Kanji

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

939 kanji

emotion / circumstances

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The information is very important.

💡 情 means "emotion / circumstances". Its on'yomi ジョウ and kun'yomi なさ(け). To remember it, picture "emotion" every time you see 情, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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throw / invest

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The investment is very important.

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

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show / indicate

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The instruction is very important.

💡 示 means "show / indicate". Its on'yomi ジ・シ and kun'yomi しめ(す). To remember it, picture "show" every time you see 示, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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change / strange

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The change is very important.

💡 変 means "change / strange". Its on'yomi ヘン and kun'yomi か(わる). To remember it, picture "change" every time you see 変, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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hit

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The breakthrough (deadlock) is very important.

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

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direct / fix

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The to review is very important.

💡 直 means "direct / fix". Its on'yomi チョク・ジキ and kun'yomi なお(す)・ただ(ちに). To remember it, picture "direct" every time you see 直, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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both

N3
On
Strokes
6

The I can work in both Japanese and English. is very important.

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

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ceremony / formula

N3
On
Strokes
6

The formal is very important.

💡 式 means "ceremony / formula". Its on'yomi シキ. To remember it, picture "ceremony" every time you see 式, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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certain / confirm

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
15

The securing is very important.

💡 確 means "certain / confirm". Its on'yomi カク and kun'yomi たし(か). To remember it, picture "certain" every time you see 確, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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fruit / result

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The result is very important.

💡 果 means "fruit / result". Its on'yomi カ and kun'yomi は(たす)・くだもの. To remember it, picture "fruit" every time you see 果, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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contain / form

N3
On
Strokes
10

The contents is very important.

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

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certainly / necessary

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The desperate is very important.

💡 必 means "certainly / necessary". Its on'yomi ヒツ and kun'yomi かなら(ず). To remember it, picture "certainly" every time you see 必, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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perform

N3
On
Strokes
14

The exercise is very important.

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

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years old

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The annual expenditure is very important.

💡 歳 means "years old". Its on'yomi サイ・セイ and kun'yomi とし. To remember it, picture "years old" every time you see 歳, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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dispute / compete

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
6

The competition is very important.

💡 争 means "dispute / compete". Its on'yomi ソウ and kun'yomi あらそ(う). To remember it, picture "dispute" every time you see 争, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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discussion

N3
On
Strokes
15

The consultation is very important.

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

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ability

N3
On
Strokes
10

The ability is very important.

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

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rank / position

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
7

The Please tell me the task priorities. is very important.

💡 位 means "rank / position". Its on'yomi イ and kun'yomi くらい. To remember it, picture "rank" every time you see 位, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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put / place

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
13

The device is very important.

💡 置 means "put / place". Its on'yomi チ and kun'yomi お(く). To remember it, picture "put" every time you see 置, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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flow / current

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
10

The interaction is very important.

💡 流 means "flow / current". Its on'yomi リュウ and kun'yomi なが(れる). To remember it, picture "flow" every time you see 流, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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status / standard

N3
On
Strokes
10

The passing (an exam) is very important.

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

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doubt

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The to doubt is very important.

💡 疑 means "doubt". Its on'yomi ギ and kun'yomi うたが(う). To remember it, picture "doubt" every time you see 疑, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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pass / exceed / mistake

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The passage is very important.

💡 過 means "pass / exceed / mistake". Its on'yomi カ and kun'yomi す(ぎる)・あやま(ち). To remember it, picture "pass" every time you see 過, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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bureau / station

N3
On
Strokes
7

The phase is very important.

💡 局 means "bureau / station". Its on'yomi キョク. To remember it, picture "bureau" every time you see 局, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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release / broadcast

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The broadcast is very important.

💡 放 means "release / broadcast". Its on'yomi ホウ and kun'yomi はな(す). To remember it, picture "release" every time you see 放, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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usual / always

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The common sense is very important.

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

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condition / letter

N3
On
Strokes
7

The situation is very important.

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

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ball / sphere

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

I learned the kanji "球".

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

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employment / job

N3
On
Strokes
18

The resignation is very important.

💡 職 means "employment / job". Its on'yomi ショク. To remember it, picture "employment" every time you see 職, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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give / provide

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
3

The salary is very important.

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

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offer / companion

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
8

The provision is very important.

💡 供 means "offer / companion". Its on'yomi キョウ and kun'yomi そな(える)・とも. To remember it, picture "offer" every time you see 供, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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role / duty

N3
On
Strokes
7

The executive is very important.

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

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structure / mind

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
14

The construction is very important.

💡 構 means "structure / mind". Its on'yomi コウ and kun'yomi かま(える). To remember it, picture "structure" every time you see 構, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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divide / rate

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The to crack is very important.

💡 割 means "divide / rate". Its on'yomi カツ and kun'yomi わ(る)・わり. To remember it, picture "divide" every time you see 割, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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expense

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The expense is very important.

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

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attach

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The reception is very important.

💡 付 means "attach". Its on'yomi フ and kun'yomi つ(く)・つ(ける). To remember it, picture "attach" every time you see 付, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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reason

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
5

The reason is very important.

💡 由 means "reason". Its on'yomi ユ・ユウ and kun'yomi よし. To remember it, picture "reason" every time you see 由, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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difficult

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
18

The evacuation is very important.

💡 難 means "difficult". Its on'yomi ナン and kun'yomi むずか(しい)・かた(い). To remember it, picture "difficult" every time you see 難, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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gentle / superior

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
17

The championship is very important.

💡 優 means "gentle / superior". Its on'yomi ユウ and kun'yomi やさ(しい)・すぐ(れる). To remember it, picture "gentle" every time you see 優, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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husband

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
4

The devising is very important.

💡 夫 means "husband". Its on'yomi フ・フウ and kun'yomi おっと. To remember it, picture "husband" every time you see 夫, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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wife

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
8

I learned the kanji "妻".

💡 妻 means "wife". Its on'yomi サイ and kun'yomi つま. To remember it, picture "wife" every time you see 妻, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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income / collect

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
4

The collection is very important.

💡 収 means "income / collect". Its on'yomi シュウ and kun'yomi おさ(める). To remember it, picture "income" every time you see 収, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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refuse / cut off

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The judgment is very important.

💡 断 means "refuse / cut off". Its on'yomi ダン and kun'yomi ことわ(る)・た(つ). To remember it, picture "refuse" every time you see 断, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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knowledge / discriminate

N3
On
Strokes
19

The knowledge is very important.

💡 識 means "knowledge / discriminate". Its on'yomi シキ. To remember it, picture "knowledge" every time you see 識, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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plan / proposal

N3
On
Strokes
10

The proposal is very important.

💡 案 means "plan / proposal". Its on'yomi アン. To remember it, picture "plan" every time you see 案, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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difference

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
10

I learned the kanji "差".

💡 差 means "difference". Its on'yomi サ and kun'yomi さ(す). To remember it, picture "difference" every time you see 差, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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righteousness / meaning

N3
On
Strokes
13

I learned the kanji "義".

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

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steep / dangerous

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
11

The steep is very important.

💡 険 means "steep / dangerous". Its on'yomi ケン and kun'yomi けわ(しい). To remember it, picture "steep" every time you see 険, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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manage / operate

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
12

The sales is very important.

💡 営 means "manage / operate". Its on'yomi エイ and kun'yomi いとな(む). To remember it, picture "manage" every time you see 営, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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be lost / hesitate

N3
On
Kun
Strokes
9

The nuisance is very important.

💡 迷 means "be lost / hesitate". Its on'yomi メイ and kun'yomi まよ(う). To remember it, picture "be lost" every time you see 迷, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.

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