Yes. Kanji World is not only completely free — it is also 100% ad-free. No banners, no pop-ups, no distractions. Just simple, clean learning on any device.

Not at all. While the core of the site is kanji — with 1,040 characters currently covered — Kanji World also provides "fundamentals" to help you use kanji effectively. Beginners can start with Hiragana 101, Kanji 101, and Words 101 (basic concepts of kanji and words built from kanji), and then move on to grammar essentials such as Particles 101 and Conjugation 101. These guides ensure learners understand not just the characters, but also how they work together in real Japanese.

Kanji World currently includes 1,040 kanji, covering grades 1 – 6 of Japanese elementary school (about half of the Jōyō set). The site is expanding to cover all Jōyō kanji.

The "101 series" is a set of beginner-friendly guides — Kana 101, Kanji 101, Words 101, Particles 101, and Conjugation 101. Each section offers clear explanations and examples to build a solid foundation in Japanese basics before moving on to individual kanji and vocabulary study.

Tap the icon anywhere on the site, or go to the Search page directly. You can type:

• an English word (e.g., “tree” → 木 and related kanji),
Note: results may include other kanji that contain or are closely connected to the meaning of the word.
• a Japanese reading in kana,
• or a kanji character directly (you can paste more than one).

You can also browse by Radical Explorer.

Most kanji pages include the English Voice guide — a short meaning or usage explanation. On some pages, a Japanese Voice is also available to model clear pronunciation. Just tap the orange E-voice tab (or the headphone icon) to play.

Radical pages show how kanji share common parts. By learning radicals, you start to notice patterns that make remembering kanji easier. On any kanji page, just tap the blue Radical Exp button to explore related characters.

Kanji World is built with a mobile-first design, so a smartphone is usually the easiest way to use it. Tablets and desktop computers also work well, but they don’t offer a major advantage over a phone. As long as you have a modern browser and sound enabled, you can explore the site fully on any device.

We welcome your ideas to improve Kanji World. If you notice an error, have a correction, or simply want to suggest new features, please contact us at info@kanji-world.com.

Yes. Kanji World runs on HTTPS (SSL), the same standard security used by banks and major websites. Your browsing, searches, and audio playback are all encrypted for safe use.

Kanji World is created and maintained by the Mamejiten team as a free resource for learners. We welcome suggestions and corrections — feel free to email us at info@kanji-world.com.

If you’d like to support the project, donation options will be available soon. Your support helps us expand the site and keep it ad-free.