Kanji Workbook

Introduction
Rules for Writing Kanji

Kanji are meant to be written in a specific stroke order. Similar to how
letters in English are actually meant to be written in a certain way (from
left to right, top to bottom), Kanji also have rules that you are supposed
to follow.
Of course, like in English, not everyone follows these rules 100% of the
time. And you could argue that as long as it gets written, the order does
not matter. The following rules are meant to help you write kanji the way
that it is meant to be written, in order.
1. Write from left to right.
kawa (river)
2. Write from top to bottom.

san (three)
k (craft)
3. Horizontal strokes are usually written before vertical strokes, even

when they are curved.
j (ten)
nana (seven)
4. Write the center stroke first, followed by the left and right strokes.
mizu (water)
chiisai (small)
5. Write the outside strokes, except for the bottom one, before the center strokes.
me (eye)
hi (sun, day)
6. Write a left-hand sweeping stroke before a right-hand one.

chichi (father)
7. A vertical stroke which pierces the center is written last.

naka (middle)
8. A horizontal stroke which pierces the center is written last.

onna (woman)
ko (child)
9. Write a short left sweeping stroke before a horizontal stroke.

aru (to be)
10. Write a long left sweeping stroke after a horizontal stroke.

hidari (left)
Of course, there is an exception to every rule. Here are some exceptions

to the normal stroke order rules.
3.
5.
8.
(king)
3.
ku (ward)
yo (world)
ta (rice field)
Kanji Origin and Radicals

Kanji originally came from China. In Japanese there are two types of
readings for kanji: On (Chinese) reading, and Kun (Japanese) reading.
Most kanji have multiple readings depending on the combination of
characters.
Most kanji are made up of two or more parts which can be combined
to create new meaning. These parts are called radicals, or bushu in
Japanese. Radicals are helpful in classifying kanji as well as identifying
meaning in kanji. Here are some common radicals.
1. Hen (on the left) - This is the most common category.
kihen
(tree)
ninben
(man)
school
mura
village
hayashi
woods
yasumu
to rest
karada
body
tsukuru
to make
suki
onnahen ane
(woman)
imouto
to like
big sister
little sister
2. Tsukuri (on the right)

onozukuri
(ax)

kao
gai
atama
(big shell)
negau
ugoku
chikara k
(power)
tasukeru
shin
new
tokoro
place
oru
fold; break
face
head
to wish
to move
merit
to help
3. Kanmuri/Kashira (on the top)
amekammuri
(rain)

kumo
cloud
yuki
snow
den
electricity
yasui
ukammuri
ie
(katakana )
ji

nabebuta
(lid)
ky
yoru
takai
cheap
house
character
(kanji)
capital
night
high
4. Ashi (on the bottom)
miru
hitoashi
saki
(human legs)
hikari
shitagi
(tree)
to look
ahead
light
tanoshii
atsumeru
kusuri
fun
collect
medicine
5. Tare (at the upper left)
madare
(linen)
yamaidare
(illness)
hiroi
mise

do

wide
illness
yamai
itami
store
degree
pain
6. Ny (at the bottom left)
shinny
(proceed)
ennyou
(extend)
susumu
to proceed
chikai
near
michi
road
nobasu
to extend
tateru
to build
7. Kamae (an enclosure) - radicals that appear to enclose the kanji
mongamae
(gate)
dgamae
(same)
aida
kiku
akeru

between
listen, hear
to open
onaji
same
uchi
inside
en
circle, yen
Practice

one; first
ichi
itsu
hito
()hito(tsu)
Common Compounds and Phrases

January
ichinichi/tsuitachi one day; the first
day of the month
ichigatsu
ichiban
the first; the most
Example Sentences
1.

Kyou wa ichigatsu tsuitachi desu.
Today is January first.
2.
Ichiban sukina anime wa naruto desu.
3.
My favorite (most liked) anime is Naruto!
Ringo o hitotsu kaimashita.
I bought one apple.
Strokes: 1
hitotsu
one (thing)
ni
two
futa
()futa(tsu)
niji
nigatsu

two oclock
futari
two people
February
futsuka
two days, the second
Example Sentences
1.

Ky wa nigatsu futsuka desu.
Today is the 2nd of February.
2.
Niji ni aimash.
Let's meet at two o'clock.
3.
Futari de umi ni ikimashita.
The two of us went to the beach.
Strokes: 2

three
san
mi(tsu)
()
mi
mit(tsu)
sanmai three (sheets, slices)
sannin
three people
sangatsu March
mikka
three days, the third

Example Sentences
1.
Sangatsu mikka wa hinamatsuri desu.
2.
March 3 is the day of hinamatsuri.
Sanji nijuppun desu.
It is 3:20.
3.
Watashi wa daigaku sannensei desu.
I am a junior (third year) in college.

Strokes: 3
shi
four
yon
yo
()
yot(tsu)
shiki
the four seasons
shigatsu March
Example Sentences
1.

Nihon ni wa shiki ga arimasu.
There are four seasons in Japan.
2.
Ky wa shigatsu yokka desu.
Today is April 4.
3.
Yonen buri desu ne.
It has been about 4 years, hasnt it?
Strokes: 5
yonin
four people
yokka four
days
go
five
itsu
()itsu(tsu)
gogatsu March
itsuka

five days, the fifth
gojikan
gokagetsu
Example Sentences
1.

Gohyakuendama o kashite kuremasenka.
Could you lend me 500 yen?
2.
Kokomade kurunoni gojikan kakarimashita.
It took 5 hours to come here.
3.
Gogatsu itsuka wa kodomo no hi desu.
May 5 is the day of children.
Strokes: 4
5 hours
five months

six
roku
()
mu
mui
mut(tsu)
rokkai
rokujikan
six times
six hours
rokunin
rokkagetsu
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi no musume wa shgaku rokunensei desu.
My daughter is a 6th grade elementary school student.
2.
Asa no rokuji ni okoshite kudasai.
Please wake me up at 6:00 in the morning.
3.
Ky wa rokujikan mo benky shimashita.
I studied for 6 hours today.

Strokes: 4
six people
six months

seven
shichi
nana
nano
()
nana(tsu)
shichimai seven (sheets, slices)

nanoka seven
days, the seventh
shichiji
seven oclock
shichinin
seven people
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi no suki na sji wa nanaban desu.
My favorite number is the number 7.
2.
Ky wa shichigatsu nanoka desu.
Today is July 7.
3.
Shichinin no samurai to iu eiga o mimashita .
I watched a movie called Seven Samurai.
Strokes: 2

eight
ya
hachi
()
yat(tsu)
hachigatsu
August
yaoya
eight times
hachiji
hachikai
Example Sentences
1.

Hachigatsu ni okinawa e ikimasu.
I will go to Okinawa in August.
2.
Ky wa hachiji ni okimashita.
Today I woke up at 8:00.
3.
Yaoya e kaimono ni ittekimasu.
I am going to go shopping at the vegetable store.
Strokes: 2
vegetable store
eight oclock

nine
ky
kokono
ku
()
kokono(tsu)
kymai
nine (sheets, slices)
kuji
kokonoka
nine days, the ninth
kynin
Example Sentences
1.

Ky wa kugatsu kokonoka desu.
Today is September 9.
2.
Watashi no ojiisan wa kyjussai desu.
My grandfather is 90 years old.
3.
Tesuto de kyjutten o torimashita.
I got 90 points on the test.

Strokes: 2
nine oclock
nine people
ten
j
t
ji
to
jnin
ten (people)
jnen
jukkai
ten times
jji

Example Sentences
1.

Nihon ni kite m jnen ni narimasu.
It has been ten years already since I came to Japan.
2.
Jji juppun desu.
It is 10:10.
3.
Ky wa jgatsu tka desu.
Today is October 10.
Strokes: 2
ten years
ten oclock
one hundred
hyaku
momo
hyaku one
hundred
hyakunin
one hundred people
hyakuten one
hundred points
hyakuen
one hundred yen
Example Sentences
1.

Hyakunin gurai no hito ga imashita.
There were around 100 people there.
2.
Eigo no tesuto de hyakuten o torimashita.
I got 100 points on my English test.
3.
Hyakuendama ga ochiteimashita.
A 100 yen coin was on the ground.

Strokes: 6
one thousand
sen
chi
sen
sennin
one thousand
gossenman
fifty million
a thousand people
Chiaki (a name)

Example Sentences
1.
Sanzennin no hito ga kite imashita.
2.
Three thousand people came.
Michi ni senensatsu ga ochite imashita.
3.
A thousand yen was sitting in the road.
Chiaki chan no koto ga suki desu.
I love Chiaki.
Strokes: 3
chiaki
man
ten thousand
ban
yorozu
ichimanen
10,000 yen
issenmannin
ten million people
100,000 yen

mangaichi an unlikely event;

by any chance
jmanen
Example Sentences
1.

Kono baggu wa ichimanen gurai deshita.
This bag was about 10,000 yen.
2.
Jmannin ga atsumatta.
3.
100,000 people were gathered.
Mangaichi ki ga kawattara, shirasete kudasai.
If by any chance you should change your mind, please let me know.
Strokes: 3
above; top; to rise
()
ue
nobo(ru)
uwa
kami ()a(garu)
ue
above, on top of
jzu
skillful; good at
uwagi
a coat; a jacket; a blouse
jt
first class; superior
Example Sentences
1.

tburu no ue ni banana ga arimasu.
There is a banana on the table.
2.
uwagi o kaimashita.
I bought a jacket.
3.
Kaidan o noboru.
I will climb the stairs.

Strokes: 3
under; below; low
ka
shita
ge
()
o(riru)
()
sa(garu)

shita
kudasai
under, below
please
Example Sentences
1.

Beddo no shita ni hon ga arimasu.
There is a book under the bed.
2.
khii o kudasai.
3.
Coffee, please.
Shitagi o kaimashita.
I bought underwear.
Strokes: 3
kutsushita
shitagi
socks

underwear
great; big; large
dai
()
tai
(kii)
()
(ini)
kii
Big; Large
otona
adult
College; University
taisetsu
important, valuable
daigaku
Example Sentences
1.

kii saizu no mono wa arimasuka.
Does it come in a large size?
2.
daijbu desu.
3.
Im alright/Its alright
daigakusei ni narimashita.
I became a college student.
Strokes: 3
small, little
()
ko
chii(sai)
sh
chiisai small
shgakusei
elementary school student
ogawa
a creek
shgakk
elementary school
Example Sentences
1.

Chiisai saizu wa arimasu ka.
Does it come in a small size?
2.
Shgakk ni ittekimasu.
I will go to the elementary school.
3.
Watashi no imto wa shgakusei desu.
My sister is an elementary school student.
Strokes: 3
middle, inside
ch
naka
chgakk
junior high school
chgakusei
junior high school student
chshin
the center
karadaj
throughout the body
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi wa chgakusei desu.
I am a junior high school student.
2.
Shiritsu no chgakk ni itte imashita.
I went to a private junior high school.
3.
Karadaj ga itai.
I am sore all over.
Strokes: 4

mountain
san
yama
yama
mountain
kazan
a volcano
yamamoto
Yamamoto (name)
fujisan
Mt. Fuji
Example Sentences
1.

Yama ni ittekimashita.
I went to the mountains.
2.
Ie no chikaku ni kazan ga arimasu.
There is a volcano near the house.
3.
Yamamoto san desu ka.
Are you Mr. Yamamoto?
Strokes: 3

river
sen
kawa
kawa
kawara
river
kawagishi
riverside
a dry riverbed, river beach
ogawa
a creek
Example Sentences
1.

Kawa ni ikitai.
I want to go to the river.
2.
Kawara de bbeky shimasen ka.
Why dont we do BBQ on the river beach?
3.
Kawagishi made oyogimashita.
I swam to the riverside.
Strokes: 3

mouth
kuchi
ku
kuchi
mouth
iriguchi
jink
population
deguchi

Example Sentences
1.

Kuchi ni mushi ga haitta.
A bug flew into my mouth.
2.
Kare wa hayakuchi de hanasu.
3.
He speaks quickly.
Deguchi wa doko desu ka.
Where is the exit?
Strokes: 3
an entrance

exit
a rice field, a paddy
den
ta
tanbo rice field
tahata fields
and rice paddies
taue
rice planting
inaka
the countryside
Example Sentences
1.

ojiisan ga tanbo ni imashita.
There was an old guy in the rice field.
2.
Watashi no namae wa Yamada desu.
My name is Yamada.
3.
Tokai yori inaka no h ga suki desu.
I prefer the countryside to a big city.

Strokes: 5

person
jin
hito
nin
otona
adult
amerikajin
ningen
people
ninki

Example Sentences
1.

Koko ni wa ironna hito ga imasu.
There are many different kinds of people here.
2.
Watashi wa doitsujin desu.
I am German.
3.
Kono mise wa sugoku ninki desu.
This store is very popular.
Strokes: 2
American
popular
to enter, to put in
ny
()
()
i(ru)
()hai(ru)
ire(ru)
iriguchi
entrance
hairu to enter
nygaku
entrance into a school
nykoku
entry into a country
Example Sentences
1.
Kono doa kara haitte kudasai.
2.
Please enter from this door.
Nygaku omedet.
Congratulations for getting into your school.
3.
Kono eiga wa watashi no okiniiri desu.
This is my favorite movie.

Strokes: 2
child, baby
shi
ko
su
kodomo
child
ysu
joshi
a girl
oyako
a situation; a state; an appearance

parent and child
Example Sentences
1.

Kodomo ga sannin imasu.
I have three kids.
2.
Naka no ii oyako desu ne.
They have a really close parent-child relationship, huh?
3.
Kanojo wa hottoshita ysu datta.
She looked relieved.

Strokes: 3
onna
woman, female
nyo
jo
me
onna
joshi
woman
josei
woman
girl, woman
kanojo
she; her
Example Sentences
1.

Kawaii onna no ko desu ne.
She is a cute girl.
2.
Joshi toire wa doko desu ka.
Where is the womens bathroom?
3.
Hanako san wa suteki na josei desu.
Ms. hanako is nice woman.
Strokes: 3
dan
otoko
man, male
nan
man
otoko
danshi

boy
dansei

otokomae
Example Sentences
1.

Chiisai otoko no ko ga maigo ni natteimasu.
A small boy is lost.
2.
Danshi toire wa doko desu ka.
Where is the mens bathroom?
3.
Ano hito wa otokomae desu ne.
That person is handsome, isnt he?
Strokes: 7
man
handsome
yen, circle, round
en
maru
maru(i)
en Yen,
hyakuendama
circle
100 yen coin
ichimanen 10,000 yen
Example Sentences
1.

Gohyakuendama o kashite kudasai.
Please lend me 500 yen.
2.
kono fuku wa nisenen kurai deshita.
This clothing was about 2000 yen.
3.
Enman na katei desu ne.
You have a peaceful home.

Strokes: 4
enman
perfection, peace
king
king
ji
prince
sama
king
te
check! (in Japanese chess)
Example Sentences
1.
sama wa shinimashita
2.
The king is dead.
Kare wa watashi no jisama desu
He is my prince.
3.
te!
Check!
Strokes: 4
go
noon
gozen
morning; A.M.
gozench
in the morning
gogo
afternoon; P.M.
noon
shgo
Example Sentences
1.

