| 226 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese (Florence Sakade) |
| 305 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese 3rd edition (Henshall, Seeley and De Groot) |
| 289 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
| 241 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
| 1904 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
| 729 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 569 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
| 800 | Japanese Names (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 1041 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 1082 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 775 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
| 888 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
| 452 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 278 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 337 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
| 666 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
| 12034 | Morohashi |
| 378 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 2152 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
| 659 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
| 711 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
| 292 | The Kanji Way to Japanese Language Power (Dale Crowley) |
| 327 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 3
JLPT level N3
155 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 指揮者 【シキシャ】 (musical) conductor, commander, leader, director
- 指揮 【シキ】 command, direction, supervision, conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
- 中指 【ナカユビ】 middle finger, long finger, second finger, tall finger, middle toe, third toe
- 食指 【ショクシ】 index finger, forefinger
Kun reading compounds
- 指 【ゆび】 finger, toe, digit
- 指先 【ゆびさき】 fingertip, finger, toe tip, toe
- 中指 【なかゆび】 middle finger, long finger, second finger, tall finger, middle toe, third toe
- 食指 【しょくし】 index finger, forefinger
- 指す 【さす】 to point, to nominate, to select someone, to specify some person, to identify, to indicate, to point out, to play (a game of shogi), to move (a piece), to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)
- 刺股 【さすまた】 sasumata, man catcher, two-pronged weapon for catching criminals
Readings
- Japanese names:
- い、 いぶ、 さし、 さす
- Korean:
- ji
Spanish
- dedo
- apuntar
- señalar
Portuguese
- dedo
- apontar para
- indicar
- colocar dentro
- jogo (xadrez)
- medida (governantal)
French
- doigt
- désigner
- indiquer
- jouer (échecs)
- mesure (règle, mètre)
| 1378 | 2001 Kanji |
| 3c6.15 | The Kanji Dictionary |
| 1-3-6 | SKIP code |
| 5206.1 | Four corner code |
| 1-27-56 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
| 6307 | Unicode hex code |
family crest, figures
- On:
- モン
Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high
JLPT level N1
1519 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 紋 【モン】 (family) crest, coat of arms, pattern, figure, playing card suit (in karuta)
- 文様 【モンヨウ】 pattern, design
- 家紋 【カモン】 family crest
- 声紋 【セイモン】 voiceprint
Readings
- Japanese names:
- あや
- Korean:
- mun
Spanish
- clasón de familia
- insignia
- blasón
Portuguese
- Brazão de família
- figuras
French
- armoiries
- motif (dessin)
| 1857 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
| 1176 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
| 3507 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
| 1763 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 1620 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
| 1684 | Japanese Names (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 1454 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 1547 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 1564 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
| 1522 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
| 1651 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 876 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 1194 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
| 1743 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
| 27262 | Morohashi |
| 1299 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 4451 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
| 1727 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
| 1863 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
| 1381 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
| 2766 | 2001 Kanji |
| 6a4.9 | The Kanji Dictionary |
| 1-6-4 | SKIP code |
| 2094.0 | Four corner code |
| 1-44-70 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
| 7d0b | Unicode hex code |
push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of
Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high
JLPT level N3
789 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 押収 【オウシュウ】 seizure, confiscation
- 押印 【オウイン】 affixing a seal (to), putting one's seal (on)
- 花押 【カオウ】 written seal, stylized signature
Kun reading compounds
- 押す 【おす】 to push, to thrust, to shove, to press (down), to push (e.g. a button), to exert pressure on, to stamp (e.g. one's name), to affix (a seal), to affix (e.g. gold leaf), to push (someone for something), to press, to put pressure on (someone), to overwhelm, to overpower, to put (someone) under pressure, to be superior to, to push ahead (with a policy, plan, etc.), to proceed, to stick to, to do ... in spite of ..., to defy, to brave, to push aside, to make sure, to fall behind schedule
- 押忍 【おっす】 hi!, yo!, hey man!, hey dude!, yessir!, understood!
- 押さえる 【おさえる】 to pin down, to hold down, to press down, to hold in place, to hold steady, to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand), to clutch (a body part in pain), to press (a body part), to get a hold of, to obtain, to seize, to catch, to arrest, to grasp (a point), to comprehend, to quell, to subdue, to suppress, to repress, to hold back, to check, to curb, to contain
- 押さえる 【おさえる】 to pin down, to hold down, to press down, to hold in place, to hold steady, to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand), to clutch (a body part in pain), to press (a body part), to get a hold of, to obtain, to seize, to catch, to arrest, to grasp (a point), to comprehend, to quell, to subdue, to suppress, to repress, to hold back, to check, to curb, to contain
Readings
- Japanese names:
- おし、 おす、 おや
- Korean:
- ab, gab
Spanish
- empujar
- presionar
- forzar
- contener
- reprimir
- suprimir
Portuguese
- empurrar
- parada
- checar
- subjugar
- anexar
- prender
- peso
- imprensa
- carimbo
- fazer apesar de
French
- appuyer
- pousser
- arrêter
- contrôler
- soumettre
- attacher
- saisir
- maintenir
- sceau
- presser
- faire en dépit de
| 1033 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
| 587 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
| 1885 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
| 1632 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 563 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
| 587 | Japanese Names (P.G. O’Neill) |
| 986 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 1021 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 256 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
| 868 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
| 371 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 234 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 278 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
| 1123 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
| 11929 | Morohashi |
| 314 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 2128 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
| 1114 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
| 1195 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
| 1175 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
| 1355 | 2001 Kanji |
| 3c5.5 | The Kanji Dictionary |
| 1-3-5 | SKIP code |
| 5605.0 | Four corner code |
| 1-18-01 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
| 62bc | Unicode hex code |
Jinmeiyō kanji, used in names
JLPT level N1
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 捺印 【ナツイン】 affixing a seal (to), putting one's seal (on)
- 押捺 【オウナツ】 stamping, impressing, affixing a seal
- 指紋押捺 【シモンオウナツ】 fingerprinting
Kun reading compounds
- 押す 【おす】 to push, to thrust, to shove, to press (down), to push (e.g. a button), to exert pressure on, to stamp (e.g. one's name), to affix (a seal), to affix (e.g. gold leaf), to push (someone for something), to press, to put pressure on (someone), to overwhelm, to overpower, to put (someone) under pressure, to be superior to, to push ahead (with a policy, plan, etc.), to proceed, to stick to, to do ... in spite of ..., to defy, to brave, to push aside, to make sure, to fall behind schedule
Readings
- Korean:
- nal
Spanish
- presionar
- imprimir
- sellar
Portuguese
French
| 1929 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
| 2080 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
| 603 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 366 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
| 456 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
| 12221 | Morohashi |
| 2189 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
| 2250 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
| 2355 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
| 3c8.17 | The Kanji Dictionary |
| 1-3-8 | SKIP code |
| 5409.1 | Four corner code |
| 1-38-72 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
| 637a | Unicode hex code |