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Kanji by JLPT Level

N5JLPT N5 KanjiKanji from JLPT N5 vocabulary — the entry level of Japan's Japanese Language Proficiency Test, aimed at everyday reading and basic communication. Note: JLPT does not publish an official kanji list; this collection is compiled from vocabulary reference materials and is a good approximation for exam prep.N4JLPT N4 KanjiKanji from JLPT N4 vocabulary — the elementary level. You can handle basic conversations and read simple texts. Note: JLPT does not publish an official kanji list; this collection is compiled from vocabulary reference materials.N3JLPT N3 KanjiKanji from JLPT N3 vocabulary — the intermediate level, a significant step up in complexity. Note: from N3 onward, JLPT no longer publishes official vocabulary or kanji lists; this collection is compiled from past exam analysis and study resources and is an approximation.N2JLPT N2 KanjiKanji from JLPT N2 vocabulary — upper intermediate, required for most professional settings in Japan. JLPT does not publish official kanji lists; this collection is compiled from past exam analysis and study resources and is an approximation.N1JLPT N1 KanjiKanji from JLPT N1 vocabulary — the advanced level covering literary, formal, and specialized vocabulary. JLPT does not publish official kanji lists; this collection is compiled from past exam analysis and study resources and is an approximation.

Kanji by School Grade

Grade 1Grade 1 Kanji (Elementary)80 kanji from Japan's 1st-grade elementary curriculum — the very first characters every Japanese child learns, covering numbers, nature, body, and everyday objects. Part of the 1,026 Kyōiku Kanji (教育漢字) defined by Japan's Ministry of Education.Grade 2Grade 2 Kanji (Elementary)160 kanji from Japan's 2nd-grade curriculum. Introduces characters for directions, time, animals, and common verbs — building on the grade-1 foundation.Grade 3Grade 3 Kanji (Elementary)200 kanji from Japan's 3rd-grade curriculum. Characters for society, geography, and abstract concepts start to appear alongside everyday vocabulary.Grade 4Grade 4 Kanji (Elementary)202 kanji from Japan's 4th-grade curriculum. Covers government, history, and more complex natural and social vocabulary.Grade 5Grade 5 Kanji (Elementary)193 kanji from Japan's 5th-grade curriculum. Introduces characters from politics, economics, science, and formal writing.Grade 6Grade 6 Kanji (Elementary)191 kanji completing Japan's elementary school curriculum. Mastering these 191 characters finishes the 1,026 Kyōiku Kanji and prepares you for middle school.Jr. HighMiddle School KanjiThe ~1,100 Jōyō Kanji (常用漢字) introduced at middle and high school level — the characters beyond the 1,026 elementary Kyōiku Kanji. The full 2,136 Jōyō kanji set is the standard for newspapers, government documents, and general literacy in Japan.

Verbs by JLPT Level

N5JLPT N5 VerbsThe most common verbs you need for JLPT N5 — the entry level of Japan's language proficiency test. All verbs here appear in N5 vocabulary lists and are essential for everyday Japanese.N4JLPT N4 VerbsVerbs from JLPT N4 vocabulary — elementary level, building on the N5 foundation. These verbs let you express actions in everyday conversational contexts.N3JLPT N3 VerbsVerbs from JLPT N3 vocabulary — intermediate level. A significant expansion of your verb repertoire for reading, listening, and natural speech.N2JLPT N2 VerbsVerbs from JLPT N2 vocabulary — upper intermediate. Covers verbs used in professional, academic, and news contexts in Japan.N1JLPT N1 VerbsVerbs from JLPT N1 vocabulary — advanced level. Includes literary, formal, and low-frequency verbs that round out near-native fluency.

Verbs by Grammar Group

GodanGroup 1 Verbs — Godan (う-verbs)All Godan (Group 1, う-verbs) in the database, sorted by frequency. Godan verbs conjugate based on the vowel row of their final syllable and make up the majority of Japanese verbs.IchidanGroup 2 Verbs — Ichidan (る-verbs)All Ichidan (Group 2, る-verbs) in the database, sorted by frequency. Ichidan verbs end in る with an い or え sound before it and follow a single, consistent conjugation pattern.Irreg.Irregular Verbs — Group 3Irregular (Group 3) Japanese verbs: する (to do), くる (to come), and their many compounds (e.g. 勉強する, 運動する). Despite being called irregular, する-compounds are extremely common and follow their own predictable pattern.
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