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休 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 休 6 N5 人 person Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) キュウ kyuu Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) やす-む/やす-まる/やす-める yasu-mu/yasu-maru/yasu-meru to rest; to be absent Meanings rest holiday absent Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 休む やすむ yasumu to rest / be absent N5 休み やすみ yasumi rest / holiday / day off N5 休日 きゅうじつ kyuujitsu holiday / day off N5...
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日 — Kanji Reference

日 Property Value Meaning day, sun Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ニチ (nichi)、ジツ (jitsu) Kun-reading (訓読み) ひ (hi)、び (bi)、か (ka) Radical 日 (hi-hen / nichi) [U+65E5] Stroke Order The kanji 日 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Vertical line on the left. Stroke 2 : A corner stroke starting from the top right, going down and then left to form the top and right...
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見 — Kanji Reference

見 Property Value Meaning see, look Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ケン Kun-reading (訓読み) み-る、み-える Radical 見 (みる) - U+898B Stroke Order The kanji 見 follows standard Japanese stroke order rules: top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Stroke 1 : A short vertical line at the top left. Stroke 2 : A horizontal line starting from the top, turning down to the right. Stroke 3 : A horizontal line connecting to the...
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左 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 左 5 N5 工 work/craft Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) サ sa Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) ひだり hidari left Meanings left Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 左 ひだり hidari left N5 左手 ひだりて hidarite left hand N5 左側 ひだりがわ hidarigawa left side N5 左折 させつ sasetsu left turn N4 左右 さゆう sayuu left and right N4 Stroke Order Short...
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北 — JLPT N5 Kanji

北 JLPT Level: N5 | Strokes: 5 | Radical: 匕 (spoon/change) Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On-yomi ホク hoku north in compounds Kun-yomi きた kita north Meanings North Northern Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 北 きた kita north N5 北口 きたぐち kitaguchi north exit N5 北海道 ほっかいどう Hokkaidoo Hokkaido N4 北極 ほっきょく hokkyoku North Pole, Arctic N3 東北 とうほく Toohoku Tohoku (region) N4 Stroke Order Left component: stroke going...
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水 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 水 4 N5 水 water Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) スイ sui Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) みず mizu water Meanings water Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 水 みず mizu water N5 水曜日 すいようび suiyoubi Wednesday N5 水泳 すいえい suiei swimming N4 洪水 こうずい kouzui flood N3 水道 すいどう suidou water supply / tap N4 Stroke Order Central vertical stroke....
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JLPT N5 Lesson 4: This and That — Demonstratives

Overview In Japanese, the demonstrative system—often called the "Ko-So-A-Do" system—is the backbone of spatial and object reference. Mastering these words is essential for N5 learners because they allow you to navigate your environment, ask for items in shops, and inquire about locations. Without these, you cannot effectively interact with your surroundings. This lesson builds upon your knowledge of basic sentence structures (AはBです) by introducing specific identifiers for things, places, and...
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〜と — And; With (Accompaniment)

Properties Property Value Level JLPT N5 Part of speech Particle Function Exhaustive listing; Accompaniment Meaning と has two core uses at the N5 level: Exhaustive listing of nouns — AとBとC means "A, B, and C" and implies the list is complete . Nothing else is included beyond what is stated. Accompaniment — 〜と or 〜と一緒に means "together with ~", indicating the person or thing you are with when doing an...
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道 — Kanji Reference

道 Property Value Meaning road, way, path, street Strokes 12 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ドウ、トウ Kun-reading (訓読み) みち Radical 辶 (しんにょう - shinnyō) [U+8FB6] Stroke Order The character 道 follows the standard rule of writing the internal component first, followed by the radical (the "walking" component) which wraps around the bottom and right. Top component (首): Stroke 1: Dot (top) Stroke 2: Horizontal Stroke 3: Vertical Stroke 4: Horizontal...
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道 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 道 12 N5 辵 walk/movement Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ドウ/トウ dou/tou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) みち michi road; path; way Meanings road way path method doctrine Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 道 みち michi road / path N5 道路 どうろ douro road / street N4 柔道 じゅうどう juudou judo N4 茶道 さどう/ちゃどう sadou/chadou tea ceremony N4 北海道 ほっかいどう...
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ね / よ — Sentence-Final Particles

Properties Property Value Level N5 Category Sentence-final particles Register Neutral / Informal ね (ne) ね is placed at the end of a sentence to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener, similar to "right?", "isn't it?", or "don't you think?" in English. It also softens a statement, giving the sentence a gentle, conversational tone. Examples Japanese Romaji English いい天気ですね。 Ii tenki desu ne. Nice weather, isn't it? そうですね。 Sou desu...
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五 — Kanji Reference

五 Property Value Meaning five Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ゴ Kun-reading (訓読み) いつ、いつ-つ Radical 二 (ni - two) Stroke Order The stroke order for 五 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules: horizontal strokes are written before vertical strokes, and top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Stroke 1 : A horizontal line at the top, written from left to right. Stroke 2 : A vertical line starting from the center of the first...
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友 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 友 4 N5 又 hand/again Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ユウ yuu Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) とも tomo friend Meanings friend friendship Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 友達 ともだち tomodachi friend(s) N5 友人 ゆうじん yuujin friend (formal) N5 友好 ゆうこう yuukou friendship / amity N3 親友 しんゆう shin'yuu close friend / best friend N4 友情 ゆうじょう yuujou friendship /...
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赤 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 赤 7 N5 赤 red Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) セキ/シャク seki/shaku Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) あか/あか-い aka/aka-i red Meanings red Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 赤い あかい akai red N5 赤ちゃん あかちゃん akachan baby / infant N5 赤道 せきどう sekidou equator N3 赤字 あかじ akaji deficit / red ink / loss N3 真っ赤 まっか makka bright red /...
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〜たい — Want to Do ~

Properties Property Value Level JLPT N5 Type Auxiliary adjective Register Neutral Meaning 〜たい expresses the speaker's desire to perform an action . It answers the question "What do you want to do?" and is used strictly for first-person desire in direct statements or when asking the listener about their own desires. Structure [Verb ます-stem] + たい Verb (dictionary) ます-stem + たい 食べる (to eat) 食べ 食べたい 飲む (to drink) 飲み...
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赤 — Kanji Reference

赤 Property Value Meaning red Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セキ、シャク Kun-reading (訓読み) あか、あか-い Radical 大 (dai - big) Stroke Order The kanji 赤 is written in 7 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1 : The short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : The left vertical stroke of the top component. Stroke 3 : The right vertical stroke of the top...
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国 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 国 8 N5 囗 enclosure Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) コク koku Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) くに kuni country; nation; homeland Meanings country nation land Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 国 くに kuni country / nation N5 外国 がいこく gaikoku foreign country N5 国語 こくご kokugo national language / Japanese N5 全国 ぜんこく zenkoku whole country N4 外国人 がいこくじん...
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六 — Kanji Reference

六 Property Value Meaning six Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ロク Kun-reading (訓読み) む、む-つ、むっ-つ、むい Radical 亠 (lid/top) [U+4EA0] Stroke Order The stroke order for 六 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal dot (or short dash). Stroke 2: The horizontal line below the dot. Stroke 3: The left "leg" (a downward stroke to the left). Stroke 4: The right "leg" (a downward...
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犬 — Kanji Reference

犬 Property Value Meaning dog Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ケン Kun-reading (訓読み) いぬ Radical 大 (dai) + dot — [U+72AC] Stroke Order The stroke order for 犬 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules (top-to-bottom, left-to-right): Stroke 1 : The horizontal line (top). Stroke 2 : The diagonal stroke starting from the center and moving down-left. Stroke 3 : The diagonal stroke starting from the center and moving down-right....
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間 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 間 12 N5 門 gate Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) カン/ケン kan/ken Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) あいだ/ま aida/ma between; interval; space Meanings interval between space time Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 時間 じかん jikan time / duration N5 間 あいだ aida between / among N5 人間 にんげん ningen human being N4 週間 しゅうかん shuukan week (duration) N5 空間 くうかん...
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四 — Kanji Reference

四 Property Value Meaning four Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シ Kun-reading (訓読み) よ、よ-つ、よっ-つ、よん Radical 囗 (くにがまえ - enclosure) [U+56D7] Stroke Order The stroke order for 四 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note that the "enclosure" is completed after the internal strokes are drawn. Stroke 1 : The left vertical line. Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line and the right vertical line (one continuous...
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生 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 生 5 N5 生 life/birth Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) セイ/ショウ sei/shou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) い-きる/う-まれる/は-える/なま i-kiru/u-mareru/ha-eru/nama to live; to be born; raw Meanings life birth raw student Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 学生 がくせい gakusei student N5 先生 せんせい sensei teacher N5 生まれる うまれる umareru to be born N5 生活 せいかつ seikatsu daily life / livelihood N4...
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家 — Kanji Reference

家 Property Value Meaning house, family Strokes 10 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) カ、ケ Kun-reading (訓読み) いえ、や Radical 宀 (u-kanmuri / roof) [U+5B80] Stroke Order The kanji 家 follows the standard rules of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Dot (top center) Dot (top right) Horizontal/Vertical hook (the roof) Dot (inside the roof) Horizontal (the start of the pig/animal component) Vertical Horizontal Diagonal left Diagonal right Dot (the final tail) Radical Analysis The...
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私 — Kanji Reference

私 Property Value Meaning I, private Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シ Kun-reading (訓読み) わたし、わたくし Radical 禾 (Nogi - grain) [U+79BE] Stroke Order The stroke order for 私 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The short horizontal stroke (top of the grain radical). Stroke 2 : The long vertical stroke (the stem of the grain). Stroke 3 : The left-slanting stroke (the left...
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猫 — Kanji Reference

猫 Property Value Meaning cat Strokes 11 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ビョウ Kun-reading (訓読み) ねこ Radical 犭 (けものへん - animal radical, U+72AD) Stroke Order The character follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Left side, short downward stroke. Stroke 2 : Left side, lower curve. Stroke 3 : Left side, final downward stroke (the "animal" radical). Stroke 4 : Top horizontal line of the right...
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安 — Kanji Reference

安 Property Value Meaning cheap, peaceful Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) アン Kun-reading (訓読み) やす-い Radical 宀 (roof / kanmuri) [U+5B80] Stroke Order The stroke order for 安 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The dot at the top center. Stroke 2 : The horizontal line starting from the left, turning into a downward stroke on the right (the roof). Stroke 3 :...
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百 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 百 6 N5 白 white Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ヒャク hyaku Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) もも momo hundred (archaic) Meanings hundred Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 百円 ひゃくえん hyaku-en 100 yen N5 三百 さんびゃく sanbyaku 300 N5 百貨店 ひゃっかてん hyakkaten department store N4 二百 にひゃく nihyaku 200 N5 六百 ろっぴゃく roppyaku 600 N5 Stroke Order Horizontal stroke at...
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口 — Kanji Reference

口 Property Value Meaning mouth, opening Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コウ、ク Kun-reading (訓読み) くち Radical 口 (くち・くちへん) U+53E3 Stroke Order The character 口 is written in 3 strokes following the rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1 : The left vertical line, starting from the top and moving down. Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line, which turns into the right vertical line (a single continuous motion)....
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町 — Kanji Reference

