy.
Lets wake up early tomorrow.
2.
Mada sukoshi hayai desu ne.
It is still little early, isnt it.
3.
Sassoku, shigoto ni torikakatta.
I started to work immediately.
Strokes: 6

chi
ike
a pond
ike a pond denchi battery
ikebukuro Ikebukuro (place) furuike an old pond
Example Sentences
1.
Ike ni koi ga iru
There are koi fish in the pond.
2.
Denchi ga kirete imasu.
The battery is dead.
3.
Ikebukuro ni sunde imasu.
I live in Ikebukuro.
Strokes: 6

chi
earth; land
ji
chiky the Earth tochi land
jishin an earthquake chikatetsu the subway
Example Sentences
1.
Chiky wa hiroi.
The earth is wide.
2.
Jishin wa kowai.
Earthquakes are scary.
3.
Chikatetsu wa totemo benri desu.
The subway is very convenient.
Strokes: 6
() ona(ji)
the same
onaji the same dji the same time
di the same meaning/opinion dkysei a classmate
Example Sentences
1.
Onaji shumi da ne.
We have the same hobbies.
2.
Di shimasu.
I agree.
3.
Hisashiburi ni dkysei ni atta.
I met my classmate after a long absence.
Strokes: 6
meat
niku
niku meat gyniku beef
nikuya a meat shop yakiniku grilled meat
Example Sentences
1.
Niku ga tabetai.
I want to eat meat.
2.
Gyniku o kai ni ittekimasu.
I will go to buy beef.
3.
Yakiniku ga daisuki desu.
I love grilled meat.
Strokes: 6

to have; to be

()
y
a(ru)
u
ymei well-known yri favorable
ygai harmful yry for a charge/fee
Example Sentences
1.
Ymei ni naritai.
I want to be famous.
2.
ygai na gasu ga dete iru.
A harmful gas is coming out.
3.
Yri na tachiba da.
I am in an favorable position.
Strokes: 6
what

ka
nani nan
nani what nanji what time
nannin how many people nangatsu what month
Example Sentences
1.
Ima, nanji desu ka.
What time is it now?
2.
Nansai desu ka.
How old are you?
3.
Watashi wa nani mo shirimasen.
I dont know anything.
Strokes: 7
flower

ka
hana
hana flower hanabi fireworks
hanami cherry blossom viewing kafunsh pollen allergy

Example Sentences
1.
Kirei na hana desu ne.
What a pretty flower.
2.
Hanabi o mi ni ikimash.
Lets go to see the fireworks.
3.
Kafunsh ni narimashita.
I am having allergies.
Strokes: 7

seashell, shellfish
kai
kai shell; shellfish horagai trumpet shell
kaigara a shell; a seashell kaizuka a shell mound

Example Sentences
1.
Oishii kai o tabeta.
I ate some delicious shellfish.
2.
Kirei na kaigara o mitsuketa.
I found a beautiful seashell.
3.
Kono kai wa horagai desu.
This shell is a trumpet shell.
Strokes: 7

to see; to watch

()
ken
mi(ru) () mi(seru)
miru to see; to watch iken an opinion; an idea
miseru to show hakken a discovery

Example Sentences
1.
Maiban terebi o miru.
I watch TV every night.
2.
Hanabi o mi ni ikimash.
Lets go to see the fireworks.
3.
Jibun no iken o i.
Say your opinion.
Strokes: 7
gen gon
word; to say () i(u) koto
iu to say gengo language; speech
kotoba a word hatsugen a statement

Example Sentences
1.
M ichido itte kudasai.
Please say it one more time.
2.
Anata no sukina kotoba wa nan desu ka?
Whats your favorite word?
3.
Gengogaku o benky shiteimasu.
I am studying linguistics.
Strokes: 7

a vehicle; a car

sha
kuruma
kuruma a car densha a train
jidsha an automobile shako garage

Example Sentences
1.
Kuruma ga hoshii desu.
I want a car.
2.
Shako kara kuruma o dashite kudasai.
Please move the car from the garage.
3.
Densha ga hassha shimasu.
The train will depart.
Strokes: 7
sha
a company; a shrine yashiro
shakai society jinja a Shinto shrine
kaisha a company shach company president

Example Sentences
1.
Kaisha ni itte kimasu.
Im going to the company (to work).
2.
Shakaigaku o benky shite imasu.
I am studying sociology.
3.
Jinja ni omairi ni ikimash.
Lets visit the Shinto shrine.
Strokes: 7

foot; leg; to be enough

soku
ashi () ta(su) () ta(riru)
ashi feet; legs migiashi right foot
manzoku satisfaction ensoku a trip

Example Sentences
1.
Ashi ga nagai ne.
You have a long legs.
2.
Okane ga tarinai.
I dont have enough money.
3.
Manzoku dekimashita.
I am satisfied.
Strokes: 7

rai
to come; to cause
() ku(ru)() ki(ta) () ko(nai)
kuru to come mirai future
raigetsu next month irai since then

Example Sentences
1.
Basu ga kita.
The bus came.
2.
Raigetsu, nihon ni ikimasu.
I will go to Japan next month.
3.
Are irai bobu to wa atteimasen.
I havent met Bob since then.
Strokes: 8

u
ame ama
rain same yu
ame rain tsuyu the rainy season
ame heavy rain kosame light rain
Example Sentences
1.
Ame ga futte kita.
It started to rain.
2.
Ashita no tenki wa ame desu.
Tomorrow there will be heavy rain.
3.
Tsuyu no jiki ga hajimarimashita.
The rainy season has started.
Strokes: 8

gaku
learning; to study
() mana(bu)
gakk school gakusei student
sgaku math rygaku study abroad
Example Sentences
1.
Sukoshi furansugo o mananda.
I learned a little French.
2.
Rygaku shitai.
I want to study abroad.
3.
Daigakusei ni narimashita.
I became a university student.
Strokes: 8

k
sora ( a(ku)
sky; emptiness () a(keru) kara
sora sky karate karate
aozora blue sky kk airport
Example Sentences
1.
Kk made okutte kudasai.
Please bring me to the airport.
2.
Karate ni chsen shitai desu.
I want to try karate.
3.
Kirei na sora da ne.
The sky is pretty, huh?
Strokes: 8
country

koku
kuni
kuni country kokuseki nationality
kokuren the United Nations gaikokujin a foreigner
Example Sentences
1.
Doko no kuni ni ittemitai desu ka.
Which country do you want to go?
2.
Gaikoku ni wa itta koto ga arimasen.
I have never been to a foreign country.
3.
Toky ni wa gaikokujin ga takusan imasu.
There are a lot of foreigners in Tokyo.
Strokes: 8

a shop; a store

ten
mise tana
mise a shop; a store baiten a kiosk
tenin a store employee heiten closing a shop
Example Sentences
1.
Kono mise wa nanji made desu ka.
What time does this store close?
2.
Kuji ni heiten desu.
It closes at 9.
3.
Ano mise no tenin wa watashi no tomodachi desu.
That stores employee is my friend.
Strokes: 8
ch
() naga(i)
long
nagai long seich grow
shinch ones height nagaiki longevity
Example Sentences
1.
Ot san no hanashi wa itsumo nagai.
My dads talks are always long.
2.
Shinch wa dono gurai desu ka.
What is your height?
3.
Musuko no seich ga tanoshimi desu.
I am excited for my sons growth.
Strokes: 8
go k
nochi ato
after; behind; later () ushi(ro) () oku(reru)
ato after ushiro the back; behind
gogo P.M. khai ones junior
Example Sentences
1.
Ushiro ni kakurete.
Hide in the back.
2.
Ato de mata denwa suru ne.
I will call you again later.
3.
Gogo niji desu.
It is 2 P.M.
Strokes: 9
shoku jiki
food; eating; to eat () ta(beru) () ku(u)
taberu to eat chshoku breakfast
shokuji a meal shokugo after a meal

