JLPT kanji lists

JLPT kanji by level

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test groups kanji into five levels, N5 (beginner) through N1 (advanced). Open a level to see its kanji in teaching order, with meanings, readings, and connections.

N5The essentials — everyday words, greetings, numbers.90 kanji0 of 90 knownN4Common kanji for everyday conversation.164 kanji0 of 164 knownN3Intermediate kanji for news, work, and study.363 kanji0 of 363 knownN2Advanced kanji on the way to fluent reading.363 kanji0 of 363 knownN1The full set — literature, technical, and formal text.1231 kanji0 of 1231 known