Pages for learning Japanese about kanji radicals, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A kanji learning app offering lock screen widgets, flashcards with spaced repetition, stroke-order animations, and writing practice organized by JLPT levels from N5 to N1.
Explains the foundational system of kanji, radicals, and compound words with detailed examples and common misconceptions. Suitable for learners starting or struggling with kanji fundamentals.
Reference list of all 110 JLPT N5 kanji with on'yomi and kun'yomi readings, English meanings, and study guidance for beginners preparing for the N5 exam.
Comparative review of WaniKani kanji learning app that evaluates its strengths in radical-based kanji study and spaced repetition, outlines what it omits (grammar, listening, speaking), and suggests pairing it with.
Explains the meaning and etymology of the samurai kanji (侍), correcting common Western misconceptions, and provides detailed stroke-by-stroke writing instructions and calligraphy styles for learners.
Guide explaining how to determine the radical of a kanji character for dictionary lookup purposes.
KanjiDamage teaches kanji through radical decomposition and memorable mnemonics organized by learning sequence.
A blog post examining what it means to learn kanji, discussing the practical value of learning meanings, readings, stroke order, and writing ability. Intended for learners seeking effective strategies for kanji study.
Guide to looking up and reading unfamiliar kanji using online tools like Jisho.org, handwriting recognition, and physical dictionaries.
A blog article explaining how extensive reading develops Japanese proficiency through neuroscience research, covering kanji learning through context, grammar intuition, and cultural competence for learners at all levels.
Complete list of 79 kanji required for JLPT N5 with on and kun readings, meanings, and study materials for beginner Japanese learners.
A curated directory of 34 websites and tools for studying kanji at the beginner level, including dictionaries, games, flashcards and quizzes from various providers.
Blog posts explaining fundamental Japanese grammar concepts, particularly particles like は and が. Written for beginners struggling with grammar rules that have no English equivalent.
Guide to kanji stroke order rules with practical patterns for beginners, including five core rules and practice tips for writing characters legibly and memorably.
Reference page showing Japanese radicals and components used in kanji, with three collections organized by stroke count and organized by usage in Jōyō kanji, standard 214 radicals, or all known components.
Detailed study of the kanji 愛 (love) covering its etymology, meaning in Japanese, stroke order, and appearance across the five calligraphy styles. Written for learners beginning calligraphy practice.
Reference guide for inputting special characters and symbols used in Japanese texts, with Unicode codes and Japanese input method terms organized by character category.
Reference table of all 214 traditional kanji radicals with their meanings, readings, positions within characters, and stroke numbers.
Free iOS app for learning kanji, hiragana, and katakana with stroke-by-stroke writing practice, 10,000 common words, sample sentences, and multiple-choice tests organized by JLPT level.
Explains the history and methods of Japanese kanji simplification since World War II, comparing old and new character forms with examples and discussing modern usage in names and printing standards.
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