Kanji Learning Guide
Study methods, tips, and essential knowledge for learning Japanese kanji characters effectively.
Japanese Grammar Basics for Beginners
The first grammar you need — sentence order, the five core particles, masu-form verbs, i- vs na-adjectives, tense and negation, and question patterns.
What Is Okurigana? Japanese Kana Suffixes Explained
The hiragana that trails after kanji isn't decoration — it tells you how to read, conjugate, and parse the word. A beginner's guide to okurigana.
Types of Kanji Radicals and Their Meanings
Radicals don't just have meanings — they also have positions. Learn the seven positions a radical can sit in (hen, tsukuri, kanmuri, ashi, kamae, tare, nyou) and the single most iconic radical in each.
N5 Kanji List: The ~100 Characters to Master First
A beginner's guide to the ~100 JLPT N5 kanji — grouped by category (numbers, time, people, nature, verbs) with the recommended learning order and daily practice routine.
10 Kanji Look-Alikes Beginners Confuse (and How to Tell Them Apart)
A beginner-friendly guide to the 10 most-confused kanji pairs — 大/太/犬, 日/目, 土/士 and more — with the single visual cue that keeps each pair straight.
Kanji Practice Guide: How Many Kanji Do You Need to Know?
A kanji practice guide with practical milestones — from the 2,136 jouyou kanji to JLPT level breakdowns.
Kanji Radicals Explained: A Practice Guide to Building Blocks
A practice guide to kanji radicals — learn how the 214 Kangxi radicals work and why they make kanji practice easier.
Onyomi vs Kunyomi: Why Kanji Have Multiple Readings
Why kanji have multiple readings, when to use each, and a rule of thumb that covers most everyday vocabulary.