漢字
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夏
Meaning: summer
On’yomi: カ
Kun’yomi: なつ
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
夏の海はキラキラしている。
夏の海はキラキラしている。
🌍 Translation:
The summer sea sparkles brightly.
The summer sea sparkles brightly.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in anime titles and seasonal episodes.
Common in anime titles and seasonal episodes.
年
Meaning: year
On’yomi: ネン
Kun’yomi: とし
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
来年は大学を卒業する予定だ。
来年は大学を卒業する予定だ。
🌍 Translation:
I'm planning to graduate from university next year.
I'm planning to graduate from university next year.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in age, date, school year contexts.
Used in age, date, school year contexts.
蝶
Meaning: butterfly
On’yomi: チョウ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N1
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
蝶が静かに花にとまった。
蝶が静かに花にとまった。
🌍 Translation:
A butterfly quietly landed on a flower.
A butterfly quietly landed on a flower.
💡 Mini Tip:
Symbol of fragility and transformation in anime.
Symbol of fragility and transformation in anime.
今
Meaning: now, present
On’yomi: コン, キン
Kun’yomi: いま
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
今こそ立ち上がるときだ。
今こそ立ち上がるときだ。
🌍 Translation:
Now is the time to stand up.
Now is the time to stand up.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in “今週”, “今日”, “今度”.
Used in “今週”, “今日”, “今度”.
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来
Meaning: to come
On’yomi: ライ
Kun’yomi: く（る）, き（たる）, き（ます）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼は明日来る予定です。
彼は明日来る予定です。
🌍 Translation:
He is scheduled to come tomorrow.
He is scheduled to come tomorrow.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often appears in "来週", "来年", "未来".
Often appears in "来週", "来年", "未来".
小
Meaning: small, little
On’yomi: ショウ
Kun’yomi: ちい（さい）, こ, お
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
小さな希望が胸に残った。
小さな希望が胸に残った。
🌍 Translation:
A small hope remained in my heart.
A small hope remained in my heart.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used with feelings, dreams, and objects.
Often used with feelings, dreams, and objects.
思
Meaning: think, feel
On’yomi: シ
Kun’yomi: おも（う）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼のことをいつも思っている。
彼のことをいつも思っている。
🌍 Translation:
I always think about him.
I always think about him.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in "思い出", "思い切り", "思春期".
Appears in "思い出", "思い切り", "思春期".
出
Meaning: go out, leave
On’yomi: シュツ
Kun’yomi: で（る）, だ（す）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼は朝早く家を出た。
彼は朝早く家を出た。
🌍 Translation:
He left the house early in the morning.
He left the house early in the morning.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in “出口”, “出演”, “出発”.
Used in “出口”, “出演”, “出発”.
島
Meaning: island
On’yomi: トウ
Kun’yomi: しま
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
この島には秘密が隠されている。
この島には秘密が隠されている。
🌍 Translation:
This island hides a secret.
This island hides a secret.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used in fantasy or mystery settings.
Often used in fantasy or mystery settings.
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昔
Meaning: long ago
On’yomi: セキ
Kun’yomi: むかし
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
昔の友達に偶然会った。
昔の友達に偶然会った。
🌍 Translation:
I ran into an old friend by chance.
I ran into an old friend by chance.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used in nostalgic or historical scenes.
Often used in nostalgic or historical scenes.
意
Meaning: mind, meaning, intention
On’yomi: イ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼の意図がよく分からない。
彼の意図がよく分からない。
🌍 Translation:
I don't really understand his intention.
I don't really understand his intention.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in "意味", "意見", "意志".
Common in "意味", "意見", "意志".
味
Meaning: taste, flavor
On’yomi: ミ
Kun’yomi: あじ, あじ（わう）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
この料理は深い味がある。
この料理は深い味がある。
🌍 Translation:
This dish has a deep flavor.
This dish has a deep flavor.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in "意味", "味方", "趣味".
Appears in "意味", "味方", "趣味".
風
Meaning: wind, style
On’yomi: フウ, フ
Kun’yomi: かぜ, かざ
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
風が優しく頬を撫でた。
風が優しく頬を撫でた。
🌍 Translation:
The wind gently brushed my cheek.
The wind gently brushed my cheek.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in “風景”, “風邪”, “台風”.
Used in “風景”, “風邪”, “台風”.
景
Meaning: scenery, view
On’yomi: ケイ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
この景色はまるで夢のようだ。
この景色はまるで夢のようだ。
🌍 Translation:
This scenery feels like a dream.
This scenery feels like a dream.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in “風景”, “景色”, “背景”.
Appears in “風景”, “景色”, “背景”.
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私
Meaning: I, me
On’yomi: シ
Kun’yomi: わたし, わたくし
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
私はあなたのことが好きです。
私はあなたのことが好きです。
🌍 Translation:
I like you.
I like you.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used constantly in dialogue; essential for self-reference.
Used constantly in dialogue; essential for self-reference.
探
Meaning: search, look for
On’yomi: タン
Kun’yomi: さが（す）, さぐ（る）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼は真実を探して旅に出た。
彼は真実を探して旅に出た。
🌍 Translation:
He set out on a journey to find the truth.
He set out on a journey to find the truth.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in mystery, detective, and adventure genres.
Common in mystery, detective, and adventure genres.
記
Meaning: write down, record
On’yomi: キ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
この出来事は記録しておくべきだ。
この出来事は記録しておくべきだ。
🌍 Translation:
This event should be recorded.
This event should be recorded.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often seen in “日記”, “記憶”, “記念”.
Often seen in “日記”, “記憶”, “記念”.
憶
Meaning: memory, recollection
On’yomi: オク
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★☆☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
その時のことはまだ憶えている。
その時のことはまだ憶えている。
🌍 Translation:
I still remember that moment.
I still remember that moment.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears mainly in compound words like "記憶".
Appears mainly in compound words like "記憶".
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忘
Meaning: forget
On’yomi: ボウ
Kun’yomi: わす（れる）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
大事な約束を忘れた。
大事な約束を忘れた。
🌍 Translation:
I forgot an important promise.
I forgot an important promise.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in memory loss or emotional scenes.
Common in memory loss or emotional scenes.
覚
Meaning: remember, wake up
On’yomi: カク
Kun’yomi: おぼ（える）, さ（める）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
名前を覚えてくれてありがとう。
名前を覚えてくれてありがとう。
🌍 Translation:
Thanks for remembering my name.
