PrepMyJapanese
In-depth articles, practice strategies, and test formats focused on JLPT kanji.
How many kanji for each JLPT level — about 100 for N5, 300 for N4, 650 for N3, 1,000 for N2, and 2,000 for N1 — plus what “knowing” them means on a multiple-choice exam.
Complete guide to JLPT N3 kanji — the ~350 intermediate characters, essential two-kanji compounds, and a 10-week study plan to master ~650 total kanji.
Complete JLPT N4 kanji list — the core ~200 new characters grouped by theme with readings, example compounds, and a six-week study schedule.
Complete mapping between Japan's 2,136 official Jōyō Kanji and JLPT levels N5 through N1 — how school grades compare to adult frequency and how to learn them.
Master the 40 essential kanji radicals to deconstruct complex characters, predict meanings, and speed up JLPT kanji memorization from N5 to N1.
How to tell whether a kanji uses on'yomi or kun'yomi on the JLPT — the four golden rules, phonetic radical shortcuts, and sound change patterns.
The core JLPT N5 kanji — around 100 characters every beginner needs, grouped by theme with readings and example words, plus a four-week plan for learning them.
Practice with real exam questions and timed sectional tests with instant answer feedback.