Kanji

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

939 kanji

black

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The black is very important.

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

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make

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The operation is very important.

💡 作 means "make". Its on'yomi サク・サ and kun'yomi つく(る). To remember it, picture "make" every time you see 作, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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yesterday / last

N4
On
Strokes
9

The yesterday is very important.

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

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plate

N4
Strokes
5

I learned the kanji "皿".

💡 皿 means "plate". To remember it, picture "plate" every time you see 皿, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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older sister

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

I learned the kanji "姉".

💡 姉 means "older sister". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi あね. To remember it, picture "older sister" every time you see 姉, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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think

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The to remember is very important.

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

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paper

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The paper is very important.

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

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try / test

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The trial is very important.

💡 試 means "try / test". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi ため(す)・こころ(みる). To remember it, picture "try" every time you see 試, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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character / letter

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The deficit is very important.

💡 字 means "character / letter". Its on'yomi ジ and kun'yomi あざ. To remember it, picture "character" every time you see 字, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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hold

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The feeling is very important.

💡 持 means "hold". Its on'yomi ジ and kun'yomi も(つ). To remember it, picture "hold" every time you see 持, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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self

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The free is very important.

💡 自 means "self". Its on'yomi ジ・シ and kun'yomi みずか(ら). To remember it, picture "self" every time you see 自, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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room

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "室".

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

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quality

N4
On
Strokes
15

The question is very important.

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

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copy / photograph

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The photograph is very important.

💡 写 means "copy / photograph". Its on'yomi シャ and kun'yomi うつ(す). To remember it, picture "copy" every time you see 写, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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person

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The dentist is very important.

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

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borrow

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The to borrow is very important.

💡 借 means "borrow". Its on'yomi シャク and kun'yomi か(りる). To remember it, picture "borrow" every time you see 借, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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weak

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The weakening is very important.

💡 弱 means "weak". Its on'yomi ジャク and kun'yomi よわ(い). To remember it, picture "weak" every time you see 弱, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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main / owner

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The presiding over is very important.

💡 主 means "main / owner". Its on'yomi シュ and kun'yomi ぬし・おも. To remember it, picture "main" every time you see 主, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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take

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The news gathering is very important.

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

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neck / head

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The surrendering oneself is very important.

💡 首 means "neck / head". Its on'yomi シュ and kun'yomi くび. To remember it, picture "neck" every time you see 首, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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autumn

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "秋".

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

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end

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The end is very important.

💡 終 means "end". Its on'yomi シュウ and kun'yomi お(わる). To remember it, picture "end" every time you see 終, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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learn

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The practice is very important.

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

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gather

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The to gather is very important.

💡 集 means "gather". Its on'yomi シュウ and kun'yomi あつ(まる). To remember it, picture "gather" every time you see 集, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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live / reside

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The to live (reside) is very important.

💡 住 means "live / reside". Its on'yomi ジュウ and kun'yomi す(む). To remember it, picture "live" every time you see 住, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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heavy / pile up

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The precious is very important.

💡 重 means "heavy / pile up". Its on'yomi ジュウ・チョウ and kun'yomi おも(い)・かさ(ねる). To remember it, picture "heavy" every time you see 重, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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spring

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "春".

💡 春 means "spring". Its on'yomi シュン and kun'yomi はる. To remember it, picture "spring" every time you see 春, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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place

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The office is very important.

💡 所 means "place". Its on'yomi ショ and kun'yomi ところ. To remember it, picture "place" every time you see 所, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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hot (weather)

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The hot (weather) is very important.

💡 暑 means "hot (weather)". Its on'yomi ショ and kun'yomi あつ(い). To remember it, picture "hot (weather)" every time you see 暑, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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place /場所

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The factory is very important.

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

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ride

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The to ride is very important.

💡 乗 means "ride". Its on'yomi ジョウ and kun'yomi の(る). To remember it, picture "ride" every time you see 乗, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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color

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
6

I learned the kanji "色".

💡 色 means "color". Its on'yomi ショク・シキ and kun'yomi いろ. To remember it, picture "color" every time you see 色, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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heart / mind

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
4

The worry is very important.

💡 心 means "heart / mind". Its on'yomi シン and kun'yomi こころ. To remember it, picture "heart" every time you see 心, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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parent / intimate

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
16

The close (relationship) is very important.

💡 親 means "parent / intimate". Its on'yomi シン and kun'yomi おや・した(しい). To remember it, picture "parent" every time you see 親, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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true / real

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The serious is very important.

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

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advance

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The to advance is very important.

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

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diagram / plan

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The intention is very important.

💡 図 means "diagram / plan". Its on'yomi ズ・ト and kun'yomi はか(る). To remember it, picture "diagram" every time you see 図, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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number / count

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The to count is very important.

💡 数 means "number / count". Its on'yomi スウ and kun'yomi かず・かぞ(える). To remember it, picture "number" every time you see 数, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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world / generation

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The care is very important.

💡 世 means "world / generation". Its on'yomi セ・セイ and kun'yomi よ. To remember it, picture "world" every time you see 世, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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correct

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The correct is very important.

💡 正 means "correct". Its on'yomi セイ・ショウ and kun'yomi ただ(しい). To remember it, picture "correct" every time you see 正, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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voice

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
7

I learned the kanji "声".

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

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blue

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

I learned the kanji "青".

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

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evening

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
3

I learned the kanji "夕".

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

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red

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The deficit is very important.

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

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cut

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
4

The important is very important.

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

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explain / theory

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The explanation is very important.

💡 説 means "explain / theory". Its on'yomi セツ and kun'yomi と(く). To remember it, picture "explain" every time you see 説, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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wash

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The laundry is very important.

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

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line

N4
On
Strokes
15

The foreshadowing is very important.

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

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run

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The sprint is very important.

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

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send

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The to send is very important.

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

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