Example Sentences
1.
Watashi no purin tabenaide ne.
Dont eat my pudding, ok?
2.
Chshoku ni onigiri o tabemashita.
I ate a rice ball for breakfast.
3.
Kono kusuri wa shokugo ni nonde kudasai.
Take this medicine after a meal.
Strokes: 9

before; the front

zen
mae
mae front zengo in front and behind
zenkai the last time ekimae in front of the station
Example Sentences
1.
Chanto mae o mite unten shite kudasai.
Please look forward while you are driving.
2.
Zenkai no jugy no osarai o shimash.
Lets go over our last lesson.
3.
Ekimae de aimash.
Lets meet in front of the station.
Strokes: 9
south

nan
minami
na
minami south tnan southeast
nankyoku the South Pole nansei southwest
Example Sentences
1.
Minami no shima ni sumitai.
I want to live on a southern island.
2.
Nankyoku de pengin o mimashita.
I saw penguins in the South Pole.
3.
Shigoto de tnan ajia ni ikimashita.
I went to Southeast-Asia for work.
Strokes: 9

high; to increase

()
k
taka(i) () taka(meru)
takai high, expensive kky high class
kksei high schoolers zandaka balance
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi no otsan wa se ga takai.
My father is tall.
2.
Kono baggu wa totemo takakatta.
This bag was very expensive.
3.
Toky ni wa takai biru ga takusan narandeiru.
There are a lot of tall buildings in Toky.
Strokes: 10
a school
k
shgakk an elementary school kmon a school gate
chgakk a junior high school gakk school
Example Sentences
1.
Gakk ni ittekimasu.
Im going to school.
2.
Shgakk no chikaku ni sundeimasu.
I am living close to the elementary school.
3.
Kmon de matteru.
I will wait you in front of the school gate.
Strokes: 10

ji
time; hour
toki
toki time tokei a clock; a watch
jikan time; an hour jisa a time difference
Example Sentences
1.
Ichiji ni narimashita.
It is 1 oclock.
2.
Tokei wa doko de utteimasu ka.
Where can I buy a watch?
3.
Ojikan arimasu ka.
Do you have time?
Strokes: 10

sho
to write; writing
() ka(ku)
kaku to write dokusho reading (books)
shorui documents jisho a dictionary
Example Sentences
1.
Namae o kaite kudasai.
Please write your name here.
2.
Jisho wa doko de utteimasuka.
Where can I buy a dictionary?
3.
Dokusho ga suki desu.
I like reading books.
Strokes: 10
fish

gyo
uo sakana
sakana fish kingyo gold fish
sakanatsuri fishing uoza pisces

Example Sentences
1.
Sakana wa doko de utteimasu ka.
Where can I buy fish?
2.
Sakana tsuri ni ikimasenka.
Shall we go fishing?
3.
Watashi wa uoza desu.
I am a Pisces.
Strokes: 11
sh
week
konsh this week sensh last week
isshkan a week shmatsu weekend
Example Sentences
1.
Konsh wa sugoku isogashikatta desu.
This week was really busy.
2.
Isshkango ni mata aimash.
Lets meet again in a week.
3.
Shmatsu wa nani o shimasuka.
What do you do on weekends?
Strokes: 11
to drink

()
in
no(mu)
nomu to drink nomimono a beverage
nomimizu drinking water inshokuten a restaurant
Example Sentences
1.
Mizu o nomu.
I drink water.
2.
Inshokuten de hataraite imasu.
I am working in a restaurant.
3.
Kono kusuri wa shokugo ni nomeba ii desu ka?
Should I take this medicine after a meal?
Strokes: 12

kan ken
aida ma
interval; room
maniau to be in time ningen human

jikan time machigai a mistake
Example Sentences
1.
Nantoka jugy ni maniatta.
Somehow I am in time for the class.
2.
Tesuto de takusan machigaeta.
I made a lot of mistakes on the test.
3.
Ky wa nijikan benky shimashita.
I studied for 2 hours today.
Strokes: 12
road; way michi
michi road dro road
dgu tool jd judo
Example Sentences
1.
Kono michi o massugu ikeba eki ga arimasu.
If you go straight in this road, there is the station.
2.
Kono dgu wa tsukaimasen.
I dont use this tool.
3.
Dro ni gomi o sutete wa ikemasen.
Dont throw the garbage on the road.
Strokes: 12

bai
() ka(u)
to buy
kau to buy baibai buying and selling
kaimono shopping okaidoku bargain
Example Sentences
1.
Atarashii tokei o kaimashita.
I bought a new watch.
2.
kaimono ni itte kimasu.
Im going shopping.
3.
Kono shhin wa okaidoku desu yo.
This product is a bargain.
Strokes: 12

shin
new
() atara(shii)
atarashii new shinkansen the Bullet Train
shinbun newspaper shinnen a new year
Example Sentences
1.
Atarashii tokei o kaimashita.
I bought a new watch.
2.
Shinbun wa yomimasen.
I dont read the newspaper.
3.
Shinnen, akemashite omedet gozaimasu.
Happy New Year.
Strokes: 13
den
electricity
denki electricity teiden power failure
densha train denchi a battery
Example Sentences
1.
Kongetsu wa denkidai ga takakatta.
The electric bill was expensive this month.
2.
Denchi ga kiremashita.
My battery is dead.
3.
Densha ga tomarimashita.
The train stopped.
Strokes: 13
wa
story; to speak hanashi () hana(su)
denwa phone sewa assistance

kaiwa conversation hanashiai a discussion
Example Sentences
1.
Hanashiaimash.
Lets talk about it.
2.
Denwa ga natte imasu yo
The phone is ringing.
3.
Kaiwa ni tsumatta.
We are at a loss for words.
Strokes: 13
station
eki
eki station Toky eki Toky station
ekich stationmaster ekiin station staff

Example Sentences
1.
Tsugi no eki de orimasu.
I get off at the next station.
2.
Ekiin ni kiitemimasu.
I will ask the station staff.
3.
Toky eki e no ikikata o oshiete kudasai.
Please tell me how to get to the Toky station.
Strokes: 14
go
word; to talk
() kata(ru) () kata(rau)
nihongo Japanese monogatari a story
keigo honorific language kataru to talk
Example Sentences
1.
Nihongo o benky shiteimasu.
I am studying Japanese.
2.
Keigo wa muzukashii.
Honorific language is difficult.
3.
Kono monogatari wa omoshiroi.
This story is interesting.
Strokes: 14
doku toku t
to read () yo(mu)
yomu to read ondoku reading aloud
dokusho reading onyomi on (Chinese) reading
Example Sentences
1.
hon o yomu no ga suki desu.
I like to read books.
2.
Shumi wa dokusho desu.
Reading is my hobby.
3.
Ondoku o shitekudasai.
Please read aloud.
Strokes: 14

bun mon
to hear; to listen () ki(ku) () ki(koeru)
kiku to listen kikoeru to hear
shinbun newspaper nusumigiki eavesdropping
Example Sentences
1.
Tori no koe ga kikoeta.
I heard a birds call.
2.
Shinbun ga yomitai desu.
I want to read the newspaper.
3.
Nusumigiki shinaide kudasai.
Please dont eavesdrop.
Strokes: 14

medicine; a doctor
i
isha a doctor ishi a medical doctor; physician
haisha a dentist iryhi medical expense
Example Sentences
1.
Isha ni naritai.
I want to be a doctor.
2.
Watashi no chichi wa haisha san desu.
My father is a dentist.
3.
Iryhi ga takusan kakatta.
The doctors bill cost a lot.
Strokes: 7

to study intensely

(
ky
kiwa(meru)
kenky research kykyoku ultimate; final
kenkyshitsu a lab tanky research
Example Sentences
1.
Mushi o kenky shiteimasu.
I am researching about bugs.
2.
Kenkyshitsu ni kite kudasai.
Please come to the lab.
3.
Kykyoku no sentaku o shinakereba naranai.
We have to make a final decision.
Strokes: 7
kin
near
( chika(i)
chikai near; close kinnen in recent years
saikin recently; lately kinjo the neighborhood

