Is this kanji game free?
Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign-up, no download, and no account.
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Kanji Basics: a free kanji game you can play right now
These are the first ten kanji almost every Japanese course starts with, and they show up constantly in real words. Play the game to drill them, or read the list below first.
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What is in this game
The 10 terms you will drill
Everything the game tests, in plain text, so you can read it first or revise without playing.
| Kanji | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 日 | sun / day |
| 月 | moon / month |
| 火 | fire |
| 水 | water |
| 木 | tree |
| 金 | gold / money |
| 土 | earth / soil |
| 人 | person |
| 口 | mouth |
| 山 | mountain |
- The ten kanji taught in Japanese first grade, which also cover the days of the week
- Meaning recognition, the step that has to come before reading fluency
- Fast recall under mild time pressure, which is closer to reading than flashcards are
Questions
Frequently asked
Which kanji does it teach?
The ten most common beginner kanji: 日, 月, 火, 水, 木, 金, 土, 人, 口 and 山. Five of them are also the weekday characters, so they pay off immediately.
Can I make a game from my own kanji list?
Yes, in the StudyArcade app. Paste any list of characters or vocabulary and it builds a playable game from it. This page is a fixed sample so you can try the format first.
Does it teach readings as well as meanings?
This sample covers meanings only. Meaning recognition is the usual first step, and readings are easier once the shape is familiar.
Build a game from your own notes
This is a fixed sample. In the app you can paste any list or upload notes and get a playable game from them.
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