Pages for learning Japanese about kanji radicals, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Kanshudo is an interactive platform for learning kanji through components and radicals, with flashcards, vocabulary study, grammar lessons, and JLPT preparation for all levels.
Kanshudo presents the 50 most common kanji components with their meanings and frequency, helping learners build kanji knowledge efficiently through interactive study tools and flashcards.
Blog author archive for Kanji123 featuring beginner-focused guides on kanji study, the Japanese writing system, honorifics, counting, and JLPT preparation. Posts cover foundational topics for learners starting Japanese.
Dictionary entry for the kanji 字 with stroke order diagrams, on and kun readings, English and Japanese meanings, radical analysis, and related kanji. Serves learners at all levels.
Guide to the kanji 王 (king) that explains its meaning, etymology, and cultural uses in Japan, with detailed instruction on how to write it and how it appears across calligraphic styles.
A reference guide to the 167 kanji required for JLPT N4, showing meanings and readings organized by grade level. Suitable for intermediate learners preparing for the N4 examination.
Study site teaching 1,700 kanji through radical breakdown, mnemonics and jokes. Includes an Anki deck, radical and onyomi lookup, synonym explanations and tags for usage patterns.
Detailed reference page for the kanji 一 (one), showing stroke order, on and kun readings, common words, frequency data, and JLPT level. Suitable for learners at all levels studying kanji fundamentals.
Study guide and practice materials for JLPT N2 with 15 full-length mock tests, lists of 1,000+ kanji and 6,000+ vocabulary words, grammar patterns, and targeted quizzes for upper-intermediate Japanese learners.
Search for Japanese kanji by their visual parts or components. A useful method when you don't know the formal radical or reading.
Japanese-English dictionary with tools for searching kanji and words by keyword, radical, stroke count, or kanji component.
A kanji study page for 宗 (religion) that presents the character's stroke count, reading, mnemonic devices, and related compound words. Designed for learners of all levels studying individual kanji characters.
Blog posts about kanji study methods, radicals, mnemonics and learning strategies for beginners. Covers practical approaches to learning kanji characters and their components.
A brief note discussing the benefits and limitations of the Remembering the Kanji method for learning kanji, particularly for handwriting and recognizing kanji components.
Reference guide to 1,110 Jōyō kanji taught in upper elementary grades and beyond, with meanings, readings, and JLPT level classifications for intermediate and advanced learners.
A curated study list of 83 kanji for dates, directions, transport, people and everyday actions, organized by category with meanings and readings. Suited for beginners meeting these characters in practical situations.
A reference guide to the 214 traditional Kangxi radicals used in Japanese kanji, organized by stroke count with meanings, variants, example characters, and memory tips for learners.
A complete list of approximately 80 kanji required for JLPT N5, organized with on'yomi and kun'yomi readings, meanings, and usage notes. Includes video lessons, quizzes, and quick-review resources for beginners.
Detailed study of the kanji 地 (ground, land) covering its origins, meanings, stroke order, appearance across classical styles, and use in modern Japanese. Designed for beginners learning kanji and calligraphy.
A list of the 79 kanji required for JLPT N5 with their meanings, readings, and example vocabulary. Designed for beginners starting Japanese study.
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