Example Sentences
1.
Ie kara gakk ga chikai.
The school is close to my house.
2.
Saikin, nani shiteru no.
What have you been doing lately?
3.
Kinjo ni ymeijin ga sundeimasu.
A celebrity is living in the neighborhood.
Strokes: 7

saku sa
( tsuku(ru)
work; production; to make
tsukuru to make sakubun an essay
sagy work; operations tezukuri handmade
Example Sentences
1.
Kar o tsukur.
Lets make curry.
2.
Sakubun o kakimashita.
I wrote an essay.
3.
Tezukuri no obent desu.
This is a handmade bento (boxed lunch).
Strokes: 7
private; I

shi
watakushi
watashi
watashi; watakushi I; private shiritsu private
shiseikatsu ones private life shifuku informal clothes
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa indojin desu.
I am Indian.
2.
Shiritsu no gakk ni ikitai.
I want to go to a private school.
3.
Shifuku de kite kudasai.
Please come casually dressed.
Strokes: 7
() su(mu)
to live
sumu to live (somewhere) ij immigration
jsho address jtaku a residence
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa okinawa ni sunde imasu.
I am living in Okinawa.
2.
Jsho o koko ni kaite kudasai.
Please write down the address.
3.
Hawai ni ij shitai desu.
I want to immigrate to Hawaii.
Strokes: 7

a drawing; a diagram;
to plan

()
zu
haka(ru)
to
chizu map toshokan library
zukei figure aizu a signal
Example Sentences
1.
Chizu o misete kudasai.
Let me see the map.
2.
Toshokan wa doko desu ka.
Where is the library?
3.
Aizu shite kudasai.
Please give me a signal.
Strokes: 7
voice

sei
koe
koe voice utagoe a singing voice
kogoe small voice seiy a voice actor
Example Sentences
1.
Dareka no koe ga kikoeta.
I heard someones voice.
2.
Kogoe de shabette kudasai.
Please speak quietly.
3.
Watashi no yume wa seiy ni narukoto desu.
My dream is to be a voice actor.
Strokes: 7

seki shaku
aka () aka(i)
red; to redden () aka(rameru)
aka red sekid the equator
akachan a baby akashing a red traffic signal
Example Sentences
1.
Akai nekutai ga hoshii.
I want a red tie.
2.
Kawaii akachan desu ne.
She is a cute baby.
3.
Akashing desu yo.
The light is red.
Strokes: 7
to run
() hashi(ru)
hashiru to run kys a run
sk traveling dass to escape
Example Sentences
1.
Issho ni hashirimash.
Lets run together!
2.
Asoko made kys shiy.
Lets race to there.
3.
Inu ga dass shita.
The dog escaped.
Strokes: 7
a village

son
mura
mura a village shichson cities, towns & villages
murabito a villager sonch village leader
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa chiisana mura de umaremashita.
I was born in a small village.
2.
Murabito tachi ga atsumatte kita.
The villagers gathered.
3.
Sonch wa dare desu ka.
Who is the village leader?
Strokes: 7

tai tei
the body; an object

karada
karada the body daitai on the whole; generally
taij ones weight taiken (personal) experience

Example Sentences
1.
Karada ga itai.
My body hurts.
2.
Taij ga fueta.
My weight increased.
3.
Omoshiroi taiken ga dekimashita.
I had interesting experience.
Strokes: 7
ch
a town; a city machi
machi a town machikado a street corner
chch a town mayor machinami a row of stores, houses

Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa kono machi de sodachi mashita.
I grew up in this town.
2.
Kirei na machinami desu ne.
What a pretty row of houses.
3.
Chch wa dare desu ka.
Who is the town mayor?
Strokes: 7
tei dai
younger brother; disciple

de otto
otto younger brother itoko a cousin
kydai brothers; siblings deshi a disciple; a pupil

Example Sentences
1.
Otto ga imasu.
I have a younger brother.
2.
Naka no ii kydai desu ne.
They are very friendly brothers.
3.
Boku wa Yamada sensei no deshi desu.
I am a disciple of teacher Yamada.
Strokes: 7

tei
() hiku(i) () hiku(meru)
low; to lower () hiku(maru)
hikui low teion a low temperature
saitei lowest, worst teika a decline
Example Sentences
1.
Kanojo wa se ga hikui.
She is short.
2.
Kion ga hikui.
The temperature is low.
3. !
Saitei!
You are the worst!
Strokes: 7
to sell

()
bai
u(ru)
uru to sell shbai business; trade
hatsubai on sale urikire sold out
Example Sentences
1.
Gmu o utta.
I sold the game.
2.
Kono shhin wa m urikiremashita.
This product is already sold out.
3.
Kono hon wa hatsubaich desu.
This book is on sale.
Strokes: 7

another; separate

()
betsu
waka(reru)
betsu another wakareru to separate
tokubetsu special betsubetsu separately
Example Sentences
1.
Kanojo to wakaremashita.
I broke up with my girlfriend.
2.
Betsu ni riy wa nai.
Theres no particular reason.
3.
Kanojo wa boku no tokubetsu na hito desu.
She is my special person.
Strokes: 7

ei
superb; England
eigo English (language) waei Japanese-English
eikaiwa English conversation eiyaku an English translation
Example Sentences
1.
Eigo o benky shiteimasu.
I am studying English.
2.
Eikaiwa no jugy ga suki desu.
I like English conversation class.
3.
Waei jiten o kaimashita.
I bought a Japanese-English dictionary.
Strokes: 8

a picture; a drawing ;
a kanji stroke
ga kaku
gamen a picture; a screen manga cartoon; comics
keikaku a plan; a project eiga a movie

Example Sentences
1.
Terebi no gamen ga yogorete imasu.
The TV screen is dirty.
2.
Sukina eiga wa nan desu ka.
What movies do you like?
3.
Keikaku dri da.
It went as planned.
Strokes: 8

the capital
ky kei
tky Tky jky going up to the capital
kyto Kyto keihan Kyto and saka
Example Sentences
1.
Jky shite kara ichinen ga tachimashita.
It has been a year since I came up to the capital.
2.
Tky ni sundeimasu.
I am living in Tokyo.
3.
Kyto ni ikitai.
I want to go to Kyto.
Strokes: 8

shi
ane
an elder sister
onsan older sister ane older sister
shimai sisters chshi the eldest daughter
Example Sentences
1.
Onsan ga futari imasu.
I have two older sisters.
2.
Watashitachi wa shimai desu.
We are sisters.
3.
Ane wa moderu desu.
My older sister is a model.
Strokes: 8

to use; an envoy

()
shi
tsuka(u)
tsukau to use tsukaisute disposable
tsukaikata how to use shiyry rental fee
Example Sentences
1.
Naifu o tsukatta.
I used a knife.
2.
Tsukaikata o oshietekudasai.
Please teach me how to use it.
3.
Tsukai sute no kontakuto renzu o kaimashita.
I bought disposable contact lenses.
Strokes: 8
to begin

()
shi
haji(meru) () haji(maru)
hajimeru to begin shihatsu the first train
shigyshiki opening ceremony kaishi the beginning; start

Example Sentences
1.
Nanji kara kono eiga wa hajimarimasu ka.
What time does this movie start?
2.
Shihatsu no densha wa nanji kara desu ka.
From what time does the first train run?
3. !
Kaishi!
Start!
Strokes: 8

ji
affair; abstract thing koto
jijitsu a fact; reality daiji important
jiko an accident henji a reply
Example Sentences
1.
Daijina mono desu.
It is my precious thing.
2.
Henji o matteimasu.
I am waiting for a reply.
3.
Jijitsu dewa arimasen.
It is not a fact.
Strokes: 8

sha
mono
person
sakusha a writer yakusha an actor
isha a doctor ninkimono a popular person
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi no chichi wa isha desu.
My father is a doctor.
2.
Kare wa ninkimono desu.
He is a popular person.
3.
Yakusha ni naritai.
I want to be an actor.
Strokes: 8

sho
place
tokoro
basho a place kinjo the neighborhood
chsho a strong point kenkyjo lab
Example Sentences
1.
Koko wa watashi no okiniiri no basho desu.
This is my favorite place.
2.
kinjo ni ymeijin ga sundeimasu.
A celebrity lives in the neighborhood.
3.
Suteki na tokoro desu ne.
What a wonderful place.
Strokes: 8

blue; green; unripe

sei
ao

()
sh
ao(i)
ao blue seishun bloom of youth
aoiro the color blue seinen a youth
Example Sentences
1.
Aoiro no fuku ga hoshii.
I want blue clothes.
2.
Kao ga massao da yo.
You look very pale.
3.
Seishun jidai o omoidashita.
I remembered the days of my youth.
Strokes: 8
chi
to know ; to notify; () shi(ru) () shi(raseru)

to inform
shiru to know chijin an acquaintance
shiriai an acquaintance chishiki knowledge; information
Example Sentences
1.
Shirimasen.
I dont know.
2.
Watashitachi wa shiriai desu.
We are acquaintances.
3.
Hokkaid ni chijin ga imasu.
I have an acquaintance in Hokkaid.
Strokes: 8

ch () soso(gu)
to pour ; to concentrate
() sa(su) () tsu(gu)
chi to pay attention chsha an injection
chmon an order sosogu to pour
Example Sentences
1.
Kuruma ni chi shitekudasai.
Please pay attention in the car.
2.
Chmon shitemo ii desu ka.
Can I order?
3.
Kabin ni mizu o sosogu.
Pour some water in the vase.
Strokes: 8

