JLPT list
The 1135 JLPT N1 kanji
1135 kanji at this level, 2135 in total since N5. They're sorted from most to least common: start at the top.
Full reading: novels, editorials, contracts.
Every page gives the meaning, readings and stroke order. Memory hooks and vocabulary for this level are in Kanzen.
Order: frequency of use in written Japanese.
- 氏Family name, surname4 strokes
- 統Overall, relationship12 strokes
- 保Protect, guarantee9 strokes
- 第No., residence11 strokes
- 結Tie, bind12 strokes
- 派Faction, group9 strokes
- 案Plan, suggestion10 strokes
- 策Scheme, plan12 strokes
- 基Fundamentals, radical (chem)11 strokes
- 価Value, price8 strokes
- 提Propose, take along12 strokes
- 挙Raise, lift10 strokes
- 応Apply, answer7 strokes
- 企Undertake, scheme6 strokes
- 検Examination, investigate12 strokes
- 藤Wisteria18 strokes
- 沢Swamp, marsh7 strokes
- 裁Judge, tailor12 strokes
- 証Evidence, proof12 strokes
- 援Help, abet12 strokes
- 施Carry out, implement9 strokes
- 井Well, well crib4 strokes
- 護Safeguard, protect20 strokes
- 展Development, unfold10 strokes
- 態Attitude, condition14 strokes
- 鮮Fresh, vivid17 strokes
- 視See, inspection11 strokes
- 条Article, clause7 strokes
- 幹Tree trunk, main part13 strokes
- 独Single, alone9 strokes
- 宮Palace, Shinto shrine10 strokes
- 率Ratio, rate11 strokes
- 衛Defense, protection16 strokes
- 張Stretch, counter for bows & stringed instruments11 strokes
- 監Oversee, official15 strokes
- 環Ring, circle17 strokes
- 審Hearing, judge15 strokes
- 義Justice, virtue13 strokes
- 訴Accusation, sue12 strokes
- 株Stocks, stump10 strokes
- 姿Figure, form9 strokes
- 閣Cabinet (government), tower14 strokes
- 衆Masses, great numbers12 strokes
- 評Evaluate, criticism12 strokes
- 影Shadow, silhouette15 strokes
- 松Pine tree8 strokes
- 撃Attack, beat15 strokes
- 佐Assistant, help7 strokes
- 核Nucleus, core10 strokes
- 整Put in order, organize16 strokes
- 融Dissolve, melt16 strokes
- 製Made in..., manufacture14 strokes
- 票Ballot, label11 strokes
- 渉Ford, go cross11 strokes
- 響Echo, sound20 strokes
- 推Presume, infer11 strokes
- 請Solicit, invite15 strokes
- 器Utensil, vessel15 strokes
- 士Samurai, gentleman3 strokes
- 討Chastise, attack10 strokes
- 攻Aggression, attack7 strokes
- 崎Promontory, cape11 strokes
- 督Coach, command13 strokes
- 授Impart, instruct11 strokes
- 催Sponsor, hold (a meeting)13 strokes
- 及Reach, extend3 strokes
- 憲Constitution, law16 strokes
- 離Detach, separation19 strokes
- 激Violent, get excited16 strokes
- 摘Pinch, pick14 strokes
- 系Lineage, system7 strokes
- 批Criticism, strike7 strokes
- 郎Young man, husband9 strokes
- 健Healthy, health11 strokes
- 盟Alliance, oath13 strokes
- 従Accompany, obey10 strokes
- 修Discipline, conduct oneself well10 strokes
- 隊Regiment, party12 strokes
- 織Weave, fabric18 strokes
- 拡Broaden, extend8 strokes
- 故Happenstance, especially9 strokes
- 振Shake, wave10 strokes
- 弁Valve, petal5 strokes
- 就Take position, concerning12 strokes
- 異Different, uncommon11 strokes
- 献Offering, counter for drinks13 strokes
- 厳Stern, strictness17 strokes
- 維Fiber, tie14 strokes
- 浜Seacoast, beach10 strokes
- 遺Bequeath, leave behind15 strokes
- 塁Bases, fort12 strokes
- 邦Home country, country7 strokes
- 素Elementary, principle10 strokes
- 遣Dispatch, despatch13 strokes
- 抗Confront, resist7 strokes
- 模Imitation, copy14 strokes
- 雄Male, masculine12 strokes
- 益Benefit, gain10 strokes
- 緊Tense, solid15 strokes
- 標Mark, signpost15 strokes
- 宣Proclaim, say9 strokes
- 昭Shining, bright9 strokes
- 廃Abolish, obsolete12 strokes
- 江Creek, inlet6 strokes
- 僚Colleague, official14 strokes
- 吉Good luck, joy6 strokes
- 盛Prosperity, flourishing11 strokes
- 皇Emperor9 strokes
- 臨Look to, face18 strokes
- 踏Step, trample15 strokes
- 壊Destroy, demolition16 strokes
- 債Bond, loan13 strokes
- 興Entertain, revive16 strokes
- 源Source, origin13 strokes
- 儀Ceremony, rule15 strokes
- 創Genesis, wound12 strokes
- 障Obstacle, hindrance14 strokes
- 継Inherit, succeed13 strokes
- 筋Muscle, sinew12 strokes
- 闘Fight, struggle18 strokes
- 葬Interment, bury12 strokes
- 避Evade, avoid16 strokes
- 司Director, official5 strokes
- 康Ease, peace11 strokes
- 善Virtuous, good12 strokes
- 逮Apprehend, chase11 strokes
- 迫Urge, force8 strokes
- 惑Beguile, delusion12 strokes