Thanks for remembering my name.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used in learning and flashback scenes.
Often used in learning and flashback scenes.
近
Meaning: near
On’yomi: キン
Kun’yomi: ちか（い）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
駅はここから近いです。
駅はここから近いです。
🌍 Translation:
The station is near here.
The station is near here.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often appears in movement or place-based scenes.
Often appears in movement or place-based scenes.
見
Meaning: see, look
On’yomi: ケン
Kun’yomi: み（る）, み（せる）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
あの星を見てごらん！
あの星を見てごらん！
🌍 Translation:
Look at that star!
Look at that star!
💡 Mini Tip:
One of the most frequent verbs in anime speech.
One of the most frequent verbs in anime speech.
永
Meaning: eternity
On’yomi: エイ
Kun’yomi: なが（い）
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
君と永遠に一緒にいたい。
君と永遠に一緒にいたい。
🌍 Translation:
I want to be with you forever.
I want to be with you forever.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in love confessions or fantasy settings.
Appears in love confessions or fantasy settings.
遠
Meaning: far
On’yomi: エン
Kun’yomi: とお（い）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
遠い星から来た少女。
遠い星から来た少女。
🌍 Translation:
A girl who came from a distant star.
A girl who came from a distant star.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often paired with space, future, or emotional themes.
Often paired with space, future, or emotional themes.
歓
Meaning: delight, joy
On’yomi: カン
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N1
Anime Frequency: ★☆☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
歓声が響き渡った。
歓声が響き渡った。
🌍 Translation:
Cheers echoed through the air.
Cheers echoed through the air.
💡 Mini Tip:
Rare, used in formal or ceremonial scenes.
Rare, used in formal or ceremonial scenes.
迎
Meaning: welcome, meet, greet
On’yomi: ゲイ
Kun’yomi: むか（える）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
駅まで迎えに行くよ。
駅まで迎えに行くよ。
🌍 Translation:
I'll go pick you up at the station.
I'll go pick you up at the station.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used often in reunion or guest arrival scenes.
Used often in reunion or guest arrival scenes.
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行
Meaning: go, act
On’yomi: コウ, ギョウ
Kun’yomi: い（く）, おこな（う）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
明日、東京に行きます。
明日、東京に行きます。
🌍 Translation:
I'm going to Tokyo tomorrow.
I'm going to Tokyo tomorrow.
💡 Mini Tip:
Essential verb used constantly in anime.
Essential verb used constantly in anime.
合
Meaning: fit, match
On’yomi: ゴウ
Kun’yomi: あ（う）, あ（わせる）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
この靴はサイズが合わない。
この靴はサイズが合わない。
🌍 Translation:
These shoes don't fit.
These shoes don't fit.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often in dialogue with emotions or relationships.
Often in dialogue with emotions or relationships.
帰
Meaning: return
On’yomi: キ
Kun’yomi: かえ（る）, かえ（す）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
家に帰るのが遅くなった。
家に帰るのが遅くなった。
🌍 Translation:
I came home late.
I came home late.
💡 Mini Tip:
Frequently used in slice-of-life and school anime.
Frequently used in slice-of-life and school anime.
待
Meaning: wait
On’yomi: タイ
Kun’yomi: ま（つ）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
少し待ってください。
少し待ってください。
🌍 Translation:
Please wait a moment.
Please wait a moment.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used in scenes of anticipation or timing.
Often used in scenes of anticipation or timing.
終
Meaning: end
On’yomi: シュウ
Kun’yomi: お（わる）, お（える）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
もうすぐ授業が終わる。
もうすぐ授業が終わる。
🌍 Translation:
The class will end soon.
The class will end soon.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in episode endings or dramatic scenes.
Appears in episode endings or dramatic scenes.
不
Meaning: not, un-
On’yomi: フ, ブ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
不思議な現象が起きた。
不思議な現象が起きた。
🌍 Translation:
A mysterious phenomenon occurred.
A mysterious phenomenon occurred.
💡 Mini Tip:
Frequently seen in compound words like 不思議, 不安.
Frequently seen in compound words like 不思議, 不安.
思
Meaning: think
On’yomi: シ
Kun’yomi: おも（う）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
君のことをいつも思っている。
君のことをいつも思っている。
🌍 Translation:
I'm always thinking about you.
I'm always thinking about you.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in inner monologue and love scenes.
Common in inner monologue and love scenes.
議
Meaning: discussion, deliberation
On’yomi: ギ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★☆☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
その件は議論が必要だ。
その件は議論が必要だ。
🌍 Translation:
That issue requires discussion.
That issue requires discussion.
💡 Mini Tip:
Rare outside politics/business anime.
Rare outside politics/business anime.
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一
Meaning: one
On’yomi: イチ
Kun’yomi: ひと（つ）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
一つだけ選んでください。
一つだけ選んでください。
🌍 Translation:
Please choose just one.
Please choose just one.
💡 Mini Tip:
One of the most common kanji.
One of the most common kanji.
緒
Meaning: together
On’yomi: ショ
Kun’yomi: いっしょ
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
一緒に行こうよ！
一緒に行こうよ！
🌍 Translation:
Let’s go together!
Let’s go together!
💡 Mini Tip:
Seen in "一緒に", often with friends.
Seen in "一緒に", often with friends.
過
Meaning: pass, exceed
On’yomi: カ
Kun’yomi: す（ぎる）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
時間が過ぎるのが早い。
時間が過ぎるのが早い。
🌍 Translation:
Time passes quickly.
Time passes quickly.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in 過去 (past), 過ごす (to spend).
Used in 過去 (past), 過ごす (to spend).
守
Meaning: protect
On’yomi: シュ
Kun’yomi: まも（る）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼は家族を守った。
彼は家族を守った。
🌍 Translation:
He protected his family.
He protected his family.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in fantasy and hero anime.
Common in fantasy and hero anime.
度
Meaning: time, degree
On’yomi: ド
Kun’yomi: たび
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
何度も挑戦した。
何度も挑戦した。
🌍 Translation:
I tried many times.
I tried many times.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in degrees (温度), attempts.
Used in degrees (温度), attempts.
全
Meaning: whole
On’yomi: ゼン
Kun’yomi: まった（く）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
全部でいくらですか？
全部でいくらですか？
🌍 Translation:
How much is it in total?
How much is it in total?
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used as 全部、完全.