choku jiki
() tada(chi ni) () nao(su)
straight; direct; () nao(ru)
immediately; to fix
chokusetsu directly naosu to fix
shjiki honest nakanaori reconciliation
Example Sentences
1.
Kare wa shjiki da.
He is honest.
2.
Tokei o naosu.
I will fix the watch.
3.
Nakanaori shiy.
Lets make up.
Strokes: 8

clothes; dress
fuku
fuku clothes fukus the style of dress
yfuku Western clothes seifuku a uniform
Example Sentences
1.
Kawaii fuku ga hoshii.
I want a cute clothes.
2.
Donna fukus ga suki desu ka.
What style of clothing do you like?
3.
Kksei no toki wa seifuku o kiteimashita.
I wore an uniform when I was a high school student.
Strokes: 8

butsu motsu
thing
mono
mono thing kudamono fruit
honmono a real thing tabemono food
Example Sentences
1.
Mono wa taisetsu ni shimash.
Lets care care of our things.
2.
Honmono desu ka.
Is this real?
3.
Sukina tabemono wa nan desu ka?
Whats your favorite food?
Strokes: 8

ho bu fu
a step; rate; to walk

() aru(ku) () ayu(mu)
aruku to walk hod a sidewalk
sanpo a walk ippo one step
Example Sentences
1.
Aruite gakk ni kimashita.
I go to school on foot.
2.
Hod o arukinasai.
Please walk on the sidewalk!
3.
Sanpo ni ittekimasu.
I am going for a walk.
Strokes: 8

mai
a young sister
imto
imto a younger sister giri no imto sister-in-law
shimai sisters
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi ni wa imto ga futari imasu.
I have two younger sisters.
2.
Kin, imto ga asobi ni kimashita.
My younger sister came to hang out with me yesterday.
3.
Kawaii shimai desu ne.
What cute sisters!
Strokes: 8
mi
aji () aji(wau)
taste
aji taste imi a meaning
shumi a hobby kymi an interest
Example Sentences
1.
Hen na aji ga shimashita.
It had a weird taste.
2.
Watashi no shumi wa sakk desu.
My hobby is playing soccer.
3.
D iu imi desu ka.
What do you mean?
Strokes: 8

mei my () aka(rui)
() aki(raka) () a(ku) () a(kasu)
() a(kari) () aka(rumu)
light; clear; () aka(ramu) () ake(ru) () aku(ru)
to pass (the night)
ashita tomorrow akegata daybreak
akarui light hatsumei an invention
Example Sentences
1.
Ashita wa ame desu.
It will be rainy tomorrow.
2.
Akaruku naru.
It will get lighter.
3.
Kare wa akegata ni kaette kita.
He came home at dawn.
Strokes: 8

mon
a gate kado
mon a gate nymonsho a guide; a manual
senmon specialty mongen a closing time; a curfew
Example Sentences
1.
Mon o akero.
Open the gate.
2.
Mongen ga arunode kaerimasu.
Im going home because its closing time.
3.
Nymonsho o katta.
I bought a guidebook.
Strokes: 8

ya
night
yo yoru
yoru night sakuya last night
yakei a night view shinya late at night

Example Sentences
1.
Yoru ni narimashita.
It became night.
2.
Shinya ni konbini ni ikimashita.
I went to the convenience store late at night.
3.
Sakuya wa osoku made okiteimashita.
I stayed up late last night.
Strokes: 8

woods; a forest

rin
hayashi
hayashi a grove kobayashi kobayashi (Japanese last name)
shinrin a forest; woods shinrinyoku walking in the woods

Example Sentences
1.
Hayashi no naka o sanpo shimashita.
I took a walk in the grove.
2.
Shinrinyoku ga shitai.
I want to walk in the woods.
3.
Kin wa hayashi san to kobayashi san to asobimashita.
I hang out with Mr. Hayashi and Ms. Kobayashi.
Strokes: 8

ei
() utsu(su) () utsu(ru)
to reflect; to project () ha(eru)
eiga a movie jei screening
eigakan a cinema hei broadcasting
Example Sentences
1.
Sukina eiga wa nan desu ka.
What movies do you like?
2.
Eigakan de machi awase shiy.
Lets meet in front of the cinema.
3.
Sono eiga wa jeich desu.
That movie is broadcasting.
Strokes: 9
oku
a house; a small shop ya
yane a roof hazukashigariya a shy person
heya a room okuj a rooftop
Example Sentences
1.
Yane ni neko ga iru.
There is a cat on the roof.
2.
Heya no sji o shimash.
Lets clean the room.
3.
Kanojo wa hazukashigariya desu.
She is a shy person.
Strokes: 9

on in
sound
oto ne
oto sound rokuon recording
ongaku music hatsuon pronunciation
Example Sentences
1.
Nanikaga ochita oto ga shimashita.
I heard the sound of something dropping.
2.
Donna ongaku ga suki desu ka.
What kind of music do you like?
3.
Hatsuon wa muzukashii desu ne.
Pronunciation is difficult, isnt it?
Strokes: 9

kai
the sea; the ocean

umi
umi the sea umibe the beach
kaigai overseas kaigan the coast; the seashore
Example Sentences
1.
Umi ni ikitai.
I want to go to the sea.
2.
Kaigai ni wa itta koto ga arimasen.
I have never been overseas.
3.
Kaigan o sanpo shiy.
Lets take a walk along the seashore.
Strokes: 9

world; bounds
kai
sekai the world geinkai show business
sekaij all over the world genkai a limit
Example Sentences
1.
Sekaij ni tomodachi ga imasu.
I have friends all over the world.
2.
Genkai wa nai.
There is no limit.
3.
Kanojo wa geinkai ni akogareteiru.
She is drawn to the entertainment business.
Strokes: 9

sudden; to hurry

()
ky
iso(gu)
ky ni suddenly isogu to hurry
kyk hurrying kykysha an ambulance

Example Sentences
1.
Ky ni ame ga futtekita.
The rain came suddenly.
2.
Isoge.
Hurry up.
3.
Kykysha o yonde kudasai.
Please call an ambulance.
Strokes: 9

to plan; to arrange;
to measure

()
kei
haka(ru) () haka(rau)
keisan calculation keikaku plan
kaikei the account tokei a clock; a watch
Example Sentences
1.
Tokei ga hoshii.
I want a watch.
2.
Gkei, rokusenhappyakuen desu.
It is 6,800 yen in total.
3.
Keikaku dri da.
It is all going as planned.
Strokes: 9

to do research

()
ken
to(gu)
kenky a research kensh study and training
kenkyjo a research lab togu to grind
Example Sentences
1.
Kenky o suru.
I will research.
2.
Kenkyjo ni kitekudasai.
Please come to the lab.
3.
Hch o togu.
I will sharpen the knife.
Strokes: 9

prefecture
ken
ken prefecture kenchiji a prefectural governor
kenmin a resident of a prefecture kenzakai a prefectural border
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa yamaguchi ken shusshin desu.
I am from Yamaguchi prefecture.
2.
Aomori ken kara kimashita.
I come from Aomori prefecture.
3.
Watashi wa nagano kenmin desu.
I am a resident of Nagano prefecture.
Strokes: 9

ken
to build
() ta(teru) () ta(tsu)
tateru to build tatemono a structure; a building
kenchiku architecture; kensetsuch under construction

construction
Example Sentences
1.
Atarashii ie o tateru.
I will build a new house.
2.
Sore wa rippana tatemono desu ne.
Thats a nice building, isnt it?
3.
Kono ie wa nikaidate desu.
This house is two-storied.
Strokes: 9

shi
to think
() omo(u)
om to think omoide a memory
shik thinking omoidasu to remember
Example Sentences
1.
Sugoi to omoimashita.
I thought it was amazing.
2.
Ii omoide desu.
It is a good memory.
3.
Omoidashita.
I just remembered.
Strokes: 9

ji
to hold
() mo(tsu)
motsu to hold jisan bringing
kanemochi a wealthy person kimochi a feeling
Example Sentences
1.
Chichi no kaban o motsu.
I will hold my fathers bag.
2.
Aite no kimochi o kangaey.
Think about other peoples feelings.
3.
Boku no Ojiisan wa kanemochi da.
My grandfather is a wealthy man.
Strokes: 9
shitsu
muro
room
shitsunai indoors washitsu a Japanese style room
kyshitsu a classroom byshitsu a hospital room
Example Sentences
1.
Shitsunai wa kinen desu.
Smoking is prohibited indoors.
2.
Kyshitsu ni kitekudasai.
Please come to the classroom.
3.
Washitsu ga suki desu.
I like Japanese style rooms.
Strokes: 9