町 Property Value Meaning town, district Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) チョウ Kun-reading (訓読み) まち Radical 田 (た - rice field) [U+7530] Stroke Order The character 町 follows the standard rule of writing from top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The left vertical line of the "rice field" (田) component. Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line, turning down to form the right side of the top box....
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山 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 山 3 N5 山 mountain Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) サン san Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) やま yama mountain; hill Meanings mountain Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 山 やま yama mountain N5 富士山 ふじさん Fujisan Mount Fuji N5 山登り やまのぼり yamanobori mountain climbing N4 山川 やまかわ yamakawa mountains and rivers N4 火山 かざん kazan volcano N4 Stroke Order Left...
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毎 — Kanji Reference

毎 Property Value Meaning every, each Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) マイ Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 母 (はは - mother) [U+6BCD] Stroke Order The kanji 毎 is written in 6 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1 : The short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : The vertical line with a hook at the bottom. Stroke 3 : The left dot. Stroke...
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聞 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 聞 14 N5 耳 ear Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ブン/モン bun/mon Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) き-く/き-こえる ki-ku/ki-koeru to hear; to listen; to ask Meanings hear listen ask Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 聞く きく kiku to listen / hear / ask N5 聞こえる きこえる kikoeru to be audible N5 新聞 しんぶん shinbun newspaper N5 聞き手 ききて kikite listener...
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〜で — Location of Action and Means

〜で Property Value Pattern 〜で JLPT Level N5 Type particle Formality Neutral Register Both (Spoken and Written) Meaning The particle で has three core uses at the N5 level: 1. Location where an action takes place Marks the place at which an activity or event occurs. The key idea is that something happens there — not merely that something exists there. 学校で勉強する。 I study at school. 2. Means, method, or...
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安 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 安 6 N5 宀 roof Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) アン an Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) やす-い/やす-らか yasu-i/yasu-raka cheap; peaceful; safe Meanings cheap safe peaceful easy Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 安い やすい yasui cheap / inexpensive N5 安全 あんぜん anzen safety / safe N5 安心 あんしん anshin peace of mind / relief N4 安定 あんてい antei stability N4...
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花 — Kanji Reference

花 Property Value Meaning flower Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) カ (ka) Kun-reading (訓読み) はな (hana) Radical 艹 (Grass radical / くさかんむり - U+8279) Stroke Order The kanji 花 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal line for the grass radical (left side). Stroke 2 : Short vertical line dropping from the left of the horizontal bar. Stroke 3 : Short vertical line...
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万 — Kanji Reference

万 Property Value Meaning ten thousand Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) マン、バン Kun-reading (訓読み) よろず Radical 一 (ichi - one) [U+4E00] Stroke Order The kanji 万 is written in 3 strokes following the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule: Stroke 1: A horizontal line starting from the left, slightly curved upwards. Stroke 2: A vertical line starting from the center of the first stroke, curving down and to the left....
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耳 — Kanji Reference

耳 Property Value Meaning ear Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジ Kun-reading (訓読み) みみ Radical 耳 (mimi) — U+8033 Stroke Order The kanji 耳 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. It is written in 6 strokes: Stroke 1: A short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2: A long vertical line on the left. Stroke 3: A short horizontal line connecting to the vertical line. Stroke...
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上 — Kanji Reference

上 Property Value Meaning up, above Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジョウ、ショウ Kun-reading (訓読み) うえ、うわ、のぼ-る Radical 一 (ichi - one) Stroke Order The kanji 上 follows the standard Japanese rule of writing horizontal strokes before vertical strokes. Stroke 1: The short vertical stroke starting from the middle. Stroke 2: The long horizontal stroke at the bottom. Stroke 3: The short horizontal stroke at the top right. Note: In...
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〜まで — Until; As Far As

Properties Property Value Type Particle Level JLPT N5 Meaning まで (made) marks the end point of a range. It has two primary uses: End point in time — indicates the time at which something stops or the period up to which something continues (until, through) 5時まで勉強します。— I study until 5 o'clock. End point in space — indicates the furthest point reached by movement or a physical extent (to, as far...
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花 — JLPT N5 Kanji

花 JLPT Level: N5 | Strokes: 7 | Radical: 艹 (grass/plant) Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On-yomi カ ka flower in compounds Kun-yomi はな hana flower, blossom Meanings Flower, blossom Beautiful (figurative) Fireworks (花火) Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 花 はな hana flower N5 花火 はなび hanabi fireworks N5 花見 はなみ hanami cherry blossom viewing N4 花瓶 かびん kabin flower vase N4 花束 はなたば hanataba bouquet of flowers N4...
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六 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 六 4 N5 八 eight/divide Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ロク roku Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) むっ-つ mut-tsu six (native count) Meanings six Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 六人 ろくにん rokunin six people N5 六月 ろくがつ rokugatsu June N5 六日 むいか muika sixth (of month) N5 六時 ろくじ rokuji 6 o'clock N5 六十 ろくじゅう rokujuu sixty N5 Stroke Order...
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朝 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 朝 12 N5 月 moon Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) チョウ chou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) あさ asa morning Meanings morning dynasty Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 今朝 けさ kesa this morning N5 朝ご飯 あさごはん asagohan breakfast N5 毎朝 まいあさ maiasa every morning N5 朝日 あさひ asahi morning sun N5 朝早く あさはやく asa hayaku early in the morning N5...
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図 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 図 7 N5 囗 enclosure Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ズ/ト zu/to Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) はか-る haka-ru to plan; to scheme Meanings map diagram figure plan Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 地図 ちず chizu map N5 図書館 としょかん toshokan library N5 図形 ずけい zukei figure / shape N4 図工 ずこう zukou arts and crafts (school) N4 意図 いと...
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JLPT N5 Grammar Patterns

20 fundamental N5 grammar patterns at the A1 beginner level. These are the building blocks of Japanese sentence structure — master these before moving on to N4. Pattern Meaning は (wa) topic marker が (ga) subject marker を (wo) direct object marker に (ni) direction / time / indirect object で (de) location of action / means の (no) possession / noun modification と (to) and / with (accompaniment) も...
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学 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 学 8 N5 子 child Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ガク gaku Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) まな-ぶ mana-bu to learn; to study Meanings study learning science Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 学校 がっこう gakkou school N5 大学 だいがく daigaku university N5 学生 がくせい gakusei student N5 学ぶ まなぶ manabu to learn N4 勉強 べんきょう benkyou study N5 Stroke Order...
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何 — Kanji Reference

何 Property Value Meaning what Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) カ Kun-reading (訓読み) なに、なん Radical 亻 (人) - Person [U+4EBB] Stroke Order The stroke order follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The vertical line of the person radical (left side). Stroke 2 : The slanted line of the person radical. Stroke 3 : The top horizontal bar of the right component. Stroke 4...
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友 — Kanji Reference

友 Property Value Meaning friend Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ユウ Kun-reading (訓読み) とも Radical 又 (mata - "again/also") [U+53C8] Stroke Order The kanji 友 is written in 4 strokes following the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule: Stroke 1: The horizontal line at the top (left to right). Stroke 2: The diagonal line starting from the center of the first stroke, sweeping down to the left. Stroke 3: The...
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英 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 英 8 N5 艸 grass/plant Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) エイ ei Chinese-origin (音読み) Meanings England hero brilliant superior Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 英語 えいご eigo English language N5 英国 えいこく eikoku England / UK N4 英文 えいぶん eibun English text/sentence N4 英才 えいさい eisai genius / brilliant talent N3 英訳 えいやく eiyaku English translation N4 Stroke Order...
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JLPT N5 Lesson 6: Daily Activities and Verbs

Overview Verbs are the engine of Japanese sentences. Unlike English verbs, Japanese verbs always come at the end of the sentence, and they conjugate in predictable patterns. The great news for learners is that Japanese has only two truly irregular verbs (する and 来る), and all other verbs follow one of two consistent patterns called u-verbs (Group 1) and ru-verbs (Group 2) . Once you identify which group a verb...
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小 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 小 3 N5 小 small Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ショウ shou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) ちい-さい/こ/お chii-sai/ko/o small; little Meanings small little Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 小さい ちいさい chiisai small / little N5 小学校 しょうがっこう shougakkou elementary school N5 小説 しょうせつ shousetsu novel / fiction N4 小鳥 ことり kotori small bird N4 小包 こづつみ kozutsumi parcel /...
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小 — Kanji Reference

小 Property Value Meaning small Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ショウ Kun-reading (訓読み) ちい-さい、お、こ Radical 小 (しょう) - U+5C0F Stroke Order The kanji 小 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard rule of top-to-bottom and center-to-sides: Stroke 1 : A vertical line starting from the top center, ending with a small hook (tome/hane) at the bottom. Stroke 2 : A short dot/dash on the left side, slanting...
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校 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 校 10 N5 木 tree/wood Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) コウ kou Chinese-origin (音読み) Meanings school compare proofread Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 学校 がっこう gakkou school N5 小学校 しょうがっこう shougakkou elementary school N5 高校 こうこう koukou high school N5 校長 こうちょう kouchou school principal N4 校庭 こうてい koutei schoolyard N4 Stroke Order Left: 木 (tree, 4 strokes). Right:...
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母 — Kanji Reference

母 Property Value Meaning mother Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ボ Kun-reading (訓読み) はは Radical 母 (なかれ/はは) [U+6BCD] Stroke Order The stroke order for 母 follows standard rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note that the two dots are written last. Stroke 1 : A vertical stroke with a slight hook at the bottom (left side). Stroke 2 : A horizontal stroke that turns into a vertical stroke (the "corner")....
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JLPT N5 Lesson 2: First Conversations — Greetings and Self-Introduction

Overview In this lesson, we move from the writing systems of Hiragana and Katakana into the functional building blocks of the Japanese language. Learning how to introduce yourself and navigate basic social interactions is the cornerstone of the JLPT N5 level. You will learn how to structure simple sentences using the copula and particles, which are essential for all future communication. By mastering these greetings and self-introduction patterns, you are...
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車 — Kanji Reference

車 Property Value Meaning car, vehicle Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シャ Kun-reading (訓読み) くるま Radical 車 (くるま) — U+8ECA Stroke Order The kanji 車 follows the standard Japanese rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : Vertical line down, turning right at the bottom (the "box" shape). Stroke 3 : Horizontal line closing the top box. Stroke 4 :...
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飲 — Kanji Reference

飲 Property Value Meaning drink Strokes 12 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) イン Kun-reading (訓読み) の-む Radical 食 (U+98DF - eat/food) Stroke Order The kanji 飲 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. It is composed of the "food" radical on the left and the phonetic component "欠" (yawn/lack) on the right. Stroke 1 : Left-side dot (top of 食). Stroke 2 : Horizontal line (top of 食). Stroke...
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読 — Kanji Reference

読 Property Value Meaning read Strokes 14 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ドク、トク、トウ Kun-reading (訓読み) よ-む Radical 言 (ごんべん - gonben) U+8A00 Stroke Order The kanji 読 is written in 14 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Left side (言): Start with the horizontal top stroke, followed by three horizontal lines, then the mouth (口) shape. Right side (売): Write the top dot/horizontal, the middle "士" shape,...
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七 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 七 2 N5 一 one Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) シチ shichi Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) なな-つ nana-tsu seven (native count) Meanings seven Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 七人 しちにん/ななにん shichinin/nananin seven people N5 七月 しちがつ shichigatsu July N5 七日 なのか nanoka seventh (of month) N5 七時 しちじ shichiji 7 o'clock N5 七十 ななじゅう nanajuu seventy N5 Stroke Order...
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食 — Kanji Reference

