In this comprehensive guide, we introduce you to the different ways that kanji can be pronounced or 'read' in words, and how to use Kanshudo to find words that use a specific reading of a kanji. We also give you simple rules of thumb to use to determine how to read words you are encountering for the first time!

In this guide, we teach you everything you need to know to make your study of Japanese kanji successful. If you follow this guide, you will make your kanji learning efficient, effective, and fun!

Kanshudo's complete guide to prioritizing Japanese vocabulary will introduce you to the most useful words in Japanese, and Kanshudo's 'usefulness' rating of words, based on a comprehensive analysis of actual usage in the real world. We'll also show you how to set your learning goals, and how to use Kanshudo to absorb Japanese vocabulary as quickly and effectively as possible.

In Japanese several forms can be combined into a single complex word, and understanding how that works is a challenge for learners. Kanshudo provides tools to conjugate verbs and inflect words for you, and to help you understand how inflections combine.

The component builder is a very fast way to look up kanji. In this guide we describe how it works, and provide detailed instructions for using it.

Kanji Builder is a fun and challenging game that will help cement your knowledge of kanji.

Learn the most effective way to memorize both Japanese kanji and vocabulary.

You probably know Kanshudo contains the most comprehensive Japanese dictionary online. But did you know you can also import word lists from other dictionaries, or lists you create yourself? Use Kanshudo to help you learn Japanese words and kanji, and manage your progress with Japanese, alongside your favorite dictionary app!