Learning kanji can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re just beginning your journey with the Japanese language or studying for your first JLPT exam. The JLPT N5 is the entry-level test in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test series, and it covers the most essential, beginner-friendly kanji that form the foundation for everything that follows.
To help make that first step more manageable and engaging, I’ve created two new free tools here on JoyoKanjikai:
- A Random JLPT N5 Kanji Generator for bite-sized daily practice
- A Complete JLPT N5 Kanji List for structured review and study
Whether you’re drilling flashcards, building vocabulary, or just looking for a quick way to test your memory, these tools are designed to help you build confidence with the core N5-level characters.
🎲 1. Random JLPT N5 Kanji Generator
🔗 Try it here: https://www.joyokanjikai.com/learning-japanese/random-jlpt-n5-kanji/
This tool shows you one random JLPT N5 kanji each time you load the page. It’s a simple way to focus your attention on a single character without distractions.
Once the kanji appears, you can click through to reveal:
- The On’yomi (音読み) reading
- The Kun’yomi (訓読み) reading
- Its English meaning
This is a great way to test what you’ve already learned or to challenge yourself with a new character each day. Because it’s quick and lightweight, you can use it as a daily warm-up, a study break, or even a spontaneous review session on your phone.
📌 Tip: Bookmark the page and visit it once a day to turn it into a quick, consistent kanji habit.
🧾 2. Full JLPT N5 Kanji List
🔗 View the list here: https://www.joyokanjikai.com/learning-japanese/random-jlpt-n5-kanji/list-of-all-jlpt-n5-level-kanji/
If you’re looking for a more traditional reference, this page contains a complete list of all JLPT N5-level kanji in one place. Use it to:
- Track your progress
- Plan out your study sessions
- Review what you’ve already learned
- Cross-check against flashcards or textbook chapters
The layout is clean and easy to read, so you can quickly scan through characters or jump to a specific one when needed.
These tools are just the beginning, and I hope they help make your N5 kanji study feel a little more approachable, and maybe even a bit fun. If you find them useful, feel free to share them with other learners — and if you have ideas for improvements, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks for being part of the JoyoKanjikai community — and happy studying!
— JoyoKanjikai
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