JLPT N5 Kanji: 学 (gaku, manabu) – study, learning 学 Readings: ガク (Onyomi), まなぶ (Kunyomi) Meaning: to study, learning, science 学 is one of the most common kanji used in education-related words like 学校 (school), 学生 (student), and 大学 (university). It conveys the concept of learning and academic pursuit. View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji […]
JLPT N5 Kanji: 火 (hi, ka) – fire 火 Readings: カ (Onyomi), ひ・び (Kunyomi) Meaning: fire, flame, Tuesday 火 is a fundamental kanji representing fire and heat. It’s used in many basic words related to fire, as well as in days of the week like 火曜日 (Tuesday). View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical
JLPT N5 Kanji: 花 (hana) – flower 花 Readings: カ (Onyomi), はな (Kunyomi) Meaning: flower, blossom 花 is one of the most basic and beautiful kanji, meaning “flower.” It appears in words related to flowers, spring, and festivals like 花火 (fireworks) and 花見 (flower viewing). View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 艹 (grass/plant)
JLPT N5 Kanji: 校 (kou) – school 校 Readings: コウ (Onyomi) Meaning: school, exam, proof 校 is a key kanji that means “school.” It is used in many common words such as 学校 (school), 校長 (principal), and 高校 (high school). It appears frequently in everyday Japanese. View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 木
JLPT N5 Kanji: 後 (go, ato) – after, behind 後 Readings: ゴ・コウ (Onyomi), あと・うしろ・のち (Kunyomi) Meaning: after, behind, later, back 後 is an essential kanji used in time expressions and spatial relations. You’ll often see it in words like 午後 (afternoon), 後で (later), and 後ろ (behind). View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 彳
JLPT N5 Kanji: 行 (kou, gyou, iku) – to go, line 行 Readings: コウ・ギョウ (Onyomi), いく・ゆく・おこなう (Kunyomi) Meaning: to go, to carry out, line 行 is one of the most commonly used kanji in daily Japanese. It means “to go” or “to do”, and appears in many words such as 行く (to go), 旅行 (travel),
JLPT N5 Kanji: 下 (ka, shita) – below, down 下 Readings: カ・ゲ (Onyomi), した・しも・さがる・くだる・おりる (Kunyomi) Meaning: below, down, under, lower 下 is a very common kanji used to describe position, direction, and levels. It appears in words like 地下 (underground), 下手 (unskilled), and 下さい (please do…). View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 一
JLPT N5 Kanji: 何 (nani, nan) – what 何 Readings: カ (Onyomi), なに・なん (Kunyomi) Meaning: what 何 is one of the most frequently used question words in Japanese. It’s used in common phrases like 何ですか (what is it?), 何人 (how many people?), and 何時 (what time?). View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 亻
JLPT N5 Kanji: 間 (kan, aida) – between, interval 間 Readings: カン・ケン (Onyomi), あいだ・ま (Kunyomi) Meaning: between, interval, space, gap 間 is an essential kanji used to describe time or space between things. It appears in words like 時間 (time), 人間 (human being), and 間に合う (be on time). A must-know for JLPT N5 learners. View
JLPT N5 Kanji: 東 (tou, higashi) – east 東 Readings: トウ (Onyomi), ひがし (Kunyomi) Meaning: east 東 is the kanji for “east” and is used in many words, such as 東京 (Tokyo), 東口 (east exit), and 東方 (the East). It’s a fundamental direction kanji for beginners. View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 木
JLPT N5 Kanji: 読 (doku, yomu) – to read 読 Readings: ドク (Onyomi), よ・よむ (Kunyomi) Meaning: to read 読 is a must-know kanji for anyone learning Japanese. It appears in words related to reading, such as 読む (to read), 読書 (reading books), and 読者 (reader). View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 言 (speech)
JLPT N5 Kanji: 電 (den) – electricity 電 Readings: デン (Onyomi) Meaning: electricity 電 is a fundamental kanji in modern Japanese life. It appears in many everyday words related to electricity, such as 電話 (telephone), 電車 (train), and 電気 (electricity). You’ll see it everywhere in Japan. View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 雨
JLPT N5 Kanji: 店 (ten, mise) – shop, store 店 Readings: テン (Onyomi), みせ (Kunyomi) Meaning: shop, store 店 is a very common kanji used to refer to shops, stores, or restaurants. You’ll encounter it in words like お店 (shop), 店員 (store clerk), and 店長 (store manager). This is a must-know kanji for daily life
JLPT N5 Kanji: 道 (dou, michi) – road, way 道 Readings: ドウ (Onyomi), みち (Kunyomi) Meaning: road, street, way 道 appears in many common words such as 道 (road), 歩道 (sidewalk), and 地道 (steady). It’s also used metaphorically to mean “a way of life” as in 柔道 (judo), 茶道 (tea ceremony), and 剣道 (kendo). View
JLPT N5 Kanji: 駅 (eki) – station 駅 Readings: エキ (Onyomi) Meaning: station 駅 is the kanji used in the word 駅 (eki), meaning “train station.” This is a very useful word for navigating Japan’s public transportation system. You’ll see it on signs, maps, and announcements. View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 馬
JLPT N5 Kanji: 名 (mei, na) – name 名 Readings: メイ・ミョウ (Onyomi), な (Kunyomi) Meaning: name, reputation 名 is a frequently used kanji in daily life, appearing in words like 名前 (name), 有名 (famous), and 名字 (surname). It’s essential for introductions and everyday conversation. View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 夕 (evening) Strokes
JLPT N5 Kanji: 大 (dai, oo) – big, large 大 Readings: ダイ・タイ (Onyomi), おお・おおきい (Kunyomi) Meaning: big, large 大 is one of the first kanji learners encounter. It means “big” or “large” and appears in many common words like 大学 (university), 大きい (big), and 大人 (adult). It is easy to write and highly practical. View
JLPT N5 Kanji: 多 (ta) – many, much 多 Readings: タ (Onyomi), おお・おおい (Kunyomi) Meaning: many, much 多 is used to express quantity, such as “many” or “much.” It appears in everyday Japanese like 多い (many), 多分 (probably), and 多数 (a large number). It’s essential for expressing volume and frequency. View JLPT N5 Kanji List
JLPT N5 Kanji: 九 (kyuu, ku) – nine 九 Readings: キュウ・ク (Onyomi), ここの・ここのつ (Kunyomi) Meaning: nine 九 is the kanji for the number 9. It is used when counting things, expressing age, dates, and more. This kanji is essential when learning Japanese numbers. View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 乙 (second) Strokes 2
JLPT N5 Kanji: 古 (ko, furu) – old (things) 古 Readings: コ (Onyomi), ふる・ふるい (Kunyomi) Meaning: old (things) 古 is used to describe things that are old (not people). It is commonly seen in adjectives like 古い (old) and in words such as 中古 (used/second-hand). It is often used to describe items, buildings, or styles.
