Kanji

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

205 kanji · JLPT N1

risk / brave

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The adventure is very important.

💡 冒 means "risk / brave". Its on'yomi ボウ and kun'yomi おか(す). To remember it, picture "risk" every time you see 冒, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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camp / formation

N1
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "陣".

💡 陣 means "camp / formation". Its on'yomi ジン. To remember it, picture "camp" every time you see 陣, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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palm / control

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The seizing control is very important.

💡 掌 means "palm / control". Its on'yomi ショウ and kun'yomi てのひら. To remember it, picture "palm" every time you see 掌, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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refine / train

N1
On
Strokes
16

The smelting is very important.

💡 錬 means "refine / train". Its on'yomi レン. To remember it, picture "refine" every time you see 錬, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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forge / train

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
17

The training is very important.

💡 鍛 means "forge / train". Its on'yomi タン and kun'yomi きた(える). To remember it, picture "forge" every time you see 鍛, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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twist / examine

N1
On
Strokes
9

The denunciation is very important.

💡 糾 means "twist / examine". Its on'yomi キュウ. To remember it, picture "twist" every time you see 糾, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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bullet / play (instrument)

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The denunciation is very important.

💡 弾 means "bullet / play (instrument)". Its on'yomi ダン and kun'yomi ひ(く)・たま. To remember it, picture "bullet" every time you see 弾, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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censure

N1
On
Strokes
8

The impeachment is very important.

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

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quit / dismiss

N1
On
Strokes
15

The dismissal (from office) is very important.

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

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alternate

N1
On
Strokes
8

The replacement (of official) is very important.

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

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transition / move

N1
On
Strokes
15

The demotion is very important.

💡 遷 means "transition / move". Its on'yomi セン. To remember it, picture "transition" every time you see 遷, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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select / excel

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
17

The selection is very important.

💡 擢 means "select / excel". Its on'yomi テキ and kun'yomi ぬき(んでる). To remember it, picture "select" every time you see 擢, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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invite

N1
On
Strokes
13

The invitation (of experts) is very important.

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

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proceed to

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The proceeding to a new post is very important.

💡 赴 means "proceed to". Its on'yomi フ and kun'yomi おもむ(く). To remember it, picture "proceed to" every time you see 赴, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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martyrdom

N1
On
Strokes
10

The death in the line of duty is very important.

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

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slave / subordinate

N1
On
Strokes
16

The servitude is very important.

💡 隷 means "slave / subordinate". Its on'yomi レイ. To remember it, picture "slave" every time you see 隷, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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bundle / fasten

N1
On
Strokes
9

The overall supervision is very important.

💡 括 means "bundle / fasten". Its on'yomi カツ. To remember it, picture "bundle" every time you see 括, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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grip

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The seizing control is very important.

💡 握 means "grip". Its on'yomi アク and kun'yomi にぎ(る). To remember it, picture "grip" every time you see 握, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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earn

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
15

The operation (of machines) is very important.

💡 稼 means "earn". Its on'yomi カ and kun'yomi かせ(ぐ). To remember it, picture "earn" every time you see 稼, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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gallop / drive

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The drive (mechanical) is very important.

💡 駆 means "gallop / drive". Its on'yomi ク and kun'yomi か(ける). To remember it, picture "gallop" every time you see 駆, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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penetrate / thorough

N1
On
Strokes
15

The thoroughness is very important.

💡 徹 means "penetrate / thorough". Its on'yomi テツ. To remember it, picture "penetrate" every time you see 徹, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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pierce / carry through

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The carrying through is very important.

💡 貫 means "pierce / carry through". Its on'yomi カン and kun'yomi つらぬ(く). To remember it, picture "pierce" every time you see 貫, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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accomplish

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The execution is very important.

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

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footwear / fulfill

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
15

The fulfillment (of contract) is very important.

💡 履 means "footwear / fulfill". Its on'yomi リ and kun'yomi は(く). To remember it, picture "footwear" every time you see 履, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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execute / take

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The execution (legal) is very important.

💡 執 means "execute / take". Its on'yomi シツ・シュウ and kun'yomi と(る). To remember it, picture "execute" every time you see 執, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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writing brush

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The writing (professionally) is very important.

💡 筆 means "writing brush". Its on'yomi ヒツ and kun'yomi ふで. To remember it, picture "writing brush" every time you see 筆, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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review / inspection

N1
On
Strokes
15

The proofreading is very important.

