JLPT Kanji Levels

The foundation — essential kanji for beginners starting their JLPT journey.

Building fluency — kanji for daily conversations, directions, and common verbs.

The intermediate bridge — kanji for reading news, expressing opinions, and abstract ideas.

Advanced Japanese — kanji for newspapers, essays, and professional communication.

Near-native mastery — kanji for literature, academia, and specialized fields.

Official Jōyō Kanji beyond the JLPT — taught in Japanese schools but not on the test.