- 崩Crumble, die11 strokes
- 紀Chronicle, account9 strokes
- 聴Listen, hear17 strokes
- 脱Undress, removing11 strokes
- 級Class, rank9 strokes
- 博Extensive, erudition12 strokes
- 締Tighten, tie15 strokes
- 救Salvation, save11 strokes
- 執Tenacious, take hold11 strokes
- 房Tassel, tuft8 strokes
- 撤Remove, withdraw15 strokes
- 削Plane, sharpen9 strokes
- 密Secrecy, density (pop)11 strokes
- 措Set aside, give up11 strokes
- 志Intention, plan7 strokes
- 載Place, load13 strokes
- 陣Camp, battle array10 strokes
- 我Ego, I7 strokes
- 為Do, change9 strokes
- 抑Repress, restrain7 strokes
- 幕Curtain, hanging13 strokes
- 染Dye, color9 strokes
- 奈Nara, what?8 strokes
- 傷Wound, hurt13 strokes
- 択Choose, select7 strokes
- 秀Excel, excellence7 strokes
- 徴Indications, sign14 strokes
- 弾Bullet, projectile12 strokes
- 償Reparation, make up for17 strokes
- 功Achievement, merits5 strokes
- 拠Foothold, based on8 strokes
- 秘Secret, conceal10 strokes
- 拒Refuse, repel8 strokes
- 刑Punish, penalty6 strokes
- 塚Hillock, mound12 strokes
- 致Do, doth10 strokes
- 繰Winding, reel19 strokes
- 尾Tail, end7 strokes
- 描Sketch, compose11 strokes
- 鈴Small bell, buzzer13 strokes
- 盤Tray, shallow bowl15 strokes
- 項Paragraph, nape of neck12 strokes
- 喪Mourning, miss12 strokes
- 伴Consort, accompany7 strokes
- 養Foster, bring up15 strokes
- 懸Suspend, hang20 strokes
- 街Town, boulevard12 strokes
- 契Pledge, promise9 strokes
- 掲Put up (a notice), put up11 strokes
- 躍Leap, dance21 strokes
- 棄Abandon, throw away13 strokes
- 邸Residence, mansion8 strokes
- 縮Shrink, contract17 strokes
- 還Send back, return16 strokes
- 属Belong, genus12 strokes
- 慮Prudence, thought15 strokes
- 枠Frame, framework8 strokes
- 恵Favor, blessing10 strokes
- 露Dew, tears21 strokes
- 沖Open sea, offing7 strokes
- 緩Slacken, loosen15 strokes
- 節Node, season13 strokes
- 需Demand, request14 strokes
- 射Shoot, shine into10 strokes
- 購Buy, subscription17 strokes
- 揮Brandish, wave12 strokes
- 充Fill, allot6 strokes
- 貢Tribute, support10 strokes
- 鹿Deer11 strokes
- 却Reject, decline7 strokes
- 端Edge, origin14 strokes
- 賃Fare, fee13 strokes
- 獲Catch, seize16 strokes
- 郡County, district10 strokes
- 併Unite, join8 strokes
- 徹Penetrate, clear15 strokes
- 貴Precious, value12 strokes
- 埼Cape, spit11 strokes
- 衝Collide, brunt15 strokes
- 焦Char, hurry12 strokes
- 奪Rob, take by force14 strokes
- 災Disaster, calamity7 strokes
- 浦Bay, creek10 strokes
- 析Divide, chop8 strokes
- 譲Defer, turnover20 strokes
- 称Appellation, praise10 strokes
- 納Settlement, obtain10 strokes
- 樹Tree, shrub16 strokes
- 挑Challenge, contend for9 strokes
- 誘Entice, lead14 strokes
- 紛Distract, be mistaken for10 strokes
- 至Arrive, climax6 strokes
- 宗Religion, sect8 strokes
- 促Stimulate, urge9 strokes
- 慎Humility, be careful13 strokes
- 控Withdraw, draw in11 strokes
- 握Grip, hold12 strokes
- 宙Mid-air, air8 strokes
- 俊Sagacious, genius9 strokes
- 銭Coin, .01 yen14 strokes
- 渋Astringent, hesitate11 strokes
- 銃Gun, arms14 strokes
- 操Manipulate, maneuver16 strokes
- 携Carry (with one), portable13 strokes
- 診Checkup, seeing12 strokes
- 託Consign, requesting10 strokes
- 撮Snapshot, take pictures15 strokes
- 誕Be born, nativity15 strokes
- 侵Encroach, invade9 strokes
- 括Fasten, tie up9 strokes
- 謝Apologize, thank17 strokes
- 孝Filial piety, child's respect7 strokes
- 駆Drive, run14 strokes
- 透Transparent, permeate10 strokes
- 津Haven, port9 strokes
- 壁Wall, lining (stomach)16 strokes
- 稲Rice plant14 strokes
- 仮Temporary, sham6 strokes
- 裂Split, rend12 strokes
- 敏Cleverness, agile10 strokes
- 是Just so, this9 strokes
- 排Repudiate, exclude11 strokes
- 裕Abundant, rich12 strokes
- 堅Strict, hard12 strokes
- 訳Translate, reason11 strokes
- 芝Turf, lawn6 strokes
- 綱Hawser, class (genus)14 strokes
- 典Code, ceremony8 strokes
- 賀Congratulations, joy12 strokes
- 扱Handle, entertain6 strokes
- 顧Look back, review21 strokes
- 看Watch over, see9 strokes
- 訟Sue, accuse11 strokes
- 戒Warn, admonish7 strokes
- 祉Welfare, happiness8 strokes
- 誉Reputation, praise13 strokes
- 歓Delight, joy15 strokes
- 奏Play music, speak to a ruler9 strokes
- 勧Persuade, recommend13 strokes
- 騒Boisterous, make noise18 strokes
- 閥Clique, lineage14 strokes
- 甲Armor, high (voice)5 strokes
- 縄Straw rope, cord15 strokes
- 郷Home town, village11 strokes
