Articles about Kanji

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Kanji Radicals: Bushu, Positions, and Variants

Why bushu make kanji easier to read and remember.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Studying kanji - 学 - Study, learn, science

Readings, structure, and example words for the kanji 学

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Vague Japanese: Does that mean yes or no?

Why Japanese is not vague – just more context-dependent than English speakers are used to.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 16, 2016

Apps to learn Japanese on Android and iOS

The apps that actually fit into a daily Japanese study routine.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Curiosities about the Japanese anime Toradora

What Ryuuji, Taiga, and the name Toradora actually mean in Japanese.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

YouTube Vocabulary in Japanese

Read the Japanese YouTube interface: Home, Settings and Video words with Hepburn romaji and example sentences.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Is it difficult to learn the Japanese language?

Why Japanese is simpler in grammar and verbs than its reputation suggests - and where the real challenges actually sit.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Why are there no spaces in Japanese? When to use them?

How Japanese readers find word boundaries without spaces — and where spaces still sneak in.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Kanjidle - Kanji Guessing Challenge

Guess a secret kanji every day – using hints on readings, strokes, and JLPT level.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

50 Tips for Learning Japanese

From hiragana to kanji: 50 tested tips that genuinely move your Japanese forward

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Kanji 行 explained: readings, meanings, and the verb 'to go' in Japanese

Readings, vocabulary and the full conjugation of 行く, explained step by step.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

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.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

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.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Jōyō Kanji: The 2,136 Most Used Kanji in Japanese

The official kanji list that makes Japanese reading far more manageable.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

See how to write your name in Kanji – Ideograms!

Turn your name into Kanji with Ateji, the right tools, and a touch of cultural meaning.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Hito [人] - How to Use the Kanji for Person in Japanese

Understand when 人 is read as hito, jin, or nin, and see how it appears in everyday words and counters for people.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

What Does Inseki Mean in Japanese? 3 Kanji Explained

Inseki has three different meanings in Japanese, and the kanji show whether it refers to in-laws, a meteorite, or taking...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

JLPT Guide: Dates, Registration, Levels and Study Tips

Choose the right level, understand how registration works in your city, and study with the kind of practice that actually matches...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japanese Homonyms: Same Sound, Different Meaning

Understand why one Japanese reading can lead to several meanings and how kanji, context, and pitch help you choose the right one.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Best Browser Extensions to Learn Japanese in 2026

Use the right browser tools to read Japanese, follow subtitles, and turn everyday browsing into steady study practice.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Jibun (自分): Meaning, Usage, and Examples in Japanese

A clear guide to the Japanese word jibun, with reflexive uses, dialect notes, and simple example sentences.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

How to Read Japanese Food Labels: Essential Kanji, Allergens and Nutrition Terms

A practical guide to ingredients, allergy notices, expiration dates and nutrition terms found on food packaging in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

The First 80 Kanji Taught in Japanese Elementary School

A practical guide to the first-grade kyōiku kanji, with the official list, simple meanings, and realistic ways to study them.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2014

Dark Japanese Names: Meanings, Kanji and Real Usage

A practical guide to Japanese names linked to shadow, night, and dusk, with kanji examples and notes on what feels natural in...