Most useful words for each reading of every Jōyō kanji
Kanji Usefulness Level 3 301-370 Level-Appropriate Vocab
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adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
yesterday(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 2 forms, examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to get angry; to get mad'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
2. to tell someone off; to scold (this meaning is restricted to reading おこる)(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, 1 meaning and 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: りゅうがく
noun, 'suru' verb
studying abroad (usu. at university level)(click the word for examples and links)
'u' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to pay (e.g. money, bill)2. to brush off; to wipe away; to clear away; to dust off; to cut off (e.g. branches)
(click the word to view an additional 8 meanings, examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb
to catch; to arrest; to seize(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)(click the word for useful expressions, examples and links)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 4 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: おる
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to break; to fracture; to break off; to snap off; to pick (e.g. flowers)2. to fold; to bend
(click the word to view an additional 2 meanings, examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to go out to meet2. to receive; to welcome; to greet; to salute; to hail; to reach; to approach; to enter (a phase, era, etc.)
(click the word to view an additional 3 meanings and 2 forms, examples and links)
sad; sorrowful
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
1. tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play2. tragedy; calamity; disaster
(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
elimination; cancellation; deletion; erasure; DEL (key)(click the word for examples and links)
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to be troubled; to be worried; to be bothered; to be embarrassed; to be stumped(click the word for examples and links)
ichidan verb, transitive verb, intransitive verb
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut(click the word for useful expressions, examples and links)
'u' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to smoke; to breathe in; to inhale2. to suck; to sip; to slurp
(click the word to view an additional 2 meanings and 2 forms, examples and links)
2. to die
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, 2 meanings and 2 forms, examples and links)
'no' adjective, adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
olden days; former(click the word for examples and links)
'ku' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to blow (of the wind)'ku' godan verb, transitive verb
2. to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to blow on (hot tea, candles, etc.); to puff(click the word to view an additional 7 meanings and 2 forms, useful expressions, examples and links)
1. scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
interjection (kandoushi)
2. (I'm) afraid(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
2. NOT operation (computer terminology)
(click the word for examples and links)
2. late (e.g. "late at night")
(click the word to view an additional 2 meanings and 4 forms, examples and links)
noun
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
expression
2. No Smoking!; Smoking Prohibited! (on a sign)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
'na' adjective, noun
trouble; bother; annoyance (see also: ご迷惑)(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
'u' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to wash2. to investigate
(click the word for useful expressions, examples and links)
noun, 'no' adjective
mutual; reciprocal(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment(click the word for examples and links)
'mu' godan verb, transitive verb
to steal(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: なれる
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become familiar with (esp. 慣れる)2. to become skilled in; to become experienced at (esp. 慣れる)
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning and 2 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
invitation(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 2 forms, examples and links)
2. uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull; weak; corny (see also: お寒い)
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading, examples and links)
2. disgraceful; shameful
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
1. poor; needy
2. lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty; skimpy; slight; inadequate
(click the word for examples and links)
noun
1. cat2. shamisen
(click the word to view an additional 4 meanings and 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
error; mistake; slip; bug(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 力める
ichidan verb, transitive verb
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent; to be committed (to doing something)(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb, 'no' adjective
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor(click the word for examples and links)
'na' adjective, 'no' adjective, adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun
(by) chance; unexpectedly; suddenly; accident; fortuity; by coincidence(click the word for examples and links)
busy; hectic; occupied; engaged
(click the word to view an additional 1 reading and 2 forms, examples and links)
'gu' godan verb, intransitive verb
to swim(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
noun
shoes; boots; footwear; footgear(click the word to view an additional 5 forms, examples and links)
1. great; excellent; admirable; remarkable; distinguished; important; celebrated; famous; eminent
2. awful; terrible (often written with kana only)
(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
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