- 揺Swing, shake12 strokes
- 免Escape, avoid8 strokes
- 既Already, previously10 strokes
- 薦Recommend, mat16 strokes
- 隣Neighboring16 strokes
- 華Splendor, flower10 strokes
- 範Model, example15 strokes
- 隠Conceal, hide14 strokes
- 徳Virtue, benevolence14 strokes
- 哲Wisdom, philosophy10 strokes
- 杉Cedar, cryptomeria7 strokes
- 釈Explanation, justification11 strokes
- 己Self, oneself3 strokes
- 妥Gentle, peace7 strokes
- 威Authority, dignity9 strokes
- 豪Overpowering, great14 strokes
- 熊Bear14 strokes
- 滞Stagnate, be delayed13 strokes
- 微Delicate, minuteness13 strokes
- 隆Hump, high11 strokes
- 症Symptoms, illness10 strokes
- 暫For a while, temporary15 strokes
- 忠Loyalty, fidelity8 strokes
- 倉Warehouse, godown10 strokes
- 肝Liver, pluck7 strokes
- 喚Call, shout12 strokes
- 沿Run alongside, follow along8 strokes
- 妙Exquisite, strange7 strokes
- 唱Chant, chorus11 strokes
- 索Cord, rope10 strokes
- 誠Sincerity, truth13 strokes
- 襲Attack, advance on22 strokes
- 懇Sociable, kind17 strokes
- 俳Haiku, actor10 strokes
- 柄Pattern, design9 strokes
- 驚Be surprised, wonder22 strokes
- 麻Hemp, flax11 strokes
- 剤Dose, medicine10 strokes
- 瀬Rapids, current19 strokes
- 趣Taste, charm15 strokes
- 陥Collapse, fall into10 strokes
- 斎Purification, Buddhist food11 strokes
- 貫Pierce, 8 111 strokes
- 仙Hermit, wizard5 strokes
- 慰Consolation, amusement15 strokes
- 序Preface, beginning7 strokes
- 旬Ten-day period, decameron6 strokes
- 兼Concurrently, and10 strokes
- 聖Holy, saint13 strokes
- 旨Delicious, relish6 strokes
- 即Instant, namely7 strokes
- 柳Willow9 strokes
- 舎Cottage, inn8 strokes
- 偽Falsehood, lie11 strokes
- 較Contrast, compare13 strokes
- 覇Hegemony, supremacy19 strokes
- 畑Farm, field9 strokes
- 詳Detailed, full13 strokes
- 抵Resist, reach8 strokes
- 脅Threaten, coerce10 strokes
- 茂Overgrown, grow thick8 strokes
- 犠Sacrifice17 strokes
- 旗Flag, banner14 strokes
- 距Distance, spur12 strokes
- 雅Gracious, elegant13 strokes
- 飾Decorate, ornament13 strokes
- 網Netting, network14 strokes
- 竜Dragon, imperial10 strokes
- 詩Poem, poetry13 strokes
- 繁Luxuriant, thick16 strokes
- 翼Wing, plane17 strokes
- 茨Briar, thorn9 strokes
- 潟Lagoon15 strokes
- 敵Enemy, foe15 strokes
- 魅Fascination, charm15 strokes
- 嫌Dislike, detest13 strokes
- 斉Adjusted, alike8 strokes
- 敷Spread, pave15 strokes
- 擁Hug, embrace16 strokes
- 圏Sphere, circle12 strokes
- 酸Acid, bitterness14 strokes
- 罰Penalty, punishment14 strokes
- 滅Destroy, ruin13 strokes
- 礎Foundation, base18 strokes
- 腐Rot, decay14 strokes
- 脚Leg, foot (of an object)11 strokes
- 潮Tide, salt water15 strokes
- 梅Plum10 strokes
- 尽Exhaust, run out6 strokes
- 僕Me, I (male)14 strokes
- 桜Cherry10 strokes
- 滑Slippery, slide13 strokes
- 孤Orphan, alone9 strokes
- 炎Flame, inflammation8 strokes
- 賠Compensation, indemnify15 strokes
- 句Phrase, clause5 strokes
- 鋼Steel16 strokes
- 頑Stubborn, foolish13 strokes
- 鎖Chain, fetters18 strokes
- 彩Coloring, paint11 strokes
- 摩Chafe, rub15 strokes
- 励Encourage, be diligent7 strokes
- 縦Vertical, length16 strokes
- 輝Radiance, shine15 strokes
- 蓄Amass, raise13 strokes
- 軸Axis, pivot12 strokes
- 巡Patrol, go around6 strokes
- 稼Earnings, work15 strokes
- 瞬Blink, instant18 strokes
- 砲Cannon, gun10 strokes
- 噴Erupt, spout15 strokes
- 誇Boast, be proud13 strokes
- 祥Auspicious, happiness10 strokes
- 牲Animal sacrifice, offering9 strokes
- 秩Order, regularity10 strokes
- 帝Sovereign, the emperor9 strokes
- 唆Tempt, seduce10 strokes
- 阻Thwart, separate from8 strokes
- 泰Peaceful, calm10 strokes
- 賄Bribe, board13 strokes
- 撲Beat, strike15 strokes
- 堀Moat, ditch11 strokes
- 菊Chrysanthemum11 strokes
- 絞Strangle, constrict12 strokes
- 縁Affinity, relation15 strokes
- 唯Solely, only11 strokes
- 膨Swell, get fat16 strokes
- 矢Arrow, dart5 strokes
- 耐Enduring, -proof9 strokes
- 塾Cram school, private school14 strokes
- 漏Leak, escape14 strokes
- 慶Jubilation, congratulate15 strokes
- 猛Fierce, rave11 strokes
- 芳Perfume, balmy7 strokes
- 懲Penal, chastise18 strokes
- 剣Sword, sabre10 strokes
- 彰Manifest, clear14 strokes
- 棋Chess piece, Japanese chess12 strokes
- 丁Street, ward2 strokes
- 恒Constancy, always9 strokes
- 揚Raise, elevate12 strokes
- 冒Risk, face9 strokes
- 曽Formerly, once11 strokes
- 倫Ethics, companion10 strokes
