Kanji dataset maintained by NihongoDoya Editorial Team.
Readings, stroke classifications, and meanings compiled from verified Japanese educational dictionaries. Practice writing in the Kanji Sandbox or test your knowledge in the Kanji Quiz Test.
Readings, stroke classifications, and meanings compiled from verified Japanese educational dictionaries. Practice writing in the Kanji Sandbox or test your knowledge in the Kanji Quiz Test.
How to Master Kanji by JLPT Level
Kanji study is far more effective when you focus on high-frequency characters in logical batches rather than trying to memorize isolated dictionary entries. NihongoDoya organizes all 3,625 JLPT kanji characters into dedicated level libraries:
- JLPT N5 (103 kanji): The core building blocks of Japanese literacy — numbers, body parts, directions, and foundational action verbs.
- JLPT N4 (181 kanji): Everyday life characters for public transit, shopping, social interactions, weather, and scheduling.
- JLPT N3 (341 kanji): The intermediate bridge into natural Japanese — workplace communication, newspaper headlines, and public notices.
- JLPT N2 (1,000 kanji): Upper-intermediate literacy required to read Japanese books, business reports, and news commentary smoothly.
- JLPT N1 (2,000 kanji): Complete advanced literacy covering abstract philosophy, specialized professional vocabulary, idioms, and classical expressions.