Gozen ichiji desu.
It is 1 A.M.
2.
Gogo hachiji desu.
It is 8 P.M.
3.
Gozench ni kono shigoto o owarasetaidesu.
I want to finish this work in the morning.
Strokes: 4
now, this, present
kin
ima
kon
ima
konya
now
ky
tonight
kondo
today
Example Sentences
1.

Ima, ojikan arimasu ka.
Do you have time now?
2.
Ky kara natsuyasumi desu.
3.
From today, it is summer vacation.
Konya shokuji o shimasen ka.
Wont you have dinner with me tonight?
Strokes: 4
this time; next time; another time
shu
te
hand
ta
te
hand
tetsudai
help
otearai
Example Sentences
1.

Te o arau.
I will wash my hands.
2.
Tetsudawasete kudasai.
3.
Please let me help.
Otearai wa doko desu ka.
Where is the bathroom?

Strokes: 4
untenshu
driver
bathroom; washroom
sh
()
little, few
suku(nai)
()
suko(shi)
sukunai
few, not many
sukoshi a little, few
a young girl
shsh
shjo

Example Sentences
1.

Ky wa okyaku san ga sukunai desu ne.
There are not many customers today.
2.
Shjo manga ga suki desu.
I like manga for girls.
3.
Onaka ga sukoshi itai desu.
My stomach hurts a little.
Strokes: 4
a little; a short time
ten
ame
heaven
ama
tenki
weather
tensai
genius
Example Sentences
1.

Ky wa ii tenki desu ne.
It is good weather today.
2.
Yamada san wa tensai desu.
Mr. Yamada is a genius.
3.
Anata wa tengoku o shinjimasu ka?
Do you believe in heaven?

Strokes: 4
tengoku
tenshi
heaven
angel
fu
a father
chichi
chichi
sofu
a father
otsan
dad
a grandfather
chichi no hi
fathers day

Example Sentences
1.
Otsan wa gojussai desu.
2.
My dad is 50 years old.
Ky wa chichi no hi desu.
Today is fathers day.
3.
Sofu wa roshiajin desu.
My grandfather is Russian.
Strokes: 4
bun
()
wa(karu )
minute, understand
fun
()
bu
wa(keru)
sanjuppun
jbun
30 minutes
wakaru
enough
jibun

Example Sentences
1.

Sanji nijuppun desu.
It is 3:20.
2.
Jibun no kuruma de kokomade kimashita.
I came here in my car.
3.
Wakarimashita ka?
Do you understand?
Strokes: 4
to understand

oneself

friend
tomo
tomodachi
shiny
friend

best friend
yjin
friend
yj
friendship
Example Sentences
1.

Motto tomodachi ga hoshii desu.
I want more friends.
2.
Watashi no shiny wa amerikajin desu.
3.
My best friend is American.
Watashi no yjin wa saka ni sundeimasu.
My friend is living in Osaka.

Strokes: 4
right
migi
migi
right
migikiki
migite
right hand
migiashi
right-handed
right foot

Example Sentences
1.

Migi ni magatte kudasai.
Please turn right.
2.
Watashi wa migikiki desu.
I am right-handed.
3.
Migi ashi o kegashimashita.
I injured my right foot.
Strokes: 5
external, other
gai
hoka
ge
()
soto
hazu(su)
soto
gaikokujin
outside
foreigner
kaigai
overseas
hazusu
remove
Example Sentences
1.

Soto o mite kudasai
Please look outside.
2.
Gaikoku ni itta koto wa arimasu ka?
Have you ever been to another country?
3.
Tanaka wa tadaima, seki o hazushite orimasu.
Mr. Tanaka isnt at his desk at the moment.

Strokes: 5

ball
gyoku
tama
tama
mizutama
ball
a drop of water

Example Sentences
1.
Amedama wa hitotsu jen desu.
2.
A hard candy is ten yen.
Mizutamamoy no kasa ga hoshii desu.
I want a polkadot umbrella.
3.
Michi ni hyakuendama ga ochiteimasu.
There is a 100 yen coin on the road.

Strokes: 5
hyakuendama
a 100 yen coin
amedama
a hard candy
sa
left
hidari
hidarite
hidari
left
hidarikiki
left hand
hidariashi
Example Sentences
1.

Hidari ni magatte kudasai.
Please turn left.
2.
Hidariashi o kega shiteshimaimashita.
I injured my left leg.
3.
Boku wa hidarikiki desu.
I am left-handed.
Strokes: 5
left-handed

left leg
ko
old
furu(i)
furui
old
furugi
old clothes
Example Sentences
1.

Furui eiga ga suki desu.
I like old movies.
2.
Furuhonya wa doko desu ka.
Where is a used bookstore?
3.
Furugi o uritai desu.
I want to sell old clothes.
Strokes: 5
chko
used
used book
furuhon
to go out, to send
shutsu
de(ru)
sui
da(su)
deru
gaishutsu
to go out
deguchi
to go out
shucch

Example Sentences
1.
Soto ni demasen ka.
2.
Shall we go outside?
Deguchi wa doko desu ka?
Where is the exit?
3.
Ky wa jugy ni shusseki shimasen deshita.
I didnt attend class today.
Strokes: 5
exit
a business trip
sei
() u(mu)
() o(u)
raw, life

()
()
sh
i(kiru)
ha(eru)
nama
raw
tanjbi
birthday
shgakusei
ikiru
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi wa shgakusei desu.
I am an elementary school student.
2.
Koinu ga umaremashita.
A small dog was born.
3.
Ojiisan wa hyakusai made ikimashita.
My grandfather lived to be 100 years old.

Strokes: 5
to live
elementary school student

white
haku
shiro
()
byaku
shiro(i)
shira

shiroi
hakushi
white
white paper
hakusai
shiraga
Example Sentences
1.

Shiroi wanpiisu o kudasai.
Please give me a white onepiece (dress).
2.
Hakusai o kai ni itte kimasu.
I will go to buy a chinese cabbage.
3.
Shiraga ga fuemashita.
I have been getting more gray hair.
Strokes: 5
chinese cabbage
gray hair

stone
seki
ishi
koku
shaku
ishi
sekken
stone
ishikawaken
soap
jishaku
Example Sentences
1.

Michi ni ishi ga arimashita.
There was a rock in the road.
2.
Sekken o katte kite.
Could you go to buy soap?
3.
Ishikawaken ni ittekimashita.
I went to Ishikawa prefecture.
Strokes: 5
ishikawa prefecture
a magnet

half
han
()
naka(ba)
hanbun
half
ichijihan
1:30
nigatsu no nakaba the middle of February

hangaku half
Example Sentences
1.
Please cut the pizza in half.
2.
Piza o hanbun ni kitte kudasai.
Sanjihan ni aimash.
Lets meet at 3:30.
3.
M hachigatsu no nakaba desu ne.
It is already the middle of August.

Strokes: 5
the amount (price)
mother
bo
mo
haha
haha
oksan
mother
mom
bokokugo
Example Sentences
1.

Oksan wa doko desu ka?
Where is your mom?
2.
Senjitsu, haha ga nakunarimashita.
The other day, my mother passed away.
3.
Bokugo wa nihongo desu.
My mother tongue is Japanese.
Strokes: 5
sobo
grandmother
ones mother tongue
north
hoku
kita
kita
hokkyoku
north
north pole
haiboku
Example Sentences
1.

Kita ni ikeba sono machi ni tsukimasu yo.
If you go directly north, youll reach that town.
2.
Hokkaid ni ikitai desu.
I want to go to Hokkaid.
3.
Haiboku shimashita.
I was defeated.
Strokes: 5
Hokkaid
hokkaid
defeat; setback
book, main, origin
hon
moto
nihongo
honya
Japanese (language)
hont
book store
Example Sentences
1.

Hon o kaimashita.
I bought a book.
2.
Honya ni ikitai desu.
I want to go to the book store.
3.
Hont desu ka.
Really?
Strokes: 5
honmono
real, true
real (thing)
eye
moku
me
boku
ma
me
megusuri
eyes
ichibanme
best; first; number one
eyedrops
a goal
mokuteki
Example Sentences
1.

Me ni gomi ga hairimashita.
Something is in my eye.
2.
Megusuri wa arimasu ka.
Do you have eye drops?
3.
Mokuteki ga tassei dekimashita.
I achieved my goal.
Strokes: 5
ritsu
()
to stand, to raise
ta(tsu)
()
ta(teru)

tatsu
tachibanashi
to stand
standing and chatting
jiritsu
self-reliance
dokuritsu
independence
Example Sentences
1.
Tatte kudasai.
2.
Please stand up.
Watashitachi wa sanjuppun gurai tachibanashi o shita.
3.
We stood there chatting for about 30 minutes.
Ky wa dokuritsu kinenbi desu.
Today is independence day.
Strokes: 5

sword
katana
katana
a sword
bokut
a wooden sword
nihont
tant
Example Sentences
1.

Katana o nuku.
I draw my sword.
2.
Aite wa bokut o motteita.
He had a wooden sword.
3.
Nihont wa kakkoii.
Japanese swords are cool.

Strokes: 2
a Japanese sword
a short sword
gan
()
round
maru(i)
maru
()
maru(meru)
marui

marugao
round
maruta
a log
round face
dangan
a bullet
Example Sentences
1.

Marui bru o moratta.
I got a round ball.
2.
Watashi wa marugao da.
I have a round face.
3.
Kare no ie wa maruta de dekiteita.
His house was built of a logs.
Strokes: 3

a bow
ky
yumi
yumi
a bow
kydo
Japanese archery
yumiya
a bow and arrows
mayumi
Mayumi (a name)
Example Sentences
1.

yumi o hiku.
I draw my bow.
2.
Kare wa yumiya no tatsujin da.
He is a master of the bow and arrows.
3.
Kyd ni kymi ga arimasu.
I am interested in Kyd.
Strokes: 3
to change into
ka
()
ba(keru)
ke
()
ba(kasu)
obake
a ghost
bunka
culture
kesh
makeup
henka
a change; conjugation
Example Sentences
1.
Obake ga deta.
2.
A ghost appeared.
Kesh wa amari shimasen.
I dont wear makeup so much.
3.
Nihon no bunka ni kymi ga arimasu.
I am interested in Japanese culture.

Strokes: 4
door ; household
ko
to
be
ido
a well
edo
Edo
toguchi
the doorway
kbe
Kbe
Example Sentences
1.

Ido kara mizu o kumiageta.
I got water from the well.
2.
Kono mise wa Edo jidai kara tsuzuite imasu.
This store has continued from Edo era.
3.
Kbe ni sundeimasu.
I live in Kbe.
Strokes: 4
moon; month
getsu
tsuki
gatsu

the moon
tsuki
getsuybi Monday
shgatsu The
ichigatsu
Example Sentences
1.

Ichigatsu ni nihon e kaerimasu.
I will be going back to Japan in January.
2.
Getsuybi kara gakk ga hajimaru.
School starts on Monday.
3.
Tsuki ga kirei da.
The moon is pretty.
Strokes: 4
New Year
January

fire
ka
hi
ho
hi
a light (for cigarettes)
kaji
a fire
Example Sentences
1.

Hi o kashite kudasai.
Could you give me a light?
2.
Ashita wa kaybi desu.
Tomorrow is Tuesday.
3.
Hanabi ga kirei desu ne.
The fireworks are pretty, huh?
Strokes: 4
kaybi
Tuesday
hanabi
a fire; a blaze

water
sui
mizu
mizu
Water
suiei
suiybi
Wednesday
suid
swimming
a water supply
Example Sentences
1.

Mizu o kudasai.
Please give me water.
2.
Ky wa suiybi desu.
Today is Wednesday.
3.
Suiei ga suki desu.
I like swimming.
Strokes: 4
tree
boku
ki
moku
ko
ki
doboku
tree
engineering works
konoha
mokuybi
Example Sentences
1.

Ki o kiru.
I will cut down the tree.
2.
Ashita wa mokuybi desu.
Tomorrow is Thursday.
3.
There was a big apple tree.
kina ringo no ki ga arimashita.
Strokes: 4
leaves of a tree
Thursday
gold, money
kin
kane
kon
kana
kin
kinybi
gold
Friday
zeikin
tax
Kiniro
Gold

Example Sentences
1.

Kongetsu wa okane o tsukaisugita.
I spent too much money this month.
2.
Ky wa kinybi desu.
Today is Friday.
3.
Kiniro no nekkuresu o kaimashita.
I bought a golden necklace.

Strokes: 8
earth ; soil ; land
do
to
tsuchi
tsuchi
Soil, dirt
donichi
Saturday and Sunday
doybi
Saturday
tochi
Land, property
Example Sentences
1.

Kutsu ga tsuchi de yogoreta.
My shoes got covered in dirt.
2.
Doybi ga tanoshimi desu.
I am looking forward to Saturday.
3.
Watashi no otsan wa kina tochi o motteimasu.
My father has a large property.
Strokes: 3

day ; sun
hi
nichi
jitsu
ka
senjitsu
the other day; a few days ago
nichiybi
Sunday
nihon or nippon
nikki
Example Sentences
1.

Nihon ni ikitai.
I want to go to Japan.
2.
Nichiybi ni tomodachi to asobu yotei desu.
I have plans to hang out with my friend on Sunday.
3.
Senjitsu wa dmo arigat gozaimashita.
Thank you for (your help) the other day.
Strokes: 4
Japan
diary, journal
an
()
peaceful, cheap
yasu(i)
yasui
anshin
cheap
peace of mind
yasumono
fuan
Example Sentences
1.

Dotchi ga yasui desu ka.
Which is cheaper?
2.
Anshin shimashita.
3.
I feel relieved.
Fuan desu.
I feel uneasy.
Strokes: 6
cheap stuff

uneasiness; anxiety
()
society, to meet
kai
a(u)
kaiwa
undkai
conversation
a sports meeting
deai
an encounter
kaihi
membership fee

Example Sentences
1.

Kaiwa o tanoshimimashita.
I enjoyed the conversation.
2.
Kare to deaete yokatta.
I am glad I met (encountered) him.
3.
Chanto kaihi o haratte kudasai.
Please pay the membership fee.
Strokes: 6
spirit, mind, heart
ki
ke
ki o tsukeru
to be careful
byki
tenki
weather
kehai

Example Sentences
1.
Ki o tsukete.
2.
Be careful.
Ky wa ii tenki desu ne.
Today is good weather.
3.
Byki ni natteshimaimashita.
I got myself sick.
Strokes: 6
sickness; illness
a presence
to rest, to relax
ky
()
()
yasu(mu)
yasu(meru) () yasu(maru)
yasumu
kykei
to rest
a break; an intermission
natsuyasumi

Example Sentences
1.
Sukoshi yasumasete kudasai.
2.
Please let me rest a little.
Kyjitsu wa nani o shimasu ka.
What will you do on your day off?
3.
Natsuyasumi ga tanoshimi desu.
I am excited for summer vacation.
Strokes: 6
kyjitsu
a holiday; day off

summer vacation
()
to go; a row
gy
i(ku)
()
yu(ku)
()okona(u)
iku
ryok
to go
travel; a trip
gink
a bank
gyretsu
a line; a parade
Example Sentences
1.

