Most useful words for each reading of every Jōyō kanji
Kanji Usefulness Level 4 301-380 Level-Appropriate Vocab
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noun
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. pillar; post2. support; prop; mainstay
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'u' godan verb, transitive verb
to congratulate; to celebrate; to observe (a festival)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 柔かい
2. gentle; mild
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noun, 'suru' verb
employment (long term); hire(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'u' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to employ2. to hire; to charter
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noun, 'suru' verb
dryness; aridity; insipidity; dehydration; desiccation(click the word for examples and links)
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate(click the word for examples and links)
1. sharp (blade); pointed
2. sharp (pain); stabbing; cutting (remark); stinging; pointed (question or look); screeching (noise)
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noun, noun (suffix)
thread; yarn; string(click the word for useful expressions, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. recruiting; selection; taking applications2. raising; collection; subscription; soliciting (e.g. donations)
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'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to grow violent; to become stronger; to become worse'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
2. to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)(click the word for examples and links)
2. stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing)
(click the word to view an additional 4 meanings and 5 forms, examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear; to put up (wallpaper)(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
thief; burglar; robber; theft(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. pronoun (linguistics terminology)2. synonym; classic example; pattern; byword; representative
(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. pipe; tube; cylinder2. gun barrel
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wise; clever; smart
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'u' godan verb, transitive verb
to pick up; to find; to gather(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
controlling; settling (e.g. an issue); coping; putting in order(click the word for useful expressions, examples and links)
noun
1. eggs; egg; spawn; roe (this meaning is restricted to form 卵)2. hen egg
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noun
1. machine; mechanism2. instrument; appliance; apparatus (often 器械)
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noun
prayer; supplication(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, useful expressions, examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
grey; gray; ashen(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
to melt; to dissolve(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
'ku' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth)2. to refine; to improve
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noun, 'suru' verb
smoking (see also: 禁煙)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
1. putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank)2. accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank (baseball term)
(click the word for examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to give (as a gift); to present2. to confer; to bestow; to award
(click the word for examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
1. cool; refreshing
2. clear (e.g. eyes); bright
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noun
confections; sweets; candy(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die2. to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: 柔かい
2. gentle; mild
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning and 3 forms, examples and links)
2. to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior)
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2. to excite (this meaning is restricted to form 沸かす)
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