Build your Japanese reading foundation with 240 kanji covering Jōyō Grades 1 and 2, organized into 12 thematic categories. Study character meanings, readings, vocabulary and stroke order together.
What’s included: 240 cards
240 premium flashcards covering every Grade 1 and Grade 2 Jōyō kanji.
On’yomi and kun’yomi readings with romaji.
720 vocabulary words: three examples per kanji, with furigana, romaji and English.
Numbered stroke-order diagrams for every kanji.
A QR code on every card for pronunciation audio.
12 color-coded thematic categories.
A full-size reference poster showing all 240 kanji.
A keepsake box with a classic seigaiha wave design.
Three vocabulary words for every kanji
See how each character works in real Japanese words. Furigana shows how the words are read, romaji provides an additional pronunciation reference and English translations help you check meaning.
Understand the readings
On’yomi is shown in katakana and kun’yomi in hiragana, with romaji to support your practice. Review both reading types alongside the example words.
Practice writing with stroke order
Numbered diagrams show the writing sequence for each kanji. Trace or write the character as you study, looking for patterns that appear again in other characters.
Hear the kanji with one scan
Scan the QR code on a card to hear its readings and example vocabulary. The audio opens without an app, so you can practice listening alongside recognition and writing.
Clear type, structured study
A clean, standard Japanese typeface helps you recognize the character forms used in everyday printed Japanese. The 12 categories take you from numbers and time to actions and attributes.
Who is this deck for?
Learners moving beyond kana, students reviewing foundational kanji and learners studying alongside JLPT N5 or N4 materials. The deck follows the Japanese Grade 1 and 2 curriculum; it is not a complete JLPT exam course or an official exam vocabulary list.
I got this set for my son who took 2 semesters of Japanese in college and is self-studying some more. These go well beyond the basic flashcards that just show a Japanese character on one side and its meaning on the other. Each card includes the kanji, its meaning, on’yomi and kun’yomi readings, stroke-order diagrams, and three vocabulary examples showing how the character is actually used. They are really helping him keep up with and expand his vocabulary!
The stroke-order diagrams are awesome. Recognizing a kanji is one thing, but learning how to write it correctly makes these much more useful for studying. The front of each card is also simple enough that he can test himself without accidentally seeing the answers.
The QR codes are also super cool and better than expected. Being able to hear the pronunciation instead of relying entirely on romaji is helpful, especially when learning a language where pronunciation isn’t always obvious from the written characters. The recordings do play the readings sequentially, so don't expect to jump directly to a particular vocabulary word.
The print size is on the small side, with a lot of information packed onto each card, and some of the smaller kana and romaji can be difficult to read. Certain color combinations, particularly white text on yellow backgrounds, make it a little harder. But his eyes are better than mine and it hasn't been a problem.
The color-coded categories help keep study sessions organized, and the included storage box and reference sheet are useful additions. I think they’re especially useful for someone who already knows a little Japanese and wants to build their kanji vocabulary. A complete beginner might find the amount of information overwhelming at first, but there’s plenty here to grow into.
These are so fun to learn more words with. I pull a few cards every morning with my coffee and it actually sticks.
Each card has the kanji with stroke order diagrams on one side and vocabulary on the other, very informative with 720 words across 240 cards. They are very useful for daily practice, and the QR codes for native audio help so much with pronunciation. The card stock is thick and glossy, durable enough to shuffle every day.
The value for money is fair, 40$ is a lot for flashcards but cheaper than a year of an app subscription. I can't wait to get through the whole stack!
This review is for the Premium Japanese Kanji Flashcards | 240 Cards, 720 Vocabulary Words | Stroke Order Diagrams, Native Audio QR Codes | All Joyo Level 1 & 2 Kanji | JLPT N5 & N4 for Students & Japanese Learners
These Japanese Kanji flashcards are definitely useful to have if you are studying the Japanese language. There are a total of 240 flashcards and 720 vocabulary words. It includes an information sheet about the cards and explains what is shown on each one. One feature that I absolutely love is that each card shows the stroke order on how to write each character, and it also includes a QR code to scan for the pronunciation of each word.
This flashcard set is well-designed and the flashcards are sturdy and durable. Whether you are buying this for yourself, or to give as a gift, this is a must have set for anyone learning how to speak Japanese. This is a good quality set that is well worth the cost.
These flashcards are incrediblly well thought out and thoughtfully laid out to effectively teach someone all about Kanji. They are are extremely useful. They are full of details and come with a guide to what all the details mean. For example it includes the pronunciation and hiragana/katakana for the on'yomi and the kun'yomi. And the guide for how to use the cards also han explanation of the background of different kanji readings. So if you are brand new to kanji like me, these could also work well for you. I also appreciate that each card has a QR code link to a recording of someone going through the pronunciations both alone and within other words.
the cards themselves are thick and smooth, but not too glossy, so they are easy to read even with the smaller print.