Doko ni iku no.
Where are you going?
2.
Ryok ni ikitai desu.
I want to travel.
3.
Gink no mae ni nagai gyretsu ga dekiteita.
There was a long line in front of the restaurant.
Strokes: 6
shi
thread
ito
ito
itoguchi
thread
a clue

Example Sentences
1.

Ito ga karamatta.
The thread has got tangled.
2.
Keito no mafur ga hoshii desu.
I want a wool scarf.
3.
Kaiketsu no itoguchi o saguru.
I will look for clues to solve the problem.

Strokes: 6
keito
wool
ito o hiku
to pull strings
ji
ear
mimi

ear
mimi
mimitabu
hatsumimi hearing something for the first time
jibika
Example Sentences
1.
Mimi ga kayui.
2.
My ear itches.
Sore wa hatsumimi desu.
3.
Thats the first Ive heard of it.
Jibika ni itta h ga ii yo.
You should go to the ear, nose and throat department.
Strokes: 6
an earlobe
the ear, nose and

throat department

west
sei
nishi
sai
nishi
kansai
west
the Kansai region
kansaiben
Kansai dialect
seiy
the West; Europe

Example Sentences
1.
Nishi no sora ga kirei desu.
2.
The western sky is beautiful.
Watashi wa kansaiben o hanashimasu.
I speak Kansai dialect.
3.
Watashi wa kansai shusshin desu.
I am from the Kansai district.
Strokes: 6
previous, ahead
sei
saki
saki
senpai
ahead; earlier
sensei
a teacher; a doctor
ones superior; ones senior
senjitsu
the other day
Example Sentences
1.
Osaki ni dzo.
2.
Go ahead.
Sensei wa taihen desu ne.
3.
Teachers have it rough, huh?
Senjitsu, kyto ni ittekimashita.
I went to Kyoto the other day.

Strokes: 6
ta
()
many, much
(i)
tabun
many; numerous
probably

Example Sentences
1.

Seito no kazu ga i.
There is a large number of students.
2.
Tabun, ashita wa hare desu.
Tomorrow will probably be sunny.
3.
Supeingo ga tash hanasemasu.
I can speak Spanish more or less.
Strokes: 6
tash
tab
more or less
being busy

year
nen
toshi
kyonen
last year
toshiue
older
ichinen
one year
toshishita
younger

Example Sentences
1.
Toshi o toritakunai.
2.
I dont want to get older.
Nihon ni kite m ninen ga tachimashita.
It has already been two years since I came to Japan.
3.
Toshiue no kareshi ga imasu.
I have an older boyfriend.

Strokes: 6
Mai
every, each
mainichi
every day
maikai
every time
maiasa
every morning
maitoshi
every year
Example Sentences
1.
Mainichi ga tanoshii.
2.
Every day is fun.
Maiasa koko ni kimasu.
I come here every morning.
3.
Maitoshi, nihon ni kiteimasu.
I come to Japan every year.

Strokes: 6

power
riki
chikara
ryoku
power; strength
chikara
tairyoku
physical strength
doryoku
kenryoku
Example Sentences
1.

Chikara ga denai.
I dont have the strength.
2.
Tairyoku niwa jishin ga aru.
I have confidence in my physical strength.
3.
Doryoku suru.
I will put effort into it.

Strokes: 2
effort
power; authority
ku
an artisan; construction
kj
kji
a factory
construction work

Example Sentences
1.

Daiku san ni tanomi mash.
Lets ask a carpenter.
2.
Kj de hataraite imasu.
I am working at the factory.
3.
koko wa kji ch desu.
This place is under construction.
Strokes: 3
kuf
daiku
a scheme
a carpenter
sai
age; ability
issai
tensai
one year old
a genius
Example Sentences
1.

Sansai no kodomo ga imasu.
I have a three-year-old child.
2.
Ejison wa tensai da.
Edison is a genius.
3.
Watashi no tomodachi wa e no sain ga arimasu.
My friend is talented at drawing.
Strokes: 3
many talents
sain
ability; talent
tasai

evening
seki
ygata
yshoku
evening
dinner
yhi
Example Sentences
1.

M ygata ka.
It is already evening.
2.
Yhi ga kirei da ne.
3.
The setting sun is beautiful.
Yyake de sora ga akaku natta.
The sky became red from the evening glow.
Strokes: 3
yyake
an evening glow
setting sun
in
()
to pull; to attract
()
hi(ku)
hi(keru)
hiku
to pull
hikizan
subtraction
nebiki
a discount
hikkoshi
house-moving
Example Sentences
1.

Ky wa hikizan o naraimashita.
Today we learned subtraction.
2.
Nebiki shite kudasai.
3.
Please give me a discount.
Chigau ie ni hikkoshitai.
I want to move to a different house.
Strokes: 4
a cow; an ox
gy
ushi
ushi
a cow
gyny
cows milk
gyniku
beef
gydon
beef bowl

Example Sentences
1.

Asoko ni ushi ga ippai imasu.
There are a lot of cows over there.
2.
Gyny o nominasai.
Drink your milk.
3.
Gydon ga tabetai.
I want to eat a beef bowl.
Strokes: 4
ku
district; ward
chiku
area
shibuya ku
kubetsu
a difference, a distinction
kuyakusho
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi wa shibuya ku ni sundeimasu.
I am living in Shibuya ward.
2.
Kuyakusho ni ikanakereba ikemasen.
I have to go to the ward office.
3.
Kubetsu ga tsukanai.
I cant tell the difference.
Strokes: 4
Shibuya ward
ward office

dog
ken
inu
inu
dog
aiken
a pet dog
koinu
small dog, puppy
nora inu
a stray dog
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi wa inu o katte imasu.
I have a dog.
2.
Kawaii koinu da ne.
What a cute puppy.
3.
Nora inu ni ki o tsukete.
Be careful of stray dogs.
Strokes: 4
source; root; origin
gen
moto
gan
genki
energy, health
moto ni modosu
undo, go back

Example Sentences
1.
Genki desu ka.
2.
How are you?
Moto ni modoshite kudasai.
3.
Please undo it.
Mototsuma to aimashita.
I met my ex-wife.
Strokes: 4
New Years
gantan
ex-wife
mototsuma
public
yake
yake
ken
public
a park
Example Sentences
1.

Ken ni ikitai.
I want to go to the park.
2.
haha wa kmuin desu.
My mother is a public employee.
3.
yake no ba de hanashita.
I spoke in a public place.
Strokes: 4
kshiki
kmuin
official
a public employee
shi
()
to stop
()
to(maru)
to(meru)
tomaru
to stop
kinshi
prohibition, ban
chshi
cancel
ikidomari
dead end
Example Sentences
1.

Tokei ga tomatta.
The clock stopped.
2.
Koko wa ikidomari desu.
Its a dead end.
3.
Kono kawa de asobu no wa kinshi sareteimasu.
It is prohibited to play in this river.
Strokes: 4
shin
heart
kokoro
kokoro
shinpai
mind
worry
Example Sentences
1.

Kokoro kara kand shimashita.
I was moved from the bottom of my heart.
2.
Shinpai shinaide.
3.
Dont worry.
Nesshin ni benky shiteimasu.
I am studing with enthusiasm.

Strokes: 4
nesshin
shinz
enthusiasm
heart
()
to cut; sharp
setsu
sai
()
ki(ru)
kire(ru)
kiru
kitte
to cut
a stamp
Example Sentences
1.
Kami o kirimashita.
2.
I cut my hair.
Kki o kiru.
3.
I will cut the cake.
Kono shhin wa urikire desu.
This product is sold out.
Strokes: 4
urikire
setsunai
sold out
painful
tai
()
fat; thick; to gain weight
ta
()
futo(i)
futoru
to gain weight
futomomo
taiy
the sun
maruta
Example Sentences
1.
Sukoshi futotta.
2.
I put on a little weight.
Futomomo ga itai.
3.
My thighs hurt.
Taiy ga mabushii.
The sun is dazzling.
Strokes: 4
thighs
a log
futo(ru)
nai
inside; within
dai
uchi
uchigawa
naiy
the inside
contents, details
kokunai
domestic
guidance, instructions
annai
Example Sentences
1.

ichi jikan inai ni wa owarimasu.
It will end within one hour.
2.
Naiy o oshiete kudasai.
Please teach me the details.
3.
Annai shitekudasai.
Please guide me.

Strokes: 4
fu
bu
not
fuman
dissatisfaction
fuben
inconvenience
fumei
obscurity, ignorance
fusoku
a shortage
Example Sentences
1.

Kuruma ga nakereba totemo fuben da.
It is very inconvenient to not have a car.
2.
Fuman ga aru.
I feel dissatisfied.
3.
I have a lack of excercise recently.
Saikin wa und busoku da.
Strokes: 4
letter; writing
bun
fumi
mon
bun
a sentence
bunka
bunsh
writing, a sentence
monku

Example Sentences
1.
Kono bunsh wa wakarinikui.
2.
This sentence is hard to understand.
Nihon no bunka ga suki desu.
I like Japanese culture.
3.
Monku bakkari iu na.
Dont complain so much.

Strokes: 4
culture
complaint
direction; person
kata
hgen
hh
a method
a dialect
Example Sentences
1.

hh o oshiete kudasai.
Please teach me the method.
2.
Kono kanji no yomikata ga wakarimasen.
I dont know how to read this Kanji.
3.
konpyt o katta h ga ii yo.
It is better if you buy a computer.
Strokes: 4
yomikata
how to read
ryh
both (sides)
to the ... of; using

ij
ika
over, more than
izen
before; since; the past
not exceeding
igo
after this/that; from now/then on

Example Sentences
1.

Kono gmu wa sannin ij inai to dekimasen.
You cannot play this game if you dont have more than 3 people.
2.
Izen dokoka de oaishimashitaka.
Have I met you somewhere before?
3.
Taberu koto igai ni tanoshimi ga nai.
I have no interests other than eating.
Strokes: 5
kyo
()
to go away
ko
sa(ru)
saru
to leave
kyonen
kako
the past
tekkyo
Example Sentences
1.

Kyonen kara koko de hataraite imasu.
I have worked here since last year.
2.
Kako o furikaeru.
I look back to the past.
3.
Kono basho o satta.
I left this place.
Strokes: 5
last year

removal
older brother
kei
ani
ky
ani
kydai
older brother
brothers/siblings
Example Sentences
1.

ani ga hitori imasu.
I have one older brother.
2.
kydai wa iru no.
Do you have any siblings?
3.
Oniichan no namae wa Satoshi desu.
My older brothers name is Satoshi.
Strokes: 5
oniisan
older brother
aniki
older brother
()
wide; to spread

hiro(maru)
()
hiro(i)
()
hiro(garu)
hiroi
wide
hiroba
plaza
kkoku
advertisement
Hiroshima
Hiroshima prefecture
Example Sentences
1.

Hiroi ie ni sumitai.
I want to live in a big house.
2.
Kkoku ga kirai da.
I hate ads.
3.
Watashi wa Hiroshima shusshin desu.
I am from Hiroshima.
Strokes: 5
city; market
shi
ichi
shi
-city
ichiba
a market (place)
shimin
a citizen
toshi
a city
Example Sentences
1.

Kyto shi ni sunde imasu.
I live in Kyto city.
2.
Toshi ga hattatsu suru.
3.
The city will grow.
Shimin no hitotachi ga atsumatta.
The citizens gathered.
Strokes: 5
shi
()
to serve; to do
ji
tsuka(eru)
shigoto
a job; work
shikata
a way; a means
Example Sentences
1.

Shigoto ni ittekimasu.
Im going to work.
2.
Kyj ni kore o shiagete kudasai.
3.
Please finish this by today.
Shitaku o shimash.
Lets get ready.

Strokes: 5
shitaku
shiage
preparations
a finish
sha
()
to copy; photograph
utsu(ru)
()
shashin
shashinka
a photograph
a photographer
Example Sentences
1.

Shashin o totte kudasai.
Please take a picture.
2.
Watashi no ani wa shashinka desu.
My older brother is a photographer.
3.
Nto ni utsushite kudasai.
Copy this in your notes.
Strokes: 5
utsusu
utsuru
to copy
come out
utsu(su)
master; main
shu
nushi
omo
mochinushi
owner
shufu
housewife

Example Sentences
1.

Kono kasa no mochinushi wa dare desu ka.
Who is the owner of this umbrella?
2.
Okaerinasaimase goshujinsama.
Welcome back, master.
3.
Watashi wa shufu desu.
I am a housewife.
Strokes: 5
shugo
the subject (of a sentence)
shujin
the master, ones husband
world; age
sei
se
yo
yononaka
the world
seken
the world; society; life
sekai
the world society
sewa
care
Example Sentences
1.

Sekaij ni tomodachi ga imasu.
I have friends in the world.
2.
Petto no sewa wa taihen desu.
It is difficult to take care of a pet.
3.
Yononaka niwa ironna hito ga iru.
There are all kinds of people in the world.
Strokes: 5
sei
()
correct ; just ; truly

tada(shii)
sh
()
masa(ni)
tadashii
shtai
right; correct
true character
Example Sentences
1.

Kare wa reigi tadashii hito desu ne.
He is a polite person.
2.
Oshgatsu wa kazoku to sugoshimasu.
I spend the New Year with my family.
3.
Kore wa masani jijitsu da.
It is certainly the truth.
Strokes: 5
seikaku
shmen
exact; accurate
the front
dei
tai
a stand ; base
daidokoro
kitchen
daihon
a script
nidai
two (machines, cars)
tdai
lighthouse
Example Sentences
1.

Kuruma ga nidai arimasu.
There are two cars.
2.
Daidokoro ni ringo ga arimasu.
There is an apple in the kitchen.
3.
Daihon o yonde imasu.
I am reading the script.
Strokes: 5
dai
()
a generation; an age;
a fare; to substitute
ka(waru)
tai
()
yo
ka(eru)
shiro
basudai
a bus fare
ktai
change, substitution
jidai
Example Sentences
1.

Basudai o harau.
I will pay the bus fare.
2.
Gakusei jidai wa takusan benky shimashita.
I studied a lot when I was a student.
3.
Ktai shimash.
Lets change.
Strokes: 5
daihy
a period
representation
Fuyu
winter
fuyu
fuyu yasumi
winter
fuyumono
a winter vacation
tmin
Example Sentences
1.
Kotoshi no fuyu wa samuku naris desu.
2.
This winter is going to be cold.
Fuyu mono no fuku o katta.
I bought some winter clothes.
3.
Fuyu yasumi ni nihon e asobi ni ikimasu.
I will go to Japan for winter vacation.
Strokes: 5
winter clothing
hibernation
people; race
min
tami

jmin
kokumin
inhabitants
the people
Example Sentences
1.