shu
kubi
head; neck; first
kubi neck kubiwa a necklace; collar
tekubi wrist shuto capital city
Example Sentences
1.
Kirin no kubi wa nagai.
Giraffes have long necks.
2.
Petto no kubiwa o katta.
I bought a collar for my pet.
3.
Tekubi ga itai.
My wrist hurts.
Strokes: 9

autumn; fall

aki
sh
aki fall; autumn shbun autumnal equinox
akitaken Akita prefecture chiaki Chiaki (name)
Example Sentences
1.
Aki ni narimashita.
It became fall.
2.
Akitaken ni ittekimashita.
I went to Akita prefecture.
3.
Watashi no namae wa Chiaki desu.
My name is Chiaki.
Strokes: 9

j ch
() omo(i) e
heavy; to duplicate () kasa(neru) () kasa(naru)
omoi heavy taijy weight
jdai important kich precious
Example Sentences
1.
Omoi baggu desu ne.
This bag is heavy, isnt it?
2.
Jdai na nysu da.
This is important news.
3.
Taijy ga fueta.
I gained weight.
Strokes: 9
spring

shun
haru
haru spring raishun next spring
seishun youth shishunki puberty
Example Sentences
1.
Haru ni narimashita.
It became spring.
2.
Raishun, daigakusei ni narimasu.
I will be a college student next spring.
3.
Musume ga shishunki o mukaemashita.
My daughter has reached puberty.
Strokes: 9

to ride; to get on

()
J
no(ru) () no(seru)
noru to ride norimono a vehicle
jkyaku a passenger norikae changing trains, conversion
Example Sentences
1.
Basu ni norimashita.
I rode the bus.
2.
Norimono ni noru.
I will ride in a vehicle.
3.
Norikae o shinai to ikemasen.
I have to change trains.
Strokes: 9

sen
to wash
() ara(u)
arau to wash senzai a detergent
sentaku laundry otearai a bathroom
Example Sentences
1.
Osara o arau.
I will wash the dishes.
2.
Otearai wa doko desu ka.
3.
Senzai o kattekite.
Please go to buy detergent.
Strokes: 9
to send
() oku(ru)
okuru to send ys sending by mail
sry shipping cost miokuri seeing someone off
Example Sentences
1.
Tegami o okuru.
I will send a letter.
2.
Sry wa ikura desuka.
How much is the shipping?
3.
Tomodachi o miokuru.
I am going to see my friend off.
Strokes: 9

tai
to wait
() ma(tsu)
matsu to wait shtai invitation
machiawase waiting to meet someone kitai expectation
Example Sentences
1.
Tomodachi o matteimasu.
I am waiting for my friend.
2.
Kare to machiawase o shiteimasu.
I am waiting to meet my boyfriend.
3.
Pt ni shtai saremashita.
I was invited to a party.
Strokes: 9

cha sa
tea; light brown
ocha tea kcha black tea
chairo brown ryokucha green tea
Example Sentences
1.
Ocha o kudasai.
Please give me tea.
2.
Chairo no kaban o kaimashita.
I bought a brown bag.
3.
Kcha o nomimashita.
I drank black tea.
Strokes: 9

daytime; noon

ch
hiru
hiru noon hirumeshi lunch
chshoku lunch hirune a nap
Example Sentences
1.
Ohiru ni narimashita.
It became noon.
2.
Hirune o shimashita.
I took a nap.
3.
Chshoku wa tabemashita ka.
Did you eat lunch?
Strokes: 9

a point; a dot
ten
ten a point manten full marks
tens points; a score shten the last stop
Example Sentences
1.
Testo de hyakuten o torimashita.
I got 100 points on the test.
2.
Nijutten shika toremasen deshita.
I could only get 20 points.
3.
Shten desu.
This is the last stop.
Strokes: 9

do to
taku tabi
degree; time
sando three times taido an attitude; a manner
30 thirty degrees
kondo this time; next time;
sanj do
sometime
Example Sentences
1.
Ky wa sanjdo mo arimasu.
Today, it is thirty degrees.
2.
Kondo isshoni asobimash.
Lets hang out sometime.
3.
Boku wa kono hon o sando yonda.
I read this book three times.
Strokes: 9

to start; to emit

()
hatsu
ta(tsu)
hotsu
shuppatsu departure hatsugen a remark
happy an announcement tatsu to leave
Example Sentences
1.
Kin, kurasu de happy shimashita.
I announced it to the class yesterday.
2.
Shuppatsu shimasu.
Im leaving.
3.
Ashita, amerika e tachimasu.
I will leave for America tomorrow.
Strokes: 9

an article

hin
shina
shokuhin food products shinagire being out of stock
sakuhin a work; a piece shinamono products
Example Sentences
1.
Shokuhin no anzen ni ki o tsukau.
I care about food safety.
2.
Omoshiroi sakuhin desu ne.
This is an interesting piece.
3.
M shinagire desu.
It is already sold out.
Strokes: 9

f fu
wind; style
kaze
kaze wind kaze a cold (illness)
fkei scene; landscape furo a (hot) bath
Example Sentences
1.
Ky wa kaze ga tsuyoi hi desu.
Today is a windy day.
2.
Ofuro ni hairitai.
I want to take a hot bath.
3.
Kaze o hikimashita.
I caught a cold.
Strokes: 9

ben bin
tayori
convenient; mail
benjo a toilet takuhaibin a courier (delivery) service
benri convenient ybinkyoku a post office
Example Sentences
1.
Densha ga aru to sugoku benri desu.
It is very convenient to have a train.
2.
Ybinkyoku ni ittekimasu.
Im going to the post office.
3.
Benjo wa doko desu ka.
Strokes: 9

ocean; Western
y
yfuku Western clothes taiheiy the Pacific Ocean
yga Western films taiseiy the Atlantic Ocean
Example Sentences
1.
Yfuku ga hoshii.
I want western clothes.
2.
Yga ga suki desu.
I like western movies.
3.
Taiheiy wa eigo de nan to iimasuka.
What is the Pacific Ocean in English?
Strokes: 9

a member
in
zenin everybody kaishain a company employee
kaiin a member of a society tenin a shop assistant
Example Sentences
1.
Zenin ga atsumatta.
Everybody gathered.
2.
Tenin san ni kiite miy.
Lets ask a shop assistant.
3.
Jimu no kaiin ni narimashita.
I became a member of the gym.
Strokes: 10

in
institution
byin a hospital taiin discharge from a hospital
biyin a beauty salon daigakuin graduate school
Example Sentences
1.
Byin ni itta h ga ii.
You should go to a hospital.
2.
Biyin no yoyaku o shimashita.
I made an appointment to go to a beauty salon.
3.
Daigakuin ni kayotteimasu.
I am commuting to graduate school.
Strokes: 10
summer

ka
natsu
ge
natsu summer natsumono summer goods
shoka early summer natsuyasumi summer vacation
Example Sentences
1.
Natsu ni hawai ni ikimashita.
I went to Hawaii in the summer.
2.
Ashita kara natsuyasumi desu.
Summer vacation starts tomorrow.
3.
Shoka ga hajimarimashita.
Early summer has begun.
Strokes: 10

ka ke
house
ie ya
ie house yachin house/apartment rent
kagu furniture ya a landlord
Example Sentences
1.
kii ie desu ne.
What a big house.
2.
Atarashii kagu ga hoshii.
I want new furniture.
3.
Yachin o harawanai to ikemasen.
I have to pay rent.
Strokes: 10
ki
to write down () shiru(su)
kiji an article kiroku a record
nikki a diary kioku a memory
Example Sentences
1.
Omoshiroi kiji o yonda.
I read an interesting article.
2.
Nikki o kaita.
I wrote a diary.
3.
Saik kiroku o nuita.
I broke the record.
Strokes: 10
to return