食 Property Value Meaning eat, food Strokes 9 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ショク、ジキ Kun-reading (訓読み) た-べる、く-う Radical 食 (しょくへん) [U+98DF] Stroke Order The stroke order for 食 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note that the top part is written as a "hat" (人) followed by the horizontal stroke. Stroke 1: Top dot (left) Stroke 2: Horizontal stroke (right) Stroke 3: Horizontal stroke (right) Stroke 4: Vertical...
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魚 — Kanji Reference

魚 Property Value Meaning fish Strokes 11 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ギョ Kun-reading (訓読み) さかな、うお Radical 魚 (uo-hen) [U+9B5A] Stroke Order The kanji 魚 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The top left "ノ" (slant). Stroke 2-4 : The top "口" shape (horizontal, then vertical/hook, then closing horizontal). Stroke 5-7 : The three horizontal lines in the middle. Stroke 8-11 : The four dots...
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読 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 読 14 N5 言 speech/word Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ドク/トク/トウ doku/toku/tou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) よ-む yo-mu to read Meanings read Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 読む よむ yomu to read N5 読書 どくしょ dokusho reading (books) N4 読み方 よみかた yomikata way of reading / pronunciation N5 読者 どくしゃ dokusha reader (of a publication) N3 音読み おんよみ onyomi...
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晩 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 晩 12 N5 日 sun/day Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) バン ban Chinese-origin (音読み) Meanings evening night late Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 今晩 こんばん konban tonight N5 晩ご飯 ばんごはん bangohan dinner / supper N5 毎晩 まいばん maiban every evening N5 晩年 ばんねん bannen later years / old age N3 晩秋 ばんしゅう banshuu late autumn N3 Stroke Order Left:...
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青 — Kanji Reference

青 Property Value Meaning blue, green Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セイ、ショウ Kun-reading (訓読み) あお、あお-い Radical 月 (にくづき/つき) - U+6708 Stroke Order The kanji 青 follows standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rules. Stroke 1 : Horizontal top line. Stroke 2 : Horizontal line below the first. Stroke 3 : Vertical line starting from the top center. Stroke 4 : Horizontal line closing the top box. Stroke 5 : Vertical line...
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新 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 新 13 N5 斤 axe Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) シン shin Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) あたら-しい/あら-た/にい atara-shii/ara-ta/nii new Meanings new Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 新しい あたらしい atarashii new N5 新聞 しんぶん shinbun newspaper N5 新幹線 しんかんせん shinkansen bullet train N5 新年 しんねん shinnen New Year N4 最新 さいしん saishin newest / latest N4 Stroke Order Left: 亲...
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好 — Kanji Reference

好 Property Value Meaning like, fond of Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コウ Kun-reading (訓読み) す-く、この-む、よ-い Radical 女 (Onna - Woman) [U+5973] Stroke Order The kanji 好 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules, moving from top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top-left downward curve (part of the 女 radical). Stroke 2: The diagonal stroke moving down-right. Stroke 3: The horizontal bar connecting the two previous strokes. Stroke 4: The...
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一 — Kanji Reference

一 Property Value Meaning one Strokes 1 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) イチ、イツ Kun-reading (訓読み) ひと、ひと-つ Radical 一 (いち) U+4E00 Stroke Order The kanji 一 consists of a single horizontal stroke. Rule: Horizontal strokes are written from left to right. Execution: Start with a slight downward pressure at the beginning, glide across to the right, and finish with a slight pause or "flick" to give the stroke a balanced, calligraphic...
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時 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 時 10 N5 日 sun/day Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ジ ji Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) とき toki time; when Meanings time o'clock hour Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 何時 なんじ nanji what time N5 時間 じかん jikan time / hour (duration) N5 時々 ときどき tokidoki sometimes N5 三時 さんじ sanji 3 o'clock N5 時計 とけい tokei clock /...
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右 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 右 5 N5 口 mouth Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ウ/ユウ u/yuu Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) みぎ migi right Meanings right Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 右 みぎ migi right N5 右手 みぎて migite right hand N5 右側 みぎがわ migigawa right side N5 右折 うせつ usetsu right turn N4 左右 さゆう sayuu left and right N4 Stroke Order Short...
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今 — Kanji Reference

今 Property Value Meaning now Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コン (kon)、キン (kin) Kun-reading (訓読み) いま (ima) Radical 人 (hito) - U+4EBA Stroke Order The stroke order follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal-diagonal stroke (the "hat"). Stroke 2: The short vertical stroke starting from the center of the first stroke. Stroke 3: The horizontal stroke forming the base of the top...
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〜に — Direction, Time, and Indirect Object

Properties Property Value Type Particle Level JLPT N5 Meaning に (ni) is one of the most versatile particles in Japanese. It covers four main uses: Direction / Destination — marks where you are going with verbs of motion (行く、来る、帰る) Time / Specific point in time — marks a specific clock time or day (3時に、月曜日に) Location of existence — marks where something or someone exists with あります / います Indirect object...
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地 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 地 6 N5 土 earth/soil Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) チ/ジ chi/ji Chinese-origin (音読み) Meanings ground earth place Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 地図 ちず chizu map N5 地下 ちか chika underground / basement N5 地球 ちきゅう chikyuu Earth (planet) N4 土地 とち tochi land N4 地元 じもと jimoto local area / hometown N4 Stroke Order Left: 土 (earth,...
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海 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 海 9 N5 水 water Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) カイ kai Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) うみ umi sea; ocean Meanings sea ocean Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 海 うみ umi sea / ocean N5 海岸 かいがん kaigan coast / seashore N4 日本海 にほんかい Nihon-kai Sea of Japan N4 海外 かいがい kaigai overseas / abroad N4 海水 かいすい kaisui...
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後 — Kanji Reference

後 Property Value Meaning after, behind Strokes 9 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ゴ、コウ Kun-reading (訓読み) あと、うし-ろ、のち Radical 彳 (ぎょうにんべん - step/go) Stroke Order The kanji 後 is written in 9 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom, left-to-right: Stroke 1: The short top-left dash (彳). Stroke 2: The middle-left dash (彳). Stroke 3: The vertical line (彳). Stroke 4: The top horizontal line of the right component. Stroke 5:...
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夜 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 夜 8 N5 夕 evening Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ヤ ya Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) よる/よ yoru/yo night Meanings night evening Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 夜 よる yoru night / evening N5 今夜 こんや kon'ya tonight N5 夜中 よなか yonaka midnight / middle of the night N5 深夜 しんや shinya late night N4 夜明け よあけ yoake dawn...
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飲 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 飲 12 N5 食 eat/food Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) イン in Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) の-む no-mu to drink Meanings drink Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 飲む のむ nomu to drink N5 飲み物 のみもの nomimono drink / beverage N5 飲食 いんしょく inshoku food and drink N4 飲料水 いんりょうすい inryousui drinking water N4 飲み会 のみかい nomikai drinking party N4...
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父 — Kanji Reference

父 Property Value Meaning father Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) フ Kun-reading (訓読み) ちち Radical 父 (chichi - father) [U+7236] Stroke Order The kanji 父 is written in 4 strokes following standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rules: Stroke 1: A short diagonal stroke starting from the top center, moving down to the left. Stroke 2: A short diagonal stroke starting from the top center, moving down to the right. Stroke...
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南 — JLPT N5 Kanji

南 JLPT Level: N5 | Strokes: 9 | Radical: 十 (ten) Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On-yomi ナン、ナ nan, na nan = south standard; na in some compounds Kun-yomi みなみ minami south Meanings South Southern Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 南 みなみ minami south N5 南口 みなみぐち minamiguchi south exit N5 南米 なんべい nanbei South America N4 東南アジア とうなんアジア Toonan Ajia Southeast Asia N4 南極 なんきょく nankyoku South Pole,...
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川 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 川 3 N5 川 river Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) セン sen Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) かわ kawa river Meanings river Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 川 かわ kawa river N5 川沿い かわぞい kawazoi along the river N4 川原 かわら kawara riverbed N4 小川 おがわ ogawa stream / brook N4 山川 やまかわ yamakawa mountains and rivers N4 Stroke Order...
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足 — Kanji Reference

足 Property Value Meaning foot, leg Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ソク Kun-reading (訓読み) あし、た-りる Radical 足 (あしへん - ashi-hen) [U+8DB3] Stroke Order The kanji 足 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule. Stroke 1 : The top vertical line (the "mouth" component top). Stroke 2 : The top-left corner of the "mouth" (horizontal then vertical). Stroke 3 : The bottom horizontal line of...
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天 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 天 4 N5 大 big Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) テン ten Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) あめ/あま ame/ama sky; heaven Meanings heaven sky celestial nature Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 天気 てんき tenki weather N5 天国 てんごく tengoku heaven / paradise N4 天井 てんじょう tenjou ceiling N4 天才 てんさい tensai genius N4 天ぷら てんぷら tempura tempura (dish) N5 Stroke...
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古 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 古 5 N5 口 mouth Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) コ ko Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) ふる-い/ふる-す furu-i/furu-su old (things) Meanings old ancient Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 古い ふるい furui old (things) N5 古典 こてん koten classics / classical N4 古代 こだい kodai ancient times N3 中古 ちゅうこ chuuko used / secondhand N4 古着 ふるぎ furugi used clothes...
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目 — Kanji Reference

目 Property Value Meaning eye Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) モク、ボク Kun-reading (訓読み) め Radical 目 (めへん - me-hen) [U+76EE] Stroke Order The kanji 目 is written in 5 strokes following the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : A vertical line on the left. Stroke 2 : A horizontal line starting from the top of the first stroke, turning 90 degrees downward to form the...
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二 — Kanji Reference

二 Property Value Meaning two Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ニ Kun-reading (訓読み) ふた、ふた-つ Radical 二 (に) U+4E8C Stroke Order The stroke order follows the general rule of top-to-bottom. Stroke 1: The top horizontal line. Start from the left and move to the right. Stroke 2: The bottom horizontal line. Start from the left and move to the right. Note that the bottom stroke is typically slightly longer...
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〜を — Direct Object Marker

Properties Property Value JLPT level N5 Type Particle Pronunciation o (romanized: wo) Function Direct object marker; route/path marker Formality All levels Meaning を marks the direct object of a transitive verb — the thing that receives the action. It answers the question "what?" or "whom?" for the verb. It also marks the route or path through which motion occurs when used with movement verbs (e.g., 歩く, 走る, 渡る, 飛ぶ). Structure...
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東 — JLPT N5 Kanji

東 JLPT Level: N5 | Strokes: 8 | Radical: 木 (tree) Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On-yomi トウ too east in compounds Kun-yomi ひがし higashi east Meanings East Eastern Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 東 ひがし higashi east N5 東京 とうきょう Tookyoo Tokyo N5 東口 ひがしぐち higashiguchi east exit N5 東洋 とうよう tooyoo the East, Orient N3 東南 とうなん toonan southeast N4 Stroke Order 1-4. 木 (tree) component: horizontal,...
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一 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 一 1 N5 一 one Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) イチ/イツ ichi/itsu Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) ひと-つ hito-tsu one (native count) Meanings one first Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 一人 ひとり hitori one person N5 一月 いちがつ ichigatsu January N5 一日 ついたち tsuitachi the first (of the month) N5 一番 いちばん ichiban number one / best N5 一緒に いっしょに...
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大 — Kanji Reference

