| English | Kanji | Strokes | Grade | Frequency |
|---|
| pathetic, grief, sorrow, pathos, pity, sympathize | 哀 | 9 | 8 | 1715 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| madder, red dye, Turkey red | 茜 | 9 | 9 | 2422 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten | 威 | 9 | 8 | 1103 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of | 為 | 9 | 8 | 831 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| fear, majestic, graciously, be apprehensive | 畏 | 9 | | 2389 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| stomach, paunch, crop, craw | 胃 | 9 | 4 | 1647 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| cultural progress, perfume | 郁 | 9 | 9 | 1920 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| briar, thorn | 茨 | 9 | | 1203 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| matrimony, marry | 姻 | 9 | 8 | 1985 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| descendent, issue, offspring | 胤 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| bean | 荏 | 9 | | 2096 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| reflect, reflection, projection | 映 | 9 | 6 | 404 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor | 栄 | 9 | 4 | 920 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| epidemic | 疫 | 9 | 8 | 1661 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| grudge, show resentment, be jealous | 怨 | 9 | | 2137 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| roof, house, shop, dealer, seller | 屋 | 9 | 3 | 616 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wholesale | 卸 | 9 | 8 | 1520 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| sound, noise | 音 | 9 | 1 | 491 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| department, course, section | 科 | 9 | 2 | 531 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| erect, frame, mount, support, shelf, construct | 架 | 9 | 8 | 1555 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| jewel | 珂 | 9 | | 2227 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| repent, regret | 悔 | 9 | 8 | 1460 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| sea, ocean | 海 | 9 | 2 | 200 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| world | 界 | 9 | 3 | 158 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| all, everything | 皆 | 9 | 8 | 1267 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| hedge, fence, wall | 垣 | 9 | 8 | 1539 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| persimmon, shingle | 柿 | 9 | | 1745 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| leather, become serious, skin, hide, pelt | 革 | 9 | 6 | 249 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| fasten, tie up, arrest, constrict | 括 | 9 | 8 | 1026 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| lively, resuscitation, being helped, living | 活 | 9 | 2 | 171 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| crown, best, peerless | 冠 | 9 | 8 | 1503 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls) | 巻 | 9 | 6 | 944 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| watch over, see | 看 | 9 | 6 | 1060 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| pole, rod, scale beam, violin neck | 竿 | 9 | | 2416 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| chronicle, account, narrative, history, annals, geologic period | 紀 | 9 | 4 | 780 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| rut, wheel, track, model, way of doing | 軌 | 9 | 8 | 1480 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| guest, visitor, customer, client | 客 | 9 | 3 | 557 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tyrannize, oppress | 虐 | 9 | 8 | 1464 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| inverted, reverse, opposite, wicked | 逆 | 9 | 5 | 683 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| hurry, emergency, sudden, steep | 急 | 9 | 3 | 309 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| class, rank, grade | 級 | 9 | 3 | 785 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| twist, ask, investigate, verify | 糾 | 9 | 8 | 1820 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| gorge, ravine | 峡 | 9 | 8 | 1833 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| pinch, between | 挟 | 9 | 8 | 1870 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| cramped, narrow, contract, tight | 狭 | 9 | 8 | 1346 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| neck, collar, lapel | 衿 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| army, force, troops, war, battle | 軍 | 9 | 4 | 189 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| person in charge, connection, duty, concern oneself | 係 | 9 | 3 | 232 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| mould, type, model | 型 | 9 | 4 | 482 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| pledge, promise, vow | 契 | 9 | 8 | 898 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| plot, plan, scheme, measure | 計 | 9 | 2 | 228 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| build | 建 | 9 | 4 | 300 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| polish, study of, sharpen | 研 | 9 | 3 | 336 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| prefecture | 県 | 9 | 3 | 140 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| limit, restrict, to best of ability | 限 | 9 | 5 | 405 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| orphan, alone | 孤 | 9 | 8 | 1239 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| arc, arch, bow | 弧 | 9 | 8 | 2371 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently | 故 | 9 | 5 | 612 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wither, die, dry up, be seasoned | 枯 | 9 | 8 | 1749 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| fox | 狐 | 9 | | 2185 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| barbarian, foreign | 胡 | 9 | 9 | 1995 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| behind, back, later | 後 | 9 | 2 | 26 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| marquis, lord, daimyo | 侯 | 9 | 8 | 2363 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| thick, heavy, rich, kind, cordial, brazen, shameless | 厚 | 9 | 5 | 768 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| fork in road, scene, arena, theater | 巷 | 9 | | 2415 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| constancy, always | 恒 | 9 | 8 | 1314 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| deluge, flood, vast | 洪 | 9 | 8 | 1778 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| emperor | 皇 | 9 | 6 | 721 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| crimson, deep red | 紅 | 9 | 6 | 1299 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| laid waste, rough, rude, wild | 荒 | 9 | 8 | 1099 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| outskirts, suburbs, rural area | 郊 | 9 | 8 | 1304 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| incense, smell, perfume | 香 | 9 | 8 | 859 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| torture, beat | 拷 | 9 | 8 | 2057 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| regret, bear a grudge, resentment, malice, hatred | 恨 | 9 | 8 | 1877 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| investigate | 査 | 9 | 5 | 184 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| sand | 砂 | 9 | 6 | 1146 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| how, what, alas, "?" (question mark) | 哉 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| smash, break, crush, familiar, popular | 砕 | 9 | 8 | 1579 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| blossom, bloom | 咲 | 9 | 8 | 1534 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| plane, sharpen, whittle, pare | 削 | 9 | 8 | 814 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| yesterday, previous | 昨 | 9 | 4 | 226 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| figure, form, shape | 姿 | 9 | 6 | 441 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| think | 思 | 9 | 2 | 132 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler) | 指 | 9 | 3 | 155 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| alms, apply bandages, administer first-aid | 施 | 9 | 8 | 323 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| hold, have | 持 | 9 | 3 | 119 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| room, apartment, chamber, greenhouse, cellar | 室 | 9 | 2 | 550 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| hunt, raid, gather | 狩 | 9 | 8 | 1785 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| neck | 首 | 9 | 2 | 98 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| pick up, gather, find, go on foot, ten | 拾 | 9 | 3 | 1479 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| continent, sandbar, island, country | 洲 | 9 | 9 | 1979 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| autumn | 秋 | 9 | 2 | 635 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright | 臭 | 9 | 8 | 1760 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tender, weakness, gentleness, softness | 柔 | 9 | 8 | 1187 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| heavy, heap up, pile up, nest of boxes, -fold | 重 | 9 | 3 | 193 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| celebrate, congratulate | 祝 | 9 | 4 | 1184 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| sagacious, genius, excellence | 俊 | 9 | 8 | 1007 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| springtime, spring (season) | 春 | 9 | 2 | 579 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| shield, escutcheon, pretext | 盾 | 9 | 8 | 1476 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| confer, relate, narrate, describe | 叙 | 9 | 8 | 1954 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| shining, bright | 昭 | 9 | 3 | 697 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| focus, government ministry, conserve | 省 | 9 | 4 | 548 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| ride, power, multiplication, record, counter for vehicles, board, mount, join | 乗 | 9 | 3 | 377 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| castle | 城 | 9 | 6 | 795 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| clean, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu Dynasty | 浄 | 9 | 8 | 1383 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wipe, mop, swab | 拭 | 9 | | 2421 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| eat, food | 食 | 9 | 2 | 328 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| faith, truth, fidelity, trust | 信 | 9 | 4 | 208 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| encroach, invade, raid, trespass, violate | 侵 | 9 | 8 | 1025 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| gods, mind, soul | 神 | 9 | 3 | 347 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tremendously, very, great, exceedingly | 甚 | 9 | 8 | 1961 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| commander, leading troops, governor | 帥 | 9 | 8 | 2016 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| just so, this, right, justice | 是 | 9 | 8 | 1045 