- 陳Exhibit, state11 strokes
- 憶Recollection, think16 strokes
- 潜Submerge, conceal15 strokes
- 梨Pear tree11 strokes
- 克Overcome, conquer7 strokes
- 岳Peak, point8 strokes
- 概Outline, condition14 strokes
- 拘Arrest, seize8 strokes
- 墓Grave, tomb13 strokes
- 黙Silence, become silent15 strokes
- 須Ought, by all means12 strokes
- 偏Partial, side11 strokes
- 雰Atmosphere, fog12 strokes
- 遇Meet, encounter12 strokes
- 諮Consult with16 strokes
- 狭Narrow, cramped9 strokes
- 卓Eminent, table8 strokes
- 亀Tortoise, turtle11 strokes
- 糧Provisions, food18 strokes
- 簿Register, record book19 strokes
- 炉Hearth, furnace8 strokes
- 牧Breed, care for8 strokes
- 殊Particularly, especially10 strokes
- 殖Augment, increase12 strokes
- 艦Warship21 strokes
- 輩Comrade, fellow15 strokes
- 穴Hole, aperture5 strokes
- 奇Strange, strangeness8 strokes
- 慢Laziness, vanity14 strokes
- 鶴Crane, stork21 strokes
- 謀Conspire, cheat16 strokes
- 暖Warm (climate), warmth13 strokes
- 拍Clap, beat (music)8 strokes
- 朗Melodious, clear10 strokes
- 寛Tolerant, leniency13 strokes
- 覆Cover, overlay18 strokes
- 胞Placenta, sac9 strokes
- 泣Cry, weep8 strokes
- 隔Isolate, alternate13 strokes
- 浄Clean, wash9 strokes
- 没Drown, sink7 strokes
- 暇Spare time, rest13 strokes
- 肺Lungs9 strokes
- 貞Upright, chastity9 strokes
- 鑑Appraise, discern23 strokes
- 飼Domesticate, raise13 strokes
- 陰Shade, yin11 strokes
- 銘Inscription, signature (of an artisan)14 strokes
- 随Follow, obey12 strokes
- 烈Ardent, violent10 strokes
- 尋Inquire, fathom12 strokes
- 稿Draft, copy15 strokes
- 丹Rust-colored, red4 strokes
- 啓Disclose, open11 strokes
- 丘Hill, knoll5 strokes
- 棟Ridgepole, ridge12 strokes
- 壌Soil, lot16 strokes
- 漫Cartoon, involuntarily14 strokes
- 玄Mysterious, occultness5 strokes
- 粘Sticky, glutinous11 strokes
- 悟Enlightenment, perceive10 strokes
- 舗Shop, store15 strokes
- 妊Pregnancy7 strokes
- 熟Mellow, ripen15 strokes
- 恩Grace, kindness10 strokes
- 騰Leaping up, jumping up20 strokes
- 往Journey, travel8 strokes
- 豆Beans, pea7 strokes
- 遂Consummate, accomplish12 strokes
- 狂Lunatic, insane7 strokes
- 栃Horse chestnut, (kokuji)9 strokes
- 岐Branch off, fork7 strokes
- 陛Highness, steps (of throne)10 strokes
- 緯Horizontal, woof16 strokes
- 培Cultivate, foster11 strokes
- 衰Decline, wane10 strokes
- 艇Rowboat, small boat13 strokes
- 屈Bend, yield8 strokes
- 径Diameter, path8 strokes
- 淡Thin, faint11 strokes
- 抽Extract, pull out8 strokes
- 披Expose, open (one's heart)8 strokes
- 廷Courts, imperial court7 strokes
- 錦Brocade, fine dress16 strokes
- 准Associate, quasi-10 strokes
- 暑Hot, sultry12 strokes
- 奨Encourage, exhort13 strokes
- 浸Immersed, soak10 strokes
- 剰Surplus, besides11 strokes
- 胆Courage, gall bladder9 strokes
- 繊Slender, delicate17 strokes
- 駒Foal, piece (game)15 strokes
- 虚Void, emptiness11 strokes
- 霊Spirits, soul15 strokes
- 帳Notebook, account book11 strokes
- 悔Repent, regret9 strokes
- 諭Admonish, rebuke16 strokes
- 惨Wretched, disaster11 strokes
- 虐Tyrannize, oppress9 strokes
- 翻Translate, flutter (flag)18 strokes
- 墜Crash, fall (down)15 strokes
- 沼Marsh, lake8 strokes
- 据Set, lay a foundation11 strokes
- 肥Fertilizer, get fat8 strokes
- 徐Gradually, slowly10 strokes
- 糖Sugar16 strokes
- 搭Board, load (a vehicle)12 strokes
- 盾Shield, escutcheon9 strokes
- 脈Vein, pulse10 strokes
- 滝Waterfall, rapids13 strokes
- 軌Track, rut9 strokes
- 俵Bag, bale10 strokes
- 妨Disturb, prevent7 strokes
- 擦Rub, grate17 strokes
- 鯨Whale19 strokes
- 荘Villa, inn9 strokes
- 諾Consent, assent15 strokes
- 雷Thunder, lightning bolt13 strokes
- 漂Drift, float (on liquid)14 strokes
- 懐Feelings, heart16 strokes
- 勘Intuition, perception11 strokes
- 栽Plantation, planting10 strokes
- 拐Kidnap, abduct8 strokes
- 駄Pack horse, worthless14 strokes
- 添Annexed, accompany11 strokes
- 冠Crown, best9 strokes
- 斜Diagonal, slanting11 strokes
- 鏡Mirror, speculum19 strokes
- 浪Waves, billows10 strokes
- 亜Asia, rank next7 strokes
- 覧Perusal, see17 strokes
- 詐Lie, falsehood12 strokes
- 壇Podium, stage16 strokes
- 勲Meritorious deed, merit15 strokes
- 魔Witch, demon21 strokes
- 酬Repay, reward13 strokes
- 紫Purple, violet12 strokes
- 紋Family crest, figures10 strokes
- 卸Wholesale9 strokes
- 奮Stirred up, be invigorated16 strokes
- 欄Column, handrail20 strokes
- 逸Deviate, idleness11 strokes