大 Property Value Meaning big, large Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ダイ、タイ Kun-reading (訓読み) おお、おお-きい Radical 大 (だい) - Big (U+5927) Stroke Order The kanji 大 is written in 3 strokes following standard top-to-bottom and left-to-right rules: Stroke 1 : A horizontal line drawn from left to right. Stroke 2 : A vertical stroke starting from the center of the first stroke, curving slightly to the left. Stroke...
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白 — Kanji Reference

白 Property Value Meaning white Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ハク (haku)、ビャク (byaku) Kun-reading (訓読み) しろ (shiro)、しら (shira)、しろ-い (shiro-i) Radical 白 (shiro) [U+767D] Stroke Order The kanji 白 follows standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rules. Note that the top stroke is a short vertical dash, not a horizontal one. Stroke 1 : The short vertical dash at the top center. Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line, which turns down...
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〜から — From; Because

Properties Property Value Level JLPT N5 Type Particle Kanji から Meaning から (kara) has two core uses: 1. Starting point in space or time Marks where or when something begins — the origin of movement or the start of a time range. 東京から来た — came from Tokyo 3時から始まります — it starts from 3 o'clock 学校から家まで歩きます — I walk from school to home 2. Reason / cause (because) Attaches to a...
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半 — Kanji Reference

半 Property Value Meaning half Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ハン Kun-reading (訓読み) なか-ば Radical 十 (Jū - ten) [U+5341] Stroke Order The stroke order for 半 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal line. Stroke 2: The bottom horizontal line (slightly longer than the top). Stroke 3: The vertical line passing through the center of the two horizontal lines. Stroke 4:...
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大 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 大 3 N5 大 big Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ダイ/タイ dai/tai Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) おお-きい oo-kii big; large Meanings big large great Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 大きい おおきい ookii big / large N5 大学 だいがく daigaku university N5 大人 おとな otona adult N5 大切 たいせつ taisetsu important / precious N5 大丈夫 だいじょうぶ daijoubu all right /...
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気 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 気 6 N5 气 steam/air Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) キ/ケ ki/ke Chinese-origin (音読み) Meanings spirit energy feeling air atmosphere Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 天気 てんき tenki weather N5 元気 げんき genki healthy / energetic N5 気持ち きもち kimochi feeling / sensation N5 電気 でんき denki electricity / light N5 病気 びょうき byouki illness / disease N5 Stroke...
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新 — Kanji Reference

新 Property Value Meaning new Strokes 13 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シン Kun-reading (訓読み) あたら-しい、あら-た、にい Radical 斤 (おのづくり - ono-zukuri) [U+65A4] Stroke Order The kanji 新 is written in 13 strokes. It follows the standard rules of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Left side (立): Dot (1) → Horizontal (2) → Dot (3) → Dot (4) → Horizontal (5). Middle (木): Vertical (6) → Horizontal (7) → Left slant (8) →...
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古 — Kanji Reference

古 Property Value Meaning old Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コ Kun-reading (訓読み) ふる-い、ふる-す Radical 口 (くち - mouth) [U+53E3] Stroke Order The kanji 古 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The horizontal bar at the top (left to right). Stroke 2: The vertical line on the left (top to bottom). Stroke 3: The corner stroke (horizontal then vertical). Stroke 4: The vertical line...
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聞 — Kanji Reference

聞 Property Value Meaning hear, ask Strokes 14 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ブン (bun)、モン (mon) Kun-reading (訓読み) き-く (ki-ku)、き-こえる (ki-koeru) Radical 門 (もん - gate) [U+9580] Stroke Order The kanji 聞 is written by first constructing the outer 門 (gate) radical, followed by the 耳 (ear) component inside. Stroke 1: Left vertical line of the gate. Stroke 2: Top horizontal and right vertical corner of the gate. Stroke 3:...
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川 — Kanji Reference

川 Property Value Meaning river Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セン Kun-reading (訓読み) かわ Radical 川 (kawa - river) [U+5DDD] Stroke Order The kanji 川 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard rule of writing from left to right. Stroke 1: A short vertical stroke starting from the top left, curving slightly downward. Stroke 2: A longer vertical stroke in the middle, starting slightly higher than the...
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入 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 入 2 N5 入 enter Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ニュウ/ジュ nyuu/ju Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) い-る/い-れる/はい-る i-ru/i-reru/hai-ru to enter; to put in Meanings enter put in income Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 入る はいる hairu to enter N5 入れる いれる ireru to put in / insert N5 入口 いりぐち iriguchi entrance N5 入学 にゅうがく nyuugaku school enrollment N5...
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人 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 人 2 N5 人 person Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ジン/ニン jin/nin Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) ひと hito person; people Meanings person people human being Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 人 ひと hito person N5 日本人 にほんじん nihonjin Japanese person N5 三人 さんにん sannin three people N5 外国人 がいこくじん gaikokujin foreigner N5 大人 おとな otona adult N5 Stroke Order...
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火 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 火 4 N5 火 fire Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) カ ka Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) ひ/ほ hi/ho fire Meanings fire Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 火曜日 かようび kayoubi Tuesday N5 火事 かじ kaji fire (disaster) N4 火山 かざん kazan volcano N4 花火 はなび hanabi fireworks N5 火力 かりょく karyoku firepower / thermal power N3 Stroke Order Central vertical...
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三 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 三 3 N5 一 one Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) サン san Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) みっ-つ mit-tsu three (native count) Meanings three third Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 三人 さんにん sannin three people N5 三月 さんがつ sangatsu March N5 三日 みっか mikka third (of month) N5 三時 さんじ sanji 3 o'clock N5 三番 さんばん sanban number three N5...
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男 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 男 7 N5 田 rice field Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ダン/ナン dan/nan Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) おとこ otoko man; male Meanings man male Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 男 おとこ otoko man N5 男性 だんせい dansei male / man (formal) N5 男の子 おとこのこ otoko no ko boy N5 長男 ちょうなん chounan eldest son N4 男子 だんし danshi male...
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西 — JLPT N5 Kanji

西 JLPT Level: N5 | Strokes: 6 | Radical: 西 (west) Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On-yomi セイ、サイ sei, sai sei = west standard; sai = in some words Kun-yomi にし nishi west Meanings West Western Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 西 にし nishi west N5 西口 にしぐち nishiguchi west exit N5 西洋 せいよう seiyoo the West, Occident N3 関西 かんさい Kansai Kansai (region) N4 北西 ほくせい hokusei northwest...
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JLPT N5 Lesson 8: Describing with Adjectives

Overview In this lesson, we move beyond simple nouns and verbs to add color and detail to your Japanese sentences. Adjectives are the primary tools for expressing opinions, physical states, and qualities. Understanding how to use them is essential for describing your environment, expressing preferences, and engaging in basic social interactions. Japanese adjectives are divided into two distinct categories: い-adjectives (i-adjectives) and な-adjectives (na-adjectives) . Each behaves differently when modifying...
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JLPT N5 Lesson 3: Numbers, Time, and Dates

Overview In this lesson, we move beyond basic greetings to the essential building blocks of communication: numbers, time, and dates. Being able to express when things happen is a fundamental skill for any N5 learner, as it allows you to make appointments, understand schedules, and navigate public transportation. This lesson builds upon your knowledge of hiragana and basic sentence structures, providing the tools necessary for more complex interactions. By mastering...
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肉 — JLPT N5 Kanji

肉 JLPT Level: N5 | Strokes: 6 | Radical: 肉 (flesh/meat) Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On-yomi ニク niku standard reading Kun-yomi — — no common kun-yomi Meanings Meat, flesh Body (in some compounds) Pulp (of fruit) Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 肉 にく niku meat N5 牛肉 ぎゅうにく gyuuniku beef N5 豚肉 ぶたにく butaniku pork N5 鶏肉 とりにく toriniku chicken (meat) N5 肉体 にくたい nikutai the body, flesh...
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下 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 下 3 N5 一 one Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) カ/ゲ ka/ge Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) した/しも/もと/さ-がる/くだ-る/おろ-す shita/shimo/moto/sa-garu/kuda-ru/oro-su below; lower; to descend Meanings below lower down descend Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 下 した shita below / under N5 地下 ちか chika underground / basement N5 下手 へた heta unskilled / bad at N5 下がる さがる sagaru to go...
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本 — Kanji Reference

本 Property Value Meaning book, origin Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ホン Kun-reading (訓読み) もと Radical 木 (Tree, U+6728) Stroke Order The stroke order for 本 follows standard calligraphy rules: horizontal strokes before vertical strokes, and top-to-bottom/left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal line (left to right). Stroke 2 : Vertical line (top to bottom), crossing the center of the first stroke. Stroke 3 : Left diagonal slash (撇). Stroke...
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水 — Kanji Reference

水 Property Value Meaning water Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) スイ Kun-reading (訓読み) みず Radical 水 (mizu) U+6C34 Stroke Order The kanji 水 is written in 4 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1: The vertical hook (tate-hane) in the center. Stroke 2: The short diagonal stroke on the upper left. Stroke 3: The long diagonal stroke on the lower left. Stroke 4: The...
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中 — Kanji Reference

中 Property Value Meaning middle, inside Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) チュウ Kun-reading (訓読み) なか Radical 丨 (tatebō - vertical line) [U+4E28] Stroke Order The kanji 中 is written in 4 strokes following the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule: Stroke 1 : The vertical line on the left side of the box (top to bottom). Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line, then turning down to form the right...
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高 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 高 10 N5 高 high/tall Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) コウ kou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) たか-い/たか taka-i/taka tall; high; expensive Meanings tall high expensive Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 高い たかい takai tall / high / expensive N5 高校 こうこう koukou high school N5 高速 こうそく kousoku high speed / expressway N4 最高 さいこう saikou maximum / best...
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八 — Kanji Reference

八 Property Value Meaning eight Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ハチ Kun-reading (訓読み) や、や-つ、やっ-つ、よう Radical 八 (hachigashira - U+516B) Stroke Order Stroke 1: A short, downward-slanting stroke starting from the upper left. Stroke 2: A longer, downward-slanting stroke starting from the upper right, ending lower than the first stroke. General Rule: Follows the top-to-bottom, left-to-right principle. Ensure the two strokes do not touch at the top; they should...
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千 — Kanji Reference

千 Property Value Meaning thousand Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セン Kun-reading (訓読み) ち Radical 十 (ten) [U+5341] Stroke Order The kanji 千 is written in 3 strokes following the standard rule of horizontal strokes before vertical strokes: Stroke 1: A short horizontal stroke (ノ-like slant) starting from the top left. Stroke 2: A horizontal stroke starting from the left, crossing through the first stroke. Stroke 3: A...
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話 — Kanji Reference

話 Property Value Meaning talk, story Strokes 13 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ワ Kun-reading (訓読み) はな-す、はなし Radical 言 (ごんべん - gonben) [U+8A00] Stroke Order The kanji 話 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Left side (言): Horizontal stroke 1, followed by three short horizontal strokes 2, 3, 4, then a long horizontal base stroke 5. Then, the mouth (口) component: vertical 6, horizontal-vertical 7, horizontal 8. Right...
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手 — Kanji Reference