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| politics, government | 政 | 9 | 5 | 17 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| star, spot, dot, mark | 星 | 9 | 2 | 844 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| animal sacrifice, offering | 牲 | 9 | 8 | 1274 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| stealth, steal, secret, private, hushed | 窃 | 9 | 8 | 1871 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| proclaim, say, announce | 宣 | 9 | 6 | 695 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| specialty, exclusive, mainly, solely | 専 | 9 | 6 | 506 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| spring, fountain | 泉 | 9 | 6 | 1086 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| shallow, superficial, frivolous, wretched, shameful | 浅 | 9 | 4 | 1253 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wash, inquire into, probe | 洗 | 9 | 6 | 1168 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| dye, color, paint, stain, print | 染 | 9 | 6 | 837 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| in front, before | 前 | 9 | 2 | 27 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| ancestor, pioneer, founder | 祖 | 9 | 5 | 1226 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| play music, speak to a ruler, complete | 奏 | 9 | 6 | 1067 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy | 相 | 9 | 3 | 45 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft | 草 | 9 | 1 | 967 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| villa, inn, cottage, feudal manor | 荘 | 9 | 8 | 1489 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| escort, send | 送 | 9 | 3 | 311 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| stimulate, urge, press, demand, incite | 促 | 9 | 8 | 998 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| rule, follow, based on, model after | 則 | 9 | 5 | 753 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| vulgar, customs, manners, worldliness, mundane things | 俗 | 9 | 8 | 1610 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| -proof, enduring | 耐 | 9 | 8 | 1295 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wait, depend on | 待 | 9 | 3 | 391 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| neglect, laziness | 怠 | 9 | 8 | 1703 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| womb, uterus | 胎 | 9 | 8 | 1861 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| retreat, withdraw, retire, resign, repel, expel, reject | 退 | 9 | 5 | 424 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| simple, one, single, merely | 単 | 9 | 4 | 586 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| charcoal, coal | 炭 | 9 | 3 | 1307 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| gall bladder, courage, pluck, nerve | 胆 | 9 | 8 | 1449 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| grade, steps, stairs | 段 | 9 | 6 | 479 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tea | 茶 | 9 | 2 | 1116 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| daytime, noon | 昼 | 9 | 2 | 1115 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| pillar, post, cylinder, support | 柱 | 9 | 3 | 1119 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| inmost, heart, mind, inside | 衷 | 9 | 8 | 2229 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| challenge, contend for, make love to | 挑 | 9 | 8 | 989 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| imperial order | 勅 | 9 | 8 | 2157 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| rare, curious, strange | 珍 | 9 | 8 | 1330 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| haven, port, harbor, ferry | 津 | 9 | 8 | 1036 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile | 追 | 9 | 3 | 411 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| pavilion, restaurant, mansion, arbor, cottage, vaudeville, music hall, stage name | 亭 | 9 | 8 | 1627 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| shave | 剃 | 9 | | 2411 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| upright, chastity, constancy, righteousness | 貞 | 9 | 8 | 1389 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| sovereign, the emperor, god, creator | 帝 | 9 | 8 | 1276 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| revise, correct, decide | 訂 | 9 | 8 | 1690 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| spot, point, mark, speck, decimal point | 点 | 9 | 2 | 165 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| degrees, occurrence, time, counter for occurrences | 度 | 9 | 3 | 110 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| angry, be offended | 怒 | 9 | 8 | 1221 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| escape, flee, shirk, evade, set free | 逃 | 9 | 8 | 931 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| den, cave, excavation | 洞 | 9 | 8 | 1618 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| mountain peak, mountain pass, climax, crest, (kokuji) | 峠 | 9 | 8 | 1941 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| single, alone, spontaneously, Germany | 独 | 9 | 5 | 365 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| horse chestnut, (kokuji) | 栃 | 9 | | 1427 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| south | 南 | 9 | 2 | 341 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| rainbow | 虹 | 9 | 9 | 2110 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| faction, group, party, clique, sect, school | 派 | 9 | 6 | 164 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel | 背 | 9 | 6 | 696 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| lungs | 肺 | 9 | 6 | 1387 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| oak | 柏 | 9 | | 1606 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| farm, field, garden, one's specialty, (kokuji) | 畑 | 9 | 3 | 1176 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| discharge, departure, publish, emit, start from, disclose | 発 | 9 | 3 | 32 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| lowly, base, vile, vulgar | 卑 | 9 | 8 | 2003 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| fly, skip (pages), scatter | 飛 | 9 | 4 | 580 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| eyebrow | 眉 | 9 | 9 | 2177 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| beauty, beautiful | 美 | 9 | 3 | 462 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| holly | 柊 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| lad, boy (ancient) | 彦 | 9 | 9 | 1117 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| second (1/60 minute) | 秒 | 9 | 3 | 1015 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| goods, refinement, dignity, article, counter for meal courses | 品 | 9 | 3 | 225 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility | 負 | 9 | 3 | 443 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| proceed, get, become, tend | 赴 | 9 | 8 | 1649 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| seal, closing | 封 | 9 | 8 | 1143 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wind, air, style, manner | 風 | 9 | 2 | 558 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| design, pattern, build, nature, handle, crank, grip, knob, shaft | 柄 | 9 | 8 | 1140 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| unusual, change, strange | 変 | 9 | 4 | 238 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| convenience | 便 | 9 | 4 | 729 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support | 保 | 9 | 5 | 146 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| placenta, sac, sheath | 胞 | 9 | 8 | 1379 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| so-and-so, one, a certain, that person | 某 | 9 | 8 | 2106 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| risk, face, defy, dare, damage, assume (a name) | 冒 | 9 | 8 | 1317 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| basin, lantern festival, tray | 盆 | 9 | 8 | 1654 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| straight grain, spindle tree, (kokuji) | 柾 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| crotch, thigh, groin, (kokuji) | 俣 | 9 | | 1585 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| astray, be perplexed, in doubt, lost, err, illusion | 迷 | 9 | 5 | 942 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| mask, face, features, surface | 面 | 9 | 3 | 186 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| question mark | 耶 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| promise, approximately, shrink | 約 | 9 | 4 | 94 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| willow | 柳 | 9 | 8 | 1169 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| courage, cheer up, be in high spirits, bravery, heroism | 勇 | 9 | 4 | 1319 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| soothe, calm, pacify | 宥 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| seclude, confine to a room | 幽 | 9 | 8 | 1996 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| citron | 柚 | 9 | 9 | 2489 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| help | 祐 | 9 | 9 | 1706 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| ocean, western style | 洋 | 9 | 3 | 763 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| need, main point, essence, pivot, key to | 要 | 9 | 4 | 106 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| Kyoto, the capital | 洛 | 9 | | 2302 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| rhythm, law, regulation, gauge, control | 律 | 9 | 6 | 992 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| clear, help | 亮 | 9 | 9 | 1821 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| rin, 1/10sen, 1/10bu | 厘 | 9 | 8 | 1835 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| sound of jewels | 玲 | 9 | 9 | 1931 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| son, counter for sons | 郎 | 9 | 8 | 569 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| warp, bend, strained, distort | 歪 | 9 | | 2348 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| strong | 勁 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| all, same | 咸 | 9 | | 2345 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| star, god of literature | 奎 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| Chinese surname, ginger | 姜 | 9 | | 1915 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| beautiful | 姚 | 9 | | 2433 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wall, fence | 屏 | 9 | | 2002 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tower, soar | 峙 | 9 | | 2279 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| the Pleiades | 昴 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| sparkling water | 洸 | 9 | 9 | 2430 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| alike, truth | 洵 | 9 | 9 | | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| wash, sprinkle | 洒 | 9 | | 2440 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| embryo | 胚 | 9 | | 2471 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| tea | 茗 | 9 | | 2365 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |
| obituary | 訃 | 9 | | 2379 | Kanji Details | Example Sentences |