Kanji

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

219 kanji · JLPT N2

hard

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The hard (object) is very important.

💡 硬 means "hard". Its on'yomi コウ and kun'yomi かた(い). To remember it, picture "hard" every time you see 硬, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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soft

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The flexible is very important.

💡 軟 means "soft". Its on'yomi ナン and kun'yomi やわ(らかい). To remember it, picture "soft" every time you see 軟, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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sharp

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
15

The sharp is very important.

💡 鋭 means "sharp". Its on'yomi エイ and kun'yomi するど(い). To remember it, picture "sharp" every time you see 鋭, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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dull

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The dull is very important.

💡 鈍 means "dull". Its on'yomi ドン and kun'yomi にぶ(い). To remember it, picture "dull" every time you see 鈍, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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echo / influence

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
20

The influence is very important.

💡 響 means "echo / influence". Its on'yomi キョウ and kun'yomi ひび(く). To remember it, picture "echo" every time you see 響, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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shake / sway

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

I learned the kanji "揺".

💡 揺 means "shake / sway". Its on'yomi ヨウ and kun'yomi ゆ(れる). To remember it, picture "shake" every time you see 揺, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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collision / impact

N2
On
Strokes
15

The negotiation is very important.

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

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arrive

N2
On
Strokes
8

The arrival is very important.

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

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reach / arrive at

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
6

I learned the kanji "至".

💡 至 means "reach / arrive at". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi いた(る). To remember it, picture "reach" every time you see 至, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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do (humble) / cause

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The culmination is very important.

💡 致 means "do (humble) / cause". Its on'yomi チ and kun'yomi いた(す). To remember it, picture "do (humble)" every time you see 致, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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sign / collect

N2
On
Strokes
14

The collection (of fees) is very important.

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

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minute / slight

N2
On
Strokes
13

I learned the kanji "微".

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

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fiber / slender

N2
On
Strokes
17

I learned the kanji "繊".

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

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latitude / woof

N2
On
Strokes
16

The latitude is very important.

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

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mediate / introduce

N2
On
Strokes
4

The introduction is very important.

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

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relationship / middle

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The arbitration is very important.

💡 仲 means "relationship / middle". Its on'yomi チュウ and kun'yomi なか. To remember it, picture "relationship" every time you see 仲, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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stretch / extend

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The to extend is very important.

💡 伸 means "stretch / extend". Its on'yomi シン and kun'yomi の(びる). To remember it, picture "stretch" every time you see 伸, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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ask / visit (humble)

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The to ask is very important.

💡 伺 means "ask / visit (humble)". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi うかが(う). To remember it, picture "ask" every time you see 伺, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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depend on

N2
On
Strokes
8

The request (formal) is very important.

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

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custom / vulgar

N2
On
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "俗".

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

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imitate

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "倣".

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

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biased

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

I learned the kanji "偏".

💡 偏 means "biased". Its on'yomi ヘン and kun'yomi かたよ(る). To remember it, picture "biased" every time you see 偏, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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lean / tend

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The tendency is very important.

💡 傾 means "lean / tend". Its on'yomi ケイ and kun'yomi かたむ(く). To remember it, picture "lean" every time you see 傾, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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colleague / official

N2
On
Strokes
14

The coworker is very important.

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

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notebook / ledger

N2
On
Strokes
11

The account books is very important.

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

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belt / zone

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The carrying is very important.

💡 帯 means "belt / zone". Its on'yomi タイ and kun'yomi お(びる). To remember it, picture "belt" every time you see 帯, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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trunk / main part

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The leadership is very important.

💡 幹 means "trunk / main part". Its on'yomi カン and kun'yomi みき. To remember it, picture "trunk" every time you see 幹, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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government agency

N2
On
Strokes
5

I learned the kanji "庁".

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

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warehouse

N2
On
Strokes
10

The inventory is very important.

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

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extend / postpone

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The delay is very important.

💡 延 means "extend / postpone". Its on'yomi エン and kun'yomi の(びる). To remember it, picture "extend" every time you see 延, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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law / rhythm

N2
On
Strokes
9

The law is very important.

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

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follower / on foot

N2
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "徒".

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

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honorable / control

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The control (systems) is very important.

💡 御 means "honorable / control". Its on'yomi ゴ・ギョ and kun'yomi おん. To remember it, picture "honorable" every time you see 御, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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pleasant

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The comfortable is very important.

💡 快 means "pleasant". Its on'yomi カイ and kun'yomi こころよ(い). To remember it, picture "pleasant" every time you see 快, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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thought / wish

N2
On
Strokes
8

The regrettable is very important.

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

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neglect / lazy

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The to neglect is very important.

💡 怠 means "neglect / lazy". Its on'yomi タイ and kun'yomi おこた(る). To remember it, picture "neglect" every time you see 怠, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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constant

N2
On
Strokes
9

The permanent is very important.

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

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blessing / favor

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "恵".

💡 恵 means "blessing / favor". Its on'yomi ケイ and kun'yomi めぐ(む). To remember it, picture "blessing" every time you see 恵, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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realize

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "悟".

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

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pleasant

N2
On
Strokes
12

I learned the kanji "愉".

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

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accustomed

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The habit is very important.

💡 慣 means "accustomed". Its on'yomi カン and kun'yomi な(れる). To remember it, picture "accustomed" every time you see 慣, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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remember

N2
On
Strokes
16

The memory is very important.

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

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put up / publish

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The publication (article) is very important.

💡 掲 means "put up / publish". Its on'yomi ケイ and kun'yomi かか(げる). To remember it, picture "put up" every time you see 掲, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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draw / depict

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The to depict is very important.

💡 描 means "draw / depict". Its on'yomi ビョウ and kun'yomi えが(く). To remember it, picture "draw" every time you see 描, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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grasp

N2
On
Strokes
7

The grasp is very important.

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

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extract

N2
On
Strokes
8

The extraction is very important.

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

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expand

N2
On
Strokes
8

The expansion is very important.

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

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challenge

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The challenge is very important.

💡 挑 means "challenge". Its on'yomi チョウ and kun'yomi いど(む). To remember it, picture "challenge" every time you see 挑, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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carry / participate

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The collaboration is very important.

💡 携 means "carry / participate". Its on'yomi ケイ and kun'yomi たずさ(わる). To remember it, picture "carry" every time you see 携, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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transport / carry

N2
On
Strokes
13

The transportation is very important.

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

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