手 Property Value Meaning hand Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シュ、ズ Kun-reading (訓読み) て Radical 手 (て・てへん) U+624B Stroke Order The character 手 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules, moving from top to bottom and left to right. Stroke 1: The short horizontal stroke at the top, slightly slanted upwards. Stroke 2: The second horizontal stroke, shorter than the first, placed below it. Stroke 3: The third horizontal stroke,...
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昨 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 昨 9 N5 日 sun/day Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) サク saku Chinese-origin (音読み) Meanings yesterday previous Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 昨日 きのう kinou yesterday N5 昨年 さくねん sakunen last year (formal) N4 昨夜 さくや sakuya last night (formal) N4 昨晩 さくばん sakuban last night N4 昨今 さっこん sakkon nowadays / recently N2 Stroke Order Left: 日 (sun,...
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JLPT N5 Lesson 9: Past Tense and Timeline

Overview Talking about what happened in the past is one of the most fundamental communication skills in any language, and Japanese handles it with elegant consistency. You have already seen the polite past tense 〜ました for verbs in Lesson 6. In this lesson we go deeper: you will learn the plain (dictionary-form) past tense for verbs (〜た form), master past-tense conjugation for い-adjectives (〜かった) and な-adjectives/nouns (〜でした), and handle negative...
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雨 — Kanji Reference

雨 Property Value Meaning rain Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ウ Kun-reading (訓読み) あめ、あま Radical 雨 (あめかんむり - Rain radical, U+96E8) Stroke Order The kanji 雨 follows standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rules. It is a "crown" (かんむり) radical, meaning it sits atop other characters. Stroke 1: Top horizontal line (slightly slanted). Stroke 2: The left vertical line. Stroke 3: The top-right corner (horizontal then vertical). Stroke 4: The middle...
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来 — Kanji Reference

来 Property Value Meaning come Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ライ Kun-reading (訓読み) く-る、き-たる Radical 木 (Tree, U+6728) Stroke Order The stroke order for 来 follows standard rules: horizontal strokes before vertical, and top-to-bottom. Stroke 1 : Horizontal stroke at the top. Stroke 2 : Vertical stroke in the center (the "trunk"). Stroke 3 : Left diagonal stroke. Stroke 4 : Right diagonal stroke. Stroke 5 : Horizontal...
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分 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 分 4 N5 刀 knife Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) フン/ブン/ブ fun/bun/bu Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) わか-る/わ-ける waka-ru/wa-keru to understand; to divide Meanings minute part understand divide Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 五分 ごふん gofun five minutes N5 十分 じゅっぷん juppun ten minutes / sufficient N5 分かる わかる wakaru to understand N5 半分 はんぶん hanbun half N5 自分 じぶん...
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子 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 子 3 N5 子 child Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) シ/ス shi/su Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) こ/ね ko/ne child; small thing Meanings child small offspring Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 子供 こども kodomo child / children N5 女の子 おんなのこ onna no ko girl N5 男の子 おとこのこ otoko no ko boy N5 子猫 こねこ koneko kitten N4 親子 おやこ oyako...
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気 — Kanji Reference

気 Property Value Meaning spirit, mood, air, energy Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) キ、ケ Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 気 (きがまえ - kigamae) U+6C17 Stroke Order The kanji 気 is written in 6 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1 : The short horizontal line at the top left. Stroke 2 : The short horizontal line below the first. Stroke 3 : The short diagonal...
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円 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 円 4 N5 囗 enclosure Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) エン en Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) まる-い maru-i round; circle Meanings yen (currency) circle round Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 円 えん en Japanese yen N5 百円 ひゃくえん hyaku-en 100 yen N5 円い まるい marui round / circular N5 円高 えんだか endaka strong yen N3 半円 はんえん han-en semicircle...
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〜ましょう — Let's ~; Shall We ~?

Properties Property Value Level JLPT N5 Form Polite volitional Register Neutral (polite) Meaning ましょう expresses an invitation or suggestion to do something together with the listener. It can also express the speaker's own intention or determination to do something. It is the polite equivalent of the plain volitional form 〜よう. "Let's ~" (suggesting a joint action) "Shall we ~?" (inviting the listener) "I will ~" (expressing intention, less common) Structure...
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駅 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 駅 14 N5 馬 horse Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) エキ eki Chinese-origin (音読み) Meanings station (train/bus) Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 駅 えき eki train station N5 駅前 えきまえ ekimae in front of the station N5 駅員 えきいん ekiin station staff N4 終着駅 しゅうちゃくえき shuuchakueki terminal station N3 駅弁 えきべん ekiben station lunchbox N4 Stroke Order Left: 馬...
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女 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 女 3 N5 女 woman Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ジョ/ニョ/ニョウ jo/nyo/nyou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) おんな/め onna/me woman; female Meanings woman female Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 女 おんな onna woman N5 女性 じょせい josei female / woman (formal) N5 女の子 おんなのこ onna no ko girl N5 女子 じょし joshi girl / female N4 彼女 かのじょ kanojo she...
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半 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 半 5 N5 十 ten Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ハン han Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) なか-ば naka-ba half; middle Meanings half semi- Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 半分 はんぶん hanbun half N5 三時半 さんじはん sanji han 3:30 N5 半年 はんとし hantoshi half a year N5 前半 ぜんはん zenhan first half N4 後半 こうはん kouha second half N4 Stroke...
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明 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 明 8 N5 日 sun/day Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) メイ/ミョウ mei/myou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) あか-るい/あ-かり/あ-く aka-rui/a-kari/a-ku bright; light up Meanings bright clear tomorrow dawn Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 明日 あした/あす ashita/asu tomorrow N5 明るい あかるい akarui bright / cheerful N5 説明 せつめい setsumei explanation N4 明治 めいじ Meiji Meiji (era) N4 透明 とうめい toumeii transparent N3...
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年 — Kanji Reference

年 Property Value Meaning year Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ネン Kun-reading (訓読み) とし Radical 干 (かん - dry/shield) [U+5E72] Stroke Order The kanji 年 is written in 6 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1: The short horizontal line at the top (left to right). Stroke 2: The vertical line starting from the top center, moving downward. Stroke 3: The short horizontal line...
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午 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 午 4 N5 十 ten Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ゴ go Chinese-origin (音読み) Meanings noon horse (zodiac, 7th) Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 午前 ごぜん gozen AM / morning N5 午後 ごご gogo PM / afternoon N5 正午 しょうご shougo noon / 12:00 N5 午前中 ごぜんちゅう gozenchuu during the morning N5 午後三時 ごごさんじ gogo sanji 3 PM N5...
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万 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 万 3 N5 一 one Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) マン/バン man/ban Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) よろず yorozu ten thousand (archaic/literary) Meanings ten thousand myriad Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 一万円 いちまんえん ichiman-en 10,000 yen N5 三万 さんまん sanman 30,000 N5 万年筆 まんねんひつ mannenhitsu fountain pen N4 百万 ひゃくまん hyakuman one million N4 万国 ばんこく bankoku all nations /...
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JLPT N5 Lesson 1: The Japanese Writing System

Introduction to Japanese Scripts Japanese is unique among world languages for its use of three distinct writing systems: Hiragana (ひらがな) , Katakana (カタカナ) , and Kanji (漢字) . Hiragana: The foundational script. It is used for grammatical particles, verb endings, and native Japanese words. Katakana: The angular script. It is primarily used for foreign loanwords, names of people from outside Japan, and onomatopoeia. Kanji: Chinese characters used to represent concepts...
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青 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 青 8 N5 青 blue/green Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) セイ/ショウ sei/shou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) あお/あお-い ao/ao-i blue; green; unripe Meanings blue green young unripe Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 青い あおい aoi blue / green N5 青空 あおぞら aozora blue sky N5 青年 せいねん seinen youth / young person N4 青信号 あおしんごう ao shingou green light (traffic)...
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〜です — Copula (Polite Be)

Properties Property Value Level JLPT N5 Type Copula Register Polite (丁寧語) Meaning です ( desu ) is the polite copula in Japanese. It links a noun or な-adjective to the predicate of a sentence, functioning as "is / am / are" in English. It carries no tense or aspect of its own beyond the forms shown below, and it never attaches directly to い-adjectives to form their predicate — those...
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四 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 四 5 N5 囗 enclosure Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) シ shi Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) よっ-つ/よん yot-tsu/yon four (native count) Meanings four Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 四人 よにん yonin four people N5 四月 しがつ shigatsu April N5 四日 よっか yokka fourth (of month) N5 四時 よじ yoji 4 o'clock N5 四角 しかく shikaku square / rectangle N4...
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中 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 中 4 N5 囗 enclosure Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) チュウ chuu Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) なか naka inside; middle; center Meanings inside middle center China Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 中 なか naka inside / middle N5 中国 ちゅうごく Chuugoku China N5 中学校 ちゅうがっこう chuugakkou middle school N5 中心 ちゅうしん chuushin center / core N4 途中 とちゅう tochuu...
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分 — Kanji Reference

分 Property Value Meaning minute, part Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ブン、フン、ブ Kun-reading (訓読み) わ-ける、わ-かる Radical 刀 (Katana/Sword) - U+5200 Stroke Order The kanji 分 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal line (left to right). Stroke 2: The short downward stroke (撇) starting from the center of the first stroke. Stroke 3: The left side of the bottom component (刀), a...
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土 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 土 3 N5 土 earth/soil Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ド/ト do/to Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) つち tsuchi earth; soil; ground Meanings earth soil ground Saturday Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 土曜日 どようび doyoubi Saturday N5 土地 とち tochi land / plot of ground N4 土台 どだい dodai foundation / base N3 土木 どぼく doboku civil engineering N3 粘土...
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十 — Kanji Reference

十 Property Value Meaning ten Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジュウ (Jū)、ジッ (Ji) Kun-reading (訓読み) とお (tō)、と (to) Radical 十 (jū) [U+5341] Stroke Order The kanji 十 is written in two simple strokes following the standard rule of "horizontal before vertical": Stroke 1: A horizontal line written from left to right. Stroke 2: A vertical line written from top to bottom, crossing the center of the first stroke....
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時 — Kanji Reference

時 Property Value Meaning time, hour Strokes 10 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジ Kun-reading (訓読み) とき Radical 日 (Sun/Day, U+65E5) Stroke Order The stroke order follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Left side (日): Vertical stroke (1) → corner stroke (2) → horizontal middle (3) → bottom closure (4). Right side (寺): Top horizontal (5) → vertical (6) → horizontal (7) → horizontal (8) → vertical hook...
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JLPT N5 Lesson 7: Shopping and Money

Overview Shopping is one of the most practical and frequent activities you will engage in while visiting or living in Japan. Whether you are at a convenience store ( konbini ), a supermarket, or a department store, being able to inquire about prices and request items is essential for daily survival. This lesson builds upon your knowledge of basic sentence structures and introduces the vocabulary of commerce and the logic...
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虫 — JLPT N5 Kanji

虫 JLPT Level: N5 | Strokes: 6 | Radical: 虫 (insect) Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On-yomi チュウ chuu insect in compounds Kun-yomi むし mushi insect, bug, worm Meanings Insect, bug Worm, creepy-crawly (Broadly) any small creature Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 虫 むし mushi insect, bug N5 毛虫 けむし kemushi caterpillar N4 虫歯 むしば mushiba cavity, tooth decay N4 害虫 がいちゅう gaichuu pest, harmful insect N3 蛍 ほたる...
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車 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 車 7 N5 車 vehicle Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) シャ sha Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) くるま kuruma car; wheel; vehicle Meanings vehicle car wheel Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 電車 でんしゃ densha electric train N5 車 くるま kuruma car / vehicle N5 自転車 じてんしゃ jitensha bicycle N5 自動車 じどうしゃ jidousha automobile N5 駐車場 ちゅうしゃじょう chuushajou parking lot N4...
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入 — Kanji Reference

