151 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese (Florence Sakade) |
240 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese 3rd edition (Henshall, Seeley and De Groot) |
221 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
133 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
4358 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
180 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
86 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
2.2 | Japanese for Busy People |
238 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
238 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
178 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
1684 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
1928 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
1027 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
1388 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
350 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
35441 | Morohashi |
1527 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
5608 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
344 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
368 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
125 | The Kanji Way to Japanese Language Power (Dale Crowley) |
229 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 2
JLPT level N5
134 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 話 【ワ】 counter for stories, episodes of TV series, etc.
- 話題 【ワダイ】 topic, subject, much talked about, topical, in the news, hot
- 懇話 【コンワ】 friendly talk, chat
- 秘話 【ヒワ】 secret story, unknown episode
Kun reading compounds
- 話す 【はなす】 to talk, to speak, to converse, to chat, to tell, to explain, to narrate, to mention, to describe, to discuss, to speak (a language)
- 話 【はなし】 talk, speech, chat, conversation, topic, subject, discussions, negotiation, argument, rumor, talk, hearsay, tale, story, fable, circumstances, particulars
- 話し合い 【はなしあい】 discussion, talk, tête-à-tête, conference
- いい話 【いいはなし】 good story, heartwarming story, good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
- 固い話 【かたいはなし】 serious topic (of conversation)
Readings
- Korean:
- hwa
Spanish
- cuento
- charla
- hablar
- narrar
Portuguese
- Conversar
- falar uma língua
- conto
French
- parler
- histoire
3077 | 2001 Kanji |
7a6.8 | The Kanji Dictionary |
1-7-6 | SKIP code |
0266.4 | Four corner code |
1-47-35 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
8a71 | Unicode hex code |
Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 2
JLPT level N5
319 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 聞見 【ブンケン】 information, experience, knowledge, observation
- 聞香 【ブンコウ】 smelling incense, savoring incense, distinguishing incense by smell, incense-smelling party
- スポーツ新聞 【スポーツシンブン】 sports newspaper
- 壁新聞 【カベシンブン】 wall newspaper, wall poster
- 聞見 【ブンケン】 information, experience, knowledge, observation
- 聞香 【ブンコウ】 smelling incense, savoring incense, distinguishing incense by smell, incense-smelling party
- 奏聞 【ソウモン】 reporting to the Emperor
- 声聞 【ショウモン】 sravaka (disciple of Buddha), adherent of Hinayana Buddhism
Kun reading compounds
- 聞く 【きく】 to hear, to listen (e.g. to music), to ask, to enquire, to query, to hear about, to hear of, to learn of, to follow (advice, order, etc.), to obey, to listen to, to comply with, to hear (e.g. a plea), to grant (a request), to accept (e.g. an argument), to give consideration to, to smell (esp. incense), to sample (a fragrance), to taste (alcohol), to try
- 聞くだけ野暮 【きくだけやぼ】 asking would be rude, tasteless question
- 聞こえる 【きこえる】 to be heard, to be audible, to reach one's ears, to sound (like), to come across (as), to be well known, to be famous, to accept (someone's words), to agree, to understand
Readings
- Korean:
- mun
Spanish
- preguntar
- escuchar
- rumor
- reputación
- oír
Portuguese
- escutar
- perguntar
- escuta
French
- entendre
- écouter
- demander
314 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese (Florence Sakade) |
219 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese 3rd edition (Henshall, Seeley and De Groot) |
200 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
262 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
4959 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
109 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
80 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
2244 | Japanese Names (P.G. O’Neill) |
2.8 | Japanese for Busy People |
64 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
64 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
179 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
1584 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
4127 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
2097 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
2840 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
1640 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
29104 | Morohashi |
3326 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
4732 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
1626 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
1754 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
184 | The Kanji Way to Japanese Language Power (Dale Crowley) |
234 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
3854 | 2001 Kanji |
8e6.1 | The Kanji Dictionary |