()
ki
kae(ru) () kae(su)
kaeru to return; to go home kaerimichi the way home
kikoku returning to ones country kitaku to come home
Example Sentences
1.
Ie ni kaerimasu.
Im going home.
2.
Kaerimichi ga onaji da ne.
We go home the same way.
3.
Buji ni kitaku dekimashita.
I got home safely.
Strokes: 10

ki () o(kiru)
() oko(su) () ta(tsu)
to get up; to occur
okiru to wake up kiritsu to stand up
hayaoki to wake up early kigy to start your business
Example Sentences
1.
Akachan ga okita.
The baby woke up.
2.
Hayaoki shimash.
Lets wake up early.
3.
Rokuji ni okoshite kudasai.
Please wake me up at 6:00.
Strokes: 10
paper

shi
kami
kami paper origami origami folding paper
tegami a letter kamibukuro a paper bag
Example Sentences
1.
M kami ga arimasen.
We dont have paper anymore.
2.
Tegami ga todokimashita.
I got a letter.
3.
Origami o kaimashita.
I bought some origami.
Strokes: 10

shaku
to borrow () ka(riru)
kariru to borrow karimono borrowed things
shakkin a loan; debt karite borrowers
Example Sentences
1.
Tomodachi kara hon o karita.
I borrowed the book from friend.
2.
Shakkin o shita.
I got a loan.
3.
Sore wa karimono desu.
Thats something I borrowed.
Strokes: 10

weak; to weaken

()
jaku
yowa(ru)
()
()
yowa(i)
yowa(maru)
yowai weak yowamushi a coward
yowaki weakness Jakuten a weak point
Example Sentences
1.
Kono chiimu wa yowai.
This team is weak.
2.
Watashi no ani wa yowamushi da.
My brother is a coward.
3.
Yowai mono ijime o suruna.
Dont bully a weak person.
Strokes: 10
truth

ma
shin
shin true shinken earnest; serious
shinjitsu truth mannaka the middle; the center
Example Sentences
1.
Kare wa shin no hiir da.
He is a true hero.
2.
Shinken ni hanashi o kiite kudasai.
Please listen seriously.
3.
Shinjitsu o oshiete kudasai.
Please tell me the truth.
Strokes: 10
ts
to go through
() t(ru) () kayo(u)
tru to go through; to pass itts one letter
kay to commute tsgaku to go to school
Example Sentences
1.
Gakk ni kay.
I commute to school.
2.
Kanojo ga ie no mae o ttta.
She passed by the house.
3.
tegami ga itts mo konai.
I havent received a single letter.
Strokes: 10
special
toku
toku ni in particular tokky a limited express train
tokubetsu special tokugi a special ability
Example Sentences
1.
Toku ni hoshii mono wa arimasen.
I dont have something I want in particular.
2.
Tokubetsu na purezento o moraimashita.
I got a special present.
3.
Tokugi wa nan desuka.
What is your talent?
Strokes: 10
illness

()
by
ya(mu)
hei
yamai
byki illness yamai illness
byin hospital bynin a patient
Example Sentences
1.
Byki ni narimashita.
I got sick.
2.
Byin ni ikanaito ikemasen.
I have to go to the hospital.
3.
Omoi yamai ni kakatte shimatta.
I got a serious illness.
Strokes: 10

to endeavor

()
ben
tsuto(meru)
benky study benkyka a hard-working student
kinben hard-working gariben a grind
Example Sentences
1.
Takusan benky shimashita.
I studied a lot.
2.
Kare wa benkyka desu.
He is a hard-working student.
3.
watashi no otto wa kinben desu.
My brother is a hard-worker.
Strokes: 10
ryo
to travel tabi
tabi a trip tabibito a traveler
ryok travel ryokan a Japanese inn
Example Sentences
1.
Tabi ni dey.
Lets go on a trip.
2.
Ryok ni ikitai desu.
I want to go to travel.
3.
Ryokan ni tomarimashita.
I stayed in a Japanese inn.
Strokes: 10

ry
a fee; material
ryri cooking kyry a salary
rykin price sory shipping cost
Example Sentences
1.
Rykin wa ikura desu ka.
How much does it cost?
2.
Shumi wa ryri desu.
My hobby is cooking.
3.
Kono chiketto wa mury deshita.
This ticket was free.
Strokes: 10
bad; evil

()
aku
waru(i)
aku evil waruguchi slander
warui bad saiaku the worst
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa me ga warui.
My eyes are bad.
2.
Saiaku da.
This sucks (its the worst).
3.
Waruguchi o itte wa ikemasen.
You shouldnt speak ill of others.
Strokes: 11

ky g
() tsuyo(i) () tsuyo(meru)
strong () shi(iru)
tsuyoi strong kyf strong wind
gto robber kyryoku strength; power
Example Sentences
1.
Kare wa chikara ga tsuyoi.
He has strong power.
2.
Kyryoku na jishaku o tsukatta.
I used a powerful magnet.
3.
Kyfu ga osamatta.
The strong wind has stopped.
Strokes: 11

to teach; lesson

()
ky
oshi(eru) () oso(waru)
oshieru to teach kyshi a teacher
osowaru to be taught kyiku education
Example Sentences
1.
Nihongo o oshiete kudasai.
Please teach me Japanese.
2.
Sensei ni eigo o osowatta.
I was taught English by my teacher.
3.
Watashi wa eigo kyshi desu.
I am an English teacher.
Strokes: 11

koku
kuro () kuro(i)
black
kuroi black kokuban blackboard
kuroiro black-colored shiro kuro black and white
Example Sentences
1.
Kuroi kaban o motteimasu
I have a black bag.
2.
Kuroiro no bshi o kaimashita.
I bought a black-colored cap.
3.
Kokuban ni kaite kudasai.
Please write it down on the blackboard.
Strokes: 11
vegetable

na
sai
yasai vegetables sansai an edible wild plant
nanohana canola flower zensai an appetizer
Example Sentences
1.
Chanto yasai o tabenasai.
Eat your vegetables.
2.
Sansai o sagas.
Lets look for edible wild plants.
3.
Nanohana wa kirei desu.
The canola flowers are beautiful.
Strokes: 11

to give birth

()
san
u(mu)
()
ubu
u(mareru)
umu to give birth shussan childbirth
sanchi place of production, birth seisan production
Example Sentences
1.
Inu ga kodomo o umimashita.
The dog gave birth to puppies.
2.
Kanojo wa shussan ga chikai
She is near her term.
3.
Kono ocha no sanchi wa doko desu ka.
Where was this tea produced?
Strokes: 11
shin () susu(mu)
to advance
() susu(meru)
susumu to advance shink evolution
zenshin progress shingaku to advance a grade
Example Sentences
1.
Mae e susum.
Lets move forward.
2.
Boku no pokemon ga shinka shita.
My pokemon evolved.
3.
Daigaku ni shingaku shimashita.
I advanced to college.
Strokes: 11
sh
to learn; a custom
() nara(u)
narau to learn shkan a habit
rensh to practice fukush a review
Example Sentences
1.
eigo o narau.
I will learn English.
2.
rensh shimash.
Lets practice.
3.
Ky no jugy no fukush o suru.
I will review todays lesson.
Strokes: 11
sh
an end () o(waru) () o(eru)
owaru to end saish the last
shry an end; completion shten the last stop
Example Sentences
1.
Jugy ga owarimashita.
Class has ended.
2.
Shiai ga shry shimashita.
The game is finished.
3.
Kono eki de shten desu.
This station is the last stop.
Strokes: 11
so
class ; to put together

kumi () ku(mu)
kumi a class soshiki organization
kumich a leader bangumi a program
Example Sentences
1.
Ashi o kumu.
I cross my legs.
2.
Watashi tachi wa onaji kumi deshita.
We were in the same class.
3.
Kono bangumi wa omoshiroi.
This program is interesting.
Strokes: 11

zoku
family
shinzoku a relative ichizoku ones family
kazoku a family minzoku a race; a nation
Example Sentences
1.
Kyhitsu wa kazoku to sugoshimasu.
I spend time with my family on my days off.
2.
Sekai ni wa ironna minzoku ga imasu.
There are a lot of races in this world.
3.
Kare no kazoku wa daikazoku da.
His family is a big family.
Strokes: 11

ch
tori
bird
tori a bird kotori a small bird
toriniku chicken (meat) chrui birds
Example Sentences
1.
Aoi tori o mimashita.
I saw a blue bird.
2.
Asoko ni kawaii kotori ga imasu.
There is a cute little bird over there.
3.
Pengin wa chrui desu.
Penguins are birds.
Strokes: 11

ten
() koro(garu) () koro(geru)
to turn () koro(gasu) () koro(bu)
korobu to fall tenk change school
korogaru to tumble jitensha a bike
Example Sentences
1.
Subette koronda.
I slipped and fell.
2.
Ishi ga takusan korogatte imasu.
A lot of stones scattered.
3.
Kare wa saka no gakk ni tenk shita.
He transferred to the school in saka.
Strokes: 11

metropolis

to
miyako
tsu
miyako a city tokai city
shuto a capital Kyto Kyto
Example Sentences
1.
Sumeba miyako da.
Home is where you make it. (expression)
2.
Tokai ni wa hito ga takusan iru.
There are a lot of people in the city.
3.
Nihon no shuto wa Tky da.
Tky is the capital of Japan.
Strokes: 11
hall
d
d a hall shokud dining hall
kd a lecture hall hond main temple
Example Sentences
1.
Shokud wa doko desu ka.
Where is the dining hall?
2.
Kd wa doko desu ka.
Where is the lecture hall?
3.
Hond wa doko desu ka.
Where is the main temple?
Strokes: 11
to move

