Kanji & Vocabulary

Mastering the building blocks of the Japanese language

Kanji and vocabulary are essential for understanding everything from street signs to anime subtitles…

On this page, weโ€™ve collected our favorite tools, apps, and methods to help you study smarterโ€”not harder!

Choose Your Kanji & Vocab Learning Adventure

๐Ÿงฑ Why Kanji and Vocabulary Matter

Kanji and vocab form the backbone of real Japaneseโ€”reading, listening, everything!

โš™๏ธ Top Tools for Kanji & Vocab Study

The best apps and sites like Anki, WaniKani, and JPDBโ€”boost your study game.

๐Ÿ“˜ The Best Books for Kanji Learners

Love learning offline? These are the top books to guide your kanji journey.

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๐Ÿš€ How to Learn Kanji Fast (Without Burning Out)

Learn to break it down, stay motivated, and avoid study fatigue.

๐ŸŽฎ Make It Fun: Learning with Games, Anime & Apps

Use games, anime, and YouTube to absorb vocab naturally (check out Game Gengo!).

๐Ÿ’ก Kanji Study Tips from Real Learners

Tips and mistakes to avoid from people whoโ€™ve done it before.

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