- 涯Horizon, shore11 strokes
- 拓Clear (the land), open8 strokes
- 眼Eyeball11 strokes
- 獄Prison, jail14 strokes
- 尚Furthermore, esteem8 strokes
- 阜Hill, mound8 strokes
- 彫Carve, engrave11 strokes
- 穏Calm, quiet16 strokes
- 顕Manifest, evident18 strokes
- 巧Adroit, skilled5 strokes
- 矛Halberd, arms5 strokes
- 垣Hedge, fence9 strokes
- 欺Deceit, cheat12 strokes
- 釣Angling, fish11 strokes
- 粧Cosmetics, adorn (one's person)12 strokes
- 葛Arrowroot, kudzu11 strokes
- 粛Solemn, quietly11 strokes
- 愚Foolish, folly13 strokes
- 遭Encounter, come across14 strokes
- 架Erect, frame9 strokes
- 鬼Ghost, devil10 strokes
- 庶Commoner, all11 strokes
- 稚Immature, young13 strokes
- 滋Nourishing, nutritious12 strokes
- 幻Phantasm, vision4 strokes
- 煮Boil, cook12 strokes
- 姫Princess10 strokes
- 誓Vow, swear14 strokes
- 把Grasp, faggot7 strokes
- 践Tread, step on13 strokes
- 呈Display, offer7 strokes
- 疎Alienate, rough12 strokes
- 仰Face-up, look up6 strokes
- 剛Sturdy, strength10 strokes
- 疾Rapidly10 strokes
- 征Subjugate, attack the rebellious8 strokes
- 砕Smash, break9 strokes
- 謡Song, sing16 strokes
- 嫁Bride, daughter-in-law13 strokes
- 謙Self-effacing, humble oneself17 strokes
- 后Empress, queen6 strokes
- 嘆Sigh, lament13 strokes
- 菌Germ, fungus11 strokes
- 鎌Sickle, scythe18 strokes
- 巣Nest, rookery11 strokes
- 頻Repeatedly, recur17 strokes
- 琴Harp, koto12 strokes
- 班Squad, corps10 strokes
- 棚Shelf, ledge12 strokes
- 潔Undefiled, pure15 strokes
- 酷Cruel, severe14 strokes
- 宰Superintend, manager10 strokes
- 廊Corridor, hall12 strokes
- 寂Loneliness, quietly11 strokes
- 伏Prostrated, bend down6 strokes
- 碁Go13 strokes
- 俗Vulgar, customs9 strokes
- 漠Vague, obscure13 strokes
- 邪Wicked, injustice8 strokes
- 晶Crystal, sparkle12 strokes
- 墨Black ink, India ink14 strokes
- 鎮Calm, soothe18 strokes
- 洞Cave, den9 strokes
- 履Perform, complete15 strokes
- 劣Inferiority, be inferior to6 strokes
- 那What?7 strokes
- 殴Assault, hit8 strokes
- 娠With child, pregnancy10 strokes
- 奉Observance, offer8 strokes
- 憂Melancholy, grieve15 strokes
- 朴Crude, simple6 strokes
- 亭Pavilion, restaurant9 strokes
- 怪Suspicious, mystery8 strokes
- 酔Drunk, feel sick11 strokes
- 惜Regret, begrudge11 strokes
- 穫Harvest, reap18 strokes
- 佳Excellent, beautiful8 strokes
- 潤Wet, be watered15 strokes
- 悼Lament, grieve over11 strokes
- 乏Destitution, scarce4 strokes
- 該Above-stated, the said13 strokes
- 赴Proceed, get9 strokes
- 桑Mulberry10 strokes
- 髄Marrow, pith19 strokes
- 虎Tiger, drunkard8 strokes
- 盆Basin, lantern festival9 strokes
- 穂Ear, ear (grain)15 strokes
- 壮Robust, manhood6 strokes
- 堤Dike, bank12 strokes
- 飢Hungry, starve10 strokes
- 傍Side, bystander12 strokes
- 疫Epidemic9 strokes
- 累Accumulate, involvement11 strokes
- 痴Stupid, foolish13 strokes
- 搬Conveyor, carry13 strokes
- 癒Healing, cure18 strokes
- 寸Measurement, tenth of a shaku3 strokes
- 郭Enclosure, quarters11 strokes
- 尿Urine7 strokes
- 凶Bad luck, villain4 strokes
- 吐Spit, vomit6 strokes
- 宴Banquet, feast10 strokes
- 賓V.I.P., guest15 strokes
- 虜Captive, barbarian13 strokes
- 陶Pottery, porcelain11 strokes
- 鐘Bell, gong20 strokes
- 憾Remorse, regret16 strokes
- 畿Capital, suburbs of capital15 strokes
- 磁Magnet, porcelain14 strokes
- 弥All the more, increasingly8 strokes
- 昆Descendants, elder brother8 strokes
- 粗Coarse, rough11 strokes
- 訂Revise, correct9 strokes
- 芽Bud, sprout8 strokes
- 傘Umbrella12 strokes
- 騎Equestrian, riding on horses18 strokes
- 寧Peaceful, rather14 strokes
- 循Sequential, follow12 strokes
- 忍Endure, bear7 strokes
- 怠Neglect, laziness9 strokes
- 如Likeness, like6 strokes
- 寮Dormitory, hostel15 strokes
- 鉛Lead13 strokes
- 珠Pearl, gem10 strokes
- 凝Congeal, freeze16 strokes
- 苗Seedling, sapling8 strokes
- 獣Animal, beast16 strokes
- 哀Pathetic, grief9 strokes
- 跳Hop, leap up13 strokes
- 匠Artisan, master6 strokes
- 垂Hang, suspend8 strokes
- 蛇Snake, serpent11 strokes
- 澄Lucidity, be clear15 strokes
- 縫Sew, stitch16 strokes
- 僧Buddhist priest, monk13 strokes
- 眺Stare, watch11 strokes
- 唐T'ang, China10 strokes
- 呉Give, do something for7 strokes
- 凡Ordinary, common3 strokes
- 憩Recess, rest16 strokes
- 媛Beautiful woman, princess12 strokes
- 溝Gutter, ditch13 strokes
- 恭Respect, reverent10 strokes
- 刈Reap, cut4 strokes