入 Property Value Meaning enter Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ニュウ Kun-reading (訓読み) い-る、い-れる、はい-る Radical 入 (Iru) - U+5165 Stroke Order The kanji 入 is written in two strokes: Stroke 1: A short, diagonal stroke starting from the top right and moving down to the left. Stroke 2: A longer, sweeping stroke starting from the left, moving down, and curving slightly to the right. Note: Unlike the kanji...
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〜も — Also; Too; Even

Properties Property Value Level JLPT N5 Type Particle Replaces は, が, を (follows に, で, へ, と, から, まで) Meaning も has three main uses: 1. Also / Too Replaces は, が, or を to indicate that the same statement applies to an additional item. Structure: [Noun] も + [Predicate] 私は行く → 私 も 行く I go → I also go 2. Both X and Y / Neither X nor...
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三 — Kanji Reference

三 Property Value Meaning three Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) サン Kun-reading (訓読み) み、み-つ、みっ-つ Radical 一 (いち - one) Stroke Order The kanji 三 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom order. Each horizontal line is written from left to right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal line (shortest). Stroke 2: The middle horizontal line (shorter than the bottom, longer than the top). Stroke 3: The bottom horizontal line (longest)....
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東 — Kanji Reference

東 Property Value Meaning east Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) トウ Kun-reading (訓読み) ひがし Radical 木 (tree) [U+6728] Stroke Order The stroke order for 東 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal stroke (top bar of the 日 component). Stroke 2 : Vertical stroke (left side of the 日 component). Stroke 3 : Horizontal stroke (bottom of the top part of the 日...
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雨 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 雨 8 N5 雨 rain Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ウ u Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) あめ/あま ame/ama rain Meanings rain Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 雨 あめ ame rain N5 大雨 おおあめ ooame heavy rain N5 雨天 うてん uten rainy weather N4 梅雨 つゆ tsuyu rainy season N4 雨降り あめふり amefuri rainfall / rainy day N5 Stroke Order...
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週 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 週 11 N5 辵 walk/movement Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) シュウ shuu Chinese-origin (音読み) Meanings week Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 今週 こんしゅう konshuu this week N5 来週 らいしゅう raishuu next week N5 先週 せんしゅう senshuu last week N5 毎週 まいしゅう maishuu every week N5 週末 しゅうまつ shuumatsu weekend N5 Stroke Order Left: 辶 (movement radical, 3 strokes). Right:...
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先 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 先 6 N5 儿 human legs Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) セン sen Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) さき saki ahead; first; tip Meanings before ahead first previous Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 先生 せんせい sensei teacher N5 先週 せんしゅう senshuu last week N5 先月 せんげつ sengetsu last month N5 先輩 せんぱい senpai senior / upperclassman N4 先頭 せんとう sentou...
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JLPT N5 Lesson 5: Existence and Location

Overview Two of the most fundamental verbs in Japanese are あります and います, both translating roughly as "there is" or "to exist." The key distinction is straightforward but absolutely essential: あります is used for inanimate objects, plants, and abstract things, while います is used for animate beings — people, animals, and anything capable of moving on its own. Getting this distinction right is one of the most important skills at...
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見 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 見 7 N5 見 see Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ケン ken Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) み-る/み-える/み-せる mi-ru/mi-eru/mi-seru to see; to look Meanings see look show Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 見る みる miru to see / watch N5 見える みえる mieru to be visible N5 見せる みせる miseru to show N5 意見 いけん iken opinion N4 見物 けんぶつ...
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木 — Kanji Reference

木 Property Value Meaning tree, wood Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) モク、ボク Kun-reading (訓読み) き、こ Radical 木 (きへん - kihen) [U+6728] Stroke Order The stroke order for 木 follows the standard rules of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The horizontal line (left to right). Stroke 2 : The vertical line (top to bottom, crossing the center of the first stroke). Stroke 3 : The left diagonal slash...
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南 — Kanji Reference

南 Property Value Meaning south Strokes 9 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ナン (nan)、ナ (na) Kun-reading (訓読み) みなみ (minami) Radical 十 (jū - ten) Stroke Order The character 南 follows standard Japanese stroke order rules: top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Stroke 1: The top horizontal line. Stroke 2: The vertical line on the left. Stroke 3: The horizontal line that turns down to form the "box" shape. Stroke 4: The horizontal line closing...
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食 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 食 9 N5 食 eat/food Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ショク/ジキ shoku/jiki Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) た-べる/く-う ta-beru/ku-u to eat Meanings eat food Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 食べる たべる taberu to eat N5 食事 しょくじ shokuji meal / dining N5 食べ物 たべもの tabemono food N5 食堂 しょくどう shokudou cafeteria / dining hall N5 夕食 ゆうしょく yuushoku dinner (formal)...
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国 — Kanji Reference

国 Property Value Meaning country Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コク Kun-reading (訓読み) くに Radical 囗 (くにがまえ - enclosure) [U+56D7] Stroke Order The kanji 国 follows the standard rule for "enclosure" radicals: draw the outer frame, fill the inside, then close the bottom. Stroke 1 : The left vertical line (top to bottom). Stroke 2 : The top horizontal and right vertical corner (one continuous motion). Stroke 3...
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金 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 金 8 N5 金 gold/metal Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) キン/コン kin/kon Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) かね/かな kane/kana gold; money; metal Meanings gold money metal Friday Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 金曜日 きんようび kin-youbi Friday N5 お金 おかね okane money N5 金色 きんいろ kin-iro golden color N4 黄金 おうごん ougon gold N3 金属 きんぞく kinzoku metal N3 Stroke Order...
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英 — Kanji Reference

英 Property Value Meaning English, heroic Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) エイ Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 艹 (Grass radical / くさかんむり - U+8279) Stroke Order The kanji 英 follows standard Japanese calligraphy rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal line on the left of the top radical. Stroke 2 : Vertical line on the left. Stroke 3 : Vertical line on the right. Stroke 4 : Horizontal...
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千 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 千 3 N5 十 ten Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) セン sen Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) ち chi thousand (archaic) Meanings thousand Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 千円 せんえん sen-en 1,000 yen N5 三千 さんぜん sanzen 3,000 N5 千葉 ちば Chiba Chiba (place name) N5 二千 にせん nisen 2,000 N5 千人 せんにん sennin 1,000 people N5 Stroke Order Short...
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今 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 今 4 N5 人 person Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) コン/キン kon/kin Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) いま ima now Meanings now present Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 今 いま ima now N5 今日 きょう kyou today N5 今週 こんしゅう konshuu this week N5 今月 こんげつ kongetsu this month N5 今年 ことし kotoshi this year N5 Stroke Order Top diagonal...
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校 — Kanji Reference

校 Property Value Meaning school Strokes 10 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コウ Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 木 (Tree radical, U+6728) Stroke Order The character 校 follows standard Japanese stroke order rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : Horizontal line (left side, 木). Stroke 2 : Vertical line (center, 木). Stroke 3 : Left diagonal (木). Stroke 4 : Right diagonal (木). Stroke 5 : Dot (top of 交). Stroke...
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円 — Kanji Reference

円 Property Value Meaning yen, circle Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) エン Kun-reading (訓読み) まる Radical 冂 (maki-gamae / "box" or "enclosure" - U+5182) Stroke Order The kanji 円 follows standard Japanese stroke order rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The vertical line on the left. Stroke 2 : The top horizontal line, turning down to form the corner (the "enclosure"). Stroke 3 : The horizontal line...
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火 — Kanji Reference

火 Property Value Meaning fire Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) カ Kun-reading (訓読み) ひ、ほ Radical 火 (ひ) — U+706B Stroke Order The stroke order for 火 follows the general rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right, with a specific focus on balance: Stroke 1: A short, slightly curved vertical-ish stroke starting from the top center. Stroke 2: A left-slanting stroke (払 - harai ) starting from the middle. Stroke 3:...
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天 — Kanji Reference

天 Property Value Meaning heaven, sky Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) テン Kun-reading (訓読み) あめ、あま Radical 大 (dai - big) [U+5927] Stroke Order The character 天 follows standard Japanese stroke order rules: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: A short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2: A second, slightly longer horizontal line below the first. Stroke 3: A left-slanting stroke (払 - harai ) starting from the center...
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高 — Kanji Reference

高 Property Value Meaning high, expensive Strokes 10 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) コウ Kun-reading (訓読み) たか-い、たか Radical 高 (たか・い) [U+9AD8] Stroke Order The kanji 高 is written in 10 strokes. Follow the standard rule of top-to-bottom, left-to-right: Stroke 1: The top dot (center). Stroke 2: The horizontal line (top of the "mouth" structure). Stroke 3: The left vertical line of the "mouth". Stroke 4: The right corner (horizontal then...
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左 — Kanji Reference

左 Property Value Meaning left Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) サ Kun-reading (訓読み) ひだり Radical 工 (たくみ/こう) [U+5DE5] Stroke Order The stroke order for 左 follows the rule of writing horizontal strokes before vertical/diagonal ones, and top-to-bottom. Stroke 1 : A short horizontal stroke starting from the top left. Stroke 2 : A long, sweeping diagonal stroke starting from the top center, moving down to the left. Stroke...
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右 — Kanji Reference

右 Property Value Meaning right Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ウ (u)、ユウ (yū) Kun-reading (訓読み) みぎ (migi) Radical 口 (kuchi - mouth) [U+53E3] Stroke Order The kanji 右 follows the rule of writing horizontal strokes before vertical strokes that intersect them. Stroke 1 : The short horizontal stroke at the top left. Stroke 2 : The long vertical stroke that starts from the top and turns to form...
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山 — Kanji Reference

山 Property Value Meaning mountain Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) サン Kun-reading (訓読み) やま Radical 山 (yama) — U+5C71 Stroke Order The kanji 山 is written in 3 strokes following the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: A vertical line starting from the top center, moving straight down. Stroke 2: A vertical line starting from the left, moving down, then turning 90 degrees to the right...
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生 — Kanji Reference

生 Property Value Meaning life, birth Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セイ、ショウ Kun-reading (訓読み) いき-る、うま-れる、なま Radical 生 (u0751f) Stroke Order The kanji 生 is written in 5 strokes following the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule: Stroke 1: A short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2: A long horizontal line in the middle. Stroke 3: A short vertical line starting from the top horizontal line, moving down to the...
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日 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 日 4 N5 日 sun/day Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ニチ/ジツ nichi/jitsu Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) ひ/か hi/ka day; sun Meanings sun day Japan Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 今日 きょう kyou today N5 日曜日 にちようび nichiyoubi Sunday N5 明日 あした ashita tomorrow N5 昨日 きのう kinou yesterday N5 日本 にほん Nihon Japan N5 Stroke Order Left vertical. 2....
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電 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 電 13 N5 雨 rain Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) デン den Chinese-origin (音読み) Meanings electricity electric Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 電車 でんしゃ densha electric train N5 電話 でんわ denwa telephone N5 電気 でんき denki electricity / light N5 電池 でんち denchi battery N4 電子 でんし denshi electron / electronic N4 Stroke Order Top: 雨 (rain, 8 strokes)....
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下 — Kanji Reference

