Pages for learning Japanese about joyo kanji, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Guide to looking up and reading unfamiliar kanji using online tools like Jisho.org, handwriting recognition, and physical dictionaries.
Detailed kanji reference for 乙 (second) showing stroke order, readings, meanings, word usage, and thematic essays covering its history and cultural contexts for intermediate learners.
Browse and study all 2,136 official Jōyō kanji characters organized by Japanese school grades and JLPT levels, with readings, meanings, usage examples, and related vocabulary for each character.
Comparison and review of kanji learning programs and tools including WaniKani, Remembering the Kanji, and Kanji Learner's Course, with guidance on choosing a program based on what aspects of kanji you want to learn.
Details page for an uncommon kanji character showing stroke count, meanings, component information, and usefulness rating for Japanese learners.
Asahi Kanji is an iOS app for studying Japanese characters through flashcards and multiple-choice drills, organized by JLPT levels (N5 to N1) or Jōyō Kanji order, designed for learners who already know hiragana and.
An app for studying and memorizing kanji through flashcards and drills organized by JLPT level or Jōyō Kanji list, with stroke order animation and multiple exercise types covering meanings, readings, and radicals.
Free online kanji dictionary with 50,000+ words and 2,136 Joyo kanji, offering readings, meanings, stroke orders, and JLPT levels. Includes handwriting recognition and browsing by radical and grade level.
Based on the New Japanese-English Character Dictionary
Describes the jōyō kanji, the 2,136 standard kanji characters used in modern Japanese, their history, and how they are divided between primary and secondary school levels.
Guide to 国字 (Japanese-made kanji) covering their history, structure, and most important characters to study. Includes tables of 国字 with readings and importance rankings for learners.
A JSON dataset combining kanji information from KANJIDIC, JLPT resources, and WaniKani, with stroke counts, meanings, readings, and proficiency levels for learners using study apps or building custom tools.
Review of the Kodansha Kanji Learner's Course, a mnemonic textbook covering 2,300 kanji with keywords, memory aids, and example words for learners who want meanings, readings, and examples in one resource.
Article comparing seven different methods for learning kanji, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each approach including repetition, flashcards, vocabulary-based learning, reading practice, and mnemonic systems.
iPhone app with flashcards for studying the 2141 Jōyō kanji and JLPT levels N5 to N1, featuring quizzes on meanings, on-yomi and kun-yomi readings, radicals, and kanji decomposition.
A reference collection of 202 grade-4 kanji with meanings, readings, and JLPT level classifications. Serves learners studying kanji for JLPT N4-N2 and grade-level curricula.
A searchable kanji dictionary with stroke order, radicals, and reading information organized by JLPT level and Jōyō grade. Supports searches by kanji, English, rōmaji, and kana with filtering tags.
Browse and learn kanji by JLPT level, Japanese school grade, radicals, stroke count, or semantic concept. Supports learners from beginner to advanced levels.
App for reviewing and memorizing Jōyō kanji and JLPT kanji levels N5 to N1 through flashcards, stroke order animations, and practice exercises on readings and radicals. Designed for learners of all levels.
A kanji learning resource that teaches 1,700 characters using mnemonics, radical breakdowns, and humor. Includes an official Anki deck and tools for distinguishing look-alike kanji.
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