- 睡Drowsy, sleep13 strokes
- 錯Confused, mix16 strokes
- 伯Chief, count7 strokes
- 穀Cereals, grain14 strokes
- 柿Persimmon9 strokes
- 陵Mausoleum, imperial tomb11 strokes
- 霧Fog, mist19 strokes
- 魂Soul, spirit14 strokes
- 弊Abuse, evil15 strokes
- 妃Queen, princess6 strokes
- 舶Ship, liner11 strokes
- 餓Starvation, hunger15 strokes
- 腎Kidney13 strokes
- 窮Hard up, destitute15 strokes
- 掌Palm of hand, rule12 strokes
- 麗Lovely, beautiful19 strokes
- 臭Stink, smelly9 strokes
- 釜Kettle, cauldron10 strokes
- 悦Ecstasy, joy10 strokes
- 刃Blade, sword3 strokes
- 縛Bind, truss16 strokes
- 暦Calendar, almanac14 strokes
- 宜Best regards, good8 strokes
- 盲Blind, blind man8 strokes
- 粋Chic, style10 strokes
- 辱Embarrass, humiliate10 strokes
- 轄Control, wedge17 strokes
- 猿Monkey13 strokes
- 弦Bowstring, chord8 strokes
- 窒Plug up, obstruct11 strokes
- 炊Cook, boil8 strokes
- 洪Deluge, flood9 strokes
- 摂Vicarious, surrogate13 strokes
- 飽Sated, tired of13 strokes
- 冗Superfluous, uselessness4 strokes
- 桃Peach10 strokes
- 狩Hunt, raid9 strokes
- 朱Vermilion, red6 strokes
- 渦Whirlpool, eddy12 strokes
- 紳Gentleman, sire11 strokes
- 枢Hinge, pivot8 strokes
- 碑Tombstone, monument14 strokes
- 鍛Forge, train17 strokes
- 刀Sword, saber2 strokes
- 鼓Drum, beat13 strokes
- 裸Naked, nude13 strokes
- 猶Still, furthermore12 strokes
- 塊Lump, clod13 strokes
- 旋Rotation, go around11 strokes
- 弓Bow, bow (archery, violin)3 strokes
- 幣Money, cash15 strokes
- 膜Membrane14 strokes
- 扇Fan, folding fan10 strokes
- 腸Intestines, guts13 strokes
- 槽Vat, tub15 strokes
- 鍋Pot, pan17 strokes
- 慈Mercy13 strokes
- 伐Fell, strike6 strokes
- 漬Pickling, soak14 strokes
- 糾Twist, ask9 strokes
- 墳Tomb, mound15 strokes
- 坪Two-mat area, approx. thirty-six sq ft8 strokes
- 紺Dark blue, navy11 strokes
- 慌Disconcerted, be confused12 strokes
- 娯Recreation, pleasure10 strokes
- 舌Tongue, reed6 strokes
- 羅Gauze, thin silk19 strokes
- 峡Gorge, ravine9 strokes
- 俸Stipend, salary10 strokes
- 厘Rin, 19 strokes
- 峰Summit, peak10 strokes
- 醸Brew, cause20 strokes
- 弔Condolences, mourning4 strokes
- 乙Second, strange1 stroke
- 汁Soup, juice5 strokes
- 尼Nun5 strokes
- 遍Everywhere, times12 strokes
- 衡Equilibrium, measuring rod16 strokes
- 薫Send forth fragrance, fragrant16 strokes
- 瓦Tile, gram5 strokes
- 猟Hunting, game hunting11 strokes
- 羊Sheep6 strokes
- 款Goodwill, article12 strokes
- 閲Review, inspection15 strokes
- 偵Spy, investigate11 strokes
- 喝Scold, hoarse11 strokes
- 敢Daring, dare12 strokes
- 胎Womb, uterus9 strokes
- 酵Fermentation, yeast14 strokes
- 憤Be indignant, aroused15 strokes
- 豚Pork, pig11 strokes
- 遮Intercept, interrupt14 strokes
- 扉Front door, title page12 strokes
- 硫Sulphur12 strokes
- 赦Pardon, forgive11 strokes
- 挫Sprain, strain10 strokes
- 窃Stealth, steal9 strokes
- 泡Bubbles, foam8 strokes
- 又Or again, furthermore2 strokes
- 慨Rue, be sad13 strokes
- 紡Spinning10 strokes
- 恨Resentment, regret9 strokes
- 肪Obese, fat8 strokes
- 扶Aid, help7 strokes
- 戯Play, amusement15 strokes
- 忌Detest, avoid7 strokes
- 濁Voiced, uncleanness16 strokes
- 奔Run, bustle8 strokes
- 斗Big Dipper, sake dipper4 strokes
- 迅Swift, fast6 strokes
- 肖Resemblance7 strokes
- 鉢Bowl, rice tub13 strokes
- 朽Rot, decay6 strokes
- 殻Husk, nut shell11 strokes
- 享Receive, enjoy8 strokes
- 藩Clan, enclosure18 strokes
- 沙Sand7 strokes
- 媒Mediator, go-between12 strokes
- 鶏Chicken, hen19 strokes
- 禅Zen, silent meditation13 strokes
- 嘱Entrust, commission15 strokes
- 胴Trunk, torso10 strokes
- 迭Transfer, alternation8 strokes
- 挿Insert, put in10 strokes
- 嵐Storm, tempest12 strokes
- 椎Spine, chinquapin12 strokes
- 絹Silk13 strokes
- 陪Accompany, obeisance11 strokes
- 剖Divide10 strokes
- 譜Musical score, music19 strokes
- 悠Permanence, distant11 strokes
- 淑Graceful, gentle11 strokes
- 帆Sail6 strokes
- 暁Daybreak, dawn12 strokes
- 傑Greatness, excellence13 strokes
- 笛Flute, clarinet11 strokes
- 奴Guy, slave5 strokes
- 錠Lock, padlock16 strokes
- 拳Fist10 strokes
- 遷Transition, move15 strokes
- 拙Bungling, clumsy8 strokes
- 侍Samurai, waiter8 strokes
- 尺Shaku, Japanese foot4 strokes
- 峠Mountain peak, mountain pass9 strokes
- 篤Fervent, kind16 strokes
- 渇Thirst, dry up11 strokes
- 叔Uncle, youth8 strokes
- 雌Feminine, female14 strokes
- 堪Withstand, endure12 strokes
