Beginner kanji in context

Start with the meaning, then see each character in words and sentences. A kanji can have several readings, so learn it with a word rather than as an isolated symbol.

Start with these

A few useful first entries before you browse the whole collection.

  • 一Begin with a number you will meet in dates and quantities.
  • 人See how this character appears in words for people.
  • 日Meet it in days of the week and dates.
  • 食Learn it through food and eating words.

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