Sekai ni wa takusan no minzoku ga iru.
There are a lot of races in this world.
2.
Kono mura no jmin wa naka ga ii.
3.
The residents of this town get along well.
Imin ga fuete imasu.
Immigrants are increasing.
Strokes: 5
imin
minzoku
an immigrant
a race
() mochi(iru)
business; an errand; to use
yi
preparation
riy
yji
business; engagement
hiy

Example Sentences
1.
Yi ga dekimashita.
2.
Im ready (I have prepared).
Ky wa yji ga arimasu.
I have something to do today.
3.
Hiy wa ikura kakarimashitaka.
How much did it cost?
Strokes: 5
to make use of
expense, cost
kai
()
times; to go around; to spin
()
mawa(ru)
mawa(su)
ikkai
konkai
once; one time
this time
Example Sentences
1.

M ikkai itte.
Say that one more time.
2.
Konkai wa Tom ga kachis da.
It looks like Tom will win this time.
3.
Kodomotachi ga hashiri mawatteiru.
The kids are running around.
Strokes: 6
collection
kaish
tokeimawari
clockwise
()
to like; favorable
kono(mu)
()
su(ku)
suki
konomu
to like
daisuki
to like
kbutsu
Example Sentences
1.
Chokorto ga suki desu.
2.
I like chocolate.
Haha no daikbutsu wa kar raisu desu.
My mothers favorite food is curry rice.
3.
Kare no koto ga daisuki desu.
I love him so much.

Strokes: 6
to love
favorite (food), a passion
()
to think; to consider
kanga(eru)
kangaeru
to consider; to think
kangaekata
kangaesugi
thinking too much
sanksho
Example Sentences
1.
Motto chanto kangaete.
2.
Think more carefully.
Kangaekata o m shukoshi kaete miy.
Try to change your way of thinking a little more.
3.
Ii sanksho o oshiete kudasai.
Please recommend me a good reference book.
Strokes: 6
a way of thinking
reference books
light; to shine
hikari
()
hika(ru)
hikaru
kank
to shine
tourism; sightseeing
hikari
knetsu
Example Sentences
1.

Hikari ga mieru.
I can see a light.
2.
I came to Australia on a sightseeing trip.
3.
sutoraria e wa kank ryok de kimashita.
Knetsuhi ga takai.
The cost of light and heat is high.
Strokes: 6
light
light and heat
together; total; to combine
g
() a(u)
()
ga
()
a(wasu)
a(waseru)
awaseru
gkei
to combine
a total
Example Sentences
1.
Minna de chikara o awaseta.
2.
We combined our strength.
Gkei sengohyaku en desu.
It is 1500 yen in total.
3.
Kuji ni ken ni shg shitekudasai.
Please gather in the park at 9.

Strokes: 6
shg
aizu
gathering
a sign
name; famous
mei
my
na
namae
name
shimei
full name
myji
last name
ymei
famous; well-known
Example Sentences
1.

Namae o oshiete kudasai.
Please tell me your name.
2.
Myji o koko ni kaite kudasai.
Please write your last name here.
3.
Ymei ni naritai desu.
I want to be famous.
Strokes: 6
shi
()
to die
shi(nu)
shiin
shib
cause of death
hisshi
death
Example Sentences
1.

Kawaii petto ga shinimashita.
My cute pet died.
2.
Shitai ga mitsukatta.
I found the dead body.
3.
Hisshi ni benky shimashita.
I studied desperately.
Strokes: 6
shitai
desperate, frantic
dead body
ji
a character ; a letter
ji
a letter; a character
sji
a figure; a numeral
myji
surname
kanji
kanji (chinese characters)
Example Sentences
1.
Kanji wa muzukashii.
2.
Kanji is difficult.
Myji wa nan desu ka.
What is your surname?
3.
Sji ga machigatte imasu.
The figures are wrong.
Strokes: 6
ji
()
self; by itself
shi
mizuka(ra)
jibun
self
jitaku
jishin
confidence
jitensha
Example Sentences
1.

Kare wa jibun ni kibishii.
He is hard on himself.
2.
Motto jiy na jikan ga hoshii.
I want more free time.
3.
Jitensha o katta.
I bought the bike.
Strokes: 6
ones home
a bicycle
color
shoku
shiki
iro
iro
iroiro
color
keshiki
scenery; a scene
various
mizuiro
light blue

Example Sentences
1.

sukina iro wa nan desu ka.
What is your favorite color?
2.
Iroiro arigat.
Thanks for everything.
3.
Kaoiro ga yokunai ne.
You look pale.
Strokes: 6
early; to accelerate
s
sa
haya(i)
() haya(meru) ()
haya(maru)
hayai
early
sch
early morning
sassoku
immediately
hayaoki
getting up early

Example Sentences
1.
Ashita wa hayaoki shiy.
2.
Lets wake up early tomorrow.
Mada sukoshi hayai desu ne.
It is still little early, isnt it.
3.
Sassoku, shigoto ni torikakatta.
I started to work immediately.
Strokes: 6

a pond
chi
ike
ike
a pond
ikebukuro
Ikebukuro (place)
furuike
Example Sentences
1.

Ike ni koi ga iru
There are koi fish in the pond.
2.
Denchi ga kirete imasu.
3.
The battery is dead.
Ikebukuro ni sunde imasu.
I live in Ikebukuro.
Strokes: 6
denchi
battery
an old pond
earth; land
chi
ji
chiky
jishin
the Earth

an earthquake

Example Sentences
1.
Chiky wa hiroi.
2.
The earth is wide.
Jishin wa kowai.
3.
Earthquakes are scary.
Chikatetsu wa totemo benri desu.
The subway is very convenient.
Strokes: 6
tochi
chikatetsu
land
the subway
()
the same
ona(ji)
onaji
the same
di
the same meaning/opinion
Example Sentences
1.

Onaji shumi da ne.
We have the same hobbies.
2.
Di shimasu.
3.
I agree.
Hisashiburi ni dkysei ni atta.
I met my classmate after a long absence.
Strokes: 6
dji
the same time
dkysei
a classmate
niku
meat
niku
meat
nikuya
a meat shop
gyniku
beef
yakiniku
grilled meat
Example Sentences
1.

Niku ga tabetai.
I want to eat meat.
2.
Gyniku o kai ni ittekimasu.
I will go to buy beef.
3.
Yakiniku ga daisuki desu.
I love grilled meat.
Strokes: 6
()
to have; to be
a(ru)
ymei
well-known
yri
favorable
ygai
harmful
yry
for a charge/fee

Example Sentences
1.

Ymei ni naritai.
I want to be famous.
2.
ygai na gasu ga dete iru.
3.
A harmful gas is coming out.
Yri na tachiba da.
I am in an favorable position.
Strokes: 6
ka
what
nani
nan
nani
what
nannin
how many people

Example Sentences
1.
Ima, nanji desu ka.
2.
What time is it now?
Nansai desu ka.
3.
How old are you?
Watashi wa nani mo shirimasen.
I dont know anything.

Strokes: 7
nanji
nangatsu
what time
what month
ka
flower
hana
hana
hanami

flower
cherry blossom viewing
Example Sentences
1.

Kirei na hana desu ne.
What a pretty flower.
2.
Hanabi o mi ni ikimash.
Lets go to see the fireworks.
3.
Kafunsh ni narimashita.
I am having allergies.
Strokes: 7
hanabi
kafunsh
fireworks
pollen allergy
kai
seashell, shellfish
kai
shell; shellfish
horagai
kaigara
a shell; a seashell
kaizuka

Example Sentences
1.

Oishii kai o tabeta.
I ate some delicious shellfish.
2.
Kirei na kaigara o mitsuketa.
I found a beautiful seashell.
3.
Kono kai wa horagai desu.
This shell is a trumpet shell.

Strokes: 7
trumpet shell
a shell mound
to see; to watch
ken
()
mi(ru)
()
mi(seru)
miru
miseru
to see; to watch
to show
iken
an opinion; an idea
hakken
a discovery
Example Sentences
1.
Maiban terebi o miru.
2.
I watch TV every night.
Hanabi o mi ni ikimash.
3.
Lets go to see the fireworks.
Jibun no iken o i.
Say your opinion.
Strokes: 7
gen
gon
i(u)
koto
()
word; to say
iu
kotoba
to say
gengo
language; speech
a word
hatsugen
a statement
Example Sentences
1.
M ichido itte kudasai.
2.
Please say it one more time.
Anata no sukina kotoba wa nan desu ka?
Whats your favorite word?
3.
Gengogaku o benky shiteimasu.
I am studying linguistics.
Strokes: 7
a vehicle; a car
sha
kuruma

kuruma
a car
densha
a train
jidsha
an automobile
shako
garage
Example Sentences
1.

Kuruma ga hoshii desu.
I want a car.
2.
Shako kara kuruma o dashite kudasai.
Please move the car from the garage.
3.
Densha ga hassha shimasu.
The train will depart.
Strokes: 7
sha
a company; a shrine
yashiro
shakai
kaisha
society
a company
Example Sentences
1.

Kaisha ni itte kimasu.
Im going to the company (to work).
2.
Shakaigaku o benky shite imasu.
I am studying sociology.
3.
Jinja ni omairi ni ikimash.
Lets visit the Shinto shrine.
Strokes: 7
jinja
a Shinto shrine
shach
company president
foot; leg; to be enough
soku
ashi
()
()
ta(su)
ta(riru)
ashi
manzoku
feet; legs
satisfaction
Example Sentences
1.

Ashi ga nagai ne.
You have a long legs.
2.
Okane ga tarinai.
3.
I dont have enough money.
Manzoku dekimashita.
I am satisfied.
Strokes: 7
migiashi
right foot
ensoku
a trip
to come; to cause
rai
()
ku(ru)() ki(ta)
()
ko(nai)
kuru
to come
raigetsu
next month
Example Sentences
1.

Basu ga kita.
The bus came.
2.
Raigetsu, nihon ni ikimasu.
I will go to Japan next month.
3.
Are irai bobu to wa atteimasen.
I havent met Bob since then.
Strokes: 8
mirai
future
irai
since then

rain
u
ame
same
ama
yu
ame
rain
tsuyu
the rainy season
ame
heavy rain
kosame
light rain
Example Sentences
1.

Ame ga futte kita.
It started to rain.
2.
Ashita no tenki wa ame desu.
Tomorrow there will be heavy rain.
3.
Tsuyu no jiki ga hajimarimashita.
The rainy season has started.
Strokes: 8
learning; to study
gaku
()
mana(bu)
gakk
school
sgaku
math
gakusei
rygaku

Example Sentences
1.
Sukoshi furansugo o mananda.
2.
I learned a little French.
Rygaku shitai.
I want to study abroad.
3.
Daigakusei ni narimashita.
I became a university student.
Strokes: 8
student
study abroad
sky; emptiness
k
sora
()

a(keru)
( a(ku)
kara
sora
sky
karate
aozora
blue sky
kk

Example Sentences
1.

Kk made okutte kudasai.
Please bring me to the airport.
2.
Karate ni chsen shitai desu.
I want to try karate.
3.
Kirei na sora da ne.
The sky is pretty, huh?
Strokes: 8
karate
airport

country
koku
kuni
kuni
kokuren
country
the United Nations
kokuseki
nationality
gaikokujin
a foreigner
Example Sentences
1.
Doko no kuni ni ittemitai desu ka.
2.
Which country do you want to go?
Gaikoku ni wa itta koto ga arimasen.
I have never been to a foreign country.
3.
Toky ni wa gaikokujin ga takusan imasu.
There are a lot of foreigners in Tokyo.
Strokes: 8
a shop; a store
ten
mise
tana
mise
tenin
a shop; a store

a store employee
baiten
a kiosk
heiten
closing a shop
Example Sentences
1.

Kono mise wa nanji made desu ka.
What time does this store close?
2.
Kuji ni heiten desu.
3.
It closes at 9.
Ano mise no tenin wa watashi no tomodachi desu.
That stores employee is my friend.
Strokes: 8

()
long
ch
naga(i)
nagai
shinch
long
ones height
Example Sentences
1.

Ot san no hanashi wa itsumo nagai.
My dads talks are always long.
2.
Shinch wa dono gurai desu ka.
What is your height?
3.
Musuko no seich ga tanoshimi desu.
I am excited for my sons growth.
Strokes: 8
seich
nagaiki
grow
longevity

after; behind; later
go
nochi
() ushi(ro)
k
ato
()
oku(reru)
ato
after
ushiro
gogo
P.M.
khai
Example Sentences
1.

Ushiro ni kakurete.
Hide in the back.
2.
Ato de mata denwa suru ne.
I will call you again later.
3.
Gogo niji desu.
It is 2 P.M.
Strokes: 9
the back; behind

ones junior
food; eating; to eat
shoku
()
ta(beru)
jiki
()
ku(u)
taberu
to eat
chshoku
shokuji
a meal
shokugo
Example Sentences
1.
Watashi no purin tabenaide ne.
2.
Dont eat my pudding, ok?
Chshoku ni onigiri o tabemashita.
3.
I ate a rice ball for breakfast.
Kono kusuri wa shokugo ni nonde kudasai.
Take this medicine after a meal.
Strokes: 9
breakfast
after a meal
before; the front
zen
mae
mae
zenkai
front
zengo
in front and behind
the last time
ekimae
in front of the station
Example Sentences
1.
Chanto mae o mite unten shite kudasai.
2.
Please look forward while you are driving.
Zenkai no jugy no osarai o shimash.
Lets go over our last lesson.
3.
Lets meet in front of the station.
Ekimae de aimash.
Strokes: 9
nan
south
na
minami
minami
nankyoku
south
tnan
nansei
the South Pole
Example Sentences
1.

Minami no shima ni sumitai.
I want to live on a southern island.
2.
Nankyoku de pengin o mimashita.
I saw penguins in the South Pole.
3.
Shigoto de tnan ajia ni ikimashita.
I went to Southeast-Asia for work.
Strokes: 9
southeast
southwest
()
high; to increase
()
taka(i)
taka(meru)
takai
kksei
high, expensive
kky
high schoolers
zandaka
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi no otsan wa se ga takai.
My father is tall.
2.
Kono baggu wa totemo takakatta.
This bag was very expensive.
3.
Toky ni wa takai biru ga takusan narandeiru.
There are a lot of tall buildings in Toky.
Strokes: 10
high class
balance
a school
shgakk
chgakk
an elementary school
kmon
a school gate
a junior high school
gakk
school
Example Sentences
1.

Gakk ni ittekimasu.
Im going to school.
2.
Shgakk no chikaku ni sundeimasu.
I am living close to the elementary school.
3.
Kmon de matteru.
I will wait you in front of the school gate.
Strokes: 10
ji
time; hour
toki
toki
jikan
time
time; an hour
tokei
a clock; a watch
jisa
a time difference
Example Sentences
1.

Ichiji ni narimashita.
It is 1 oclock.
2.
Tokei wa doko de utteimasu ka.
Where can I buy a watch?
3.
Ojikan arimasu ka.
Do you have time?
Strokes: 10
sho
()
to write; writing
ka(ku)
kaku
to write
dokusho
shorui
documents
jisho
Example Sentences
1.
Namae o kaite kudasai.
2.
Please write your name here.
Jisho wa doko de utteimasuka.
Where can I buy a dictionary?
3.
Dokusho ga suki desu.
I like reading books.
Strokes: 10
reading (books)
a dictionary

fish
gyo
uo
sakana
sakana
sakanatsuri
fish
fishing
kingyo
pisces
uoza
Example Sentences
1.