3-8-6 | SKIP code |
7712.1 | Four corner code |
7740.1 | Four corner code |
1-42-25 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
805e | Unicode hex code |
Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 3
JLPT level N4
1066 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 勉強 【ベンキョウ】 study, diligence, working hard, experience, lesson (for the future), discount, price reduction
- 勉学 【ベンガク】 study, pursuit of knowledge
- 猛勉 【モウベン】 studying hard, cramming
- のこ勉 【ノコベン】 staying behind after school to do private study
Kun reading compounds
- 努める 【つとめる】 to endeavor (to do), to endeavour, to try hard, to work hard, to strive, to make an effort, to exert oneself, to devote oneself, to be committed (to doing)
Readings
- Japanese names:
- ひこ、 やつ
- Korean:
- myeon
Spanish
- esforzarse
- ejercitarse
Portuguese
- esforço
French
- exercice
317 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese (Florence Sakade) |
413 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese 3rd edition (Henshall, Seeley and De Groot) |
390 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
946 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
228 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
852 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
129 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
1263 | Japanese Names (P.G. O’Neill) |
2.11 | Japanese for Busy People |
735 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
748 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
140 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
219 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
4113 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
2088 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
2829 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
1994 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
2384P | Morohashi |
3318 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
543 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
1975 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
2129 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
366 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
2557 | 2001 Kanji |
2n8.1 | The Kanji Dictionary |
3-8-2 | SKIP code |
2421.2 | Four corner code |
1-42-57 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
52c9 | Unicode hex code |
Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 2
JLPT level N4
112 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers
Stroke order
On reading compounds
- 強 【キョウ】 a little over, a little more than, strength, the strong, powerhouse, one of the biggest, one of the most powerful, -upper (seismic intensity)
- 強化 【キョウカ】 strengthening, intensifying, reinforcement, enhancement, solidification, reinforcement
- 列強 【レッキョウ】 major powers of the world, great powers
- 屈強 【クッキョウ】 robust, brawny, muscular, strong, sturdy
- 強盗 【ゴウトウ】 robber, mugger, robbery, burglary
- 強引 【ゴウイン】 overbearing, coercive, pushy, forcible, high-handed
Kun reading compounds
- 強い 【つよい】 strong, potent, competent, domineering, tough, strong, brawny, powerful, healthy, rugged, good (at), skilled, knowledgeable, being able to handle, know how to deal (with), durable (against), resistant (to), resilient, firm, rigid, solid, intense, strong, fierce, high, dependable, trustworthy
- 強い雨 【つよいあめ】 heavy rain (specifically 20-29 mm per hour in JMA use)
- 強まる 【つよまる】 to get strong, to gain strength
- 強める 【つよめる】 to strengthen, to emphasize, to emphasise
- 強いる 【しいる】 to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose
- 強い 【こわい】 tough, stiff, hard, inflexible, obstinate, stubborn, tired, worn out
- 強飯 【こわめし】 glutinous rice with red beans (eaten on celebratory occasions), mochi rice with red beans
Readings
- Japanese names:
- すね
- Korean:
- gang
Spanish
- fuerte
- coacción
- poderoso
- obligar
- forzar
- coaccionar
Portuguese
- Forte
- poderoso
- forçar
French
- fort
192 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese (Florence Sakade) |
111 | A Guide To Reading and Writing Japanese 3rd edition (Henshall, Seeley and De Groot) |
100 | A Guide To Remembering Japanese Characters (Kenneth G. Henshall) |
112 | A New Dictionary of Kanji Usage |
1571 | Classic Nelson (Andrew Nelson) |
332 | Essential Kanji (P.G. O’Neill) |
170 | Japanese Kanji Flashcards (Max Hodges and Tomoko Okazaki) |
1878 | Japanese Names (P.G. O’Neill) |
2.11 | Japanese for Busy People |
217 | Kanji and Kana (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
217 | Kanji and Kana, 2nd Edition (Spahn and Hadamitzky) |
111 | Kanji in Context (Nishiguchi and Kono) |
611 | Kodansha Compact Kanji Guide |
574 | Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
349 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
432 | Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary, 2nd Edition (Jack Halpern) |
1243 | Les Kanjis dans la tete (Yves Maniette) |
9815 | Morohashi |
475 | New Japanese English Character Dictionary (Jack Halpern) |
1695 | New Nelson (John Haig) |
1235 | Remembering The Kanji (James Heisig) |
1321 | Remembering The Kanji, 6th edition (James Heisig) |
133 | The Kanji Way to Japanese Language Power (Dale Crowley) |
201 | Tuttle Kanji Cards (Alexander Kask) |
3571 | 2001 Kanji |
3h8.3 | The Kanji Dictionary |
1-3-8 | SKIP code |
1323.6 | Four corner code |
1-22-15 | JIS X 0208-1997 kuten code |
5f37 | Unicode hex code |