Often used as 全部、完全.
部
Meaning: part
On’yomi: ブ
Kun’yomi: へ（や）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
この部は強いチームだ。
この部は強いチームだ。
🌍 Translation:
This club is a strong team.
This club is a strong team.
💡 Mini Tip:
Seen in 部活, 部屋, 部分.
Seen in 部活, 部屋, 部分.
気
Meaning: spirit, mood
On’yomi: キ
Kun’yomi: き
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
気をつけて！
気をつけて！
🌍 Translation:
Be careful!
Be careful!
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in 気持ち, 気分, etc.
Used in 気持ち, 気分, etc.
駆
Meaning: run, gallop
On’yomi: ク
Kun’yomi: か（ける）
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼は全力で駆け抜けた。
彼は全力で駆け抜けた。
🌍 Translation:
He dashed at full speed.
He dashed at full speed.
💡 Mini Tip:
Seen in action scenes and racing anime.
Seen in action scenes and racing anime.
回
Meaning: turn, rotate
On’yomi: カイ
Kun’yomi: まわ（る）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
ドアが静かに回った。
ドアが静かに回った。
🌍 Translation:
The door turned quietly.
The door turned quietly.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common with physical and story movement.
Common with physical and story movement.
確
Meaning: certain
On’yomi: カク
Kun’yomi: たし（か）
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
それは確かな情報です。
それは確かな情報です。
🌍 Translation:
That is reliable information.
That is reliable information.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in 確認, 正確, etc.
Used in 確認, 正確, etc.
話
Meaning: talk
On’yomi: ワ
Kun’yomi: はな（す）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼と話すのが楽しい。
彼と話すのが楽しい。
🌍 Translation:
I enjoy talking with him.
I enjoy talking with him.
💡 Mini Tip:
One of the first verbs learned.
One of the first verbs learned.
巻
Meaning: roll
On’yomi: カン
Kun’yomi: ま（く）
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
ロールケーキを巻いて作る。
ロールケーキを巻いて作る。
🌍 Translation:
We roll it to make a roll cake.
We roll it to make a roll cake.
💡 Mini Tip:
巻き寿司 or media 'volumes'.
巻き寿司 or media 'volumes'.
込
Meaning: include
On’yomi: グウ
Kun’yomi: こ（む）
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
その中に気持ちが込められていた。
その中に気持ちが込められていた。
🌍 Translation:
That feeling was included in it.
That feeling was included in it.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often paired with emotion or feeling.
Often paired with emotion or feeling.
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夏
Meaning: summer
Reading: なつ
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 夏休みは海に行きたいな。
EN: I want to go to the beach for summer break.
Tip: Symbol of youth and nostalgia in anime.
年
Meaning: year
Reading: とし／ねん
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 今年はいい年になるといいね。
EN: I hope this year will be a good one.
Tip: Frequently used in greetings and time skips.
今
Meaning: now
Reading: いま
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 今すぐ会いたい！
EN: I want to see you right now!
Tip: Often used in emotional confessions.
蝶々
Meaning: butterfly
Reading: ちょうちょう
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★☆☆☆
JP: 蝶々が花のまわりを舞っている。
EN: A butterfly is dancing around the flowers.
Tip: Symbolic or poetic element in fantasy and romance.
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来る
Meaning: to come
Reading: くる
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 明日、彼が来るよ。
EN: He’s coming tomorrow.
Tip: One of the most common verbs.
小さい
Meaning: small
Reading: ちいさい
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 小さい子が走っている。
EN: A small child is running.
Tip: Often used in character descriptions.
とき
Meaning: time; when
Reading: とき
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 子どものときの話です。
EN: It's a story from my childhood.
Tip: Used in flashbacks or narration.
なんで
Meaning: why
Reading: なんで
JLPT: N/A
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: なんで泣いているの？
EN: Why are you crying?
Tip: Common in emotional or dramatic scenes.
ちょっと
Meaning: a little
Reading: ちょっと
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: ちょっと待ってください！
EN: Please wait a moment!
Tip: Common in casual speech or comedy.
思い出す
Meaning: to remember
Reading: おもいだす
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: あの日を思い出す。
EN: I remember that day.
Tip: Often used in flashback scenes.
島
Meaning: island
Reading: しま
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 小さな島に住んでいる。
EN: I live on a small island.
Tip: Often a setting for fantasy or isolated life.
わくわく
Meaning: excited
Reading: わくわく
JLPT: N/A
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 明日が楽しみでわくわくする！
EN: I'm so excited for tomorrow!
Tip: Used in cheerful or youthful scenes.
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昔
Meaning: long ago
Reading: むかし
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 昔の話を聞かせて。
EN: Tell me a story from the past.
Tip: Often appears in flashbacks or folk tales.
意味
Meaning: meaning
Reading: いみ
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: この言葉の意味は何？
EN: What does this word mean?
Tip: Common in learning or explanation scenes.
風景
Meaning: scenery
Reading: ふうけい
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★☆☆☆
JP: 美しい風景に感動した。
EN: I was moved by the beautiful scenery.
Tip: Appears in emotional or travel scenes.
ヒント
Meaning: hint
Reading: ヒント
JLPT: N/A
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: ヒントをもう一つください！
EN: Give me one more hint!
Tip: Often used in puzzles or game scenes.
やる
Meaning: to do
Reading: やる
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: やるしかないでしょ！
EN: There's no choice but to do it!
Tip: Very casual; common in shonen anime.
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私
Meaning: I; me
Reading: わたし／わたくし
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 私はアニメが大好きです！
EN: I love anime!
Tip: Almost every character uses it in daily dialogue.
探す
Meaning: to search
Reading: さがす
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 彼を探しているんです。
EN: I'm looking for him.
Tip: Common in mystery and romance anime.
どうしても
Meaning: no matter what
Reading: どうしても
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: どうしても君に会いたい。
EN: I want to see you no matter what.
Tip: Strong emotional tone; often in confessions.
記憶
Meaning: memory
Reading: きおく
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 記憶をなくしてしまった。
EN: I lost my memory.
Tip: Often appears in fantasy or drama themes.
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忘れる
Meaning: to forget
Reading: わすれる
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 約束を忘れないでね。
EN: Don't forget the promise.
Tip: Common in emotional or plot-twist scenes.
覚える
Meaning: to remember; to memorize
Reading: おぼえる
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 名前を覚えてくれた？
EN: Did you remember my name?