()
d
ugo(ku) () ugo(kasu)
ugoku to move Dbutsu animal
dga movie Jidsha a vehicle
Example Sentences
1.
Karada o ugokashitai.
I want to move my body.
2.
Dbutsu ga suki desu.
I like animals.
3.
Jidsha o unten dekimasu ka.
Can you drive a vehicle?
Strokes: 11

to question

()
mon
to(i)
()
ton
to(u)
toiawase an inquiry mondai problem
gakumon study gimon a doubt
Example Sentences
1.
Toiawase shitekudasai.
Please inquire.
2.
Mondai wa nan desu ka.
Whats the problem?
3.
Gimon ga aru.
I have a doubt.
Strokes: 11
ya
no
field; wild
yasai a vegetable yaky baseball
nohara a field heiya a plain
Example Sentences
1.
yasai ga suki desu.
I like vegetables.
2.
Yaky ga shitai.
I want to play baseball.
3.
Nohara ni usagi ga imashita.
There was a rabbit in the field.
Strokes: 11

ri
reason; principle
rika science rikai understanding
riy reason shinrigaku psychology
Example Sentences
1.
Nihon o suki ni natta riy wa nan desu ka.
What is the reason you started to like Japan?
2.
Rika wa nigate desu.
I am not good at science.
3.
Rikai dekimasen.
I dont understand.
Strokes: 11
un
fortune; to carry
() hako(bu)
hakobu to carry un luck
unten drive untenshu a driver
Example Sentences
1.
Un ga yokatta.
I had good luck.
2.
Kuruma wa unten dekimasu ka.
Can you drive a car?
3.
Sono nimotsu o hakonde kudasai.
Please carry that luggage.
Strokes: 12

kai
() hira(ku) () hira(keru)
to open () a(ku) () a(keru)
hiraku to open kaiten open the store
akeru to open kaishi start
Example Sentences
1.
Doa o hiraku.
I will open the door.
2.
Kono hako o akete kudasai.
Please open this box.
3.
Kono resutoran wa ky kara kaiten desu.
This restaurant is going to open from today.
Strokes: 12

kan
() samu(i)
cold
samui cold (weather) samuke a chill
extremely cold samugari a person who is sensitive to the

gokkan
cold
Example Sentences
1.
Kotoshi no fuyu wa sugoku samuku naru.
It is going to be very cold in this winter.
2.
Hokkaid wa samui.
Hokkaid is cold.
3.
Watashi wa samugari da.
I am sensitive to the cold.
Strokes: 12
kei
light
() karu(i) () karo(yaka)
karui light (weight) tegaru simple
karoyaka lightly kigaru carefree
Example Sentences
1.
Karui kaban ga hoshii.
I want the light bag.
2.
Motto tegaru na hh wa arimasu ka?
Is there a simpler way?
3.
Kigaru ni hanashi kakete kudasai.
Feel free to talk to me.
Strokes: 12

sh () atsu(maru)
() atsu(meru) () tsudo(u)
to collect
atsumaru to gather shch concentration
shkai a meeting shg a gathering
Example Sentences
1.
Hito ga takusan atsumatta.
A lot of people gathered.
2.
Benky ni shch dekinai.
I cant concentrate on my studies.
3.
Shg shite kudasai.
Please gather.
Strokes: 12

sho
() atsu(i)
hot
atsui hot atsusa heat
mushiatsui muggy; hot&humid sho the heat
Example Sentences
1.
Kyt no natsu wa atsui.
Kyt is very hot in the summer.
2.
Heya ga sugoku mushi atsui.
The room is so hot and humid.
3.
Sho o sakeru.
I avoid the heat.
Strokes: 12
place

ba
j
tachiba position; standpoint bi a situation; a case
basho a place undj a playground
Example Sentences
1.
Harajuku wa omoshiroi basho da.
Harajuku is an interesting place.
2.
Nanika atta bi wa shirasete kudasai.
In the case that something happened, please let me know.
3.
Kodomo ga undj de asonde imashita.
My child is playing on the playground.
Strokes: 12
forest

shin
mori
mori a forest shinrin woods, a forest
Aomori ken Aomori prefecture shinrinyoku walking in the woods
Example Sentences
1.
Utsukushii mori da.
It is a beautiful forest.
2.
Shinrin o taisetsu ni shimash.
Take good care of the forest.
3.
Shinrinyoku ga shitai.
I want to go walking in the woods.
Strokes: 12

tai
to lend
() ka(su)
kasu to lend kashikiri reserved
chintai leasing; letting yachin rent
Example Sentences
1.
Okane o kashite kudasai.
Please lend me money.
2.
Kono mise wa kashikiri desu.
This store is reserved.
3.
Yachin ga haraemasen.
I cannot pay the rent.
Strokes: 12

tan
() mijika(i)
short
mijikai short tanki short temper
tanjikan a brief time tanka tanka (Japanese poem)
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi no ashi wa mijikai.
My legs are short.
2.
Watashi no otsan wa tanki da.
My dad has a short temper.
3.
Tanjikan de shukudai o zenbu owarasemashita.
I finished all homework in a brief time.
Strokes: 12

chaku jaku
() ki(ru) () ki(seru)
to put on ; arrive
() tsu(ku) () tsu(keru)
kiru to wear uwagi jacket
kimono kimono kigurumi mascot costume
Example Sentences
1.
Chanto fuku o kinasai.
Please wear clothes.
2.
Kimono ga kitai.
I want to wear kimono.
3.
Uwagi o kaimashita.
I bought a jacket.
Strokes: 12

ch
morning
asa
asa morning chshoku breakfast
kesa this morning asagohan breakfast
Example Sentences
1.
Asa ga nigate desu.
Im no good in the morning.
2.
Kesa wa hayaku okita.
I woke up early this morning.
3.
Chshoku o tabemasen deshita.
I didnt eat breakfast.
Strokes: 12
to answer
() kota(e)
kotae an answer tan an answer paper (script)
kotaeru to answer t a response; an answer
Example Sentences
1.
Shitsumon ni kotaeru.
I will answer the question.
2.
Kotae o oshiete kudasai.
Please tell me the answer.
3.
t shitekudasai
Please answer me.
Strokes: 12
a meal

han
meshi
hirumeshi lunch asameshi breakfast
gohan cooked rice; a meal; food yhan dinner; evening meal
Example Sentences
1.
Gohan ga tabetai.
I want to eat rice.
2.
Yhan wa m tabemashita ka?
Did you already eat dinner?
3.
Sando no meshi yori gmu ga suki desu.
I love games more than eating three meals.
Strokes: 12
number;
keeping watch
ban
ichiban number one tban being on duty (watch)
banken a watch dog bangumi program
Example Sentences
1.
Kono bangumi wa omoshiroi.
This program is interesting.
2.
Ichiban ninki no kamera o kaimashita.
I bought the most popular camera.
3.
Uchi ni wa banken ga imasu.
I have the watch dog in my house.
Strokes: 12

an
dark
() kura(i)
kurai dark anki to memorize
kurayami darkness ang a code
Example Sentences
1.
Heya ga kurai.
The room is dark.
2.
Kono kotoba o anki shitekudasai.
Please memorize this word.
3.
Ang o toku.
I will break the code.
Strokes: 13

mind; meaning
i
igai unexpected ishi will; determination
iken an opinion ishiki consciousness
Example Sentences
1.
Kore wa igai da.
This is unexpected.
2.
Jibun no iken o iinasai.
Say your opinion.
3.
Ishiki ga arimasen.
He is unconcious.
Strokes: 13
far

