How to use Kanji World
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section01 Explore 1,040 kanji — from beginner to 6th grade. Each kanji page shows readings, meanings, radical, vocabulary, and more. See a sample kanji page and tap "Page Guide" to learn how it works. ➡️
section02 Opens the 部首ぶしゅ (radical) page for this kanji. There you can see related characters built from the same element, learn what the radical means, and spot patterns that connect meanings and help memory. See a sample radical page and tap "Page Guide" to learn how it works. ➡️
section03 Kanji in Kanji World are all connected through radicals. Use the Radical Explorer to browse every radical, discover related characters, and see how shared elements link meanings and patterns — a powerful way to make kanji easier to remember. ➡️
kana Learn the building blocks of Japanese — hiragana and katakana — with clear examples, pronunciation help, and practice tips.
Kanji Learn what kanji are, how they’re built, and why they’re used in Japanese — a foundation before exploring individual characters.
particles Master the essential particles that shape Japanese grammar and meaning — with audio examples to guide your understanding.
conjugation Learn how Japanese verbs and adjectives change with tense, formality, and context — step by step.
radicals Explore the building blocks of kanji — the radicals. Learn how they shape meanings and help you decode unfamiliar characters.
radicals View the full list of kanji for this level, and test yourself with “Spin 9” — a random selection of 9 kanji to sharpen your recognition and recall.
Vocabulary Displays 6–12 example words using the kanji to help you learn real-world usage and meaning (expandable content.)
Sentences Provides example sentences so you can see the kanji in natural context.
Insight Gives cultural, historical, or etymological background to deepen understanding.
Kanji Combo Shows common pairings or compounds to expand your kanji knowledge.
Open Search Open the search page for kanji and radicals. The binocular tab is available on any kanji or radical page.
Search Tap the binocular button above to open the search page. Use it to find kanji or radical pages by entering a character, its reading, or its meaning (e.g., 花 / はな / flower, 氵 / さんずい / water).
Next Use the arrow buttons to flip through the pages.
Full List Tap to view all tappable kanji in order, grouped by level.
Spin 9 Tap to explore 9 random kanji — great for review and discovery from your level.
何 文 学 Tap a kanji to open its individual page — great for focused learning.
あ ず ラ In Kana 101 section, tap a character to hear how it is pronounced.
Tap Tap to show more information or examples.
Tap Japanese voice guide for each kanji — designed for clear and natural pronunciation.
Tap English voice guide explaining the meaning and usage of each kanji in brief.
➡️ Tap to jump to a related kanji or radical page.
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