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Japanese Kanji Dictionary: Search All JLPT N5–N1 Kanji

This Japanese kanji dictionary lets you search all 2,136 kanji currently grouped in the YoruLearn app by level, meaning, onyomi, kunyomi, and stroke count. Open any entry to see its English meaning and readings, then press Play to load the stroke order animation. If you want a kanji dictionary with stroke order and one-page JLPT browsing from N5 to N1, this page is built for that exact workflow.

Coverage follows the current YoruLearn app level grouping. That means the counts on this page reflect your app data first, not somebody else’s textbook or printed dictionary split.

Written by YoruLearn Team · Last reviewed:

2,136Total kanji entries
N5–N1Ordered by YoruLearn level
PlayStroke order animation on demand
SearchBy kanji, meaning, onyomi, kunyomi

How This Japanese Kanji Dictionary Is Organized

Use the search bar to filter by an English meaning like water, a kanji like 水, or a romanized reading like mizu or sui. The level chips let you narrow the dictionary to one JLPT band, and every result keeps the original app order for that level so your browsing stays predictable.

LevelApp entriesWhat this section is best forNext step
N580Core beginner kanji for names, numbers, time, family, school, and daily routines.Open the N5 kanji guide
N4170Everyday expansion kanji for short reading passages, basic workplace language, and common notices.Open the N4 kanji guide
N3370Intermediate kanji that appear in longer reading practice, travel situations, and broader vocabulary.Open the N3 kanji guide
N2380Upper-intermediate kanji for denser articles, formal explanations, and advanced study materials.Open the N2 kanji guide
N11136Advanced kanji for high-level reading, abstract topics, academic language, and rare written forms.Browse more advanced study materials

Need level-specific practice after lookup? Use the linked study guides, then move into the YoruLearn app for spaced repetition flashcards, guided stroke practice, and adaptive review.

No kanji matched this search

Try a shorter English meaning, a different romanized reading, or switch back to All levels. Many entries have multiple meanings, so broad terms often work better than full phrases.

JLPT N5 Kanji Dictionary Entries

Core beginner kanji for names, numbers, time, family, school, and daily routines.

80 kanji

JLPT N4 Kanji Dictionary Entries

Everyday expansion kanji for short reading passages, basic workplace language, and common notices.

170 kanji

JLPT N3 Kanji Dictionary Entries

Intermediate kanji that appear in longer reading practice, travel situations, and broader vocabulary.

370 kanji

JLPT N2 Kanji Dictionary Entries

Upper-intermediate kanji for denser articles, formal explanations, and advanced study materials.

380 kanji

JLPT N1 Kanji Dictionary Entries

Advanced kanji for high-level reading, abstract topics, academic language, and rare written forms.

1136 kanji

5 Common Mistakes When Using a Kanji Dictionary

  1. Searching only by English meaning. Meaning search is useful, but you should also check onyomi, kunyomi, and stroke count so you remember how the kanji actually behaves.
  2. Jumping straight to N1 material. Most learners build faster by mastering N5 and N4 first because those levels cover the highest-frequency everyday kanji.
  3. Ignoring stroke order. Even if you mostly read, stroke order helps you remember structure and avoid writing mistakes later.
  4. Memorizing one reading as if it were the only reading. Many kanji change reading depending on whether they appear alone or inside compounds.
  5. Using a kanji entry with no follow-up practice. Look up the kanji here, then move into YoruLearn drills so recognition turns into retention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Japanese kanji dictionary?

A Japanese kanji dictionary helps you look up a kanji by its character, meaning, reading, stroke count, or level so you can understand and study it faster.

Can I search kanji by English meaning on this page?

Yes. You can search this dictionary by English meaning, the kanji itself, romanized onyomi, romanized kunyomi, and JLPT level labels.

Does this kanji dictionary include stroke order animation?

Yes. Each entry includes a Play button that loads the stroke order animation for that kanji on demand.

How are the kanji organized here?

The page is grouped by the current YoruLearn app level order from N5 through N1, so you can browse beginner kanji first and advanced entries later.

What is the difference between onyomi and kunyomi?

Onyomi are the Sino-Japanese readings usually used in compounds, while kunyomi are native Japanese readings often used with standalone words and okurigana.

Should beginners start with N5 kanji first?

Yes. Most beginners should master N5 kanji before jumping to N4 or N3 because the early set covers the highest-value daily basics.

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