下 Property Value Meaning down, below Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) カ、ゲ Kun-reading (訓読み) した、さ-がる、くだ-る Radical 一 (ichi - one) Stroke Order The stroke order for 下 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Stroke 1 : A short vertical line starting from the top center. Stroke 2 : A horizontal line starting from the left, crossing the bottom of the first stroke. Stroke 3 : A short...
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〜ませんか — Won't You ~? (Invitation)

Properties Property Value Level N5 Function Polite negative question (invitation / suggestion) Register Polite Meaning ませんか is used to make a polite invitation or gentle suggestion to someone. It asks whether the other person would like to do something together. "Won't you ~ with me?" "How about ~ing?" "Would you like to ~?" It frames the invitation as a question, leaving the decision comfortably with the listener. Structure [Verb ます-stem]...
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十 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 十 2 N5 十 ten Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ジュウ/ジッ juu/jit Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) とお too ten (native count) Meanings ten Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 十人 じゅうにん juunin ten people N5 十月 じゅうがつ juugatsu October N5 十日 とおか tooka tenth (of month) N5 十時 じゅうじ juuji 10 o'clock N5 二十 にじゅう nijuu twenty N5 Stroke Order...
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子 — Kanji Reference

子 Property Value Meaning child Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シ、ス Kun-reading (訓読み) こ Radical 子 (child) [U+5B50] Stroke Order The kanji 子 is written in 3 strokes: Stroke 1: A horizontal stroke that curves slightly downward at the end, starting from the left. Stroke 2: A vertical stroke that curves into a hook (hane) at the bottom. Stroke 3: A horizontal stroke that crosses the vertical line,...
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九 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 九 2 N5 乙 second/bent Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) キュウ/ク kyuu/ku Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) ここの-つ kokono-tsu nine (native count) Meanings nine Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 九人 くにん/きゅうにん kunin/kyuunin nine people N5 九月 くがつ kugatsu September N5 九日 ここのか kokonoka ninth (of month) N5 九時 くじ kuji 9 o'clock N5 九十 きゅうじゅう kyuujuu ninety N5 Stroke Order...
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語 — Kanji Reference

語 Property Value Meaning language, word Strokes 14 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ゴ Kun-reading (訓読み) かた-る、かた-らう Radical 言 (speech/word) [U+8A00] Stroke Order The kanji 語 is written by first completing the left radical (言) and then the right component (吾). Follow standard rules: top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Left side (言): Horizontal line (1) → short horizontal (2) → short horizontal (3) → long horizontal (4) → vertical hook (5). Right side...
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百 — Kanji Reference

百 Property Value Meaning hundred Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ヒャク Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 白 (shiro - white) [U+767D] Stroke Order The stroke order follows the standard rules of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : The vertical line on the left. Stroke 3 : The horizontal line connecting the top and the right side. Stroke 4 : The...
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先 — Kanji Reference

先 Property Value Meaning before, ahead Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セン Kun-reading (訓読み) さき Radical 儿 (human/legs) [U+513F] Stroke Order The stroke order for 先 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : The second horizontal line, slightly longer than the first. Stroke 3 : The vertical line descending from the center of the...
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前 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 前 9 N5 刀 knife Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ゼン zen Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) まえ mae before; front; ago Meanings before front previous ago Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 前 まえ mae before / in front N5 午前 ごぜん gozen AM / before noon N5 名前 なまえ namae name N5 駅前 えきまえ ekimae in front of the...
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金 — Kanji Reference

金 Property Value Meaning gold, money Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) キン、コン Kun-reading (訓読み) かね、かな Radical 金 (kane-hen) [U+91D1] Stroke Order The character follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The top dot (left). Stroke 2 : The top dot (right). Stroke 3 : The horizontal top bar. Stroke 4 : The long horizontal bar below the top. Stroke 5 : The vertical line...
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これ / それ / あれ / どれ — Demonstrative Pronouns

Properties Property Value Level JLPT N5 Category Demonstrative pronouns Register Neutral The こそあど System Japanese demonstratives follow a four-way ko-so-a-do (こそあど) pattern based on the spatial relationship between the speaker, listener, and the object being referred to. Series Pronoun (thing) Adjective (this~) Place Direction こ (near speaker) これ この ここ こちら そ (near listener) それ その そこ そちら あ (far from both) あれ あの あそこ あちら ど (question) どれ どの...
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八 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 八 2 N5 八 eight/divide Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ハチ hachi Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) やっ-つ yat-tsu eight (native count) Meanings eight Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 八人 はちにん hachinin eight people N5 八月 はちがつ hachigatsu August N5 八日 ようか youka eighth (of month) N5 八時 はちじ hachiji 8 o'clock N5 八十 はちじゅう hachijuu eighty N5 Stroke Order...
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〜は — Topic Marker

〜は Property Value Pattern 〜は JLPT Level N5 Type particle / topic-marker Formality Neutral Register Both Meaning Marks the topic of the sentence. The topic can be the grammatical subject or any other element the speaker wants to comment on. Everything after は says something about that topic. Structure Formula [Topic] + は + [Comment / Predicate] Usage Notes は is written with the hiragana は but pronounced "wa" when...
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女 — Kanji Reference

女 Property Value Meaning woman, female Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジョ、ニョ Kun-reading (訓読み) おんな、め Radical 女 (Onna) - U+5973 Stroke Order The character 女 is written in 3 strokes. Follow the standard top-to-bottom, left-to-right rule: Stroke 1 : A diagonal stroke starting from the top right, sweeping down to the left. Stroke 2 : A short horizontal stroke starting from the left, moving right, and ending in...
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〜ます — Polite Non-Past Verb Form

Properties Property Value Level JLPT N5 Category Verb Form Register Polite (丁寧語) Meaning 〜ます is the polite non-past verb ending used in formal and standard conversation. It expresses both present habitual actions and future intentions. This form is taught first to learners because it is appropriate for most everyday situations with people you do not know well, in workplaces, and in any context requiring politeness. Formation Group 1 — Godan...
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外 — Kanji Reference

外 Property Value Meaning outside Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ガイ (gai)、ゲ (ge) Kun-reading (訓読み) そと (soto)、はず-れる (hazu-reru) Radical 夕 (yū - evening/moon) [U+5915] Stroke Order The character 外 follows the standard rule of writing from top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: The short vertical line on the left (the "夕" component). Stroke 2: The top horizontal line of the "夕" component. Stroke 3: The diagonal line of the...
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出 — Kanji Reference

出 Property Value Meaning exit, appear Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シュツ、スイ Kun-reading (訓読み) で-る、だ-す Radical 凵 (kannyou - container) [U+51F5] Stroke Order The kanji 出 is written in 5 strokes. Follow the general rule of top-to-bottom, left-to-right: Stroke 1 : A short vertical line starting from the top center. Stroke 2 : A horizontal line that turns downward to the left. Stroke 3 : A short horizontal...
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〜ている — Ongoing Action and Resultant State

Properties Property Value Level N5 Form te-form compound Register Neutral Meaning 〜ている has two main interpretations depending on the verb type. 1. Ongoing Action (Progressive) Used with action verbs to express that an action is currently in progress — equivalent to English "-ing." 食べている — is eating (the action of eating is still happening) 走っている — is running 2. Resultant State Used with verbs that describe a change of state....
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〜の — Possession and Noun Modification

Properties Property Value Level N5 Type Particle Connects Noun + の + Noun Meaning の (no) has three main uses: 1. Possession Marks that the first noun owns or belongs to the second noun. 私の本 — my book 田中さんの車 — Tanaka-san's car 2. Noun Modification / Relationship Describes or specifies the second noun using the first. This includes origin, material, category, or association. 日本語の先生 — Japanese teacher (teacher of Japanese)...
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九 — Kanji Reference

九 Property Value Meaning nine Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) キュウ、ク Kun-reading (訓読み) ここの、ここの-つ Radical 乙 (おつ - otsu) U+4E59 Stroke Order The kanji 九 is written in 2 strokes following the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 (撇 - he): Start from the top left, draw a curved diagonal line downward to the left. Stroke 2 (横折彎鉤 - ō-ore-wan-kō): Start from the top center, draw...
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空 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 空 8 N5 穴 hole/cave Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) クウ kuu Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) そら/から/す-く sora/kara/su-ku sky; empty; void Meanings sky empty air void Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 空 そら sora sky N5 空港 くうこう kuukou airport N5 空気 くうき kuuki air / atmosphere N5 空白 くうはく kuuhaku blank / empty space N4 青空 あおぞら aozora...
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白 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 白 5 N5 白 white Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ハク/ビャク haku/byaku Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) しろ/しろ-い shiro/shiro-i white Meanings white blank clear Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 白い しろい shiroi white N5 白紙 はくし hakushi blank paper N4 白黒 しろくろ shirokuro black and white N4 面白い おもしろい omoshiroi interesting / funny N5 告白 こくはく kokuhaku confession N3 Stroke...
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空 — Kanji Reference

空 Property Value Meaning sky, empty Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) クウ Kun-reading (訓読み) そら、あ-く、から Radical 穴 (あなかんむり - cave/hole radical, U+7A74) Stroke Order The kanji 空 follows the standard Japanese calligraphy rule of "top-to-bottom, left-to-right." Stroke 1 : The top dot (left side of the roof). Stroke 2 : The second dot (right side of the roof). Stroke 3 : The top horizontal stroke of the roof....
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書 — Kanji Reference

書 Property Value Meaning write Strokes 10 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ショ Kun-reading (訓読み) か-く Radical 曰 (hi/iwaku - to say) [U+66F0] Stroke Order The character 書 is written from top to bottom and left to right. Top horizontal: The top horizontal stroke (the "lid"). Verticals: The two vertical strokes descending from the top. Middle horizontal: The horizontal stroke connecting the verticals. The "曰" component: The final square-like shape...
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長 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 長 8 N5 長 long/chief Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) チョウ chou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) なが-い naga-i long Kun (訓) おさ osa chief; head Meanings long chief leader senior Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 長い ながい nagai long N5 校長 こうちょう kouchou school principal N4 社長 しゃちょう shachou company president N4 長所 ちょうしょ chousho strong point / merit...
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来 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 来 7 N5 木 tree/wood Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ライ rai Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) く-る/きた-る/きた-す ku-ru/kita-ru/kita-su to come Meanings come future next Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 来る くる kuru to come N5 来週 らいしゅう raishuu next week N5 来月 らいげつ raigetsu next month N5 来年 らいねん rainen next year N5 将来 しょうらい shourai future / one's...
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二 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 二 2 N5 二 two Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ニ ni Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) ふた-つ futa-tsu two (native count) Meanings two second Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 二人 ふたり futari two people N5 二月 にがつ nigatsu February N5 二日 ふつか futsuka second (of month) N5 二番 にばん niban number two N5 二階 にかい nikai second floor N5...
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駅 — Kanji Reference

駅 Property Value Meaning station Strokes 14 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) エキ Kun-reading (訓読み) none Radical 馬 (uma - horse) [U+99AC] Stroke Order The kanji 駅 follows the standard Japanese calligraphy rule: top-to-bottom, left-to-right. It is composed of the radical 馬 (horse) on the left and 尺 (measure/ruler) on the right. Left side (馬): Stroke 1 (dot), 2 (horizontal), 3 (vertical), 4 (horizontal), 5 (vertical), 6 (horizontal), 7 (dot),...
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男 — Kanji Reference

