Kanji

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

939 kanji

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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pick / point out

N2
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Kun
Strokes
14

The pointing out is very important.

💡 摘 means "pick / point out". Its on'yomi テキ and kun'yomi つ(む). To remember it, picture "pick" every time you see 摘, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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occupy / divine

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The occupation (territory) is very important.

💡 占 means "occupy / divine". Its on'yomi セン and kun'yomi し(める)・うらな(う). To remember it, picture "occupy" every time you see 占, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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seal / mark

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The impression is very important.

💡 印 means "seal / mark". Its on'yomi イン and kun'yomi しるし. To remember it, picture "seal" every time you see 印, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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immediate

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

I learned the kanji "即".

💡 即 means "immediate". Its on'yomi ソク and kun'yomi すなわ(ち). To remember it, picture "immediate" every time you see 即, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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reject / contrary

N2
On
Strokes
7

The rejection is very important.

💡 却 means "reject / contrary". Its on'yomi キャク. To remember it, picture "reject" every time you see 却, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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wholesale

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "卸".

💡 卸 means "wholesale". Its on'yomi オロシ and kun'yomi おろ(す). To remember it, picture "wholesale" every time you see 卸, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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strict / severe

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
17

The solemn is very important.

💡 厳 means "strict / severe". Its on'yomi ゲン and kun'yomi きび(しい). To remember it, picture "strict" every time you see 厳, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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dense / secret

N2
On
Strokes
11

The density is very important.

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

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examine / judge

N2
On
Strokes
15

The screening is very important.

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

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longevity

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
7

I learned the kanji "寿".

💡 寿 means "longevity". Its on'yomi ジュ and kun'yomi ことぶき. To remember it, picture "longevity" every time you see 寿, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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seal (envelope)

N2
On
Strokes
9

The blockade is very important.

💡 封 means "seal (envelope)". Its on'yomi フウ. To remember it, picture "seal (envelope)" every time you see 封, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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shoot

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "射".

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

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respect / noble

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The respect is very important.

💡 尊 means "respect / noble". Its on'yomi ソン and kun'yomi とうと(い). To remember it, picture "respect" every time you see 尊, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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exhaust / devote

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
6

I learned the kanji "尽".

💡 尽 means "exhaust / devote". Its on'yomi ジン and kun'yomi つ(くす). To remember it, picture "exhaust" every time you see 尽, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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bend / yield

N2
On
Strokes
8

I learned the kanji "屈".

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

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fork in road

N2
On
Strokes
7

The crossroads is very important.

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

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collapse

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The collapse is very important.

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

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patrol / go around

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
6

I learned the kanji "巡".

💡 巡 means "patrol / go around". Its on'yomi ジュン and kun'yomi めぐ(る). To remember it, picture "patrol" every time you see 巡, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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state / province

N2
On
Kun
Strokes
6

I learned the kanji "州".

💡 州 means "state / province". Its on'yomi シュウ and kun'yomi す. To remember it, picture "state" every time you see 州, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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risk / brave

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The adventure is very important.

💡 冒 means "risk / brave". Its on'yomi ボウ and kun'yomi おか(す). To remember it, picture "risk" every time you see 冒, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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camp / formation

N1
On
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "陣".

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

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palm / control

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The seizing control is very important.

💡 掌 means "palm / control". Its on'yomi ショウ and kun'yomi てのひら. To remember it, picture "palm" every time you see 掌, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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refine / train

N1
On
Strokes
16

The smelting is very important.

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

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forge / train

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
17

The training is very important.

💡 鍛 means "forge / train". Its on'yomi タン and kun'yomi きた(える). To remember it, picture "forge" every time you see 鍛, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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twist / examine

N1
On
Strokes
9

The denunciation is very important.

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

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bullet / play (instrument)

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The denunciation is very important.

💡 弾 means "bullet / play (instrument)". Its on'yomi ダン and kun'yomi ひ(く)・たま. To remember it, picture "bullet" every time you see 弾, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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censure

N1
On
Strokes
8

The impeachment is very important.

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

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quit / dismiss

N1
On
Strokes
15

The dismissal (from office) is very important.

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

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alternate

N1
On
Strokes
8

The replacement (of official) is very important.

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

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transition / move

N1
On
Strokes
15

The demotion is very important.

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

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select / excel

N1
On
Kun
Strokes
17

The selection is very important.

💡 擢 means "select / excel". Its on'yomi テキ and kun'yomi ぬき(んでる). To remember it, picture "select" every time you see 擢, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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invite

N1
On
Strokes
13

The invitation (of experts) is very important.

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

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proceed to

N1
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Kun
Strokes
9

The proceeding to a new post is very important.

💡 赴 means "proceed to". Its on'yomi フ and kun'yomi おもむ(く). To remember it, picture "proceed to" every time you see 赴, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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martyrdom

N1
On
Strokes
10

The death in the line of duty is very important.

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

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slave / subordinate

N1
On
Strokes
16

The servitude is very important.

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

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