Tip: Often used in relationship-building scenes.
近づく
Meaning: to approach
Reading: ちかづく
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 怪しい人が近づいてくる。
EN: A suspicious person is approaching.
Tip: Seen in action or suspense scenes.
見つける
Meaning: to find
Reading: みつける
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 新しい夢を見つけた。
EN: I found a new dream.
Tip: Common in turning-point scenes.
永遠
Meaning: eternity
Reading: えいえん
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★☆☆☆
JP: 君を永遠に忘れない。
EN: I will never forget you for eternity.
Tip: Used in romance and dramatic farewells.
なのに
Meaning: and yet; although
Reading: なのに
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 好きなのに言えなかった。
EN: I liked you, but I couldn’t say it.
Tip: Appears in unrequited love scenes.
歓迎
Meaning: welcome
Reading: かんげい
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: モエラボへようこそ！歓迎します！
EN: Welcome to MoeLab!
Tip: Great for opening or arrival scenes.
もうすぐ
Meaning: very soon
Reading: もうすぐ
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: もうすぐ春が来る。
EN: Spring is coming soon.
Tip: Used for seasonal or event transitions.
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でも
Meaning: but; however
Reading: でも
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 好き。でも言えない。
EN: I like you. But I can’t say it.
Tip: Frequently used in emotional conflict scenes.
行く
Meaning: to go
Reading: いく
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 学校に行くよ！
EN: I'm going to school!
Tip: Very basic and used everywhere.
なる
Meaning: to become
Reading: なる
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 強くなりたい。
EN: I want to become stronger.
Tip: Common in personal growth scenes.
する
Meaning: to do
Reading: する
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 勉強する時間だ。
EN: It’s time to study.
Tip: Most common verb, seen everywhere.
合う
Meaning: to match; to suit
Reading: あう
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: この服、君に合ってるよ。
EN: That outfit suits you.
Tip: Used in fashion or romance scenes.
かも
Meaning: might; maybe
Reading: かも
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 好きかもしれない。
EN: I might like you.
Tip: Adds nuance or uncertainty to feelings.
いい
Meaning: good
Reading: いい
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 今日はいい天気だね。
EN: The weather is nice today.
Tip: Used to express approval or positivity.
帰る
Meaning: to return; to go home
Reading: かえる
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: そろそろ帰ろうか。
EN: Let’s head home soon.
Tip: Common at the end of school scenes.
待つ
Meaning: to wait
Reading: まつ
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: ずっと待ってたよ。
EN: I've been waiting for you.
Tip: Often seen in romance or reunion scenes.
どうして
Meaning: why
Reading: どうして
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: どうして泣いてるの？
EN: Why are you crying?
Tip: Common in emotional conversations.
また
Meaning: again; also
Reading: また
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: また会えるかな？
EN: Will we meet again?
Tip: Very common in farewells and goodbyes.
終わる
Meaning: to end
Reading: おわる
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 物語は終わりを迎えた。
EN: The story came to an end.
Tip: Seen in last episodes or climaxes.
不思議
Meaning: mysterious; strange
Reading: ふしぎ
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 不思議な夢を見た。
EN: I had a mysterious dream.
Tip: Common in fantasy and supernatural stories.
きっと
Meaning: surely; definitely
Reading: きっと
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: きっと夢は叶うよ。
EN: Your dream will surely come true.
Tip: Appears in motivational or hopeful dialogue.
やっと
Meaning: finally
Reading: やっと
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: やっと会えたね。
EN: We finally met.
Tip: Used in reunion and climax scenes.
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ずっと
Meaning: always; continuously
Reading: ずっと
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: ずっと一緒にいたい。
EN: I want to be with you forever.
Tip: Common in confessions or romantic moments.
一緒
Meaning: together
Reading: いっしょ
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 一緒に帰ろう。
EN: Let's go home together.
Tip: Expresses connection or bonding.
過ごす
Meaning: to spend (time)
Reading: すごす
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 楽しい夏を過ごした。
EN: I had a fun summer.
Tip: Often seen in seasonal or memory scenes.
あなた
Meaning: you
Reading: あなた
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: あなたが好き。
EN: I love you.
Tip: Used in direct or emotional dialogue.
守る
Meaning: to protect
Reading: まもる
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 君を守ると約束した。
EN: I promised to protect you.
Tip: Seen in hero or conflict scenes.
今度
Meaning: next time
Reading: こんど
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 今度は負けない！
EN: I won’t lose next time!
Tip: Often said before a rematch or retry.
全部
Meaning: all; everything
Reading: ぜんぶ
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 全部私のせいだ。
EN: It’s all my fault.
Tip: Used in dramatic confessions or blame scenes.
気
Meaning: spirit; feeling
Reading: き
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 気をつけてね！
EN: Take care!
Tip: Appears in phrases expressing emotions or states.
駆け回る
Meaning: to run around
Reading: かけまわる
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 子供たちが庭を駆け回っている。
EN: The children are running around the yard.
Tip: Often used in cheerful or action scenes.
確かに
Meaning: certainly; indeed
Reading: たしかに
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 確かにその通りだね。
EN: You're certainly right about that.
Tip: Used in thoughtful or agreeing responses.
昔話
Meaning: folktale; old story
Reading: むかしばなし
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★☆☆☆
JP: 昔話を聞かせてくれた。
EN: They told me an old folktale.
Tip: Appears in fantasy or reflective moments.
もしかして
Meaning: by any chance
Reading: もしかして
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: もしかして君が助けてくれたの？
EN: Was it you who helped me by any chance?
Tip: Common in surprising discoveries.
かまう
Meaning: to care; to mind
Reading: かまう
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: そんなの、私はかまわないよ。
EN: I don’t mind that at all.
Tip: Often seen in casual conversations.
巻き込み
Meaning: involvement
Reading: まきこみ
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 君を巻き込むつもりはなかった。
EN: I didn’t mean to involve you.
Tip: Often appears in conflict or danger scenes.
高校
Meaning: high school
Reading: こうこう
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 日本の高校は3年間です。
EN: Japanese high school lasts for three years.
Tip: Very common in school-themed anime.
生活
Meaning: daily life
Reading: せいかつ
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 新しい街での生活に慣れましたか？
EN: Have you gotten used to life in the new town?
Tip: Seen in drama or everyday conversation scenes.
