Kanji Learning Resources
Everything you need to master Japanese kanji, organized by category.
Free daily game
つながり — Japanese Word Connections
Group 16 Japanese words by meaning and wordplay. No signup needed.
JLPT N5 Kanji
Master the 103 essential kanji for the beginner JLPT N5 level.
JLPT N5 Practice Test
Free 30-question timed mock test with scoring and review.
JLPT N4 Kanji
Learn 181 kanji for the elementary JLPT N4 level.
JLPT N4 Practice Test
Free 30-question timed mock test for JLPT N4 kanji.
JLPT N3 Kanji
Study 351 kanji for the intermediate JLPT N3 level.
JLPT N3 Practice Test
Free 30-question timed mock test for JLPT N3 kanji.
JLPT N2 Kanji
Challenge yourself with 181 upper-intermediate JLPT N2 kanji.
JLPT N2 Practice Test
Free 30-question timed mock test for JLPT N2 kanji.
JLPT N1 Kanji
Master 1,000+ expert kanji for the advanced JLPT N1 level.
JLPT N1 Practice Test
Free 30-question timed mock test for JLPT N1 kanji.
JLPT Study Guide
Complete guide to JLPT levels, strategies, and kanji requirements.
Free Kanji Quiz
Test your kanji knowledge with our interactive quiz.
Kanji Search & Lookup
Search by character, English meaning, or Japanese reading.
Kanji Practice Online
Free interactive kanji practice with writing exercises and quizzes.
Study Timer
Pomodoro timer: 25-minute focus sessions with breaks.
Beginner's Guide
Learn how to effectively study kanji with gamified learning.
Japanese Kanji for Beginners
A complete beginner's guide: structure, essential characters, and radicals.
How to Learn Kanji
Complete strategies for learning kanji from scratch.
How to Study Kanji
Proven strategies and techniques to accelerate your learning.
Learn Japanese Kanji Free
Discover how to learn kanji without paying a dime.
Common Mistakes in Kanji Learning
Avoid these 10 pitfalls that slow down kanji learners.
Best Apps to Learn Japanese
Top apps and tools for Japanese language learning.
Kanji Learning Blog
Articles covering kanji learning tips and JLPT strategies.
Japanese Numbers
一 (1), 二 (2), 三 (3) through 万 (10,000) with counter words.
Japanese Colors
赤 (red), 青 (blue), 白 (white), 黒 (black) and more.
Japanese Time
時 (hour), 分 (minute), 日 (day), 月 (month), 年 (year).
Japanese Animals
犬 (dog), 猫 (cat), 鳥 (bird), 魚 (fish), 馬 (horse).
Japanese Food
食 (eat), 米 (rice), 肉 (meat), 魚 (fish), 茶 (tea).
Japanese Family
父 (father), 母 (mother), 兄 (brother), 姉 (sister), 子 (child).
Japanese Body Parts
目 (eye), 耳 (ear), 口 (mouth), 手 (hand), 足 (foot).
Japanese Emotions
愛 (love), 喜 (joy), 怒 (anger), 悲 (sadness), 楽 (fun).
Japanese Weather
天 (sky), 雨 (rain), 雪 (snow), 風 (wind) and seasons.
Japanese Seasons
春 (spring), 夏 (summer), 秋 (autumn), 冬 (winter).
Japanese Nature & Geography
山 (mountain), 川 (river), 海 (sea), 森 (forest).
Japanese House & Home
家 (house), 部屋 (room), 台所 (kitchen), 窓 (window).
Japanese School Subjects
数学 (math), 科学 (science), 歴史 (history), 英語 (English).
Japanese Clothing
服 (clothes), 着物 (kimono), 靴 (shoes), 帽子 (hat).
Japanese Transportation
車 (car), 電車 (train), 駅 (station), 飛行機 (airplane).
Japanese Occupations
医者 (doctor), 先生 (teacher), 会社員 (office worker).
Japanese Sports
柔道 (judo), 剣道 (kendo), 野球 (baseball), 空手 (karate).
Japanese Music
音 (sound), 歌 (song), 楽 (music), 曲 (tune), 声 (voice).
Japanese Health & Medical
病 (illness), 薬 (medicine), 医 (doctor), 痛 (pain).
Japanese Martial Arts
武 (martial), 道 (way), 剣 (sword), 柔 (gentle).
Japanese Shopping & Money
買 (buy), 売 (sell), 店 (store), 金 (money), 円 (yen).
Japanese Verbs
食 (eat), 飲 (drink), 行 (go), 来 (come), 見 (see), 聞 (hear).
Japanese Adjectives
大 (big), 小 (small), 新 (new), 古 (old), 高 (high).
Japanese Business
会社 (company), 仕事 (work), 経済 (economy), 営業 (sales).
Learn Hiragana
Master all 46 hiragana characters with proven methods.
Learn Katakana
Learn katakana for foreign words and modern Japanese.
Japanese Writing Systems
Understand hiragana, katakana, kanji, and romaji.
Kanji Radicals Explained
Learn the 214 fundamental radicals and how they combine.
Kanji Stroke Order Guide
Master the 7 golden rules for kanji stroke order.
How to Write Kanji
Stroke order guide with radical recognition and practice.
Japanese Grammar Patterns
Particles, verb forms, conditionals, and sentence structures.
Japanese Onomatopoeia
30+ sound words, mimetic words, and manga sound effects.
Japanese Counters Guide
Which counter to use for people, animals, flat things, and more.
Japanese Directions
上下左右, 北南東西, 前後, 中外 and more spatial kanji.
Japanese Travel Phrases
駅 (station), 道 (road), 出口 (exit), 入口 (entrance).
Japanese Greetings
挨拶 (greeting), 礼 (courtesy), 謝 (apology), 敬 (respect).
100 Most Common Kanji
The most frequently used kanji, covering ~50% of all usage.
Kanji by School Grade
1,026 kanji organized by Japanese elementary school grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fuji Learning?
Fuji Learning is a gamified kanji learning app that makes studying Japanese characters fun and engaging through a card-collection mechanic similar to Pokédex.
How many kanji should I learn?
The Japanese government's jōyō list of kanji in everyday use has 2,136. Fuji Learning has 2,141 kanji across 144 themed collections, every kanji from JLPT N5 to N1. We also have JLPT reference pages (N5 through N1) for exam preparation.
What's the best way to learn kanji?
Combine writing practice with contextual learning. Learn the radical (building blocks), meaning, and multiple readings. Fuji Learning uses spaced repetition and gamification to make this easier.
How long does it take to learn kanji?
For JLPT N5, expect 3-6 months of consistent study. N1 typically takes 2-3 years of dedicated practice.
Is Fuji Learning free?
Yes! Fuji Learning offers a generous free tier with all core features including card discovery, quizzes, and collection building.
Ready to Master Kanji?
Start collecting kanji cards and build your personal Japanese dictionary.