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Tools

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Text Analyzer

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Romaji Converter

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Kana Converter

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Furigana Maker

Put kana characters above all kanji in Japanese text.

Feb 3, 2026

N5

Reading

ボク、モク、き、こ-

Meaning

tree, wood

Words

木、木曜、青木、木造、高木

N4

Reading

コク、くろ、くろ.ずむ、くろ.い

Meaning

black

Words

黒、黒い、暗黒、目黒、黒木

N3

Reading

ゲン、かぎ.る、かぎ.り、-かぎ.り

Meaning

limit, restrict, to best of ability

Words

限定、制限、限り、限る、有限

N2

Reading

レイ

Meaning

orders, ancient laws, command, decree

Words

司令、令、命令、法令、指令

N1

Reading

サ、そそ.る、そそのか.す

Meaning

tempt, seduce, instigate, promote

Words

示唆、唆す、教唆

Daily Kanji History

Feb 3, 2026

N5

しゃしん

Definition

photograph, photo, picture, snapshot, snap, movie

Examples

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N4

やつこ、つぶね、やつこらま

Definition

slave, retainer, servant, captive, varlet, I, me

Examples

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N3

よい

Definition

evening, early night hours

Examples

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N2

さき

Definition

small peninsula

Examples

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N1

すばしこい

すばしこい、すばしっこい

Definition

nimble, smart, quick

Examples

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Daily Word History