平穏
Meaning: calm; tranquility
Reading: へいおん
JLPT: N1
Anime Freq: ★★☆☆☆
JP: 平穏な日々が続いてほしい。
EN: I hope peaceful days continue.
Tip: Used in narration or reflective dialogue.
サポート
Meaning: support
Reading: サポート
JLPT: N/A
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 彼のサポートがあったから成功できた。
EN: I succeeded thanks to his support.
Tip: Appears in team-based or battle anime.
役目
Meaning: role; duty
Reading: やくめ
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: それが私の役目だから。
EN: Because that's my role to play.
Tip: Common in hero or destiny scenes.
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立つ
Meaning: to stand
Reading: たつ
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 急に立たないでよ、びっくりするから。
EN: Don’t stand up suddenly, it startled me.
Tip: Frequently used in school and daily settings.
次
Meaning: next
Reading: つぎ
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 次のシーンが感動的だった。
EN: The next scene was really touching.
Tip: Common in transitions and dialogue.
魔法
Meaning: magic
Reading: まほう
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: これは愛の魔法なんだから！
EN: This is a magic of love!
Tip: Often used in fantasy or magical girl anime.
魔女
Meaning: witch
Reading: まじょ
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: その魔女は世界を救ったと言われている。
EN: That witch is said to have saved the world.
Tip: Appears in fantasy and supernatural stories.
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初めて
Meaning: for the first time
Reading: はじめて
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 初めてのキスは緊張した。
EN: I was nervous during my first kiss.
Tip: Used in romantic and coming-of-age scenes.
朝
Meaning: morning
Reading: あさ
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 朝ごはん食べた？
EN: Did you eat breakfast?
Tip: Common in school and daily life anime.
起きる
Meaning: to wake up
Reading: おきる
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 早く起きなきゃ遅刻する！
EN: I have to wake up or I’ll be late!
Tip: Typical in slice-of-life or school scenes.
出る
Meaning: to go out; to leave
Reading: でる
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 家を出る前に鍵を確認してね。
EN: Check your keys before leaving the house.
Tip: Extremely common action verb.
照れる
Meaning: to be shy; to blush
Reading: てれる
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: そんなに見ないでよ、照れるじゃん。
EN: Don’t stare at me like that, it’s embarrassing.
Tip: Common in romantic comedy scenes.
別に
Meaning: not really; not particularly
Reading: べつに
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 別に、どうでもいいけど。
EN: Whatever, I don’t really care.
Tip: Often used in tsundere speech patterns.
災い
Meaning: disaster; misfortune
Reading: わざわい
JLPT: N1
Anime Freq: ★★☆☆☆
JP: 災いが村を襲った。
EN: A disaster struck the village.
Tip: Appears in fantasy or historical contexts.
予言
Meaning: prophecy
Reading: よげん
JLPT: N1
Anime Freq: ★★☆☆☆
JP: それは千年前の予言通りだった。
EN: It was just as the prophecy from a thousand years ago said.
Tip: Often used in fantasy or epic tales.
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言う
Meaning: to say; to tell
Reading: いう
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 好きって言ったらどうする？
EN: What would you do if I said I like you?
Tip: One of the most common verbs in dialogue.
する
Meaning: to do
Reading: する
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 宿題、もうした？
EN: Did you do your homework already?
Tip: Used constantly in almost all contexts.
世の中
Meaning: the world; society
Reading: よのなか
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 世の中、そんなに甘くないよ。
EN: The world isn't that easy, you know.
Tip: Used in moral or serious conversations.
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はい
Meaning: yes
Reading: はい
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: はい、わかりました！
EN: Yes, understood!
Tip: Basic response used in all situations.
守る
Meaning: to protect
Reading: まもる
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 必ず君を守ると誓った。
EN: I swore to protect you no matter what.
Tip: Used often in heroic or emotional scenes.
来る
Meaning: to come
Reading: くる
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 明日、君は来るの？
EN: Are you coming tomorrow?
Tip: Common everyday verb, appears in all genres.
便利
Meaning: convenient
Reading: べんり
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: このアプリ、めっちゃ便利だよ！
EN: This app is super convenient!
Tip: Often used when talking about tools or technology.
救う
Meaning: to save; to rescue
Reading: すくう
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 世界を救うのはあなたです。
EN: You're the one who will save the world.
Tip: Used in fantasy, action, and emotional scenes.
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見る
Meaning: to see; to watch
Reading: みる
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 今日は映画を見に行こう！
EN: Let’s go watch a movie today!
Tip: Extremely common verb in all genres.
二人
Meaning: two people
Reading: ふたり
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 二人きりなんて、ドキドキするね。
EN: Just the two of us… it’s a bit nerve-wracking.
Tip: Common in romantic and quiet scenes.
人
Meaning: person
Reading: ひと
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: あの人、どこかで見たことある。
EN: I’ve seen that person somewhere before.
Tip: Basic noun, appears everywhere.
助ける
Meaning: to help; to save
Reading: たすける
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 困ってる人は助けなきゃ。
EN: You’ve got to help people in trouble.
Tip: Common in heroic and friendship scenes.
なる
Meaning: to become
Reading: なる
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 夢はアイドルになること！
EN: My dream is to become an idol!
Tip: Key verb in ambition or transformation themes.
私
Meaning: I; me
Reading: わたし
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 私、負けないから！
EN: I won’t lose!
Tip: Most commonly used first-person pronoun (feminine).
大丈夫
Meaning: okay; all right
Reading: だいじょうぶ
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 心配しないで、私は大丈夫。
EN: Don’t worry, I’m fine.
Tip: Often used to reassure others in anime.
食べる
Meaning: to eat
Reading: たべる
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: 今日のお弁当、一緒に食べよう！
EN: Let’s eat today’s lunch together!
Tip: Appears constantly in school and slice-of-life anime.
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スタート
Meaning: start
Reading: スタート
JLPT: N/A
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: さあ、ゲームスタートだ！
EN: Alright, the game starts now!
Tip: Used in competitions or energetic scenes.
弱い
Meaning: weak
Reading: よわい
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: 僕は、こんなに弱いのか…
EN: Am I really this weak…?
Tip: Often used in character development arcs.
気持ち
Meaning: feeling; emotion
Reading: きもち
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★★☆
JP: この気持ち、どう伝えればいい？
EN: How should I express this feeling?
Tip: Often used in romance or introspection.
今度
Meaning: next time; this time
Reading: こんど
JLPT: N4
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 今度こそ勝ってみせる！
EN: I’ll win this time for sure!
