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<Japanese Kanji Dictionary>
This is a free online dictionary for learning the Kanji of Japanese used
in daily life. You can lookup the details and pronunciations of the Kanji.
Each Kanji is presented by a grade, a stroke count, an enlarging image
with Kyokasho (Kyoukasho) font, stroke order, radical, English meaning,
On-yomi (phonetic reading), Kun-yomi (native Japanese reading), the example
of each reading, and special reading. Moreover by the audio files, you
can listen to the pronunciation of reading, example, and special reading.
These audio files are pronounced by native speaker of Japanese. An accent
and intonation are Tokyo Style which is the most standard pronunciation
in Japan. (Reference: NHK Japanese pronouncing dictionary)
Now you can search 3215 Kanji. These Kanji include the Joyo (Jouyou) Kanji
(grade 1-7, 1945 characters), and Jinmei Kanji (grade 8, 895 characters),
and grade 9 Kanji used in daily life. *All the Kanji lists and available contents included in this dictionary.
Please e-mail us, if you have any questions or requests about this dictionary.
Japanese Kanji Dictionary Update History
- 2009 Mar 4
Added 104 examples and 49 audio files.
- 2009 Jan 24
Added 107 examples and 79 audio files.
- 2008 Dec 12
Added grade 9 (10 characters).
- 2007 Feb 11
Added grade 8 and 9 pronunciation audio files (only reading).
- 2007 Jan 16
Added grade 7 pronunciation audio files (only reading).
- 2007 Jan 10
Added grade 9 Kanji (35 characters).
- 2006 Dec 8
Added grade 9 Kanji (10 characters) and grade 6 pronunciation audio files.
- 2006 Nov 20
Added grade 5 pronunciation audio files.
- 2006 Nov 1
Changed search algorithm for Japanese words and English words.
- 2006 Oct 27
Added grade 4 pronunciation audio files.
- 2006 Sep 22
Added grade 6 stroke order image files.
- 2006 Sep 15
Added grade 5 stroke order image files.
- 2006 Sep 7
Added grade 4 stroke order image files.
- 2006 Aug 13
Added grade 9 Kanji (20 characters).
- 2006 Jun 30
Added grade 9 Kanji (300 characters).
- 2006 May 19
Added grade 3 pronunciation audio files.
- 2006 May 10
Changed search algorithm for English words.
- 2006 Apr 30
Added grade 8 Kanji (895 characters).
- 2006 Apr 10
Added grade 7 Kanji (939 characters).
- 2006 Mar 30
Added grade 2 pronunciation audio files. Improved display performance.
- 2006 Mar 14
Initial release. Kyoiku (Kyouiku) Kanji (grade 1-6, 1006 characters), grade
1-3 stroke order image files and grade 1 pronunciation audio files.
Saiga retains copyright on all text, graphic images, sound files, and other
content about this dictionary.
Notice
- This Kanji database program has the function of the SPAM block. This function is watching access due to BOT and unfair traffic. If your access is recognized to be unfair, your access to the server will be banned for a while. Please do not do actions (search, view, etc.) continuously in a short time.
- For Internet Explorer user
Continuous pushes of the BACK button are also recognized to be unfair access. Please do not push the BACK button continuously.
- The method of displaying Japanese character by the Graphic Image stopped. Please install Japanese fonts.
- The voice of reading is played back when
icon is pushed. Be careful with the volume.
- If your main purpose is audio playback, we will recommend the Opera browser. For audio playback, Opera does not need Windows Media Player or Apple QuickTime.