Master advanced Japanese grammar with our comprehensive JLPT N5 Kanji guides. Includes detailed explanations, native-level examples, and practice exercises to help you succeed in the JLPT N5 exam.
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.
JLPT N5 Kanji: 週 (shuu) – week 週 Readings: シュウ (Onyomi) Meaning: week 週 is an essential kanji used to express “week” in Japanese. It often appears in words like 今週 (this week), 毎週 (every week), and 来週 (next week). It’s especially useful when talking about schedules and routines. View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji
JLPT N5 Kanji: 高 (kou, taka) – tall, high, expensive 高 Readings: コウ (Onyomi), たか・たかい (Kunyomi) Meaning: tall, high, expensive 高 is a frequently used kanji in everyday Japanese. It appears in words like 高い (expensive, tall), 高校 (high school), and 最高 (the best, highest). It’s essential for describing height, cost, or level. View JLPT
JLPT N5 Kanji: 八 (hachi) – eight 八 Readings: ハチ (Onyomi), やっ・や・よう (Kunyomi) Meaning: eight 八 is the kanji for the number eight. It’s simple to recognize with its two-stroke shape that resembles spreading branches, often said to symbolize prosperity and expansion in Japanese culture. View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 八 (eight
JLPT N5 Kanji: 本 (hon) – book, origin 本 Readings: ホン (Onyomi), もと (Kunyomi) Meaning: book, origin, root 本 is a common and highly useful kanji in Japanese. It literally means “origin” or “root,” but is most commonly used to mean “book.” It also serves as a counter for long cylindrical objects, such as bottles
JLPT N5 Kanji: 半 (han) – half 半 Readings: ハン (Onyomi) Meaning: half 半 is a basic kanji used to represent “half” in many contexts such as time, measurements, and portions. It’s commonly seen in everyday Japanese, especially in time expressions like 一時半 (1:30). View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji Details Radical 十 (ten) Strokes
JLPT N5 Kanji: 白 (haku, shiro) – white 白 Readings: ハク (Onyomi), しろ・しろい (Kunyomi) Meaning: white 白 is a basic kanji that means “white”. It is used both as a color word and as a radical in many other kanji (like 百). This kanji appears frequently in daily life, especially in color descriptions and symbolic
JLPT N5 Kanji: 百 (hyaku) – one hundred 百 Readings: ヒャク (Onyomi) Meaning: one hundred This kanji is used in counting and expressing quantities. It is one of the most essential kanji for basic numbers in Japanese. You will often see it in prices, ages, and general daily usage. View JLPT N5 Kanji List Kanji
