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This page lists the main features and functions in Kanshudo. To find a specific page or feature, you can also try Site search, or use the Feature index. Return to the Welcome page at any time by clicking 'Kanshudo' in the top left.

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Kanji / word / name / example / grammar search + sentence translate / analyze

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  • Kanji Match - match kanji with their meanings to boost your kanji recognition
  • Kanji Builder - build kanji from their components
  • Word Match - match words with their meanings to boost your vocabulary
  • Sentence Complete - drag kanji onto the blanks to complete sentences. Choose sentences to suit your study level based on their usefulness
  • Quiz - take the quiz for fun to beat your score!
  • Quiz practice - or just practice if you don't want to save your results!

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Change component list
By default the component builder shows the most common components (themselves joyo kanji, or used in at least 3 other joyo kanji). Select an alternative set of components below.



Full details of all components and their English names can be found here.
Help with the component builder
For detailed instructions, see the Component builder how to guide.
To find any kanji, first try to identify the components it is made up of.
For any components you recognize, if you know the English meaning or name, start typing it in the text area. Full details of all components and their English names can be found here.
Alternatively, count the strokes of the component, and scan the list to find it visually.
Example
To find the kanji 漢:
  • Notice that it is made of several components: 氵 艹 口 夫.
  • 氵 艹 口 all have three strokes, so you could look in the list in the 3 stroke section. 夫 has four strokes.
  • Alternatively, you could start typing 'water' (氵), 'grass' (艹), 'mouth' (口) or 'husband' (夫) in the search area, and the components will be highlighted in yellow.
  • Keep adding components until you can see your kanji in the list of matches that appears near the top.