Vocabulary
Resources to help you build and expand your Japanese vocabulary.
Vocabulary & Kanji
- Bret Mayer''s Kanji Resource - Kanji resources for structured practice and lists.
- Genkoyoushi Paper Generator - Create manuscript paper for kanji practice.
- Hinoki Project - Computational linguistics and vocabulary learning.
- Japanese Graph - Practice kanji and vocabulary with visualizations.
- Kanji by Stroke Order - Learn kanji stroke order through writing practice.
- Kanji Practice - Interactive platform for kanji and vocabulary.
- Koohii Kanji Review - Community-driven kanji and vocabulary learning.
- Kotoba no Gakko - Vocabulary acquisition and insights.
- Kotowaza - Learn proverbs and cultural insights.
- Kurumi Kanji Search - Kanji search tool to build vocabulary.
- Mainichi Kanji - Daily kanji practice to build vocabulary.
- Niai - Similar Vocabulary - Explore similar words.
- OniKanji - Master kanji naturally with context-based learning systeme
- WaniKani - Learn kanji and vocabulary with mnemonics.
- Wikibooks Linguistics Vocabulary - Vocabulary list for linguistics terms.
- Yomikatawa - Learn vocabulary and kanji readings.
- Onomato Project - Explore onomatopoeia with examples.
- Kanjikana - Free lists and tools to learn Japanese kanji and vocabulary. Suitable for all levels.
- Kanji Nerd - Kanji study resource with breakdowns and mnemonics.
- Kanji wo Kakou - Kanji writing practice site with stroke order guides.
- Kotoba no Kyuukyuubako - Explains correct usage, readings and differences of easily confused Japanese words.
Culture
- Nippon Colors - Traditional Japanese color meanings
- Nihon no Kotoba to Bunka - Site exploring Japanese language and culture together.
- Benri.com Calendar - Japanese calendar with holidays, rokuyou and moon phases for each year.
Kana
Radicals
- sci.lang.japan - Clear list of kanji radicals with Japanese names and explanations.
- Kanji Alive - Overview of the 214 traditional Kangxi radicals with meanings.
- Gaoshukai - Japanese-language guide explaining radicals and their usage.
- Kanji Radicals - Wikipedia - Reference article explaining kanji radicals, history, and classification.