Tip: Appears in challenge and retry scenes.
そう
Meaning: so; that way
Reading: そう
JLPT: N5
Anime Freq: ★★★★★
JP: そうなんだ、知らなかった！
EN: Oh really? I didn’t know that!
Tip: Extremely common in natural dialogue.
とりあえず
Meaning: for now; anyway
Reading: とりあえず
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: とりあえず逃げよう！
EN: Let’s run for now!
Tip: Used in urgent or quick decision moments.
見違える
Meaning: to be unrecognizable
Reading: みちがえる
JLPT: N1
Anime Freq: ★★☆☆☆
JP: 見違えるほど綺麗になったね。
EN: You’ve become stunning—it’s like you’re someone else!
Tip: Used in glow-up or makeover moments.
完全
Meaning: perfect; complete
Reading: かんぜん
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 完全勝利、これが俺たちの力だ！
EN: A flawless victory—that’s our power!
Tip: Used in games, fights, and overconfident moments.
立派
Meaning: splendid; admirable
Reading: りっぱ
JLPT: N3
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 君はもう立派な騎士だ。
EN: You’re already a fine knight.
Tip: Used in mentor-type praise and growth arcs.
回復
Meaning: recovery; healing
Reading: かいふく
JLPT: N2
Anime Freq: ★★★☆☆
JP: 回復魔法を使ってあげる！
EN: I’ll cast a healing spell on you!
Tip: Often seen in fantasy and RPG-style anime.
立
Meaning: to stand, to rise
On’yomi: リツ, リュウ
Kun’yomi: た（つ）, た（てる）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
主人公がゆっくりと立ち上がった。
主人公がゆっくりと立ち上がった。
🌍 Translation:
The protagonist slowly stood up.
The protagonist slowly stood up.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used when a character rises or stands with resolve.
Often used when a character rises or stands with resolve.
次
Meaning: next, following
On’yomi: ジ
Kun’yomi: つ（ぎ）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
次のエピソードが楽しみ！
次のエピソードが楽しみ！
🌍 Translation:
I can't wait for the next episode!
I can't wait for the next episode!
💡 Mini Tip:
Commonly used in episode titles and announcements.
Commonly used in episode titles and announcements.
魔
Meaning: demon, evil, magic
On’yomi: マ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼は最強の魔王と呼ばれていた。
彼は最強の魔王と呼ばれていた。
🌍 Translation:
He was known as the strongest demon lord.
He was known as the strongest demon lord.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often appears in fantasy or magical themes.
Often appears in fantasy or magical themes.
法
Meaning: law, method, principle
On’yomi: ホウ
Kun’yomi: のり
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
魔法はこの世界の基本的な法則だ。
魔法はこの世界の基本的な法則だ。
🌍 Translation:
Magic is a fundamental law of this world.
Magic is a fundamental law of this world.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in legal terms and magical systems alike.
Used in legal terms and magical systems alike.
女
Meaning: woman, female
On’yomi: ジョ, ニョ
Kun’yomi: おんな, め
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼女は優しい魔女だった。
彼女は優しい魔女だった。
🌍 Translation:
She was a kind witch.
She was a kind witch.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in character descriptions and titles.
Common in character descriptions and titles.
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高
Meaning: tall, high, expensive
On’yomi: コウ
Kun’yomi: たか（い）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼はとても背が高い。
彼はとても背が高い。
🌍 Translation:
He is very tall.
He is very tall.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used for height, price, or level.
Used for height, price, or level.
校
Meaning: school
On’yomi: コウ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
この校舎はとても古い。
この校舎はとても古い。
🌍 Translation:
This school building is very old.
This school building is very old.
💡 Mini Tip:
Found in words like “高校” and “校長”.
Found in words like “高校” and “校長”.
生
Meaning: life, birth, raw
On’yomi: セイ, ショウ
Kun’yomi: い（きる）, う（まれる）, なま
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼は前向きに生きている。
彼は前向きに生きている。
🌍 Translation:
He lives with a positive attitude.
He lives with a positive attitude.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in “学生”, “先生”, and “生活”.
Appears in “学生”, “先生”, and “生活”.
活
Meaning: active, lively, life
On’yomi: カツ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
高校生活を楽しんでいる。
高校生活を楽しんでいる。
🌍 Translation:
I'm enjoying high school life.
I'm enjoying high school life.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in “生活” (daily life), “活動” (activity).
Used in “生活” (daily life), “活動” (activity).
平
Meaning: flat, calm, peace
On’yomi: ヘイ, ビョウ
Kun’yomi: たい（ら）, ひら
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼女はいつも平和を大切にしている。
彼女はいつも平和を大切にしている。
🌍 Translation:
She always values peace.
She always values peace.
💡 Mini Tip:
Seen in “平和”, “平凡”, “平気”.
Seen in “平和”, “平凡”, “平気”.
穏
Meaning: calm, gentle, quiet
On’yomi: オン
Kun’yomi: おだ（やか）
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
穏やかな日常が戻ってきた。
穏やかな日常が戻ってきた。
🌍 Translation:
The calm daily life has returned.
The calm daily life has returned.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in slice-of-life and healing anime.
Used in slice-of-life and healing anime.
役
Meaning: role, duty, part
On’yomi: ヤク, エキ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
私はサポート役に回った。
私はサポート役に回った。
🌍 Translation:
I took on the supporting role.
I took on the supporting role.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in team roles or theater context.
Appears in team roles or theater context.
目
Meaning: eye, look, goal
On’yomi: モク, ボク
Kun’yomi: め, ま
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼の目は本気だった。
彼の目は本気だった。
🌍 Translation:
His eyes were serious.
His eyes were serious.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in “目的”, “注目”, and emotional scenes.
Used in “目的”, “注目”, and emotional scenes.
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初
Meaning: first, beginning
On’yomi: ショ
Kun’yomi: はじ（め）, はつ
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
初めて会った気がしない。
初めて会った気がしない。
🌍 Translation:
It doesn't feel like we just met.
It doesn't feel like we just met.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in “初恋”, “初日”, etc.
Used in “初恋”, “初日”, etc.
朝
Meaning: morning
On’yomi: チョウ
Kun’yomi: あさ
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
朝から元気いっぱいだね。
朝から元気いっぱいだね。
🌍 Translation:
You're full of energy this morning!
You're full of energy this morning!
