Kanji are Chinese characters used in Japanese writing. Each one has a meaning, one or more readings, and often appears in example words. This quiz covers the 500 most frequent characters from Japan's official list of everyday kanji.
Script
Pick your sets
Dakuten / handakuten
Combos (yōon)
Options
Lifetime accuracy
Order
Batches of 10
Options
A new batch drills meanings only — one hook per character. Pass it
(9 of 10 right first try) and that batch unlocks its reading and word cards,
which then come back as review inside later batches at widening intervals.
Weakest kanji
Batch
0 / 0
streak 0 · 100%
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Session
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How batches work
The kanji are split into batches of 10. Each new batch starts with meanings only: you see a character and type its English meaning.
Get 9 of 10 right on your first try to pass the batch.
Passing unlocks that batch's readings and example words. These come back as review in later sessions, at increasing intervals.
Reviews mix in earlier batches, so older characters don't fade.
Readings: on and kun
Most kanji have two kinds of reading:
On'yomi: readings based on the original Chinese sound. Often used in compound words.
Kun'yomi: native Japanese readings, often used when the character stands alone or with grammar.
You'll see both in the quiz. You don't need to memorise every reading at once. Learn the common ones in the example words.
Tips
Study a batch, then drill it the same day. Repetition the next day is what makes it stick.
Use the weakest-kanji list to focus your practice.
Don't skip the meanings: they're the foundation for the readings.
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