男 Property Value Meaning man, male Strokes 7 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ダン、ナン Kun-reading (訓読み) おとこ Radical 田 (た - rice field) [U+7530] Stroke Order The character is written following the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The top horizontal line of the 田 radical. Stroke 2 : The left vertical line of the 田 radical. Stroke 3 : The top-right corner (horizontal then vertical) of...
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長 — Kanji Reference

長 Property Value Meaning long, chief Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) チョウ Kun-reading (訓読み) なが-い、おさ Radical 長 (naga-i) — U+9577 Stroke Order The stroke order for 長 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note the distinct "hook" at the end of the final stroke. Stroke 1 : The short horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2 : The vertical line on the left. Stroke 3 :...
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出 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 出 5 N5 凵 container Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) シュツ/スイ shutsu/sui Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) で-る/だ-す de-ru/da-su to exit; to take out Meanings exit go out come out take out Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 出る でる deru to exit / leave N5 出す だす dasu to take out / submit N5 出口 でぐち deguchi exit N5 出発...
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後 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 後 9 N5 彳 step Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ゴ/コウ go/kou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) あと/うし-ろ/のち ato/ushi-ro/nochi after; behind; later Meanings behind after later back Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 後で あとで ato de later / afterward N5 午後 ごご gogo PM / afternoon N5 後ろ うしろ ushiro behind / back N5 最後 さいご saigo last / final...
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〜が — Subject Marker

〜が Property Value Pattern が JLPT Level N5 Type particle Formality Neutral Meaning The particle が (ga) is one of the most fundamental particles in Japanese. It has two primary roles: Grammatical subject marker — it marks who or what performs the action or is in the state described by the predicate. New information marker — it introduces a subject that is being mentioned for the first time, or highlights...
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魚 — JLPT N5 Kanji

魚 JLPT Level: N5 | Strokes: 11 | Radical: 魚 (fish) Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On-yomi ギョ gyo fish in compounds Kun-yomi さかな、うお sakana, uo sakana = fish (common); uo = fish (in compounds/poetic) Meanings Fish (Used as a food category) Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 魚 さかな sakana fish N5 金魚 きんぎょ kingyo goldfish N5 魚市場 さかなしじょう sakana shijoo fish market N4 熱帯魚 ねったいぎょ nettaigyo tropical fish...
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前 — Kanji Reference

前 Property Value Meaning before, front Strokes 9 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ゼン Kun-reading (訓読み) まえ Radical 刂 (Rittō - sword/knife) Stroke Order The kanji 前 is written in 9 strokes. The standard order is: Stroke 1 : The top left dot (丷). Stroke 2 : The top right dot (丷). Stroke 3 : The horizontal stroke of the middle component. Stroke 4 : The vertical stroke of the...
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黒 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 黒 11 N5 黒 black Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) コク koku Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) くろ/くろ-い kuro/kuro-i black Meanings black Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 黒い くろい kuroi black N5 黒板 こくばん kokuban blackboard / chalkboard N5 黒字 くろじ kuroji profit / in the black N3 白黒 しろくろ shirokuro black and white N4 黒猫 くろねこ kuroneko black cat...
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七 — Kanji Reference

七 Property Value Meaning seven Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シチ Kun-reading (訓読み) なな、なな-つ、なの Radical 一 (いち - one) Stroke Order The kanji 七 is written in 2 strokes: Stroke 1: A horizontal line written from left to right, with a slight upward slant. Stroke 2: A vertical-like stroke starting from the top center, curving downward and slightly to the left, ending with a hook or a sharp...
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月 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 月 4 N5 月 moon Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ゲツ/ガツ getsu/gatsu Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) つき tsuki moon; month Meanings moon month Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 一月 いちがつ ichigatsu January N5 今月 こんげつ kongetsu this month N5 先月 せんげつ sengetsu last month N5 月曜日 げつようび getsuyoubi Monday N5 来月 らいげつ raigetsu next month N5 Stroke Order Left...
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話 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 話 13 N5 言 speech/word Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ワ wa Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) はな-す/はなし hana-su/hanashi to talk; talk/story Meanings talk speak story conversation Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 話す はなす hanasu to speak / talk N5 電話 でんわ denwa telephone N5 話し合う はなしあう hanashiau to discuss N4 昔話 むかしばなし mukashibanashi old tale / folktale N4 会話...
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木 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 木 4 N5 木 tree/wood Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) モク/ボク moku/boku Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) き/こ ki/ko tree; wood Meanings tree wood Thursday Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 木曜日 もくようび mokuyoubi Thursday N5 木 き ki tree N5 木造 もくぞう mokuzou wooden construction N3 木材 もくざい mokuzai lumber / timber N3 大木 たいぼく taiboku large tree N4 Stroke...
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語 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 語 14 N5 言 speech/word Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ゴ go Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) かた-る kata-ru to talk; tell Meanings language word Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 日本語 にほんご nihongo Japanese language N5 英語 えいご eigo English language N5 語学 ごがく gogaku language study N4 単語 たんご tango word / vocabulary item N4 物語 ものがたり monogatari story...
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市 — Kanji Reference

市 Property Value Meaning city, market Strokes 5 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) シ Kun-reading (訓読み) いち Radical 巾 (はば・きん - cloth/towel) [U+5E05] Stroke Order The stroke order for 市 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1 : The top horizontal stroke (dot). Stroke 2 : The vertical line starting from the top, curving slightly left. Stroke 3 : The left vertical wall of the "cloth" radical....
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店 — Kanji Reference

店 Property Value Meaning store, shop Strokes 8 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) テン Kun-reading (訓読み) みせ Radical 广 (madare / "dotted cliff") [U+5E7F] Stroke Order The character 店 is written in 8 strokes. Follow the general rules of top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Stroke 1: The top dot (the "roof" peak). Stroke 2: The horizontal line starting from the top left, turning into a downward stroke to the left. Stroke 3:...
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西 — Kanji Reference

西 Property Value Meaning west Strokes 6 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) セイ、サイ Kun-reading (訓読み) にし Radical 酉 (とり - bird/wine vessel) [U+9149] Stroke Order The stroke order for 西 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note that the "box" shape is formed by the first, second, and fifth strokes. Stroke 1: Horizontal line at the top. Stroke 2: Vertical line down the left side, then turning right...
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上 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 上 3 N5 一 one Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ジョウ/ショウ jou/shou Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) うえ/うわ/かみ/のぼ-る/あ-がる ue/uwa/kami/nobo-ru/a-garu above; upper; to go up Meanings above upper up ascend Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 上 うえ ue above / top N5 上手 じょうず jouzu skilled / good at N5 以上 いじょう ijou more than / above N4 上がる あがる agaru...
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月 — Kanji Reference

月 Property Value Meaning moon, month Strokes 4 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ゲツ、ガツ Kun-reading (訓読み) つき Radical 月 (つき) - U+6708 Stroke Order The stroke order for 月 follows the standard rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Note the "hook" (hane) at the end of the second stroke. Stroke 1: The vertical line on the left, slightly curved inward. Stroke 2: The top horizontal line, turning down to form a...
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人 — Kanji Reference

人 Property Value Meaning person Strokes 2 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ジン、ニン Kun-reading (訓読み) ひと Radical 人 (にんべん / hito) [U+4EBA] Stroke Order The character 人 follows the basic rule of top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Stroke 1: A downward diagonal stroke starting from the top center, moving to the left. Stroke 2: A downward stroke starting from the middle of the first stroke, curving slightly to the right. Note: Ensure...
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年 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 年 6 N5 干 dry/stem Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ネン nen Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) とし toshi year / age Meanings year Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 今年 ことし kotoshi this year N5 来年 らいねん rainen next year N5 去年 きょねん kyonen last year N5 年齢 ねんれい nenrei age N4 毎年 まいとし/まいねん maitoshi/mainen every year N5 Stroke Order...
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〜てください — Please Do ~

Properties Property Value Level JLPT N5 Form te-form compound Register Polite Meaning 〜てください expresses a polite request or instruction, equivalent to "please do ~" in English. It is used when asking someone to perform an action in a direct but courteous manner. This form is appropriate in most everyday situations — with teachers, shop staff, colleagues, and strangers. Structure Positive request (please do ~) [Verb te-form] + ください Negative request...
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言 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 言 7 N5 言 speech/word Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ゲン/ゴン gen/gon Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) い-う/こと i-u/koto to say; word Meanings say speak word Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 言う いう iu to say N5 言葉 ことば kotoba word / language N5 言語 げんご gengo language N4 一言 ひとこと hitokoto one word / brief comment N4 言訳 いいわけ...
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JLPT N5 Lesson 10: Wanting and Planning

Overview In this lesson, we move beyond simple descriptions and start expressing our personal desires and future plans. Understanding how to communicate what you want to do and what you intend to do is a critical milestone for any N5 learner, as it allows you to engage in meaningful conversations about your life, travel, and daily activities. We will build upon your knowledge of verb conjugations to introduce the "want...
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書 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 書 10 N5 曰 say/speak Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ショ sho Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) か-く ka-ku to write Meanings write book document Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 書く かく kaku to write N5 読書 どくしょ dokusho reading (books) N4 教科書 きょうかしょ kyoukasho textbook N5 辞書 じしょ jisho dictionary N5 書道 しょどう shodou calligraphy N4 Stroke Order Top:...
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あります / います — Existence of Things and Beings

Properties Property Value Level N5 Type Stative verb Register Neutral Meaning These two verbs both express existence or presence , but they apply to different categories: あります — used for inanimate things : objects, plants, events, scheduled items, abstract situations います — used for animate beings : people, animals, insects Structure [Subject が] + [Location に] + あります / います The subject particle が marks what exists. The location particle...
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五 — JLPT N5 Kanji

Character Info Kanji Strokes JLPT Radical Radical Meaning 五 4 N5 二 two Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On (音) ゴ go Chinese-origin (音読み) Kun (訓) いつ-つ itsu-tsu five (native count) Meanings five Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 五人 ごにん gonin five people N5 五月 ごがつ gogatsu May N5 五日 いつか itsuka fifth (of month) N5 五時 ごじ goji 5 o'clock N5 五十 ごじゅう gojuu fifty N5 Stroke Order...
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土 — Kanji Reference

土 Property Value Meaning earth, soil Strokes 3 JLPT Level N5 On-reading (音読み) ド、ト Kun-reading (訓読み) つち Radical 土 (つちへん - tsuchi-hen) [U+571F] Stroke Order The stroke order for 土 follows the standard rule of horizontal lines before vertical lines. Stroke 1 : A short horizontal line (left to right). Stroke 2 : A vertical line starting from the center of the first stroke and going straight down. Stroke 3...
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鳥 — JLPT N5 Kanji

鳥 JLPT Level: N5 | Strokes: 11 | Radical: 鳥 (bird) Readings Type Reading Romaji Notes On-yomi チョウ choo bird in compounds Kun-yomi とり tori bird Meanings Bird Chicken (as food: 鶏肉 is often shortened to とり) Poultry Vocabulary Word Reading Romaji English JLPT 鳥 とり tori bird N5 小鳥 ことり kotori small bird N5 鶏肉 とりにく toriniku chicken (meat) N5 野鳥 やちょう yachoo wild bird N4 鳥居 とりい torii...
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