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in daily life scenes and greetings.
Appears in daily life scenes and greetings.
年
Meaning: year
On’yomi: ネン
Kun’yomi: とし
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
今年はいい年になりますように。
今年はいい年になりますように。
🌍 Translation:
I hope this year will be a good one.
I hope this year will be a good one.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in “今年”, “来年”, “年末”.
Used in “今年”, “来年”, “年末”.
起
Meaning: to wake, to rise, to happen
On’yomi: キ
Kun’yomi: お（きる）, お（こす）, お（こる）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
毎朝6時に起きます。
毎朝6時に起きます。
🌍 Translation:
I wake up at 6 a.m. every day.
I wake up at 6 a.m. every day.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in daily routines and incidents.
Common in daily routines and incidents.
出
Meaning: to go out, to leave
On’yomi: シュツ, スイ
Kun’yomi: で（る）, だ（す）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼は急いで家を出た。
彼は急いで家を出た。
🌍 Translation:
He rushed out of the house.
He rushed out of the house.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in action scenes or transitions.
Used in action scenes or transitions.
照
Meaning: to shine, to illuminate
On’yomi: ショウ
Kun’yomi: て（る）, て（らす）, て（れる）
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
朝日が部屋を照らしている。
朝日が部屋を照らしている。
🌍 Translation:
The morning sun is shining into the room.
The morning sun is shining into the room.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in poetic or warm emotional scenes.
Used in poetic or warm emotional scenes.
別
Meaning: separate, to part
On’yomi: ベツ
Kun’yomi: わか（れる）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
二人は駅で別れた。
二人は駅で別れた。
🌍 Translation:
The two parted ways at the station.
The two parted ways at the station.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used in farewell or emotional scenes.
Often used in farewell or emotional scenes.
災
Meaning: disaster, misfortune
On’yomi: サイ
Kun’yomi: わざわ（い）
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
この村は大きな災いに見舞われた。
この村は大きな災いに見舞われた。
🌍 Translation:
This village was struck by a great disaster.
This village was struck by a great disaster.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used in fantasy, prophecy, or tragedy contexts.
Often used in fantasy, prophecy, or tragedy contexts.
予
Meaning: beforehand, previous
On’yomi: ヨ
Kun’yomi: あらかじ（め）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
予想外の展開に驚いた。
予想外の展開に驚いた。
🌍 Translation:
I was surprised by the unexpected development.
I was surprised by the unexpected development.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in “予告”, “予想”, “予定”.
Common in “予告”, “予想”, “予定”.
言
Meaning: to say, word
On’yomi: ゲン, ゴン
Kun’yomi: い（う）, こと
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼はその言葉を信じた。
彼はその言葉を信じた。
🌍 Translation:
He believed those words.
He believed those words.
💡 Mini Tip:
One of the most basic communication kanji.
One of the most basic communication kanji.
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言
Meaning: to say, word
On’yomi: ゲン, ゴン
Kun’yomi: い（う）, こと
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼はその言葉を信じた。
彼はその言葉を信じた。
🌍 Translation:
He believed those words.
He believed those words.
💡 Mini Tip:
One of the most basic communication kanji.
One of the most basic communication kanji.
世
Meaning: world, generation
On’yomi: セ, セイ
Kun’yomi: よ
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
この世には不思議なことが多い。
この世には不思議なことが多い。
🌍 Translation:
There are many mysterious things in this world.
There are many mysterious things in this world.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in fantasy or philosophical contexts.
Used in fantasy or philosophical contexts.
中
Meaning: inside, center, during
On’yomi: チュウ
Kun’yomi: なか
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
物語の中に引き込まれた。
物語の中に引き込まれた。
🌍 Translation:
I was drawn into the story.
I was drawn into the story.
💡 Mini Tip:
Extremely common; used in spatial and time expressions.
Extremely common; used in spatial and time expressions.
守
Meaning: protect, guard
On’yomi: シュ, ス
Kun’yomi: まも（る）, もり
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼は大切な人を守った。
彼は大切な人を守った。
🌍 Translation:
He protected someone important to him.
He protected someone important to him.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used in heroic and emotional scenes.
Often used in heroic and emotional scenes.
来
Meaning: to come, next
On’yomi: ライ
Kun’yomi: く（る）, き（たる）, き（ます）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼は明日来る予定です。
彼は明日来る予定です。
🌍 Translation:
He is expected to come tomorrow.
He is expected to come tomorrow.
💡 Mini Tip:
Basic verb used in many contexts and conjugations.
Basic verb used in many contexts and conjugations.
便
Meaning: convenience, mail, opportunity
On’yomi: ベン, ビン
Kun’yomi: たよ（り）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
このアプリはとても便利です。
このアプリはとても便利です。
🌍 Translation:
This app is very convenient.
This app is very convenient.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often appears in “便利” or travel scenes.
Often appears in “便利” or travel scenes.
利
Meaning: advantage, benefit, profit
On’yomi: リ
Kun’yomi: き（く）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
その提案は私たちにとって有利だ。
その提案は私たちにとって有利だ。
🌍 Translation:
That proposal is advantageous for us.
That proposal is advantageous for us.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often found in business or combat strategy phrases.
Often found in business or combat strategy phrases.
救
Meaning: to save, to rescue
On’yomi: キュウ
Kun’yomi: すく（う）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼女は世界を救う使命を持っていた。
彼女は世界を救う使命を持っていた。
🌍 Translation:
She had the mission to save the world.
She had the mission to save the world.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often appears in fantasy and heroic narratives.
Often appears in fantasy and heroic narratives.
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見
Meaning: to see, to look
On’yomi: ケン
Kun’yomi: み（る）, み（える）, み（せる）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
その光景を見て涙が出た。
その光景を見て涙が出た。
🌍 Translation:
I saw that scene and cried.
I saw that scene and cried.
💡 Mini Tip:
One of the most basic and common kanji.
One of the most basic and common kanji.
二
Meaning: two
On’yomi: ニ
Kun’yomi: ふた（つ）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼は二つの選択肢に悩んだ。
彼は二つの選択肢に悩んだ。
🌍 Translation:
He was torn between two options.
He was torn between two options.
💡 Mini Tip:
Simple but essential number kanji.
Simple but essential number kanji.
人
Meaning: person
On’yomi: ジン, ニン
Kun’yomi: ひと
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
その人は優しい笑顔だった。
その人は優しい笑顔だった。
🌍 Translation:
That person had a gentle smile.
