Kanji

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

939 kanji

box

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
15

The box is very important.

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

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bag

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The bag is very important.

💡 袋 means "bag". Its on'yomi タイ and kun'yomi ふくろ. To remember it, picture "bag" every time you see 袋, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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wrap

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The inclusion is very important.

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

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freight / currency

N3
On
Strokes
11

I learned the kanji "貨".

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

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hand over / cross

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The to hand over is very important.

💡 渡 means "hand over / cross". Its on'yomi ト and kun'yomi わた(す)・わた(る). To remember it, picture "hand over" every time you see 渡, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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individual / counter

N3
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "個".

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

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times / double

N3
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "倍".

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

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width

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

I learned the kanji "幅".

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

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attire / equip

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The device is very important.

💡 装 means "attire / equip". Its on'yomi ソウ and kun'yomi よそお(う). To remember it, picture "attire" every time you see 装, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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provide / equip

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The preparation is very important.

💡 備 means "provide / equip". Its on'yomi ビ and kun'yomi そな(える). To remember it, picture "provide" every time you see 備, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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material / timber

N3
On
Strokes
7

The ingredients is very important.

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

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effect

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The effect is very important.

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

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rate / lead

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The command is very important.

💡 率 means "rate / lead". Its on'yomi リツ and kun'yomi ひき(いる). To remember it, picture "rate" every time you see 率, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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unify / govern

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The tradition is very important.

💡 統 means "unify / govern". Its on'yomi トウ and kun'yomi す(べる). To remember it, picture "unify" every time you see 統, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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territory / domain

N3
On
Strokes
14

The embezzlement is very important.

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

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political party

N2
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "党".

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

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total / general

N2
On
Strokes
14

I learned the kanji "総".

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

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prefecture

N2
On
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "県".

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

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establish

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The setting is very important.

💡 設 means "establish". Its on'yomi セツ and kun'yomi もう(ける). To remember it, picture "establish" every time you see 設, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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reform / change

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The improvement is very important.

💡 改 means "reform / change". Its on'yomi カイ and kun'yomi あらた(める). To remember it, picture "reform" every time you see 改, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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government office

N2
On
Strokes
8

I learned the kanji "府".

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

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committee / entrust

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The outsourcing is very important.

💡 委 means "committee / entrust". Its on'yomi イ and kun'yomi ゆだ(ねる). To remember it, picture "committee" every time you see 委, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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army

N2
On
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "軍".

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

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group / troupe

N2
On
Strokes
6

The futon is very important.

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

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each

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
6

I learned the kanji "各".

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

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island

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The island is very important.

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

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leather / reform

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The reform is very important.

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

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again / re-

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The resumption is very important.

💡 再 means "again / re-". Its on'yomi サイ and kun'yomi ふたた(び). To remember it, picture "again" every time you see 再, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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tax

N2
On
Strokes
12

The tax payment is very important.

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

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compare / ratio

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
4

The comparison is very important.

💡 比 means "compare / ratio". Its on'yomi ヒ and kun'yomi くら(べる). To remember it, picture "compare" every time you see 比, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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prevent / defend

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The to prevent is very important.

💡 防 means "prevent / defend". Its on'yomi ボウ and kun'yomi ふせ(ぐ). To remember it, picture "prevent" every time you see 防, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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supplement

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The supplement is very important.

💡 補 means "supplement". Its on'yomi ホ and kun'yomi おぎな(う). To remember it, picture "supplement" every time you see 補, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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boundary

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The environment is very important.

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

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vice- / secondary

N2
On
Strokes
11

I learned the kanji "副".

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

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calculate

N2
On
Strokes
14

The calculation (of figures) is very important.

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

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transport

N2
On
Strokes
16

The export is very important.

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

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agriculture

N2
On
Strokes
13

I learned the kanji "農".

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

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diameter / path

N2
On
Strokes
8

I learned the kanji "径".

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

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shore

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The coast is very important.

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

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eternal

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
5

I learned the kanji "永".

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

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long time

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
3

The permanent is very important.

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

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haiku / actor

N2
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "俳".

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

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evaluate / criticism

N2
On
Strokes
12

The critique is very important.

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

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criticize

N2
On
Strokes
7

The criticism is very important.

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

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crime

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The apology is very important.

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

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punishment

N2
On
Strokes
14

The punishment is very important.

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

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judge / tailor

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The arbitration is very important.

💡 裁 means "judge / tailor". Its on'yomi サイ and kun'yomi さば(く). To remember it, picture "judge" every time you see 裁, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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amount / forehead

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
18

I learned the kanji "額".

💡 額 means "amount / forehead". Its on'yomi ガク and kun'yomi ひたい. To remember it, picture "amount" every time you see 額, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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value / price

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The prices (of goods) is very important.

💡 価 means "value / price". Its on'yomi カ and kun'yomi あたい. To remember it, picture "value" every time you see 価, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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save / store

N2
On
Strokes
12

The savings is very important.

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

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