Kanji Library

Learn to read Japanese, one page at a time.

Free reference and practice tools for Japanese learners: every JLPT kanji with readings and real example words, complete kana charts, and a no-sign-up quiz. Built to be fast, accurate and pleasant to read.

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Kanji by JLPT level
2211 kanji across N5–N1, each with its own page: meanings, on/kun readings with romaji, and common words.
Hiragana chart
All 46 characters with romaji, dakuten and combination sounds — plus how-to-read tips.
Katakana chart
The loanword script, same sounds as hiragana. Includes long-vowel and small-tsu rules.
Kana quiz
Ten-question rounds with instant feedback. Choose hiragana, katakana or both.
JLPT vocabulary
Every N5–N1 word with readings, romaji, meanings and tap-to-speak audio.
Vocabulary quiz
Meaning and reading rounds for all five JLPT levels, with audio.
Culture guides
Seasons, sakura, wagashi, tea, eras and the zodiac — learn the story and its words together.
Kanji quiz (N5–N1)
Guess meanings or readings with combos, sounds and a rank stamp at the end.
Japanese numbers
Count to 100 with ten words, then to 100 million — including the sound changes.

Start here: your first kanji

The most frequent N5 kanji — click any of them to see how a kanji page works.

day, sunone, one radical (no.1)countrypersonyear, counter for yearslarge, bigtentwo, two radical (no. 7)book, presentin, insidelong, leaderexit, leave

See all 79 N5 kanji →