The 500 most used kanji in Japanese: a learning roadmap for beginners
On'yomi, kun'yomi and meanings for the 500 most-used kanji, sorted into six learning tiers.
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The 150 most used kanji in the Japanese language
On'yomi, kun'yomi, stroke count and meaning for the 150 most-used kanji, ranked by frequency.
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Amanatto: The Traditional Japanese Sweet Bean Candy
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Jōyō Kanji: The 2,136 Most Used Kanji in Japanese
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