Kanji

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

245 kanji · JLPT N3

welcome

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The ingratiation is very important.

💡 迎 means "welcome". Its on'yomi ゲイ and kun'yomi むか(える). To remember it, picture "welcome" every time you see 迎, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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cross over / exceed

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The moving house is very important.

💡 越 means "cross over / exceed". Its on'yomi エツ and kun'yomi こ(える). To remember it, picture "cross over" every time you see 越, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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state / describe

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The deposition is very important.

💡 述 means "state / describe". Its on'yomi ジュツ and kun'yomi の(べる). To remember it, picture "state" every time you see 述, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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resign / word

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The to quit (a job) is very important.

💡 辞 means "resign / word". Its on'yomi ジ and kun'yomi や(める). To remember it, picture "resign" every time you see 辞, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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play

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The to play is very important.

💡 遊 means "play". Its on'yomi ユウ and kun'yomi あそ(ぶ). To remember it, picture "play" every time you see 遊, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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cry

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The to cry is very important.

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

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laugh

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The to laugh is very important.

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

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get angry

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The to get angry is very important.

💡 怒 means "get angry". Its on'yomi ド and kun'yomi おこ(る)・いか(る). To remember it, picture "get angry" every time you see 怒, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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sad

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The sad is very important.

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

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rejoice

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

I learned the kanji "喜".

💡 喜 means "rejoice". Its on'yomi キ and kun'yomi よろこ(ぶ). To remember it, picture "rejoice" every time you see 喜, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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be surprised

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
22

The to be surprised is very important.

💡 驚 means "be surprised". Its on'yomi キョウ and kun'yomi おどろ(く). To remember it, picture "be surprised" every time you see 驚, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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forget

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The to forget is very important.

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

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stubborn / strive

N3
On
Strokes
13

The obstinate is very important.

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

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stretch / paste

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The nervousness is very important.

💡 張 means "stretch / paste". Its on'yomi チョウ and kun'yomi は(る). To remember it, picture "stretch" every time you see 張, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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request / rely

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
16

The request (formal) is very important.

💡 頼 means "request / rely". Its on'yomi ライ and kun'yomi たの(む)・たよ(る). To remember it, picture "request" every time you see 頼, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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deposit / entrust

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The to deposit is very important.

💡 預 means "deposit / entrust". Its on'yomi ヨ and kun'yomi あず(ける). To remember it, picture "deposit" every time you see 預, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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tag / bill (money)

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The bidding is very important.

💡 札 means "tag / bill (money)". Its on'yomi サツ and kun'yomi ふだ. To remember it, picture "tag" every time you see 札, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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dirty

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The stain is very important.

💡 汚 means "dirty". Its on'yomi オ and kun'yomi よご(れる)・きたな(い). To remember it, picture "dirty" every time you see 汚, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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pure / clean

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The liquidation is very important.

💡 清 means "pure / clean". Its on'yomi セイ and kun'yomi きよ(い). To remember it, picture "pure" every time you see 清, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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deep

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The deep is very important.

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

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shallow

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The shallow is very important.

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

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sleep

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The to sleep is very important.

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

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sleep / sleepy

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The sleepy is very important.

💡 眠 means "sleep / sleepy". Its on'yomi ミン and kun'yomi ねむ(る). To remember it, picture "sleep" every time you see 眠, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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tired

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The exhaustion is very important.

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

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painful

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The painful is very important.

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

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medical treatment

N3
On
Strokes
17

The medical treatment is very important.

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

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watch over / nurse

N3
On
Strokes
9

The nursing is very important.

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

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teacher / master

N3
On
Strokes
10

The nurse is very important.

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

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general / carrier

N3
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "般".

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

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step / grade

N3
On
Strokes
9

The means is very important.

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

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floor / stairs

N3
On
Strokes
12

The stage is very important.

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

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fast

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The rapid is very important.

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

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late / slow

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The late is very important.

💡 遅 means "late / slow". Its on'yomi チ and kun'yomi おそ(い)・おく(れる). To remember it, picture "late" every time you see 遅, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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quiet

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The calm is very important.

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

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make noise

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
18

The to make noise is very important.

💡 騒 means "make noise". Its on'yomi ソウ and kun'yomi さわ(ぐ). To remember it, picture "make noise" every time you see 騒, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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dangerous

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The dangerous is very important.

💡 危 means "dangerous". Its on'yomi キ and kun'yomi あぶ(ない). To remember it, picture "dangerous" every time you see 危, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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exist

N3
On
Strokes
6

The saving (data) is very important.

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

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mutual

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
4

The compatibility is very important.

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

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further / renew

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The update is very important.

💡 更 means "further / renew". Its on'yomi コウ and kun'yomi さら・ふ(ける). To remember it, picture "further" every time you see 更, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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approach / donate

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The contribution (formal) is very important.

💡 寄 means "approach / donate". Its on'yomi キ and kun'yomi よ(る). To remember it, picture "approach" every time you see 寄, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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give a gift

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
18

The bribery (giving) is very important.

💡 贈 means "give a gift". Its on'yomi ゾウ and kun'yomi おく(る). To remember it, picture "give a gift" every time you see 贈, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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deliver / reach

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The to be delivered is very important.

💡 届 means "deliver / reach". Its on'yomi カイ and kun'yomi とど(く). To remember it, picture "deliver" every time you see 届, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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blow

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The dubbing is very important.

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

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hang / apply

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

I learned the kanji "掛".

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

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catch

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The arrest is very important.

💡 捕 means "catch". Its on'yomi ホ and kun'yomi つか(まえる). To remember it, picture "catch" every time you see 捕, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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escape

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The escape is very important.

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

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chase

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The pursuit (of goals) is very important.

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

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extract / surpass

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The excerpt is very important.

💡 抜 means "extract / surpass". Its on'yomi バツ and kun'yomi ぬ(く). To remember it, picture "extract" every time you see 抜, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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fold / break

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The negotiation is very important.

💡 折 means "fold / break". Its on'yomi セツ and kun'yomi お(る). To remember it, picture "fold" every time you see 折, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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bend / melody

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
6

I learned the kanji "曲".

💡 曲 means "bend / melody". Its on'yomi キョク and kun'yomi ま(がる). To remember it, picture "bend" every time you see 曲, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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