- 叙Confer, relate9 strokes
- 酢Vinegar, sour12 strokes
- 吟Recital, versify7 strokes
- 逓Relay, in turn10 strokes
- 痕Mark, foot print11 strokes
- 袖Sleeve, wing (building)10 strokes
- 甚Tremendously, very9 strokes
- 妖Bewitching, alluring7 strokes
- 崇Adore, respect11 strokes
- 漆Lacquer, varnish14 strokes
- 岬Headland, cape8 strokes
- 癖Habit, mannerism18 strokes
- 愉Pleasure, happy12 strokes
- 捉Catch, capture10 strokes
- 礁Reef, sunken rock17 strokes
- 屯Barracks, police station4 strokes
- 姻Matrimony, marry9 strokes
- 賭Gamble, wager15 strokes
- 擬Mimic, aim (a gun) at17 strokes
- 塀Fence, wall12 strokes
- 唇Lips10 strokes
- 睦Intimate, friendly13 strokes
- 閑Leisure, quiet12 strokes
- 幽Seclude, confine to a room9 strokes
- 曹Office, official11 strokes
- 詠Recitation, poem12 strokes
- 卑Lowly, base9 strokes
- 侮Scorn, despise8 strokes
- 鋳Casting, mint15 strokes
- 抹Rub, smear8 strokes
- 尉Military officer, rank11 strokes
- 隷Slave, servant16 strokes
- 禍Calamity, misfortune13 strokes
- 酪Dairy products, whey13 strokes
- 茎Stalk, stem8 strokes
- 汎Pan-6 strokes
- 帥Commander, leading troops9 strokes
- 逝Departed, die10 strokes
- 汽Vapor, steam7 strokes
- 謎Riddle, puzzle16 strokes
- 匿Hide, shelter10 strokes
- 爪Nail, claw4 strokes
- 鍵Key17 strokes
- 襟Collar, neck18 strokes
- 蛍Firefly, lightning-bug11 strokes
- 寡Widow, minority14 strokes
- 痢Diarrhea12 strokes
- 庸Commonplace, ordinary11 strokes
- 坑Pit, hole7 strokes
- 藍Indigo18 strokes
- 賊Burglar, rebel13 strokes
- 搾Squeeze, extract13 strokes
- 臼Mortar6 strokes
- 畔Ridge, levee (paddy)10 strokes
- 唄Song, ballad10 strokes
- 孔Cavity, hole4 strokes
- 呂Musical tone, spine7 strokes
- 拷Torture, beat9 strokes
- 嬢Lass, girl16 strokes
- 渓Mountain stream, valley11 strokes
- 翁Venerable old man10 strokes
- 廉Cheap, integrity13 strokes
- 牙Fang, tusk5 strokes
- 謹Discreet, reverently17 strokes
- 瞳Pupil (of eye)17 strokes
- 湧Boil, ferment12 strokes
- 窯Kiln, oven15 strokes
- 褒Praise, extol15 strokes
- 醜Ugly, unclean17 strokes
- 升Measuring box, 1.8 liter4 strokes
- 殉Martyrdom, follow by resigning10 strokes
- 煩Troublesome, anxiety13 strokes
- 枕Pillow8 strokes
- 劾Censure, criminal investigation8 strokes
- 堕Degenerate, descend to12 strokes
- 丼Bowl, bowl of food5 strokes
- 租Tariff, crop tax10 strokes
- 桟Scaffold, cleat10 strokes
- 惧Fear, be afraid of11 strokes
- 婿Bridegroom, son-in-law12 strokes
- 慕Pining, yearn for14 strokes
- 罷Quit, stop15 strokes
- 矯Straighten, correct17 strokes
- 某So-and-so, one9 strokes
- 囚Captured, criminal5 strokes
- 虹Rainbow9 strokes
- 泌Ooze, flow8 strokes
- 漸Steadily, gradually advancing14 strokes
- 膳Small low table, tray16 strokes
- 蚊Mosquito10 strokes
- 厄Unlucky, misfortune4 strokes
- 藻Seaweed, duckweed19 strokes
- 嫡Legitimate wife, direct descent (non-bastard)14 strokes
- 呪Curse, spell8 strokes
- 怨Grudge, show resentment9 strokes
- 串Skewer, spit7 strokes
- 嚇Threaten, intimidate17 strokes
- 凸Convex, protrusion5 strokes
- 腫Tumor, swelling13 strokes
- 韻Rhyme, elegance19 strokes
- 霜Frost17 strokes
- 餅Mochi rice cake14 strokes
- 硝Nitrate, saltpeter12 strokes
- 箸Chopsticks15 strokes
- 勅Imperial order9 strokes
- 棺Coffin, casket12 strokes
- 儒Confucian16 strokes
- 斑Spot, blemish12 strokes
- 摯Seriousness, gift15 strokes
- 愁Distress, grieve13 strokes
- 楼Watchtower, lookout13 strokes
- 眉Eyebrow9 strokes
- 薪Firewood, fuel16 strokes
- 堆Piled high11 strokes
- 褐Brown, woollen kimono13 strokes
- 賜Grant, stipend15 strokes
- 繕Darning, repair18 strokes
- 栓Plug, bolt10 strokes
- 芯Wick7 strokes
- 蜜Honey, nectar14 strokes
- 凹Concave, hollow5 strokes
- 艶Glossy, luster19 strokes
- 股Thigh, crotch8 strokes
- 匂Fragrant, stink4 strokes
- 玩Toy, play8 strokes
- 錬Tempering, refine16 strokes
- 蜂Bee, wasp13 strokes
- 衷Inmost, heart9 strokes
- 逐Pursue, drive away10 strokes
- 斥Reject, retreat5 strokes
- 詔Imperial edict12 strokes
- 椅Chair12 strokes
- 挨Approach, draw near10 strokes
- 憧Yearn after, long for15 strokes
- 宵Evening, wee hours10 strokes
- 妄Delusion, unnecessarily6 strokes
- 酌Serve drinks, draw (water)10 strokes
- 蚕Silkworm10 strokes
- 餌Food, bait14 strokes
- 頒Distribute, allot13 strokes
- 肢Limb, arms & legs8 strokes
- 謄Mimeograph, copy17 strokes
- 脊Spine, stature10 strokes
- 嗣Heir, succeed13 strokes