Sakana wa doko de utteimasu ka.
Where can I buy fish?
2.
Sakana tsuri ni ikimasenka.
Shall we go fishing?
3.
Watashi wa uoza desu.
I am a Pisces.
Strokes: 11
gold fish
sh
week
konsh
this week
isshkan
a week
Example Sentences
1.
Konsh wa sugoku isogashikatta desu.
2.
This week was really busy.
Isshkango ni mata aimash.
Lets meet again in a week.
3.
Shmatsu wa nani o shimasuka.
What do you do on weekends?
Strokes: 11
sensh
last week
shmatsu
weekend

to drink
in
()
no(mu)
nomu
to drink
nomimono
a beverage
nomimizu
drinking water
inshokuten
a restaurant

Example Sentences
1.
Mizu o nomu.
2.
I drink water.
Inshokuten de hataraite imasu.
I am working in a restaurant.
3.
Kono kusuri wa shokugo ni nomeba ii desu ka?
Should I take this medicine after a meal?
Strokes: 12
interval; room
kan
aida
ken
ma
maniau
to be in time
jikan
time
machigai
ningen
human
a mistake
Example Sentences
1.

Nantoka jugy ni maniatta.
Somehow I am in time for the class.
2.
Tesuto de takusan machigaeta.
3.
I made a lot of mistakes on the test.
Ky wa nijikan benky shimashita.
I studied for 2 hours today.
Strokes: 12
road; way
michi

michi
road
dro
dgu
tool
jd
Example Sentences
1.

Kono michi o massugu ikeba eki ga arimasu.
If you go straight in this road, there is the station.
2.
Kono dgu wa tsukaimasen.
I dont use this tool.
3.
Dro ni gomi o sutete wa ikemasen.
Dont throw the garbage on the road.
Strokes: 12
road
judo
bai
()
to buy
ka(u)
kau
kaimono
to buy
shopping
baibai
buying and selling
okaidoku
bargain

Example Sentences
1.
Atarashii tokei o kaimashita.
2.
I bought a new watch.
kaimono ni itte kimasu.
Im going shopping.
3.
Kono shhin wa okaidoku desu yo.
This product is a bargain.
Strokes: 12
shin
()
new
atara(shii)

new
atarashii
shinbun
newspaper
shinkansen

shinnen
the Bullet Train

a new year
Example Sentences
1.

Atarashii tokei o kaimashita.
I bought a new watch.
2.
Shinbun wa yomimasen.
I dont read the newspaper.
3.
Shinnen, akemashite omedet gozaimasu.
Happy New Year.

Strokes: 13
den
electricity
denki
electricity
densha
train

Example Sentences
1.
Kongetsu wa denkidai ga takakatta.
2.
The electric bill was expensive this month.
Denchi ga kiremashita.
3.
My battery is dead.
Densha ga tomarimashita.
The train stopped.
Strokes: 13
teiden
denchi
power failure
a battery
wa
story; to speak
hanashi
()
hana(su)
denwa
kaiwa
phone
conversation

Example Sentences
1.
Hanashiaimash.
2.
Lets talk about it.
Denwa ga natte imasu yo
3.
The phone is ringing.
Kaiwa ni tsumatta.
We are at a loss for words.
Strokes: 13
sewa
assistance
hanashiai
a discussion
eki
station
eki
ekich
station
Toky eki
Toky station
stationmaster
ekiin
station staff
Example Sentences
1.

Tsugi no eki de orimasu.
I get off at the next station.
2.
Ekiin ni kiitemimasu.
I will ask the station staff.
3.
Toky eki e no ikikata o oshiete kudasai.
Please tell me how to get to the Toky station.
Strokes: 14
go
()
word; to talk
kata(ru)
()
kata(rau)

Japanese
nihongo
keigo
honorific language
Example Sentences
1.

Nihongo o benky shiteimasu.
I am studying Japanese.
2.
Keigo wa muzukashii.
3.
Honorific language is difficult.
Kono monogatari wa omoshiroi.
This story is interesting.

Strokes: 14
monogatari
kataru
a story
to talk

()
to read
doku
toku
yo(mu)
yomu
dokusho
to read
ondoku
reading
onyomi
Example Sentences
1.

hon o yomu no ga suki desu.
I like to read books.
2.
Shumi wa dokusho desu.
3.
Reading is my hobby.
Ondoku o shitekudasai.
Please read aloud.
Strokes: 14
reading aloud
on (Chinese) reading
to hear; to listen
bun
()
ki(ku)
mon
()
ki(koeru)
kiku
to listen
kikoeru
shinbun
newspaper
nusumigiki
to hear
eavesdropping
Example Sentences
1.
Tori no koe ga kikoeta.
2.
I heard a birds call.
Shinbun ga yomitai desu.
I want to read the newspaper.
3.
Nusumigiki shinaide kudasai.
Please dont eavesdrop.
Strokes: 14
medicine; a doctor
isha
a doctor
ishi
a medical doctor; physician
haisha
a dentist
iryhi
medical expense

Example Sentences
1.

Isha ni naritai.
I want to be a doctor.
2.
Watashi no chichi wa haisha san desu.
My father is a dentist.
3.
Iryhi ga takusan kakatta.
The doctors bill cost a lot.
Strokes: 7
ky
to study intensely
kiwa(meru)

kenky
kenkyshitsu
research
a lab
kykyoku
tanky
Example Sentences
1.
Mushi o kenky shiteimasu.
2.
I am researching about bugs.
Kenkyshitsu ni kite kudasai.
Please come to the lab.
3.
Kykyoku no sentaku o shinakereba naranai.
We have to make a final decision.
Strokes: 7
ultimate; final
research
kin
near
chika(i)
chikai
near; close
kinnen
in recent years
saikin
recently; lately
kinjo
the neighborhood
Example Sentences
1.

Ie kara gakk ga chikai.
The school is close to my house.
2.
Saikin, nani shiteru no.
What have you been doing lately?
3.
Kinjo ni ymeijin ga sundeimasu.
A celebrity is living in the neighborhood.
Strokes: 7
work; production; to make
saku
sa
tsuku(ru)
tsukuru
to make
sagy
work; operations
sakubun
tezukuri
Example Sentences
1.
Kar o tsukur.
2.
Lets make curry.
Sakubun o kakimashita.
I wrote an essay.
3.
Tezukuri no obent desu.
This is a handmade bento (boxed lunch).
Strokes: 7
an essay
handmade

private; I
shi
watashi
watakushi
watashi; watakushi
shiseikatsu
I; private
ones private life
shiritsu private

Example Sentences
1.
Watashi wa indojin desu.
2.
I am Indian.
Shiritsu no gakk ni ikitai.
I want to go to a private school.
3.
Shifuku de kite kudasai.
Please come casually dressed.
Strokes: 7
shifuku
informal clothes

to live
()
su(mu)
sumu
to live (somewhere)
ij
jsho
address
jtaku
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi wa okinawa ni sunde imasu.
I am living in Okinawa.
2.
Jsho o koko ni kaite kudasai.
Please write down the address.
3.
Hawai ni ij shitai desu.
I want to immigrate to Hawaii.
Strokes: 7
immigration
a residence
a drawing; a diagram;
to plan
zu
()
to
haka(ru)
chizu
map
zukei
figure

Example Sentences
1.

Chizu o misete kudasai.
Let me see the map.
2.
Toshokan wa doko desu ka.
Where is the library?
3.
Aizu shite kudasai.
Please give me a signal.
Strokes: 7
toshokan
aizu
library
a signal

voice
sei
koe
koe
voice
utagoe
kogoe
small voice
seiy
Example Sentences
1.

Dareka no koe ga kikoeta.
I heard someones voice.
2.
Kogoe de shabette kudasai.
Please speak quietly.
3.
Watashi no yume wa seiy ni narukoto desu.
My dream is to be a voice actor.
Strokes: 7
a singing voice
a voice actor
red; to redden
seki
aka
()
shaku
() aka(i)
aka(rameru)
aka
red
akachan
a baby
sekid
the equator
akashing
a red traffic signal

Example Sentences
1.

Akai nekutai ga hoshii.
I want a red tie.
2.
Kawaii akachan desu ne.
She is a cute baby.
3.
Akashing desu yo.
The light is red.

Strokes: 7

to run
()
hashi(ru)
hashiru
to run
kys
a run
sk
traveling
dass
to escape

Example Sentences
1.
Issho ni hashirimash.
2.
Lets run together!
Asoko made kys shiy.
3.
Lets race to there.
Inu ga dass shita.
The dog escaped.
Strokes: 7

a village
son
mura
mura
a village
shichson cities, towns & villages
murabito
a villager
sonch
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi wa chiisana mura de umaremashita.
I was born in a small village.
2.
Murabito tachi ga atsumatte kita.
3.
The villagers gathered.
Sonch wa dare desu ka.
Who is the village leader?
Strokes: 7
village leader
the body; an object
tai
tei
karada
karada
taij
the body
daitai
on the whole; generally
ones weight
taiken
(personal) experience
Example Sentences
1.
Karada ga itai.
2.
My body hurts.
Taij ga fueta.
3.
My weight increased.
Omoshiroi taiken ga dekimashita.
I had interesting experience.
Strokes: 7

a town; a city
ch
machi
machi
chch
a town
a town mayor
machikado
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi wa kono machi de sodachi mashita.
I grew up in this town.
2.
Kirei na machinami desu ne.
What a pretty row of houses.
3.
Chch wa dare desu ka.
Who is the town mayor?
Strokes: 7
machinami
a street corner
a row of stores, houses
younger brother; disciple
tei
de
dai
otto
otto
younger brother
itoko
kydai
brothers; siblings
deshi
Example Sentences
1.

Otto ga imasu.
I have a younger brother.
2.
Naka no ii kydai desu ne.
They are very friendly brothers.
3.
Boku wa Yamada sensei no deshi desu.
I am a disciple of teacher Yamada.
Strokes: 7
a cousin
a disciple; a pupil
tei
() hiku(i)
()
() hiku(maru)
low; to lower
hiku(meru)
hikui
low
saitei
lowest, worst
teion
a low temperature
teika
a decline
Example Sentences
1.

Kanojo wa se ga hikui.
She is short.
2.
Kion ga hikui.
The temperature is low.
3.
Saitei!
You are the worst!
Strokes: 7

to sell
bai
()
u(ru)
uru
to sell
shbai
business; trade
hatsubai
on sale
urikire
sold out

Example Sentences
1.
Gmu o utta.
2.
I sold the game.
Kono shhin wa m urikiremashita.
This product is already sold out.
3.
Kono hon wa hatsubaich desu.
This book is on sale.
Strokes: 7
betsu
()
another; separate
waka(reru)

another
betsu
tokubetsu
special
wakareru
betsubetsu
Example Sentences
1.
Kanojo to wakaremashita.
2.
I broke up with my girlfriend.
Betsu ni riy wa nai.
Theres no particular reason.
3.
Kanojo wa boku no tokubetsu na hito desu.
She is my special person.
Strokes: 7
to separate
separately
ei
superb; England
eigo
English (language)
waei
Japanese-English
eikaiwa
English conversation
eiyaku
an English translation
Example Sentences
1.

Eigo o benky shiteimasu.
I am studying English.
2.
Eikaiwa no jugy ga suki desu.
I like English conversation class.
3.
Waei jiten o kaimashita.
I bought a Japanese-English dictionary.
Strokes: 8
ga
kaku
a picture; a drawing ;
a kanji stroke
gamen
a picture; a screen
manga
cartoon; comics
keikaku
a plan; a project
eiga
a movie
Example Sentences
1.

Terebi no gamen ga yogorete imasu.
The TV screen is dirty.
2.
Sukina eiga wa nan desu ka.
3.
What movies do you like?
Keikaku dri da.
It went as planned.
Strokes: 8
ky
kei
the capital
tky
Tky
jky
going up to the capital
kyto
Kyto
keihan
Kyto and saka

Example Sentences
1.

Jky shite kara ichinen ga tachimashita.
It has been a year since I came up to the capital.
2.
Tky ni sundeimasu.
I am living in Tokyo.
3.
Kyto ni ikitai.
I want to go to Kyto.
Strokes: 8
an elder sister
shi
ane
onsan
older sister
shimai
sisters
Example Sentences
1.

Onsan ga futari imasu.
I have two older sisters.
2.
Watashitachi wa shimai desu.
We are sisters.
3.
Ane wa moderu desu.
My older sister is a model.
Strokes: 8
ane
chshi
older sister
the eldest daughter
to use; an envoy
shi
()
tsuka(u)
tsukau
to use
tsukaikata
how to use
tsukaisute
shiyry

Example Sentences
1.
Naifu o tsukatta.
2.
I used a knife.
Tsukaikata o oshietekudasai.
Please teach me how to use it.
3.
Tsukai sute no kontakuto renzu o kaimashita.
I bought disposable contact lenses.
Strokes: 8
disposable
rental fee
shi
()
to begin
()
haji(meru)
haji(maru)
hajimeru
shigyshiki
to begin
shihatsu the
opening ceremony
kaishi
Example Sentences
1.

Nanji kara kono eiga wa hajimarimasu ka.
What time does this movie start?
2.
Shihatsu no densha wa nanji kara desu ka.
From what time does the first train run?
3.
Kaishi!
Start!
Strokes: 8
first train
the beginning; start
affair; abstract thing
ji
koto
jijitsu
a fact; reality
daiji
important
jiko
an accident
henji
a reply

Example Sentences
1.

Daijina mono desu.
It is my precious thing.
2.
Henji o matteimasu.
I am waiting for a reply.
3.
Jijitsu dewa arimasen.
It is not a fact.
Strokes: 8

person
sha
mono
sakusha
a writer
isha
a doctor
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi no chichi wa isha desu.
My father is a doctor.
2.
Kare wa ninkimono desu.
He is a popular person.
3.
Yakusha ni naritai.
I want to be an actor.
Strokes: 8
yakusha
ninkimono
an actor
a popular person

place
sho
tokoro
basho
a place
kinjo
the neighborhood
chsho
a strong point
kenkyjo
lab

Example Sentences
1.

Koko wa watashi no okiniiri no basho desu.
This is my favorite place.
2.
kinjo ni ymeijin ga sundeimasu.
A celebrity lives in the neighborhood.
3.
Suteki na tokoro desu ne.
What a wonderful place.
Strokes: 8
blue; green; unripe
sei
ao
sh
()
ao(i)
ao
aoiro
blue
the color blue
seishun
bloom of youth
seinen
a youth
Example Sentences
1.

