Kanji Learning Guide

Study methods, tips, and essential knowledge for learning Japanese kanji characters effectively.

How Many Kanji Do You Need to Know?
A breakdown of the 2,136 jouyou kanji, JLPT levels, and realistic goals for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners.
What Are Kanji Radicals and Why Do They Matter?
How radicals work as building blocks of kanji, and how learning them makes memorizing new characters faster and easier.