That person had a gentle smile.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in countless words and names.
Used in countless words and names.
助
Meaning: to help, to assist
On’yomi: ジョ
Kun’yomi: たす（ける）, すけ
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼は仲間を助けた。
彼は仲間を助けた。
🌍 Translation:
He helped his friends.
He helped his friends.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in action and friendship stories.
Common in action and friendship stories.
私
Meaning: I, private
On’yomi: シ
Kun’yomi: わたし, わたくし
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
私は彼のことが好きです。
私は彼のことが好きです。
🌍 Translation:
I like him.
I like him.
💡 Mini Tip:
Most basic way to say “I” in Japanese.
Most basic way to say “I” in Japanese.
大
Meaning: big, great
On’yomi: ダイ, タイ
Kun’yomi: おお（きい）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
彼は大きな夢を持っている。
彼は大きな夢を持っている。
🌍 Translation:
He has a big dream.
He has a big dream.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in size, emotion, impact expressions.
Appears in size, emotion, impact expressions.
丈
Meaning: height, length
On’yomi: ジョウ
Kun’yomi: たけ
JLPT: N1
Anime Frequency: ★★☆☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼は背丈が高い。
彼は背丈が高い。
🌍 Translation:
He is tall.
He is tall.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used less commonly, often seen in compound words.
Used less commonly, often seen in compound words.
夫
Meaning: husband, man
On’yomi: フ, フウ
Kun’yomi: おっと
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼女の夫は医者です。
彼女の夫は医者です。
🌍 Translation:
Her husband is a doctor.
Her husband is a doctor.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in slice-of-life and family themes.
Common in slice-of-life and family themes.
食
Meaning: to eat, food
On’yomi: ショク
Kun’yomi: た（べる）, く（う）, く（らう）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
今日はカレーを食べた。
今日はカレーを食べた。
🌍 Translation:
I ate curry today.
I ate curry today.
💡 Mini Tip:
Essential in food scenes and daily conversation.
Essential in food scenes and daily conversation.
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弱
Meaning: weak
On’yomi: ジャク
Kun’yomi: よわ（い）, よわ（る）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
弱い自分を乗り越えたい。
弱い自分を乗り越えたい。
🌍 Translation:
I want to overcome my weak self.
I want to overcome my weak self.
💡 Mini Tip:
Often used in character development arcs.
Often used in character development arcs.
気
Meaning: spirit, feeling, mood
On’yomi: キ, ケ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
気持ちを伝えるのは難しい。
気持ちを伝えるのは難しい。
🌍 Translation:
It's hard to express my feelings.
It's hard to express my feelings.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in emotional, mental, and atmospheric expressions.
Used in emotional, mental, and atmospheric expressions.
気
Meaning: spirit, feeling, mood
On’yomi: キ, ケ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
気持ちを伝えるのは難しい。
気持ちを伝えるのは難しい。
🌍 Translation:
It's hard to express my feelings.
It's hard to express my feelings.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in emotional, mental, and atmospheric expressions.
Used in emotional, mental, and atmospheric expressions.
持
Meaning: to hold, to have
On’yomi: ジ
Kun’yomi: も（つ）
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
夢を持ち続けよう。
夢を持ち続けよう。
🌍 Translation:
Keep holding on to your dream.
Keep holding on to your dream.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in “持つ”, “気持ち”, “持続”.
Appears in “持つ”, “気持ち”, “持続”.
今
Meaning: now, present
On’yomi: コン, キン
Kun’yomi: いま
JLPT: N5
Anime Frequency: ★★★★★
📘 Example (JP):
今こそ立ち上がるときだ。
今こそ立ち上がるときだ。
🌍 Translation:
Now is the time to stand up.
Now is the time to stand up.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in temporal expressions like “今週”, “今日”.
Used in temporal expressions like “今週”, “今日”.
度
Meaning: time, degree, occurrence
On’yomi: ド, ト
Kun’yomi: たび
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
次の度に気持ちが高まる。
次の度に気持ちが高まる。
🌍 Translation:
My emotions rise every time.
My emotions rise every time.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in phrases like “何度も”, “一度”.
Appears in phrases like “何度も”, “一度”.
違
Meaning: to differ, to be wrong
On’yomi: イ
Kun’yomi: ちが（う）, ちが（える）
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
何かがいつもと違う。
何かがいつもと違う。
🌍 Translation:
Something feels different from usual.
Something feels different from usual.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in mystery and emotional shifts.
Common in mystery and emotional shifts.
完
Meaning: complete, perfect
On’yomi: カン
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N3
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
計画は無事に完了した。
計画は無事に完了した。
🌍 Translation:
The plan was successfully completed.
The plan was successfully completed.
💡 Mini Tip:
Common in endings, goals, and status reports.
Common in endings, goals, and status reports.
全
Meaning: all, whole
On’yomi: ゼン
Kun’yomi: まった（く）, すべ（て）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
全力で戦うしかない。
全力で戦うしかない。
🌍 Translation:
We have no choice but to fight with full strength.
We have no choice but to fight with full strength.
💡 Mini Tip:
Appears in “完全”, “全員”, “全部”.
Appears in “完全”, “全員”, “全部”.
派
Meaning: faction, style, school
On’yomi: ハ
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼は保守派の立場をとった。
彼は保守派の立場をとった。
🌍 Translation:
He took a conservative stance.
He took a conservative stance.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in political, artistic, or stylistic contexts.
Used in political, artistic, or stylistic contexts.
回
Meaning: turn, time, revolve
On’yomi: カイ
Kun’yomi: まわ（る）, まわ（す）
JLPT: N4
Anime Frequency: ★★★★☆
📘 Example (JP):
次回予告が気になる！
次回予告が気になる！
🌍 Translation:
I can’t wait for the next episode preview!
I can’t wait for the next episode preview!
💡 Mini Tip:
Extremely common in episodic structures and games.
Extremely common in episodic structures and games.
復
Meaning: restore, return
On’yomi: フク
Kun’yomi: なし
JLPT: N2
Anime Frequency: ★★★☆☆
📘 Example (JP):
彼は記憶を復活させた。
彼は記憶を復活させた。
🌍 Translation:
He regained his memory.
He regained his memory.
💡 Mini Tip:
Used in healing, comeback, and transformation arcs.
Used in healing, comeback, and transformation arcs.