Kanji

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

205 kanji · JLPT N1

crush / sprain

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I learned the kanji "挫".

💡 挫 means "crush / sprain". Its on'yomi ザ and kun'yomi くじ(く). To remember it, picture "crush" every time you see 挫, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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pinch / insert

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I learned the kanji "挟".

💡 挟 means "pinch / insert". Its on'yomi キョウ and kun'yomi はさ(む). To remember it, picture "pinch" every time you see 挟, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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insert

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I learned the kanji "挿".

💡 挿 means "insert". Its on'yomi ソウ and kun'yomi さ(す). To remember it, picture "insert" every time you see 挿, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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progress

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The How is the progress? is very important.

💡 捗 means "progress". Its on'yomi チョク and kun'yomi はかど(る). To remember it, picture "progress" every time you see 捗, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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set / install

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I learned the kanji "据".

💡 据 means "set / install". Its on'yomi キョ and kun'yomi す(える). To remember it, picture "set" every time you see 据, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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board / load

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The loading is very important.

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

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intake / act in place

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The intake (nutrition) is very important.

💡 摂 means "intake / act in place". Its on'yomi セツ. To remember it, picture "intake" every time you see 摂, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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rub / scrape

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15

I learned the kanji "摩".

💡 摩 means "rub / scrape". Its on'yomi マ and kun'yomi す(る). To remember it, picture "rub" every time you see 摩, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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stroke / pat

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I learned the kanji "撫".

💡 撫 means "stroke / pat". Its on'yomi ブ and kun'yomi な(でる). To remember it, picture "stroke" every time you see 撫, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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embrace / support

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The defense is very important.

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

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imitate / mock

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I learned the kanji "擬".

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

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dare / bold

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I learned the kanji "敢".

💡 敢 means "dare / bold". Its on'yomi カン and kun'yomi あ(えて). To remember it, picture "dare" every time you see 敢, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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equal / together

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I learned the kanji "斉".

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

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purification / room

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I learned the kanji "斎".

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

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slash / novel

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I learned the kanji "斬".

💡 斬 means "slash / novel". Its on'yomi ザン and kun'yomi き(る). To remember it, picture "slash" every time you see 斬, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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rotate / spiral

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The mediation is very important.

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

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rise

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8

The rise is very important.

💡 昇 means "rise". Its on'yomi ショウ and kun'yomi のぼ(る). To remember it, picture "rise" every time you see 昇, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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crystal

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The crystallization is very important.

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

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dawn

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I learned the kanji "暁".

💡 暁 means "dawn". Its on'yomi ギョウ and kun'yomi あかつき. To remember it, picture "dawn" every time you see 暁, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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daybreak

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I learned the kanji "曙".

💡 曙 means "daybreak". Its on'yomi ショ and kun'yomi あけぼの. To remember it, picture "daybreak" every time you see 曙, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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decay

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The deterioration with age is very important.

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

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woods / shrine grove

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I learned the kanji "杜".

💡 杜 means "woods / shrine grove". Its on'yomi ト and kun'yomi もり. To remember it, picture "woods" every time you see 杜, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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pivot / center

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I learned the kanji "枢".

💡 枢 means "pivot / center". Its on'yomi スウ. To remember it, picture "pivot" every time you see 枢, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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nucleus / core

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I learned the kanji "核".

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

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planting

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The cultivation (plants) is very important.

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

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digit / beam

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I learned the kanji "桁".

💡 桁 means "digit / beam". Its on'yomi ケタ and kun'yomi けた. To remember it, picture "digit" every time you see 桁, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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blockage / outline

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I learned the kanji "梗".

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

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abandon / discard

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13

The dismissal (of appeal) is very important.

💡 棄 means "abandon / discard". Its on'yomi キ and kun'yomi す(てる). To remember it, picture "abandon" every time you see 棄, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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building / ridge

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12

I learned the kanji "棟".

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

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tower

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I learned the kanji "楼".

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

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tank / vat

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I learned the kanji "槽".

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

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column / field

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I learned the kanji "欄".

💡 欄 means "column / field". Its on'yomi ラン. To remember it, picture "column" every time you see 欄, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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Europe

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I learned the kanji "欧".

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

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joy / welcome

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The welcome is very important.

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

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especially / different

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I learned the kanji "殊".

💡 殊 means "especially / different". Its on'yomi シュ and kun'yomi こと. To remember it, picture "especially" every time you see 殊, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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shell / husk

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I learned the kanji "殻".

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

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overflow

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I learned the kanji "氾".

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

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general / wide

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I learned the kanji "汎".

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

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pure / cleanse

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I learned the kanji "浄".

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

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wave / wander

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I learned the kanji "浪".

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

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soak / permeate

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The permeation is very important.

💡 浸 means "soak / permeate". Its on'yomi シン and kun'yomi ひた(す). To remember it, picture "soak" every time you see 浸, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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well up / spring

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I learned the kanji "湧".

💡 湧 means "well up / spring". Its on'yomi ユウ and kun'yomi わ(く). To remember it, picture "well up" every time you see 湧, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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drown / indulge

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I learned the kanji "溺".

💡 溺 means "drown / indulge". Its on'yomi デキ and kun'yomi おぼ(れる). To remember it, picture "drown" every time you see 溺, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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destroy / perish

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The to perish is very important.

💡 滅 means "destroy / perish". Its on'yomi メツ and kun'yomi ほろ(びる). To remember it, picture "destroy" every time you see 滅, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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waterfall

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I learned the kanji "滝".

💡 滝 means "waterfall". Its on'yomi タキ and kun'yomi たき. To remember it, picture "waterfall" every time you see 滝, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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muddy / impure

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I learned the kanji "濁".

💡 濁 means "muddy / impure". Its on'yomi ダク and kun'yomi にご(る). To remember it, picture "muddy" every time you see 濁, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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excessive / overflow

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I learned the kanji "濫".

💡 濫 means "excessive / overflow". Its on'yomi ラン. To remember it, picture "excessive" every time you see 濫, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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shallows / rapids

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I learned the kanji "瀬".

💡 瀬 means "shallows / rapids". Its on'yomi セ and kun'yomi せ. To remember it, picture "shallows" every time you see 瀬, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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cook (rice)

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I learned the kanji "炊".

💡 炊 means "cook (rice)". Its on'yomi スイ and kun'yomi た(く). To remember it, picture "cook (rice)" every time you see 炊, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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flame / inflammation

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I learned the kanji "炎".

💡 炎 means "flame / inflammation". Its on'yomi エン and kun'yomi ほのお. To remember it, picture "flame" every time you see 炎, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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