Aoiro no fuku ga hoshii.
I want blue clothes.
2.
Kao ga massao da yo.
You look very pale.
3.
Seishun jidai o omoidashita.
I remembered the days of my youth.
Strokes: 8

to know ; to notify;
to inform
chi
()
shi(ru)
()
shi(raseru)
shiru
to know
chijin
an acquaintance
shiriai
an acquaintance
chishiki
knowledge; information
Example Sentences
1.
Shirimasen.
2.
I dont know.
Watashitachi wa shiriai desu.
We are acquaintances.
3.
Hokkaid ni chijin ga imasu.
I have an acquaintance in Hokkaid.
Strokes: 8
to pour ; to concentrate
ch
()
sa(su)
()
()
soso(gu)
tsu(gu)
chi
to pay attention
chsha
chmon
an order
sosogu
Example Sentences
1.
Kuruma ni chi shitekudasai.
2.
Please pay attention in the car.
Chmon shitemo ii desu ka.
Can I order?
3.
Kabin ni mizu o sosogu.
Pour some water in the vase.
Strokes: 8
an injection
to pour
straight; direct;
immediately; to fix
choku
() tada(chi ni)
() nao(ru)
jiki
() nao(su)
chokusetsu
directly
shjiki
honest
Example Sentences
1.

Kare wa shjiki da.
He is honest.
2.
Tokei o naosu.
I will fix the watch.
3.
Nakanaori shiy.
Lets make up.

Strokes: 8
naosu
to fix
nakanaori
reconciliation
fuku
clothes; dress
fuku
clothes
fukus
the style of dress
yfuku
Western clothes
seifuku
a uniform
Example Sentences
1.

Kawaii fuku ga hoshii.
I want a cute clothes.
2.
Donna fukus ga suki desu ka.
3.
What style of clothing do you like?
Kksei no toki wa seifuku o kiteimashita.
I wore an uniform when I was a high school student.
Strokes: 8

thing
butsu
mono
motsu

mono
honmono
thing
a real thing

Example Sentences
1.

Mono wa taisetsu ni shimash.
Lets care care of our things.
2.
Honmono desu ka.
Is this real?
3.
Sukina tabemono wa nan desu ka?
Whats your favorite food?
Strokes: 8
kudamono
fruit
tabemono
food
a step; rate; to walk
ho
()
aru(ku)
()
aruku
to walk
hod
a sidewalk
sanpo
a walk
ippo
one step
Example Sentences
1.

Aruite gakk ni kimashita.
I go to school on foot.
2.
Hod o arukinasai.
3.
Please walk on the sidewalk!
Sanpo ni ittekimasu.
I am going for a walk.
Strokes: 8
bu
fu
ayu(mu)
a young sister
mai
imto
imto
a younger sister
shimai
sisters
giri no imto

Example Sentences
1.

Watashi ni wa imto ga futari imasu.
I have two younger sisters.
2.
Kin, imto ga asobi ni kimashita.
3.
My younger sister came to hang out with me yesterday.
Kawaii shimai desu ne.
What cute sisters!
Strokes: 8
sister-in-law
taste
mi
aji
()
aji(wau)
aji
taste
imi
a meaning
shumi
a hobby
kymi
an interest

Example Sentences
1.

Hen na aji ga shimashita.
It had a weird taste.
2.
Watashi no shumi wa sakk desu.
3.
My hobby is playing soccer.
D iu imi desu ka.
What do you mean?
Strokes: 8
light; clear;
to pass (the night)
mei

() aki(raka)
() a(kari)

() aka(ramu)
my () aka(rui)
() a(ku)
() a(kasu)
() aka(rumu)
() ake(ru) () aku(ru)
ashita
tomorrow
akarui
light

Example Sentences
1.

Ashita wa ame desu.
It will be rainy tomorrow.
2.
Akaruku naru.
It will get lighter.
3.
Kare wa akegata ni kaette kita.
He came home at dawn.
Strokes: 8
akegata
hatsumei
daybreak
an invention
mon
a gate
kado
mon
senmon
a gate
nymonsho
specialty
mongen
Example Sentences
1.

Mon o akero.
Open the gate.
2.
Mongen ga arunode kaerimasu.
Im going home because its closing time.
3.
Nymonsho o katta.
I bought a guidebook.
Strokes: 8
a guide; a manual
a closing time; a curfew

night
ya
yo
yoru
yoru
yakei
night
a night view
sakuya
shinya
Example Sentences
1.

Yoru ni narimashita.
It became night.
2.
Shinya ni konbini ni ikimashita.
I went to the convenience store late at night.
3.
Sakuya wa osoku made okiteimashita.
I stayed up late last night.
Strokes: 8
last night
late at night
woods; a forest
rin
hayashi
hayashi
a grove
shinrin
a forest; woods
kobayashi
shinrinyoku
kobayashi (Japanese last name)

walking in the woods
Example Sentences
1.
Hayashi no naka o sanpo shimashita.
2.
I took a walk in the grove.
Shinrinyoku ga shitai.
I want to walk in the woods.
3.
Kin wa hayashi san to kobayashi san to asobimashita.
I hang out with Mr. Hayashi and Ms. Kobayashi.
Strokes: 8
to reflect; to project
ei
()
()
utsu(su)
()
utsu(ru)
ha(eru)
eiga
eigakan
a movie
jei
screening
a cinema
hei
broadcasting
Example Sentences
1.
Sukina eiga wa nan desu ka.
2.
What movies do you like?
Eigakan de machi awase shiy.
Lets meet in front of the cinema.
3.
Sono eiga wa jeich desu.
That movie is broadcasting.

Strokes: 9
a house; a small shop
oku
ya
yane
a roof
heya
a room
Example Sentences
1.

Yane ni neko ga iru.
There is a cat on the roof.
2.
Heya no sji o shimash.
Lets clean the room.
3.
Kanojo wa hazukashigariya desu.
She is a shy person.
Strokes: 9
hazukashigariya a shy person

okuj
a rooftop

sound
on
oto
in
ne
oto
sound
rokuon
recording
ongaku
music
hatsuon
pronunciation
Example Sentences
1.

Nanikaga ochita oto ga shimashita.
I heard the sound of something dropping.
2.
Donna ongaku ga suki desu ka.
What kind of music do you like?
3.
Hatsuon wa muzukashii desu ne.
Pronunciation is difficult, isnt it?
Strokes: 9
the sea; the ocean
kai
umi
umi
the sea
umibe
the beach
kaigai
overseas
kaigan
the coast; the seashore
Example Sentences
1.

Umi ni ikitai.
I want to go to the sea.
2.
Kaigai ni wa itta koto ga arimasen.
I have never been overseas.
3.
Kaigan o sanpo shiy.
Lets take a walk along the seashore.
Strokes: 9
kai
world; bounds
sekai
sekaij
the world
all over the world

Example Sentences
1.

Sekaij ni tomodachi ga imasu.
I have friends all over the world.
2.
Genkai wa nai.
There is no limit.
3.
Kanojo wa geinkai ni akogareteiru.
She is drawn to the entertainment business.
Strokes: 9
geinkai
genkai
show business
a limit
sudden; to hurry
ky
()
iso(gu)
ky ni
suddenly
isogu
kyk
hurrying
kykysha
Example Sentences
1.

Ky ni ame ga futtekita.
The rain came suddenly.
2.
Isoge.
3.
Hurry up.
Kykysha o yonde kudasai.
Please call an ambulance.
Strokes: 9
to hurry
an ambulance
to plan; to arrange;
to measure
kei
()
haka(ru)
()
haka(rau)
keisan
calculation
keikaku
plan
kaikei
the account
tokei
a clock; a watch
Example Sentences
1.

Tokei ga hoshii.
I want a watch.
2.
Gkei, rokusenhappyakuen desu.
It is 6,800 yen in total.
3.
Keikaku dri da.
It is all going as planned.
Strokes: 9
to do research
ken
()
to(gu)
kenky
kenkyjo
a research
kensh
study and training
a research lab
togu
to grind
Example Sentences
1.

Kenky o suru.
I will research.
2.
Kenkyjo ni kitekudasai.
Please come to the lab.
3.
Hch o togu.
I will sharpen the knife.
Strokes: 9
ken
prefecture
ken
prefecture
kenmin
a resident of a prefecture
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi wa yamaguchi ken shusshin desu.
I am from Yamaguchi prefecture.
2.
Aomori ken kara kimashita.
I come from Aomori prefecture.
3.
Watashi wa nagano kenmin desu.
I am a resident of Nagano prefecture.
Strokes: 9
kenchiji
kenzakai
a prefectural governor
a prefectural border

to build
ken
()
ta(teru)
()
ta(tsu)
tateru
to build
kenchiku
architecture;
construction
tatemono
a structure; a building
kensetsuch
under construction
Example Sentences
1.

Atarashii ie o tateru.
I will build a new house.
2.
Sore wa rippana tatemono desu ne.
Thats a nice building, isnt it?
3.
Kono ie wa nikaidate desu.
This house is two-storied.
Strokes: 9

to think
shi
()
omo(u)
om
to think
omoide
shik
thinking
omoidasu
Example Sentences
1.
Sugoi to omoimashita.
2.
I thought it was amazing.
Ii omoide desu.
It is a good memory.
3.
Omoidashita.
I just remembered.
Strokes: 9
a memory
to remember

to hold
ji
()
mo(tsu)
motsu
to hold
kanemochi
a wealthy person
Example Sentences
1.

Chichi no kaban o motsu.
I will hold my fathers bag.
2.
Aite no kimochi o kangaey.
Think about other peoples feelings.
3.
Boku no Ojiisan wa kanemochi da.
My grandfather is a wealthy man.
Strokes: 9
jisan
kimochi
bringing
a feeling
room
shitsu
muro
shitsunai
indoors
washitsu
a Japanese style room
kyshitsu
a classroom
byshitsu
a hospital room
Example Sentences
1.

Shitsunai wa kinen desu.
Smoking is prohibited indoors.
2.
Kyshitsu ni kitekudasai.
Please come to the classroom.
3.
Washitsu ga suki desu.
I like Japanese style rooms.
Strokes: 9
head; neck; first
shu
kubi
kubi
tekubi
neck
wrist
kubiwa
a necklace; collar
shuto
capital city
Example Sentences
1.

Kirin no kubi wa nagai.
Giraffes have long necks.
2.
Petto no kubiwa o katta.
I bought a collar for my pet.
3.
Tekubi ga itai.
My wrist hurts.
Strokes: 9
autumn; fall
sh
aki
aki
akitaken
fall; autumn
shbun
autumnal equinox
Akita prefecture
chiaki
Chiaki (name)
Example Sentences
1.

Aki ni narimashita.
It became fall.
2.
Akitaken ni ittekimashita.
I went to Akita prefecture.
3.
Watashi no namae wa Chiaki desu.
My name is Chiaki.
Strokes: 9
j

ch
() omo(i) e
() kasa(neru) ()
heavy; to duplicate
kasa(naru)
omoi
jdai
heavy

important
taijy
weight
kich
precious
Example Sentences
1.

Omoi baggu desu ne.
This bag is heavy, isnt it?
2.
Jdai na nysu da.
This is important news.
3.
Taijy ga fueta.
I gained weight.
Strokes: 9

spring
shun
haru
haru
spring
seishun
youth
Example Sentences
1.

Haru ni narimashita.
It became spring.
2.
Raishun, daigakusei ni narimasu.
I will be a college student next spring.
3.
Musume ga shishunki o mukaemashita.
My daughter has reached puberty.
Strokes: 9
raishun
shishunki
next spring
puberty
to ride; to get on
()
no(ru)
()
no(seru)
noru
to ride
jkyaku
a passenger
norimono
norikae
Example Sentences
1.
Basu ni norimashita.
2.
I rode the bus.
Norimono ni noru.
3.
I will ride in a vehicle.
Norikae o shinai to ikemasen.
I have to change trains.
Strokes: 9
a vehicle
changing trains, conversion
sen
()
to wash
ara(u)
arau
sentaku
to wash

laundry
Example Sentences
1.

Osara o arau.
I will wash the dishes.
2.
Otearai wa doko desu ka.
3.
Senzai o kattekite.
Please go to buy detergent.
Strokes: 9
senzai
otearai
a detergent
a bathroom
()
to send
oku(ru)
okuru
sry
to send
shipping cost
Example Sentences
1.

Tegami o okuru.
I will send a letter.
2.
Sry wa ikura desuka.
How much is the shipping?
3.
Tomodachi o miokuru.
I am going to see my friend off.
Strokes: 9
ys
miokuri
sending by mail
seeing someone off
tai
()
to wait
ma(tsu)
matsu
to wait
machiawase
waiting to meet someone
Example Sentences
1.

Tomodachi o matteimasu.
I am waiting for my friend.
2.
Kare to machiawase o shiteimasu.
I am waiting to meet my boyfriend.
3.
Pt ni shtai saremashita.
I was invited to a party.
Strokes: 9
shtai
kitai
invitation
expectation
cha
sa
tea; light brown

ocha
chairo
tea
brown
Example Sentences
1.

Ocha o kudasai.
Please give me tea.
2.
Chairo no kaban o kaimashita.
I bought a brown bag.
3.
Kcha o nomimashita.
I drank black tea.
Strokes: 9
kcha

ryokucha
black tea
green tea
daytime; noon
ch
hiru
hiru
noon
hirumeshi
chshoku
lunch
hirune
Example Sentences
1.

Ohiru ni narimashita.
It became noon.
2.
Hirune o shimashita.
I took a nap.
3.
Chshoku wa tabemashita ka.
Did you eat lunch?
Strokes: 9
lunch
a nap
ten
a point; a dot
ten
a point
tens
points; a score
Example Sentences
1.

Testo de hyakuten o torimashita.
I got 100 points on the test.
2.
Nijutten shika toremasen deshita.
I could only get 20 points.
3.
Shten desu.
This is the last stop.
Strokes: 9
manten
full marks
shten
the last stop
do
degree; time
taku
to
tabi
sando
three times
taido
an attitude; a manner

thirty degrees
kondo this time; next time;
sometime
30
sanj do
Example Sentences
1.

Ky wa sanjdo mo arimasu.
Today, it is thirty degrees.
2.
Kondo isshoni asobimash.
Lets hang out sometime.
3.
Boku wa kono hon o sando yonda.
I read this book three times.
Strokes: 9
hatsu
()
to start; to emit
hotsu
ta(tsu)
shuppatsu
departure
happy
an announcement
hatsugen
a remark
tatsu
to leave
Example Sentences
1.
Kin, kurasu de happy shimashita.
2.
I announced it to the class yesterday.
Shuppatsu shimasu.
3.
Im leaving.
Ashita, amerika e tachimasu.
I will leave for America tomorrow.
Strokes: 9

an article
hin
shina
shokuhin
food products
shinagire
being out of stock
sakuhin
a work; a piece
shinamono
products
Example Sentences
1.

Shokuhin no anzen ni ki o tsukau.
I care about food safety.
2.
Omoshiroi sakuhin desu ne.
This is an interesting piece.
3.
M shinagire desu.
It is already sold out.
Strokes: 9
wind; style
kaze
fu
kaze
wind
fkei
scene; landscape
kaze
a cold (illness)
furo
a (hot) bath
Example Sentences
1.