- 凄Uncanny, weird10 strokes
- 嫉Jealous, envy13 strokes
- 恣Selfish, arbitrary10 strokes
- 畝Furrow, thirty tsubo10 strokes
- 抄Extract, selection7 strokes
- 麺Noodles, wheat flour16 strokes
- 戴Be crowned with, live under (a ruler)17 strokes
- 爽Refreshing, bracing11 strokes
- 裾Hem, cuff13 strokes
- 惰Laziness, lazy12 strokes
- 蛮Barbarian12 strokes
- 旺Flourishing, successful8 strokes
- 冥Dark10 strokes
- 壱One (in documents)7 strokes
- 瑠Lapis lazuli14 strokes
- 侯Marquis, lord9 strokes
- 麓Foot of a mountain19 strokes
- 弧Arc, arch9 strokes
- 稽Think, consider15 strokes
- 蹴Kick19 strokes
- 訃Obituary9 strokes
- 蓋Lid, cover13 strokes
- 畏Fear, majestic9 strokes
- 喉Throat, voice12 strokes
- 附Affixed, attach8 strokes
- 但However, but7 strokes
- 芋Taro, yam6 strokes
- 拭Wipe, mop9 strokes
- 婆Old woman, grandma11 strokes
- 貼Stick, paste12 strokes
- 倣Emulate, imitate10 strokes
- 諦Abandon, truth16 strokes
- 煎Broil, parch13 strokes
- 緻Fine (i.e. not coarse)16 strokes
- 哺Nurse, suckle10 strokes
- 罵Abuse, insult15 strokes
- 乞Beg, invite3 strokes
- 倹Frugal, economy10 strokes
- 嗅Smell, sniff13 strokes
- 蔑Ignore, despise14 strokes
- 繭Cocoon18 strokes
- 璧Sphere, ball18 strokes
- 潰Crush, smash15 strokes
- 旦Daybreak, dawn5 strokes
- 拶Be imminent, draw close9 strokes
- 妬Jealous, envy8 strokes
- 塞Close, shut13 strokes
- 隙Crevice, fissure13 strokes
- 爵Baron, peerage17 strokes
- 踪Remains, clue15 strokes
- 臆Timidity, conjecture17 strokes
- 溺Drown, indulge13 strokes
- 窟Cavern13 strokes
- 痩Get thin12 strokes
- 戚Relatives, grieve11 strokes
- 梗Blockage, for the most part11 strokes
- 瘍Swelling, boil14 strokes
- 汰Washing, sieving7 strokes
- 羨Envious, be jealous13 strokes
- 宛Address (postal), as if8 strokes
- 詮Discussion, methods called for13 strokes
- 骸Bone, body16 strokes
- 崖Cliff, bluff11 strokes
- 勃Suddenness, rise9 strokes
- 拉Latin, kidnap8 strokes
- 醒Awake, be disillusioned16 strokes
- 賂Bribe13 strokes
- 侶Companion, follower9 strokes
- 籠Basket, cage22 strokes
- 刹Temple8 strokes
- 僅A wee bit12 strokes
- 酎Sake10 strokes
- 腺Gland, (kokuji)13 strokes
- 傲Be proud13 strokes
- 唾Saliva, sputum11 strokes
- 巾Towel, hanging scroll3 strokes
- 璃Glassy, lapis lazuli15 strokes
- 貌Form, appearance14 strokes
- 蔽Cover, shade15 strokes
- 桁Beam, girder10 strokes
- 舷Gunwale11 strokes
- 昧Dark, foolish9 strokes
- 耗Decrease10 strokes
- 柵Stockade, fence9 strokes
- 弄Play with, tamper7 strokes
- 箇Counter for articles14 strokes
- 勾Be bent, slope4 strokes
- 鬱Gloom, depression29 strokes
- 淫Lewdness, licentiousness11 strokes
- 朕Imperial we, majestic plural10 strokes
- 箋Paper, label14 strokes
- 吏Officer, an official6 strokes
- 遜Humble, modest13 strokes
- 瞭Clear17 strokes
- 謁Audience, audience (with king)15 strokes
- 采Form, dice8 strokes
- 冶Melting, smelting7 strokes
- 曖Dark, not clear17 strokes
- 綻Ripped, be rent14 strokes
- 頓Sudden, at once13 strokes
- 喩Metaphor, compare12 strokes
- 肘Elbow, arm7 strokes
- 苛Torment, scold8 strokes
- 捻Twirl, twist11 strokes
- 遡Go upstream, retrace the past13 strokes
- 顎Jaw, chin18 strokes
- 璽Emperor's seal19 strokes
- 貪Covet, indulge in11 strokes
- 萎Wither, droop11 strokes
- 捗Make progress10 strokes
- 辣Pungent, spicy14 strokes
- 沃Fertility7 strokes
- 咽Throat, choked9 strokes
- 毀Break, destroy13 strokes
- 伎Deed, skill6 strokes
- 詣Visit a temple, arrive13 strokes
- 痘Pox, smallpox12 strokes
- 嘲Ridicule, insult15 strokes
- 弐II, two6 strokes
- 賦Levy, ode15 strokes
- 羞Feel ashamed11 strokes
- 濫Excessive, overflow18 strokes
- 氾Spread out, wide5 strokes
- 慄Fear13 strokes
- 遵Comply, follow15 strokes
- 剝Come off, peel10 strokes
- 彙Collect, same kind13 strokes
- 斤Axe, kin (unit of weight)4 strokes
- 丙Third class, 3rd5 strokes
- 錮Confinement, to tie16 strokes
- 墾Ground-breaking, open up farmland16 strokes
- 且Moreover, also5 strokes
- 塑Model, molding13 strokes
- 虞Fear, uneasiness13 strokes
- 塡Fill in, fill up13 strokes
- 楷Square character style, correctness13 strokes
- 頰Cheeks, jaw16 strokes
- 憬Yearn for, aspire to15 strokes
- 諧Harmony16 strokes
- 𠮟Scold, reprove5 strokes
Sources: meanings and readings based on KANJIDIC2 and JMdict (EDRDG, CC BY-SA 4.0) · KanjiVG strokes © Ulrich Apel (CC BY-SA 3.0) · reading selection, French translations and memory hooks: Kanzen.