💡 閲 means "review / inspection". Its on'yomi エツ. To remember it, picture "review" every time you see 閲, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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add / attach

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The correction (of writing) is very important.

💡 添 means "add / attach". Its on'yomi テン and kun'yomi そ(える). To remember it, picture "add" every time you see 添, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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shave / delete

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The correction (of writing) is very important.

💡 削 means "shave / delete". Its on'yomi サク and kun'yomi けず(る). To remember it, picture "shave" every time you see 削, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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knock / polish writing

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The polishing (writing) is very important.

💡 敲 means "knock / polish writing". Its on'yomi コウ and kun'yomi たた(く). To remember it, picture "knock" every time you see 敲, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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correct / revise

N1
On
Strokes
9

The revision (of book) is very important.

💡 訂 means "correct / revise". Its on'yomi テイ. To remember it, picture "correct" every time you see 訂, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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mend

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
18

The to mend is very important.

💡 繕 means "mend". Its on'yomi ゼン and kun'yomi つくろ(う). To remember it, picture "mend" every time you see 繕, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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withdraw / remove

N1
On
Strokes
15

The removal is very important.

💡 撤 means "withdraw / remove". Its on'yomi テツ. To remember it, picture "withdraw" every time you see 撤, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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set aside / measure

N1
On
Strokes
11

The measure is very important.

💡 措 means "set aside / measure". Its on'yomi ソ. To remember it, picture "set aside" every time you see 措, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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tolerant / generous

N1
On
Strokes
13

I learned the kanji "寛".

💡 寛 means "tolerant / generous". Its on'yomi カン. To remember it, picture "tolerant" every time you see 寛, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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fine / minute

N1
On
Strokes
16

The precise is very important.

💡 緻 means "fine / minute". Its on'yomi チ. To remember it, picture "fine" every time you see 緻, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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cotton / detailed

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The meticulous is very important.

💡 綿 means "cotton / detailed". Its on'yomi メン and kun'yomi わた. To remember it, picture "cotton" every time you see 綿, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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swell

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
16

The expansion is very important.

💡 膨 means "swell". Its on'yomi ボウ and kun'yomi ふく(らむ). To remember it, picture "swell" every time you see 膨, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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vast / must not

N1
On
Strokes
10

The vast (amount) is very important.

💡 莫 means "vast / must not". Its on'yomi バク. To remember it, picture "vast" every time you see 莫, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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extreme

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The extreme is very important.

💡 甚 means "extreme". Its on'yomi ジン and kun'yomi はなは(だ). To remember it, picture "extreme" every time you see 甚, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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manifest / notable

N1
On
Strokes
18

The remarkable is very important.

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

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notable / author

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The remarkable is very important.

💡 著 means "notable / author". Its on'yomi チョ and kun'yomi いちじる(しい)・あらわ(す). To remember it, picture "notable" every time you see 著, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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temporary / for a while

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
15

The provisional is very important.

💡 暫 means "temporary / for a while". Its on'yomi ザン and kun'yomi しばら(く). To remember it, picture "temporary" every time you see 暫, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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net / network

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The covering exhaustively is very important.

💡 網 means "net / network". Its on'yomi モウ and kun'yomi あみ. To remember it, picture "net" every time you see 網, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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spread out / silk

N1
On
Strokes
19

The covering exhaustively is very important.

💡 羅 means "spread out / silk". Its on'yomi ラ. To remember it, picture "spread out" every time you see 羅, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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lurk / dive

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
15

The latent is very important.

💡 潜 means "lurk / dive". Its on'yomi セン and kun'yomi ひそ(む)・もぐ(る). To remember it, picture "lurk" every time you see 潜, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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gist / purport

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The purpose is very important.

💡 旨 means "gist / purport". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi むね. To remember it, picture "gist" every time you see 旨, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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bone / framework

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The framework is very important.

💡 骨 means "bone / framework". Its on'yomi コツ and kun'yomi ほね. To remember it, picture "bone" every time you see 骨, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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general / outline

N1
On
Strokes
14

The rough estimate is very important.

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

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muscle / logic thread

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The main thread is very important.

💡 筋 means "muscle / logic thread". Its on'yomi キン and kun'yomi すじ. To remember it, picture "muscle" every time you see 筋, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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