Ky wa kaze ga tsuyoi hi desu.
Today is a windy day.
2.
Ofuro ni hairitai.
I want to take a hot bath.
3.
Kaze o hikimashita.
I caught a cold.
Strokes: 9
convenient; mail
ben
tayori
bin
benjo
benri
a toilet

convenient
takuhaibin
a courier (delivery) service
ybinkyoku
a post office
Example Sentences
1.

Densha ga aru to sugoku benri desu.
It is very convenient to have a train.
2.
Ybinkyoku ni ittekimasu.
Im going to the post office.
3.
Benjo wa doko desu ka.
Strokes: 9
ocean; Western
yfuku
Western clothes
taiheiy
the Pacific Ocean
yga
Western films
taiseiy
the Atlantic Ocean
Example Sentences
1.

Yfuku ga hoshii.
I want western clothes.
2.
Yga ga suki desu.
I like western movies.
3.
Taiheiy wa eigo de nan to iimasuka.
What is the Pacific Ocean in English?
Strokes: 9
in
a member
zenin
kaiin
everybody

kaishain a company employee
a member of a society
Example Sentences
1.
Zenin ga atsumatta.
2.
Everybody gathered.
Tenin san ni kiite miy.
Lets ask a shop assistant.
3.
Jimu no kaiin ni narimashita.
I became a member of the gym.
Strokes: 10
tenin
a shop assistant
in
institution
byin
a hospital
taiin
discharge from a hospital
biyin
a beauty salon
daigakuin
graduate school
Example Sentences
1.

Byin ni itta h ga ii.
You should go to a hospital.
2.
Biyin no yoyaku o shimashita.
I made an appointment to go to a beauty salon.
3.
Daigakuin ni kayotteimasu.
I am commuting to graduate school.
Strokes: 10

summer
ka
natsu
ge
natsu
shoka
summer
natsumono
summer goods
early summer
natsuyasumi
summer vacation
Example Sentences
1.

Natsu ni hawai ni ikimashita.
I went to Hawaii in the summer.
2.
Ashita kara natsuyasumi desu.
3.
Summer vacation starts tomorrow.
Shoka ga hajimarimashita.
Early summer has begun.
Strokes: 10

house
ka
ke
ie
ya
ie
house
yachin
house/apartment rent
kagu
furniture
ya
a landlord
Example Sentences
1.
What a big house.
2.
kii ie desu ne.
Atarashii kagu ga hoshii.
I want new furniture.
3.
Yachin o harawanai to ikemasen.
I have to pay rent.
Strokes: 10
ki
()
to write down
shiru(su)
kiji
an article
kiroku
a record
nikki
a diary
kioku
a memory
Example Sentences
1.

Omoshiroi kiji o yonda.
I read an interesting article.
2.
Nikki o kaita.
I wrote a diary.
3.
Saik kiroku o nuita.
I broke the record.
Strokes: 10
ki
()
to return
kae(ru)
()
kae(su)
kaeru
to return; to go home
kaerimichi
the way home
kikoku
returning to ones country
to come home
Example Sentences
1.
Ie ni kaerimasu.
2.
Im going home.
Kaerimichi ga onaji da ne.
3.
We go home the same way.
Buji ni kitaku dekimashita.
I got home safely.

Strokes: 10
kitaku
ki
()
to get up; to occur
()
oko(su)
()
o(kiru)
ta(tsu)
okiru
to wake up
kiritsu
to stand up
hayaoki
to wake up early
kigy
to start your business
Example Sentences
1.

Akachan ga okita.
The baby woke up.
2.
Hayaoki shimash.
3.
Lets wake up early.
Rokuji ni okoshite kudasai.
Please wake me up at 6:00.
Strokes: 10

paper
shi
kami
kami
paper
origami
origami folding paper
tegami
a letter
kamibukuro
a paper bag
Example Sentences
1.

M kami ga arimasen.
We dont have paper anymore.
2.
Tegami ga todokimashita.
I got a letter.
3.
Origami o kaimashita.
I bought some origami.
Strokes: 10

to borrow
shaku
()
ka(riru)
kariru
to borrow
karimono
shakkin
a loan; debt
karite
Example Sentences
1.
Tomodachi kara hon o karita.
2.
I borrowed the book from friend.
Shakkin o shita.
I got a loan.
3.
Sore wa karimono desu.
Thats something I borrowed.

Strokes: 10
borrowed things
borrowers
weak; to weaken
jaku
()
yowa(ru)
()
yowa(i)
()
yowa(maru)
yowai
yowaki
weak
yowamushi
weakness
Jakuten
Example Sentences
1.

Kono chiimu wa yowai.
This team is weak.
2.
Watashi no ani wa yowamushi da.
My brother is a coward.
3.
Yowai mono ijime o suruna.
Dont bully a weak person.
Strokes: 10
a coward

a weak point
truth
shin
ma
shin
true
shinjitsu
truth
Example Sentences
1.

Kare wa shin no hiir da.
He is a true hero.
2.
Shinken ni hanashi o kiite kudasai.
Please listen seriously.
3.
Shinjitsu o oshiete kudasai.
Please tell me the truth.
Strokes: 10
shinken
earnest; serious
mannaka the middle; the center
ts
()
to go through
t(ru)
()
kayo(u)
tru
to go through; to pass
itts
one letter
kay
to commute
tsgaku
to go to school
Example Sentences
1.
Gakk ni kay.
2.
I commute to school.
Kanojo ga ie no mae o ttta.
3.
She passed by the house.
tegami ga itts mo konai.
I havent received a single letter.
Strokes: 10
toku
special
toku ni
in particular
tokky
a limited express train
tokubetsu
special
tokugi
a special ability
Example Sentences
1.

Toku ni hoshii mono wa arimasen.
I dont have something I want in particular.
2.
Tokubetsu na purezento o moraimashita.
I got a special present.
3.
Tokugi wa nan desuka.
What is your talent?
Strokes: 10

illness
by
()
ya(mu)
hei
yamai
byki
byin
illness
hospital
Example Sentences
1.

Byki ni narimashita.
I got sick.
2.
Byin ni ikanaito ikemasen.
I have to go to the hospital.
3.
Omoi yamai ni kakatte shimatta.
I got a serious illness.
Strokes: 10
yamai
bynin
illness
a patient
ben
()
to endeavor
tsuto(meru)
benky
study
benkyka
kinben
hard-working
gariben
a grind
Example Sentences
1.
Takusan benky shimashita.
2.
I studied a lot.
Kare wa benkyka desu.
He is a hard-working student.
3.
watashi no otto wa kinben desu.
My brother is a hard-worker.
Strokes: 10
hard-working student
to travel
ryo
tabi
tabi
a trip
tabibito
ryok
travel
ryokan
Example Sentences
1.

Tabi ni dey.
Lets go on a trip.
2.
Ryok ni ikitai desu.
I want to go to travel.
3.
Ryokan ni tomarimashita.
I stayed in a Japanese inn.
Strokes: 10
a traveler
a Japanese inn
ry
a fee; material
ryri
cooking
kyry
a salary
rykin
price
sory
shipping cost
Example Sentences
1.

Rykin wa ikura desu ka.
How much does it cost?
2.
Shumi wa ryri desu.
My hobby is cooking.
3.
Kono chiketto wa mury deshita.
This ticket was free.
Strokes: 10
aku
()
bad; evil
waru(i)
aku
evil
warui
bad
waruguchi
saiaku
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi wa me ga warui.
My eyes are bad.
2.
Saiaku da.
3.
This sucks (its the worst).
Waruguchi o itte wa ikemasen.
You shouldnt speak ill of others.
Strokes: 11
slander
the worst
()
()
strong
ky
g
()
tsuyo(i)
tsuyo(meru)
shi(iru)
tsuyoi
strong
kyf
strong wind
gto
robber
kyryoku
strength; power
Example Sentences
1.

Kare wa chikara ga tsuyoi.
He has strong power.
2.
Kyryoku na jishaku o tsukatta.
I used a powerful magnet.
3.
Kyfu ga osamatta.
The strong wind has stopped.

Strokes: 11
to teach; lesson
ky
()
oshi(eru)
()
oso(waru)
oshieru
to teach
kyshi
osowaru
to be taught
kyiku
Example Sentences
1.
Nihongo o oshiete kudasai.
2.
Please teach me Japanese.
Sensei ni eigo o osowatta.
3.
I was taught English by my teacher.
Watashi wa eigo kyshi desu.
I am an English teacher.
Strokes: 11
a teacher
education

black
koku
kuro
()
kuro(i)
kuroi
black
kokuban
blackboard
kuroiro
black-colored
shiro kuro
black and white
Example Sentences
1.

Kuroi kaban o motteimasu
I have a black bag.
2.
Kuroiro no bshi o kaimashita.
I bought a black-colored cap.
3.
Kokuban ni kaite kudasai.
Please write it down on the blackboard.
Strokes: 11
vegetable
sai
na

yasai
nanohana
vegetables
sansai
an edible wild plant
canola flower
zensai
an appetizer
Example Sentences
1.

Chanto yasai o tabenasai.
Eat your vegetables.
2.
Sansai o sagas.
Lets look for edible wild plants.
3.
Nanohana wa kirei desu.
The canola flowers are beautiful.

Strokes: 11
()
to give birth
()
san
u(mu)
u(mareru)
ubu
umu
to give birth
shussan
sanchi
place of production, birth
seisan
Example Sentences
1.

Inu ga kodomo o umimashita.
The dog gave birth to puppies.
2.
Kanojo wa shussan ga chikai
She is near her term.
3.
Kono ocha no sanchi wa doko desu ka.
Where was this tea produced?
Strokes: 11
childbirth
production
shin
()
to advance
()
susu(mu)
susu(meru)
susumu
zenshin
to advance
shink
evolution
progress
shingaku
to advance a grade
Example Sentences
1.
Mae e susum.
2.
Lets move forward.
Boku no pokemon ga shinka shita.
My pokemon evolved.
3.
Daigaku ni shingaku shimashita.
I advanced to college.
Strokes: 11

()
to learn; a custom
sh
nara(u)
narau
to learn
shkan
a habit
rensh
to practice
fukush
a review
Example Sentences
1.

eigo o narau.
I will learn English.
2.
rensh shimash.
3.
Lets practice.
Ky no jugy no fukush o suru.
I will review todays lesson.
Strokes: 11
an end
sh
()
o(waru)
()
o(eru)
owaru
to end
saish
the last
shry
an end; completion
shten
the last stop
Example Sentences
1.

Jugy ga owarimashita.
Class has ended.
2.
Shiai ga shry shimashita.
The game is finished.
3.
Kono eki de shten desu.
This station is the last stop.
Strokes: 11
so
class ; to put together
kumi
()
ku(mu)
kumi
a class
soshiki
organization
kumich
a leader
bangumi
a program
Example Sentences
1.
Ashi o kumu.
2.
I cross my legs.
Watashi tachi wa onaji kumi deshita.
We were in the same class.
3.
Kono bangumi wa omoshiroi.
This program is interesting.

Strokes: 11
zoku
family
shinzoku
kazoku
a relative
a family
ichizoku
ones family
minzoku
a race; a nation
Example Sentences
1.

Kyhitsu wa kazoku to sugoshimasu.
I spend time with my family on my days off.
2.
Sekai ni wa ironna minzoku ga imasu.
There are a lot of races in this world.
3.
Kare no kazoku wa daikazoku da.
His family is a big family.

Strokes: 11
bird
ch
tori
tori
a bird
kotori
a small bird
toriniku
chicken (meat)
chrui
birds
Example Sentences
1.

Aoi tori o mimashita.
I saw a blue bird.
2.
Asoko ni kawaii kotori ga imasu.
There is a cute little bird over there.
3.
Pengin wa chrui desu.
Penguins are birds.
Strokes: 11
ten
()
()
to turn
koro(garu)
koro(gasu)
()
()
koro(geru)
koro(bu)
korobu
to fall
tenk
change school
korogaru
to tumble
jitensha
a bike
Example Sentences
1.

Subette koronda.
I slipped and fell.
2.
Ishi ga takusan korogatte imasu.
A lot of stones scattered.
3.
Kare wa saka no gakk ni tenk shita.
He transferred to the school in saka.

Strokes: 11
metropolis
to
tsu
miyako
miyako
a city
tokai
city
shuto
a capital
Kyto
Kyto
Example Sentences
1.
Sumeba miyako da.
2.
Home is where you make it. (expression)
Tokai ni wa hito ga takusan iru.
There are a lot of people in the city.
3.
Nihon no shuto wa Tky da.
Tky is the capital of Japan.
Strokes: 11
hall
a hall
shokud
dining hall
kd
a lecture hall
hond
main temple
Example Sentences
1.

Shokud wa doko desu ka.
Where is the dining hall?
2.
Kd wa doko desu ka.
Where is the lecture hall?
3.
Hond wa doko desu ka.
Where is the main temple?
Strokes: 11
()
to move
ugo(ku)
()
ugo(kasu)
ugoku
dga
to move
movie
Dbutsu
Jidsha
Example Sentences
1.
Karada o ugokashitai.
2.
I want to move my body.
Dbutsu ga suki desu.
I like animals.
3.
Jidsha o unten dekimasu ka.
Can you drive a vehicle?
Strokes: 11
animal
a vehicle
to question
()
mon
to(i)
()
to(u)
ton
toiawase
gakumon
an inquiry

study
Example Sentences
1.
Toiawase shitekudasai.
2.
Please inquire.
Mondai wa nan desu ka.
Whats the problem?
3.
Gimon ga aru.
I have a doubt.
Strokes: 11
mondai
gimon
problem
a doubt
field; wild
ya
no
yasai
a vegetable
nohara
a field
yaky
heiya
Example Sentences
1.

yasai ga suki desu.
I like vegetables.
2.
Yaky ga shitai.
I want to play baseball.
3.
Nohara ni usagi ga imashita.
There was a rabbit in the field.
Strokes: 11
baseball
a plain
ri
reason; principle
rika
science
rikai
riy
reason
shinrigaku
Example Sentences
1.

Nihon o suki ni natta riy wa nan desu ka.
What is the reason you started to like Japan?
2.
Rika wa nigate desu.
I am not good at science.
3.
Rikai dekimasen.
I dont understand.
Strokes: 11
understanding

psychology
un
()
fortune; to carry
hako(bu)
hakobu
unten
to carry
un
drive
untenshu
Example Sentences
1.

Un ga yokatta.
I had good luck.
2.
Kuruma wa unten dekimasu ka.
Can you drive a car?
3.
Sono nimotsu o hakonde kudasai.
Please carry that luggage.

Strokes: 12
luck
a driver

to open
()
()
kai
hira(ku)
a(ku)
()
()
hira(keru)
a(keru)
hiraku
to open
kaiten
akeru
to open
kaishi
Example Sentences
1.

Doa o hiraku.
I will open the door.
2.
Kono hako o akete kudasai.
3.
Please open this box.
Kono resutoran wa ky kara kaiten desu.
This restaurant is going to open from today.
Strokes: 12
open the store

start
kan
()
cold
samu(i)
samui
cold (weather)
samuke
a chill
extremely cold
samugari a person who is sensitive to the
cold
gokkan
Example Sentences
1.

