Kanji

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

219 kanji · JLPT N2

demand

N2
On
Strokes
14

The demand is very important.

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

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supply / wage

N2
On
Strokes
12

The supply is very important.

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

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request / undertake

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
15

The billing is very important.

💡 請 means "request / undertake". Its on'yomi セイ and kun'yomi こ(う)・う(ける). To remember it, picture "request" every time you see 請, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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respond / apply

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The application (of knowledge) is very important.

💡 応 means "respond / apply". Its on'yomi オウ and kun'yomi こた(える). To remember it, picture "respond" every time you see 応, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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recruit / collect

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The fundraising is very important.

💡 募 means "recruit / collect". Its on'yomi ボ and kun'yomi つの(る). To remember it, picture "recruit" every time you see 募, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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lecture

N2
On
Strokes
17

I learned the kanji "講".

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

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study / repair

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The acquisition (of skills) is very important.

💡 修 means "study / repair". Its on'yomi シュウ and kun'yomi おさ(める). To remember it, picture "study" every time you see 修, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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instruction

N2
On
Strokes
10

The formal reprimand is very important.

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

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train / polish

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The to knead is very important.

💡 練 means "train / polish". Its on'yomi レン and kun'yomi ね(る). To remember it, picture "train" every time you see 練, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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finish / understand

N2
On
Strokes
2

The acknowledgement is very important.

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

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talent

N2
On
Strokes
3

I learned the kanji "才".

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

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wealth

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

I learned the kanji "富".

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

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poor

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The poor is very important.

💡 貧 means "poor". Its on'yomi ヒン and kun'yomi まず(しい). To remember it, picture "poor" every time you see 貧, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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abundant

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The rich (life) — set phrase is very important.

💡 豊 means "abundant". Its on'yomi ホウ and kun'yomi ゆた(か). To remember it, picture "abundant" every time you see 豊, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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surplus / remainder

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

I learned the kanji "余".

💡 余 means "surplus / remainder". Its on'yomi ヨ and kun'yomi あま(る). To remember it, picture "surplus" every time you see 余, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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store up

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The accumulation is very important.

💡 蓄 means "store up". Its on'yomi チク and kun'yomi たくわ(える). To remember it, picture "store up" every time you see 蓄, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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door / household

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
4

I learned the kanji "戸".

💡 戸 means "door / household". Its on'yomi コ and kun'yomi と. To remember it, picture "door" every time you see 戸, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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layer / stratum

N2
On
Strokes
14

I learned the kanji "層".

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

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build / span

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "架".

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

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pillar

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "柱".

💡 柱 means "pillar". Its on'yomi チュウ and kun'yomi はしら. To remember it, picture "pillar" every time you see 柱, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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wall

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
16

The wall is very important.

💡 壁 means "wall". Its on'yomi ヘキ and kun'yomi かべ. To remember it, picture "wall" every time you see 壁, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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tower

N2
On
Strokes
12

I learned the kanji "塔".

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

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castle

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "城".

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

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building / cottage

N2
On
Strokes
8

I learned the kanji "舎".

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

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spread / lay out

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
15

I learned the kanji "敷".

💡 敷 means "spread / lay out". Its on'yomi フ and kun'yomi し(く). To remember it, picture "spread" every time you see 敷, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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floor / bed

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The floor is very important.

💡 床 means "floor / bed". Its on'yomi ショウ and kun'yomi ゆか・とこ. To remember it, picture "floor" every time you see 床, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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tatami

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The tatami mat is very important.

💡 畳 means "tatami". Its on'yomi ジョウ and kun'yomi たたみ. To remember it, picture "tatami" every time you see 畳, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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home / residence

N2
On
Strokes
6

The returning home is very important.

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

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inn / lodge

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The lodging is very important.

💡 宿 means "inn / lodge". Its on'yomi シュク and kun'yomi やど. To remember it, picture "inn" every time you see 宿, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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stay overnight

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The lodging is very important.

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

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stagnate / stay

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The stay is very important.

💡 滞 means "stagnate / stay". Its on'yomi タイ and kun'yomi とどこお(る). To remember it, picture "stagnate" every time you see 滞, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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move / shift

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The migration is very important.

💡 移 means "move / shift". Its on'yomi イ and kun'yomi うつ(る). To remember it, picture "move" every time you see 移, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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take a position

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The taking office is very important.

💡 就 means "take a position". Its on'yomi シュウ and kun'yomi つ(く). To remember it, picture "take a position" every time you see 就, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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employ

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The employment is very important.

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

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adopt / pick

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The adoption (of a plan) is very important.

💡 採 means "adopt / pick". Its on'yomi サイ and kun'yomi と(る). To remember it, picture "adopt" every time you see 採, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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cease / absolutely

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The to die out is very important.

💡 絶 means "cease / absolutely". Its on'yomi ゼツ and kun'yomi た(える). To remember it, picture "cease" every time you see 絶, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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contact / connect

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The interview is very important.

💡 接 means "contact / connect". Its on'yomi セツ and kun'yomi つ(ぐ). To remember it, picture "contact" every time you see 接, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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suitable

N2
On
Strokes
14

The application (of rules) is very important.

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

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consideration

N2
On
Strokes
15

The consideration is very important.

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

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be careful

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The cautious is very important.

💡 慎 means "be careful". Its on'yomi シン and kun'yomi つつし(む). To remember it, picture "be careful" every time you see 慎, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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select

N2
On
Strokes
7

The adoption (of a plan) is very important.

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

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proof / certificate

N2
On
Strokes
12

The verification is very important.

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

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basis / evidence

N2
On
Strokes
8

The contribution (funds) is very important.

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

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condition / situation

N2
On
Strokes
8

The live coverage is very important.

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

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ring / environment

N2
On
Strokes
17

The environment is very important.

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

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maintain / fiber

N2
On
Strokes
14

The maintenance is very important.

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

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order / preface

N2
On
Strokes
7

I learned the kanji "序".

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

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mix

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The congestion is very important.

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

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pure

N2
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "純".

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

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duplicate / compound

N2
On
Strokes
14

The complicated is very important.

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

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