Kanji Guide

Learn Japanese Kanji as a Beginner

Kanji Guide helps beginners learn Japanese kanji, starting with characters commonly studied for JLPT N5 preparation.

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How to Learn Kanji as a Beginner
A practical step-by-step guide to building a kanji study habit that actually works.

JLPT N5 Kanji List
80 beginner kanji organized by topic, with readings, meanings, and example words.

On’yomi and Kun’yomi Explained
A clear introduction to the two main reading types that every kanji learner needs to understand.

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Numbers and Time
一, 二, 三, 日, 月, 年 — a great place to start for beginners.

Nature and Weather
山, 川, 木, 雨, 水, 火 — picture-like characters that are easy to remember.

People and Daily Life
人, 男, 女, 子, 手, 口 — essential for describing people and everyday situations.

School and Study
学, 校, 生, 先, 本, 字 — the core vocabulary of classroom Japanese.

Featured Beginner Kanji

日
sun / day
月
moon / month
人
person
水
water
山
mountain
雨
rain