Learn Kanji
Kanji carry the meaning of written Japanese. Learn them by JLPT level, N5 to N1: all 2,217 we teach, each with its readings, stroke order and the words that use it.
Kanji Learning Resources
Guides, the reference by level, and where to practise.
- Kanji by JLPT levelAll 2,217 kanji we teach, N5 to N1: each with its meanings, on'yomi and kun'yomi, stroke order and the words that use it.
- What is Kanji?Complete beginner's guide covering kanji history, structure, readings, and how to start learning. Essential foundation for understanding Japanese writing.
- Beginner Kanji RadicalsReference chart of 79 essential kanji radicals with meanings and readings. Learn the building blocks that make up kanji characters.
- Hiragana vs Katakana vs KanjiUnderstand when to use each Japanese script. Learn the rules, patterns, and see practical examples of all three writing systems working together.
- Practise kanjiThe JLPT programs teach each level's kanji with the words that use them, a chapter at a time; free play drills any set you pick.
Why Learn Kanji?
Unlock Reading Comprehension
Kanji carries meaning in Japanese text. While hiragana shows grammar and katakana shows foreign words, kanji provides the semantic content—making it essential for reading newspapers, books, and authentic Japanese materials.
Start with N5
The N5 kanji are the ones every beginner meets first: numbers, days, people, places. The JLPT N5 program teaches them with the words that use them, and its first chapters are free.
Build on Your Kana Foundation
After mastering hiragana and katakana, kanji is your next step to fluency. Combined with the kana you already know, kanji completes the Japanese writing system and opens up native-level content.
Learn Systematically
Each kanji has structure, patterns, and components (radicals) that make learning systematic. With the right approach and consistent practice, kanji becomes manageable and rewarding.
Kana is free.
Start training with kana, then the N5 program's kanji. New accounts get 14 days of everything.