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A practical 103-kanji study set grouped from one to fourteen strokes.
This JLPT N5 kanji by stroke count reference groups a practical 103-kanji beginner study set by visual complexity. Use it to compare similar shapes, prepare short handwriting sessions, or find a character whose stroke count you already know. Stroke count is a study aid—not a substitute for learning each kanji in useful vocabulary.
The official JLPT does not publish a fixed post-2010 kanji list. This page keeps the same practical 103-kanji set used in YoruLearn’s N5 chart and checklist.
Start with the short forms such as 一, 人, 二, 十, and 力. Then compare them with visually denser forms such as 語 and 読.
| When you notice… | Use stroke count to… | Then return to… |
|---|---|---|
| A close-looking pair | Locate the extra mark or longer line | One real word for each kanji |
| A dense character | Break it into visible components | The reading used in a familiar word |
| A writing slip | Slow down and count the standard form | The seven stroke-order rules |
For readings and example vocabulary, use the complete N5 kanji chart. For spaced review targets, use the printable checklist.
It is a useful visual-organising tool for comparing shapes and planning handwriting review. It does not replace vocabulary study.
This study set ranges from one stroke for 一 to fourteen strokes for characters such as 語 and 読.
Standard Japanese forms have a conventional count, while a display font can make a mark look different. Use a clear reference when practising by hand.
They are approachable, but usefulness matters more. Start with common time, number, people, and action words.
JLPT questions are multiple choice. Stroke count remains useful for recognising and distinguishing written characters.
The N5 kanji list adds common readings and example vocabulary.
YoruLearn combines kanji with spaced-repetition flashcards, vocabulary, grammar drills, and reading practice, so visual recognition turns into usable Japanese.