Kanji

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

205 kanji · JLPT N1

open / disclose

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I learned the kanji "披".

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

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dew / expose

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I learned the kanji "露".

💡 露 means "dew / expose". Its on'yomi ロ and kun'yomi つゆ. To remember it, picture "dew" every time you see 露, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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banquet

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I learned the kanji "宴".

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

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addressed to

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I learned the kanji "宛".

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

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good / suitable

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I learned the kanji "宜".

💡 宜 means "good / suitable". Its on'yomi ギ. To remember it, picture "good" every time you see 宜, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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preside over

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The presiding over is very important.

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

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evening

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I learned the kanji "宵".

💡 宵 means "evening". Its on'yomi ショウ and kun'yomi よい. To remember it, picture "evening" every time you see 宵, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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lonely / quiet

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The lonely is very important.

💡 寂 means "lonely / quiet". Its on'yomi ジャク and kun'yomi さび(しい). To remember it, picture "lonely" every time you see 寂, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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few / widow

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I learned the kanji "寡".

💡 寡 means "few / widow". Its on'yomi カ. To remember it, picture "few" every time you see 寡, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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dormitory

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I learned the kanji "寮".

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

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still / further

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I learned the kanji "尚".

💡 尚 means "still / further". Its on'yomi ショウ and kun'yomi なお. To remember it, picture "still" every time you see 尚, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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military officer

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I learned the kanji "尉".

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

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nun

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I learned the kanji "尼".

💡 尼 means "nun". Its on'yomi ニ and kun'yomi あま. To remember it, picture "nun" every time you see 尼, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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peak / mountain

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I learned the kanji "岳".

💡 岳 means "peak / mountain". Its on'yomi ガク and kun'yomi たけ. To remember it, picture "peak" every time you see 岳, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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gorge

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I learned the kanji "峡".

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

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peak

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I learned the kanji "峰".

💡 峰 means "peak". Its on'yomi ホウ and kun'yomi みね. To remember it, picture "peak" every time you see 峰, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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cliff

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I learned the kanji "崖".

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

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sail

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I learned the kanji "帆".

💡 帆 means "sail". Its on'yomi ハン and kun'yomi ほ. To remember it, picture "sail" every time you see 帆, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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currency / offering

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I learned the kanji "幣".

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

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illusion

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I learned the kanji "幻".

💡 幻 means "illusion". Its on'yomi ゲン and kun'yomi まぼろし. To remember it, picture "illusion" every time you see 幻, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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faint / confine

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The imprisonment is very important.

💡 幽 means "faint / confine". Its on'yomi ユウ. To remember it, picture "faint" every time you see 幽, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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manor

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I learned the kanji "庄".

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

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mediocre / employ

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I learned the kanji "庸".

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

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abolish / obsolete

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I learned the kanji "廃".

💡 廃 means "abolish / obsolete". Its on'yomi ハイ and kun'yomi すた(れる). To remember it, picture "abolish" every time you see 廃, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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cheap / honest

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I learned the kanji "廉".

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

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corridor

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I learned the kanji "廊".

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

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evil / our (humble)

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The exhaustion is very important.

💡 弊 means "evil / our (humble)". Its on'yomi ヘイ. To remember it, picture "evil" every time you see 弊, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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vocabulary / collection

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I learned the kanji "彙".

💡 彙 means "vocabulary / collection". Its on'yomi イ. To remember it, picture "vocabulary" every time you see 彙, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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slowly

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The going slowly is very important.

💡 徐 means "slowly". Its on'yomi ジョ and kun'yomi おもむろ. To remember it, picture "slowly" every time you see 徐, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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circulate / follow

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I learned the kanji "循".

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

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mourning / abhor

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I learned the kanji "忌".

💡 忌 means "mourning / abhor". Its on'yomi キ and kun'yomi い(む). To remember it, picture "mourning" every time you see 忌, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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grudge

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I learned the kanji "怨".

💡 怨 means "grudge". Its on'yomi エン and kun'yomi うら(む). To remember it, picture "grudge" every time you see 怨, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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resentment

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I learned the kanji "恨".

💡 恨 means "resentment". Its on'yomi コン and kun'yomi うら(む). To remember it, picture "resentment" every time you see 恨, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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regret

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I learned the kanji "悔".

💡 悔 means "regret". Its on'yomi カイ and kun'yomi く(やむ)・くや(しい). To remember it, picture "regret" every time you see 悔, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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leisurely / distant

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I learned the kanji "悠".

💡 悠 means "leisurely / distant". Its on'yomi ユウ. To remember it, picture "leisurely" every time you see 悠, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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afflicted / patient

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I learned the kanji "患".

💡 患 means "afflicted / patient". Its on'yomi カン and kun'yomi わずら(う). To remember it, picture "afflicted" every time you see 患, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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mourn

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I learned the kanji "悼".

💡 悼 means "mourn". Its on'yomi トウ and kun'yomi いた(む). To remember it, picture "mourn" every time you see 悼, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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regrettable / precious

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I learned the kanji "惜".

💡 惜 means "regrettable / precious". Its on'yomi セキ and kun'yomi お(しい). To remember it, picture "regrettable" every time you see 惜, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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grief / lament

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I learned the kanji "愁".

💡 愁 means "grief / lament". Its on'yomi シュウ and kun'yomi うれ(い). To remember it, picture "grief" every time you see 愁, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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lament / deplore

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I learned the kanji "慨".

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

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indignation

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I learned the kanji "憤".

💡 憤 means "indignation". Its on'yomi フン and kun'yomi いきどお(る). To remember it, picture "indignation" every time you see 憤, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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yearn for

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I learned the kanji "憧".

💡 憧 means "yearn for". Its on'yomi ショウ and kun'yomi あこが(れる). To remember it, picture "yearn for" every time you see 憧, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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yearn

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I learned the kanji "憬".

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

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receive (humble)

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I learned the kanji "戴".

💡 戴 means "receive (humble)". Its on'yomi タイ and kun'yomi いただ(く). To remember it, picture "receive (humble)" every time you see 戴, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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erase / rub

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I learned the kanji "抹".

💡 抹 means "erase / rub". Its on'yomi マツ. To remember it, picture "erase" every time you see 抹, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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beat / clap

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I learned the kanji "拍".

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

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kidnap

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I learned the kanji "拐".

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

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refuse

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The refusal is very important.

💡 拒 means "refuse". Its on'yomi キョ and kun'yomi こば(む). To remember it, picture "refuse" every time you see 拒, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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clumsy / poor (humble)

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I learned the kanji "拙".

💡 拙 means "clumsy / poor (humble)". Its on'yomi セツ and kun'yomi つたな(い). To remember it, picture "clumsy" every time you see 拙, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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torture

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I learned the kanji "拷".

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

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