Kanji

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

939 kanji

bright

N4
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8

The explanation is very important.

💡 The sun (日) and moon (月) together give the most light. 明 means bright or clear.

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question

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11

The consultation (advisory) is very important.

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

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field

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The field is very important.

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

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medicine

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
16

The medicine is very important.

💡 薬 means "medicine". Its on'yomi ヤク and kun'yomi くすり. To remember it, picture "medicine" every time you see 薬, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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exist / have

N4
On
Kun
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6

The ownership is very important.

💡 有 means "exist / have". Its on'yomi ユウ・ウ and kun'yomi あ(る). To remember it, picture "exist" every time you see 有, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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use / business

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The quotation is very important.

💡 用 means "use / business". Its on'yomi ヨウ and kun'yomi もち(いる). To remember it, picture "use" every time you see 用, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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ocean / Western

N4
On
Strokes
9

I learned the kanji "洋".

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

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reason / logic

N4
On
Strokes
11

The repair is very important.

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

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fee / materials

N4
On
Strokes
10

The salary is very important.

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

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travel

N4
On
Kun
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10

I learned the kanji "旅".

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

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power

N4
On
Kun
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2

The ability is very important.

💡 A flexed arm showing muscle. 力 means power or strength.

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woods

N4
On
Kun
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8

I learned the kanji "林".

💡 林 means "woods". Its on'yomi リン and kun'yomi はやし. To remember it, picture "woods" every time you see 林, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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low

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
7

I learned the kanji "低".

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

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stop

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
4

The to quit is very important.

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

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walk

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The to walk is very important.

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

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use

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The to use is very important.

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

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begin

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The start is very important.

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

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build

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The rebuilding is very important.

💡 建 means "build". Its on'yomi ケン and kun'yomi た(てる). To remember it, picture "build" every time you see 建, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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light / shine

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The light is very important.

💡 光 means "light / shine". Its on'yomi コウ and kun'yomi ひかり・ひか(る). To remember it, picture "light" every time you see 光, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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summer

N4
On
Kun
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "夏".

💡 夏 means "summer". Its on'yomi カ・ゲ and kun'yomi なつ. To remember it, picture "summer" every time you see 夏, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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politics / government

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The politics is very important.

💡 政 means "politics / government". Its on'yomi セイ and kun'yomi まつりごと. To remember it, picture "politics" every time you see 政, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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deliberation

N3
On
Strokes
20

The deliberation is very important.

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

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connect / take along

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The coordination is very important.

💡 連 means "connect / take along". Its on'yomi レン and kun'yomi つら(なる)・つ(れる). To remember it, picture "connect" every time you see 連, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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opposite / versus

N3
On
Strokes
7

The handling is very important.

💡 対 means "opposite / versus". Its on'yomi タイ・ツイ. To remember it, picture "opposite" every time you see 対, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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part / department

N3
On
Strokes
11

The parts is very important.

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

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city / market

N3
On
Kun
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5

The urbanization is very important.

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

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inside

N3
On
Kun
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4

The contents is very important.

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

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mutual / minister

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The partner is very important.

💡 相 means "mutual / minister". Its on'yomi ソウ・ショウ and kun'yomi あい. To remember it, picture "mutual" every time you see 相, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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determine / fix

N3
On
Kun
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8

The decision is very important.

💡 定 means "determine / fix". Its on'yomi テイ and kun'yomi さだ(める). To remember it, picture "determine" every time you see 定, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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choose

N3
On
Kun
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15

The selection is very important.

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

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rice / America

N3
On
Kun
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6

I learned the kanji "米".

💡 米 means "rice / America". Its on'yomi ベイ・マイ and kun'yomi こめ. To remember it, picture "rice" every time you see 米, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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reality / fruit

N3
On
Kun
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8

The implementation is very important.

💡 実 means "reality / fruit". Its on'yomi ジツ and kun'yomi み・みの(る). To remember it, picture "reality" every time you see 実, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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connection / barrier

N3
On
Kun
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14

The relationship is very important.

💡 関 means "connection / barrier". Its on'yomi カン and kun'yomi せき・かか(わる). To remember it, picture "connection" every time you see 関, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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decide

N3
On
Kun
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7

The solution is very important.

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

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whole / entirely

N3
On
Kun
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6

The safe is very important.

💡 全 means "whole / entirely". Its on'yomi ゼン and kun'yomi まった(く). To remember it, picture "whole" every time you see 全, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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surface / express

N3
On
Kun
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8

The presentation is very important.

💡 表 means "surface / express". Its on'yomi ヒョウ and kun'yomi おもて・あらわ(す). To remember it, picture "surface" every time you see 表, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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war / fight

N3
On
Kun
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13

The challenge is very important.

💡 戦 means "war / fight". Its on'yomi セン and kun'yomi たたか(う). To remember it, picture "war" every time you see 戦, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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pass through / manage

N3
On
Kun
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11

The business management is very important.

💡 経 means "pass through / manage". Its on'yomi ケイ and kun'yomi へ(る). To remember it, picture "pass through" every time you see 経, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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most

N3
On
Kun
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12

The recently is very important.

💡 最 means "most". Its on'yomi サイ and kun'yomi もっと(も). To remember it, picture "most" every time you see 最, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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present / appear

N3
On
Kun
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11

The site is very important.

💡 現 means "present / appear". Its on'yomi ゲン and kun'yomi あらわ(れる). To remember it, picture "present" every time you see 現, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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investigate / tone

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
15

The adjustment is very important.

💡 調 means "investigate / tone". Its on'yomi チョウ and kun'yomi しら(べる). To remember it, picture "investigate" every time you see 調, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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change / -ization

N3
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Kun
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4

The culture is very important.

💡 化 means "change / -ization". Its on'yomi カ and kun'yomi ば(ける). To remember it, picture "change" every time you see 化, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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hit / appropriate

N3
On
Kun
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6

The being in charge is very important.

💡 当 means "hit / appropriate". Its on'yomi トウ and kun'yomi あ(たる). To remember it, picture "hit" every time you see 当, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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promise / approximately

N3
On
Strokes
9

The contract is very important.

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

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nature / gender

N3
On
Strokes
8

The personality is very important.

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

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target / -like

N3
On
Kun
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8

The purpose is very important.

💡 的 means "target / -like". Its on'yomi テキ and kun'yomi まと. To remember it, picture "target" every time you see 的, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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need / essential

N3
On
Kun
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9

The important is very important.

💡 要 means "need / essential". Its on'yomi ヨウ and kun'yomi い(る)・かなめ. To remember it, picture "need" every time you see 要, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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system / control

N3
On
Strokes
8

The restriction is very important.

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

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govern / cure

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The medical treatment is very important.

💡 治 means "govern / cure". Its on'yomi ジ・チ and kun'yomi なお(る)・おさ(める). To remember it, picture "govern" every time you see 治, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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duty / work

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The additional duties is very important.

💡 務 means "duty / work". Its on'yomi ム and kun'yomi つと(める). To remember it, picture "duty" every time you see 務, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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