()
en
t(i)
on
ti far tmawari roundabout
ensoku a hike enry reserve; asbstaining
Example Sentences
1.
Gakk kara ie ga ti.
My house is far from the school.
2.
Ensoku de naraken ni ikimashita.
I went hiking to Nara Park.
3.
Enry shinaide kudasai.
Dont be reserved.
Strokes: 13
gaku raku
fun
() tano(shii) () tano(shimu)
raku easy gakki an instrument
tanoshii fun rakush easy victory
Example Sentences
1.
tanoshii ne.
Its fun, huh?
2.
Raku na shigoto ga shitai.
I want to do an easy job.
3.
Nanika gakki wa hikemasu ka.
Can you play some instrument?
Strokes: 13
kan
Chinese ; fellow
kanji Kanji (Chinese characters) kanbun Chinese writing
kanminzoku han race (Chinese) kanpyaku herbal medicine
Example Sentences
1.
Kanji wa muzukashii.
Kanji is difficult.
2.
Sono hon wa kanbun de kakareteita.
That book was written in Chinese writing.
3.
Kanpyaku o nonda.
I took an herbal medicine.
Strokes: 13

work ; business

gy
waza
g
ngy agriculture shokugy occupation
kgy industry jugy a class
Example Sentences
1.
Jugy ni iku.
I will go to class.
2.
Shokugy wa nan desu ka.
What is your occupation?
3.
Kare wa ngy no kenky o shiteiru.
He is researching about agriculture.
Strokes: 13
shi
test ; to try
() kokoro(miru) () tame(su)
tamesu to try kokoromiru to try
shiai a match; a game shiken a test
Example Sentences
1.
M ichido tameshitemiy.
Lets try again.
2.
Shiai ga hajimarimashita.
The game has started.
3.
Arayuru koto o kokoromiru.
I try a variety of things.
Strokes: 13
s su
kazu () kazo(eru)
number ; to count
kazu number sgaku mathematics
sji numbers kazoeru to count
Example Sentences
1.
Kazu o kazoeru.
I count the numbers.
2.
Watashi wa sji ni yowai.
I am not good with numbers.
3.
Sgaku o benky suru.
I will study mathematics.
Strokes: 13

d
to work
() hatara(ku)
hataraku to work hatarakimono a hard worker
rd manual labor rdsha workers; laborers
Example Sentences
1.
Ganbatte hataraku.
I work hard.
2.
Panya de hatarakitai.
I want to work in the bakery.
3.
Rdsha ga takusan iru.
There are a lot of workers.
Strokes: 13

a song; to sing

ka
uta () uta(u)
uta a song kokka national anthem
kashu a singer kabuki Kabuki (drama)
Example Sentences
1.
Uta o utaitai.
I want to sing a song.
2.
Kashu ni naritai.
I want to be a singer.
3.
Kabuki ga mite mitai.
I want to watch Kabuki.
Strokes: 14

gin
silver
gin silver gink a bank
kingin gold and silver giniro the color silver
Example Sentences
1.
Gin medaru o totta.
I got a silver medal.
2.
Gink wa doko desu ka.
Where is a bank?
3.
Giniro no kuruma ga hoshii.
I want a silver-colored car.
Strokes: 14
setsu zei
to explain ; theory
toku
setsumei an explanation shsetsu a novel
densetsu a legend sekky preaching
Example Sentences
1.
Setsumei shite kudasai.
Please explain.
2.
Shsetsu o yomu.
I will read a novel.
3.
Kodomo ni sekky suru.
I preach to the kids.
Strokes: 14

shitsu shichi
chi
quality; matter
shitsu quality hinshitsu quality
shitsumon a question shisso simplicity
Example Sentences
1.
Kono fuku wa shitsu ga ii.
These clothes are good quality.
2.
Shitsumon shite kudasai.
Please ask me a question.
3.
Hinshitsu ga warui.
The quality is bad.
Strokes: 15

sen
line
sen a line senro a railway track
chokusen a straight line tensen a dotted line
Example Sentences
1.
Sen o hikimashita.
I drew a line.
2.
Tensen o kiritotte kudasai.
Cut along the dotted line.
3.
Icchokusen ni susumu.
I went in a straight line.
Strokes: 15

kan yakata
public building
tate tachi
ryokan Japanese Inn eigakan a movie theater
toshokan a library suizokukan an aquarium
Example Sentences
1.
Eigakan ni ikimash.
Lets go to the movie theater.
2.
Watashi wa toshokan de hataraiteimasu.
I am working at a library.
3.
Ryokan ni tomaritai.
I want to stay in a Japanese inn.
Strokes: 16
shin oya
parent; close; intimate

() shita(shii) () shita(shimu)
oya parents shitashii close
shinsetsu na kind; friendly ryshin parents
Example Sentences
1.
Oya to shokuji ni itta.
I went to eat out with my parents.
2.
Shitashii tomodachi ga iru.
I have a close friend.
3.
Ryshin ni kansha shiteiru.
I appreciate my parents.
Strokes: 16

head ; top

atama
zu

to
kashira
atama head sent the top; the front
zuts a headache; a worry zun brains; the head
Example Sentences
1.
Kare wa atama ga ii hito da.
He is a smart person.
2.
Zuts ga suru.
I have a headache.
3.
Sent ni tatte aruku.
I walk at the head.
Strokes: 16

yaku
kusuri
drug ; medicine
kusuri a medicine kusuridai a charge for bill
yakkyoku a drugstore yakus a herb
Example Sentences
1.
Kusuri o nomu.
I will take medicine.
2.
Yakkyoku wa doko desu ka.
Where is the drug store?
3.
Kusuridai wa ikura desu ka.
How much does the medicine cost?
Strokes: 16

gan
kao
face
kao face marugao round face
kaoiro ga warui pale sengan facial cleansing
Example Sentences
1.
Kawaii kao da ne.
You have a cute face.
2.
Sengan o suru.
I do facial cleansing.
3.
Kaoiro ga warui.
You look pale.
Strokes: 18

ken
test ; experience
gen
shiken a test taiken experience
jikken experiment keiken experience
Example Sentences
1.
Jikken ga seik shita.
My experiment was a success.
2.
Takusan keiken o tsunda.
I have had a lot of experiences.
3.
Shiken o ukeru.
I will take the test.
Strokes: 18

title ; topic
dai
dai a title mondai a problem
daimei a title; a topic wadai a topic
Example Sentences
1.
Daimei wa nan desuka.
What is the topic?
2.
Mondai o kaiketsu suru.
I solve the problem.
3.
Sono anime wa sugoku wadai ni natteimasu.
That anime is a hot topic.
Strokes: 18

day of the week
y
getsuybi Monday doybi Saturday
kaybi Tuesday nichiybi Sunday
Example Sentences
1.
Ky wa suiybi desu.
Today is Wednesday.
2.
Ashita wa mokuybi desu.
Tomorrow is Thursday.
3.
Kinybi ga tanoshimi desu.
I am excited for Friday.
Strokes: 18
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Introduction

Rules for Writing Kanji

1. Write from left to right.

san (three) k (craft)

j (ten) nana (seven)

chiisai (small) mizu (water)

hi (sun, day) me (eye)

onna (woman) ko (child)

aru (to be)

3. (king) 3. ta (rice field)

1. Hen (on the left) - This is the most common category.

5. Tare (at the upper left)

7. Kamae (an enclosure) - radicals that appear to enclose the kanji

Common Compounds and Phrases

ichiban the first; the most hitotsu one (thing)

Common Compounds and Phrases

niji two oclock futari two people

nigatsu February futsuka two days, the second

Common Compounds and Phrases

sanmai three (sheets, slices) sannin three people

sangatsu March mikka three days, the third

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shiki the four seasons yonin four people

shigatsu March yokka four days

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gogatsu March gojikan 5 hours

itsuka five days, the fifth gokagetsu five months

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rokkai six times rokunin six people

rokujikan six hours rokkagetsu six months

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shichimai seven (sheets, slices) shichiji seven oclock

nanoka seven days, the seventh shichinin seven people

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hachigatsu August yaoya vegetable store

hachikai eight times hachiji eight oclock

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kymai nine (sheets, slices) kuji nine oclock

kokonoka nine days, the ninth kynin nine people

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jnin ten (people) jnen ten years

jukkai ten times jji ten oclock

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hyaku one hundred hyakunin one hundred people

hyakuten one hundred points hyakuen one hundred yen

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sen one thousand gossenman fifty million

sennin a thousand people chiaki Chiaki (a name)

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ichimanen 10,000 yen issenmannin ten million people

100,000 yen mangaichi an unlikely event;

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ue above, on top of jzu skillful; good at

uwagi a coat; a jacket; a blouse jt first class; superior

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shita under, below kutsushita socks

kudasai please shitagi underwear

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kii Big; Large otona adult