Kotoshi no fuyu wa sugoku samuku naru.
It is going to be very cold in this winter.
2.
Hokkaid wa samui.
Hokkaid is cold.
3.
Watashi wa samugari da.
I am sensitive to the cold.
Strokes: 12
kei
()
light
karu(i)
()
karo(yaka)
karui
light (weight)
karoyaka
lightly
tegaru
kigaru
Example Sentences
1.

Karui kaban ga hoshii.
I want the light bag.
2.
Motto tegaru na hh wa arimasu ka?
Is there a simpler way?
3.
Kigaru ni hanashi kakete kudasai.
Feel free to talk to me.
Strokes: 12
simple
carefree
sh
()
to collect

atsu(meru)
()
()
atsu(maru)
tsudo(u)
atsumaru
shkai
to gather
a meeting
shch
shg
Example Sentences
1.

Hito ga takusan atsumatta.
A lot of people gathered.
2.
Benky ni shch dekinai.
I cant concentrate on my studies.
3.
Shg shite kudasai.
Please gather.
Strokes: 12
concentration
a gathering
sho
()
hot
atsu(i)
atsui
hot
mushiatsui
muggy; hot&humid
atsusa
heat
sho
the heat
Example Sentences
1.

Kyt no natsu wa atsui.
Kyt is very hot in the summer.
2.
Heya ga sugoku mushi atsui.
The room is so hot and humid.
3.
Sho o sakeru.
I avoid the heat.
Strokes: 12

place
ba
tachiba
position; standpoint
basho
a place
bi
undj
a situation; a case
a playground
Example Sentences
1.

Harajuku wa omoshiroi basho da.
Harajuku is an interesting place.
2.
Nanika atta bi wa shirasete kudasai.
3.
In the case that something happened, please let me know.
Kodomo ga undj de asonde imashita.
My child is playing on the playground.
Strokes: 12

forest
shin
mori
mori
a forest
shinrin
woods, a forest
Aomori ken
Aomori prefecture
shinrinyoku
walking in the woods
Example Sentences
1.

Utsukushii mori da.
It is a beautiful forest.
2.
Shinrin o taisetsu ni shimash.
Take good care of the forest.
3.
Shinrinyoku ga shitai.
I want to go walking in the woods.
Strokes: 12
tai
()
to lend
ka(su)
kasu
to lend
chintai
leasing; letting
Example Sentences
1.
Okane o kashite kudasai.
2.
Please lend me money.
Kono mise wa kashikiri desu.
This store is reserved.
3.
Yachin ga haraemasen.
I cannot pay the rent.
Strokes: 12
kashikiri
reserved
yachin
rent
tan
()
short
mijika(i)
mijikai
tanjikan
short
a brief time
tanki
short temper
tanka
tanka (Japanese poem)
Example Sentences
1.

Watashi no ashi wa mijikai.
My legs are short.
2.
Watashi no otsan wa tanki da.
My dad has a short temper.
3.
Tanjikan de shukudai o zenbu owarasemashita.
I finished all homework in a brief time.
Strokes: 12
()
()
to put on ; arrive
chaku
ki(ru)
tsu(ku)
jaku
() ki(seru)
() tsu(keru)
kiru
kimono
to wear
uwagi
jacket
kimono
kigurumi
mascot costume
Example Sentences
1.
Chanto fuku o kinasai.
2.
Please wear clothes.
Kimono ga kitai.
3.
I want to wear kimono.
Uwagi o kaimashita.
I bought a jacket.
Strokes: 12
morning
ch
asa
asa
morning
kesa
this morning
Example Sentences
1.

Asa ga nigate desu.
Im no good in the morning.
2.
Kesa wa hayaku okita.
I woke up early this morning.
3.
Chshoku o tabemasen deshita.
I didnt eat breakfast.
Strokes: 12
chshoku
breakfast
asagohan
breakfast
()
to answer
kota(e)
kotae
an answer
tan
kotaeru
to answer
Example Sentences
1.

Shitsumon ni kotaeru.
I will answer the question.
2.
Kotae o oshiete kudasai.
Please tell me the answer.
3.
t shitekudasai
Please answer me.

Strokes: 12
an answer paper (script)

a response; an answer

a meal
han
meshi
lunch
hirumeshi

gohan
cooked rice; a meal; food
asameshi
breakfast
yhan
dinner; evening meal
Example Sentences
1.

Gohan ga tabetai.
I want to eat rice.
2.
Yhan wa m tabemashita ka?
Did you already eat dinner?
3.
Sando no meshi yori gmu ga suki desu.
I love games more than eating three meals.
Strokes: 12
ban
number;
keeping watch
ichiban
number one
tban
banken
a watch dog
bangumi
being on duty (watch)

program
Example Sentences
1.
Kono bangumi wa omoshiroi.
This program is interesting.

2.

Ichiban ninki no kamera o kaimashita.
I bought the most popular camera.
3.
Uchi ni wa banken ga imasu.
I have the watch dog in my house.
Strokes: 12
an
()
dark
kura(i)
kurai
dark
anki
kurayami
darkness
ang
to memorize
Example Sentences
1.

Heya ga kurai.
The room is dark.
2.
Kono kotoba o anki shitekudasai.
3.
Please memorize this word.
Ang o toku.
I will break the code.
Strokes: 13
a code
mind; meaning
igai
unexpected
ishi
iken
an opinion
ishiki
will;
determination
consciousness
Example Sentences
1.

Kore wa igai da.
This is unexpected.
2.
Jibun no iken o iinasai.
Say your opinion.
3.
Ishiki ga arimasen.
He is unconcious.
Strokes: 13
far
en
()
t(i)
on
ti
ensoku
far
a hike
Example Sentences
1.
My house is far from the school.
2.
Gakk kara ie ga ti.
Ensoku de naraken ni ikimashita.
I went hiking to Nara Park.
3.
Enry shinaide kudasai.
Dont be reserved.
Strokes: 13
tmawari
roundabout
enry
reserve; asbstaining
()
fun
gaku
tano(shii)
raku
()
tano(shimu)
raku
easy
gakki
tanoshii
fun
rakush
Example Sentences
1.

tanoshii ne.
Its fun, huh?
2.
Raku na shigoto ga shitai.
I want to do an easy job.
3.
Nanika gakki wa hikemasu ka.
Can you play some instrument?
Strokes: 13
an instrument
easy victory
kan
Chinese ; fellow
kanji
Kanji (Chinese characters)
kanminzoku
han race (Chinese)
Example Sentences
1.
Kanji wa muzukashii.
2.
Kanji is difficult.
Sono hon wa kanbun de kakareteita.
That book was written in Chinese writing.
3.
Kanpyaku o nonda.
I took an herbal medicine.
Strokes: 13
kanbun
kanpyaku
Chinese writing
herbal medicine
work ; business
gy
waza
ngy
agriculture
kgy
industry
shokugy
jugy
Example Sentences
1.

Jugy ni iku.
I will go to class.
2.
Shokugy wa nan desu ka.
What is your occupation?
3.
He is researching about agriculture.
Kare wa ngy no kenky o shiteiru.
Strokes: 13
occupation
a class

test ; to try
shi
()
()
kokoro(miru)
tamesu
to try
shiai
a match; a game
kokoromiru
shiken
Example Sentences
1.
M ichido tameshitemiy.
2.
Lets try again.
Shiai ga hajimarimashita.
3.
The game has started.
Arayuru koto o kokoromiru.
I try a variety of things.

Strokes: 13
to

try
a test
tame(su)
number ; to count
kazu
su
()
kazo(eru)
kazu
number
sgaku
mathematics
sji
numbers
kazoeru
to count
1.
Kazu o kazoeru.
2.
Example Sentences
I count the numbers.
Watashi wa sji ni yowai.
I am not good with numbers.
3.
Sgaku o benky suru.
I will study mathematics.
Strokes: 13
()
to work
hatara(ku)
hataraku
to work
hatarakimono
a hard worker
rd
manual labor
rdsha
workers; laborers
Example Sentences
1.
Ganbatte hataraku.
2.
I work hard.
Panya de hatarakitai.
3.
I want to work in the bakery.
Rdsha ga takusan iru.
There are a lot of workers.
Strokes: 13
ka
a song; to sing
uta
()
uta(u)
uta
kashu
a song
kokka
national anthem
a singer
kabuki
Kabuki (drama)
Example Sentences
1.
Uta o utaitai.
2.
I want to sing a song.
Kashu ni naritai.
I want to be a singer.
3.
Kabuki ga mite mitai.
I want to watch Kabuki.
Strokes: 14
gin
silver
gin
kingin
silver
gold and silver
gink
giniro
a bank
the color silver
Example Sentences
1.

Gin medaru o totta.
I got a silver medal.
2.
Gink wa doko desu ka.
Where is a bank?
3.
Giniro no kuruma ga hoshii.
I want a silver-colored car.
Strokes: 14
to explain ; theory
setsu
toku
zei
setsumei
an explanation
densetsu
a legend
Example Sentences
1.
Setsumei shite kudasai.
2.
Please explain.
Shsetsu o yomu.
I will read a novel.
3.
Kodomo ni sekky suru.
I preach to the kids.

Strokes: 14
shsetsu
a novel
sekky
preaching
quality; matter
shitsu
shichi
chi
shitsu
quality
shitsumon
a question
hinshitsu
shisso
quality
simplicity
Example Sentences
1.

Kono fuku wa shitsu ga ii.
These clothes are good quality.
2.
Shitsumon shite kudasai.
Please ask me a question.
3.
Hinshitsu ga warui.
The quality is bad.

Strokes: 15
sen
line

sen
chokusen
a line
senro
a straight line
tensen
a railway track
a dotted line
Example Sentences
1.

Sen o hikimashita.
I drew a line.
2.
Tensen o kiritotte kudasai.
Cut along the dotted line.
3.
Icchokusen ni susumu.
I went in a straight line.
Strokes: 15
public building
kan
yakata
tate
tachi
ryokan
Japanese Inn
toshokan
a library
eigakan

suizokukan
a movie theater
an aquarium
Example Sentences
1.

Eigakan ni ikimash.
Lets go to the movie theater.
2.
Watashi wa toshokan de hataraiteimasu.
I am working at a library.
3.
Ryokan ni tomaritai.
I want to stay in a Japanese inn.
Strokes: 16
shin
()
parent; close; intimate
shita(shii)
oya
()
shita(shimu)
oya
shinsetsu na
parents
shitashii
close
kind; friendly
ryshin
parents
Example Sentences
1.

Oya to shokuji ni itta.
I went to eat out with my parents.
2.
Shitashii tomodachi ga iru.
I have a close friend.
3.
Ryshin ni kansha shiteiru.
I appreciate my parents.
Strokes: 16

head ; top
atama
zu
to
kashira
atama
head
zuts
a headache; a worry
sent
the
top; the front
zun
brains;
the head
Example Sentences
1.

Kare wa atama ga ii hito da.
He is a smart person.
2.
Zuts ga suru.
I have a headache.
3.
Sent ni tatte aruku.
I walk at the head.
Strokes: 16
drug ; medicine
yaku
kusuri
kusuri
a medicine
kusuridai
yakkyoku
a drugstore
yakus
a charge for bill

a herb
Example Sentences
1.

Kusuri o nomu.
I will take medicine.
2.
Yakkyoku wa doko desu ka.
Where is the drug store?
3.
Kusuridai wa ikura desu ka.
How much does the medicine cost?
Strokes: 16

face
gan
kao
kao
kaoiro ga warui
face
marugao
pale
sengan
round face
facial cleansing
Example Sentences
1.

Kawaii kao da ne.
You have a cute face.
2.
Sengan o suru.
I do facial cleansing.
3.
Kaoiro ga warui.
You look pale.

Strokes: 18
test ; experience
ken
gen
shiken
jikken
a test

experiment
taiken
experience
keiken
experience
Example Sentences
1.
Jikken ga seik shita.
2.
My experiment was a success.
Takusan keiken o tsunda.
I have had a lot of experiences.
3.
Shiken o ukeru.
I will take the test.
Strokes: 18
dai
title ; topic
dai
a title
daimei
a title; a topic
mondai
wadai
a problem
a topic
Example Sentences
1.

Daimei wa nan desuka.
What is the topic?
2.
Mondai o kaiketsu suru.
I solve the problem.
3.
Sono anime wa sugoku wadai ni natteimasu.
That anime is a hot topic.
Strokes: 18
day of the week

getsuybi
Monday
doybi
Saturday
kaybi
Tuesday
nichiybi
Sunday
Example Sentences
1.

Ky wa suiybi desu.
Today is Wednesday.
2.
Ashita wa mokuybi desu.
Tomorrow is Thursday.
3.
Kinybi ga tanoshimi desu.
I am excited for Friday.
Strokes: 18
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Introduction

Rules for Writing Kanji

2. Write from top to bottom.

3. Horizontal strokes are usually written before vertical strokes, even

6. Write a left-hand sweeping stroke before a right-hand one.

7. A vertical stroke which pierces the center is written last.

8. A horizontal stroke which pierces the center is written last.

9. Write a short left sweeping stroke before a horizontal stroke.

10. Write a long left sweeping stroke after a horizontal stroke.

Of course, there is an exception to every rule. Here are some exceptions

Kanji Origin and Radicals

2. Tsukuri (on the right)

3. Kanmuri/Kashira (on the top)

4. Ashi (on the bottom)

5. Tare (at the upper left)

6. Ny (at the bottom left)

7. Kamae (an enclosure) - radicals that appear to enclose the kanji

Common Compounds and Phrases

the first; the most

Kyou wa ichigatsu tsuitachi desu.

Today is January first.

Ichiban sukina anime wa naruto desu.

My favorite (most liked) anime is Naruto!

Ringo o hitotsu kaimashita.

I bought one apple.

Common Compounds and Phrases

two days, the second

Ky wa nigatsu futsuka desu.

Today is the 2nd of February.

Let's meet at two o'clock.

Futari de umi ni ikimashita.

The two of us went to the beach.

Common Compounds and Phrases

sanmai three (sheets, slices)

three days, the third

Sangatsu mikka wa hinamatsuri desu.

March 3 is the day of hinamatsuri.

Sanji nijuppun desu.

Watashi wa daigaku sannensei desu.

I am a junior (third year) in college.

Common Compounds and Phrases

the four seasons

Nihon ni wa shiki ga arimasu.

There are four seasons in Japan.

Ky wa shigatsu yokka desu.

Yonen buri desu ne.

It has been about 4 years, hasnt it?

Common Compounds and Phrases

five days, the fifth

Gohyakuendama o kashite kuremasenka.

Could you lend me 500 yen?

Kokomade kurunoni gojikan kakarimashita.

It took 5 hours to come here.

Gogatsu itsuka wa kodomo no hi desu.

May 5 is the day of children.

Common Compounds and Phrases

Watashi no musume wa shgaku rokunensei desu.

My daughter is a 6th grade elementary school student.

Asa no rokuji ni okoshite kudasai.

Please wake me up at 6:00 in the morning.

Ky wa rokujikan mo benky shimashita.

I studied for 6 hours today.

Common Compounds and Phrases

shichimai seven (sheets, slices)