Grade 2 Kanji (Elementary) 160

160 kanji from Japan's 2nd-grade curriculum. Introduces characters for directions, time, animals, and common verbs — building on the grade-1 foundation. Study the set as flashcards to test yourself on readings and meanings.

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Practice modes

  • Flashcards — flip through the set's words and recall their meanings and readings — a quick way to learn and review.
  • Quiz — pick the right answer from choices against the clock — a check of how confidently you recognise each word.
  • Test — a written quiz with a score at the end — to consolidate what you've learned and spot weak points.
  • Letris — an interactive timed game where you race to find and “defuse” all the matching pieces.

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