These are a well put together set of flashcards for anyone working through JLPT N5 and N4 or the first two Joyo levels. Each of the 240 cards packs in a lot of useful information, three vocab words per card using the featured kanji, both onyomi and kunyomi readings, stroke order diagrams, furigana and romanji for each word, and an easy to use QR card linking to native audio pronunciations. There's a decent amount of reference material on a single card.
The card stock is decently thick and feels durable enough for regular study use. The category labels are simple and clear, which makes sorting and organizing your study sessions easy. The vocabulary selections generally cover both reading types well, with some natural rendaku included.
My one gripe with the QR audio feature is that scanning takes your straight to an audio file with sequential readings of the kanji and all three vocab words with no way to jump to just the one word you want to hear.
The biggest omission from these cards though is pitch accent. I understand it's a somewhat debated topic given regional variation, but without any pitch accent notation on the cards the only way to learn the correct pitch is to listen to the audio and memorize it without a visual reference point. For a set at this price point that covers so many bases so thoroughly, it feels like a missed opportunity.
These flashcards for studying Kanji have many helpful features. They are color-coded according to category, which helps jog your memory when you're trying to remember the meaning of a Kanji. It also allows you to easily select and focus on a particular category, such as words you believe would be the most useful to learn in the limited time you have before a trip to Japan.
The front side shows a large, clear picture of a single Kanji. The back shows you how to pronounce the Kanji in the 2 different systems they use and lists a few common words that incorporate the Kanji as well as how to pronounce those words. Having some sample words helps with remembering what the Kanji means and with becoming familiar with common words.
Each card has a step-by-step writing guide that not only teaches you how to write the Kanji but also reinforces recognition of the Kanji if you choose to practice writing it.
Perhaps the best part, though, is the QR code on each card that opens an audio recording of the correct pronunciation of the kanji and related words. The audio sounds natural, like someone talking, rather than robotic. It's a great tool for learning to speak clearly in Japanese!
I did notice one significant drawback - the print on the back is pretty small in places, and where the info is printed in white lettering on a yellow category background, it is very difficult to read. Good lighting and good reading glasses make it doable.
I've been setting out one of these at a time and reminding myself of the meaning and how to write it whenever I walk past and see it. It's an easy way to memorize Kanji. Once I've learned enough of them, I'll be able to flip through stacks of the flashcards to review them.
These flash cards are well thought out, and are a good tool to quiz yourself on basic kanji.
I took a few semesters of Japanese something like 15 years ago, and going through these, I was surprised to have some of the words come flowing back to me.
I like that they give away very little on the quiz side, with just color and category to help you- just enough to spark your memory or give context, without giving too much away. The other side has all the definition and pronunciation info you typically need, with the nice extra of QR codes to quickly get pronunciations. The QR code audio reads off the entire back of the card, including example usage.
The printing quality is very nice, and the cards are reasonably durable. There is a poster included that has a summary of all of the included kanji and an explanation of how the cards work.
It's a little pricey, but you get what you pay for, and a little more money leads to a little better design, in this case. I like it! It should be useful in getting me back up to speed in case I take a trip to Japan in the next year or two.
This is a set of 240 Kanji cards + Associated Vocabulary & Kana
*The cards are detailed, beautiful, perfectly accurate.
*The cards include the on and kun readings for each character.
*The cards also present the sounds of each character in kana (usually hiragana) as well as romaji.
*Each kanji card includes two or three compound words, associated vocabulary.
*Each card includes a QR code to an audio file so you can hear how the word is pronounced.
All that means no matter your level you can learn Japanese vocabulary (romaji) how the Japanese characters are pronounced (romaji and kana) as well as how to draw the kanji (character's stroke order)
The cards are not thick but are reasonably durable and have a plastic finish to repel water. They are not waterproof. You can bend or fold them. Do be gentle with them since the information is precious. I don't write on mine but with an ink pen you likely could if you wish.
The cards are delivered in a beautiful strong box.
Although I am older and do wear glasses now I can still read the fine print on the cards.
1. The kanji are biggest size, maybe 32 point font, at least 16 point.
2. The kana are medium size, maybe 10-12 point font
3. The romaji are smallest, maybe 8 point or even 6 point.
This is so you actually think about what the new symbols you are learning sound like instead of skipping straight to the Western Latin characters (romaji).
The character sets are also differentiated by color.
Japanese only has pitch accent and is strictly speaking not tonal, unlike Chinese, so pitch is not focused on in these cards. You can learn pitch accent more effectively just by listening to the QR code linked audio files.
I love them! Excellent product.
I already speak Chinese fluently so I do recognize most of the characters though I've already run into a few yitizi, variant characters. Japanese characters evolved from Chinese characters so you will be learning the East Asian writing system and this is an excellent way to do so.
I am absolutely thrilled to have this excellent set of Japanese flashcards. I highly recommend them for anyone else learning Japanese. They are accurate, effective, and beautiful.
