JLPT N5 requires about 99 kanji, N4 about 176 kanji, and N3 about 331 kanji. In total, N5-N3 covers 606 kanji. N2 and N1 require approximately 1,000 and 2,000+ kanji respectively.
What is the difference between onyomi and kunyomi?
Onyomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading of a kanji, typically used in compound words (jukugo). Kunyomi (訓読み) is the native Japanese reading, often used when the kanji appears alone or with okurigana (hiragana suffixes).
What order should I learn JLPT kanji?
Start with JLPT N5 kanji (the most basic), then progress to N4 and N3. Each level builds on the previous one. Focus on learning kanji in context with vocabulary words rather than in isolation.
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