Looking for the Jōyō Kanji used to talk about food in Japanese? This page lists kanji for common ingredients and dishes, along with their readings, romaji, and meanings. A free writing practice sheet is also available, making it easy to build vocabulary you’ll actually use when reading menus or cooking.
List of Jōyō Kanji for Food (食べ物/tabemono)
| Kanji | Yomi | Reading | Meaning |
| 貝 | かい | kai | shellfish |
| 水 | みず | mizu | water |
| 魚 | さかな | sakana | fish |
| 茶 | ちゃ | cha | tea |
| 肉 | にく | niku | meat |
| 麦 | むぎ | mugi | wheat |
| 米 | こめ | kome | rice |
| 豆 | まめ | mame | bean |
| 塩 | しお | sio | salt |
| 卵 | たまご | tamago | egg |
Download Jōyō Kanji Writing Practice Sheets by Concept (Food – 食べ物/tabemono)
