JLPT N2 Kanji List, Stroke Order & Printable Genkō Yōshi PDF Worksheets (1,000+ Business Japanese Kanji)
Prepare for Japanese corporate careers, engineering roles, and university admission with 1,000+ cumulative JLPT N2 Kanji, stroke heatmaps, and printable Genkō Yōshi sheets.
Sample Kanji Character Reference & Stroke Order (N2)
Sample character reference complete with Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, English meanings, stroke counts, and interactive practice links.
| Character | Onyomi (音読み) | Kunyomi (訓読み) | Meaning | Strokes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 営 | エイ | いとな.む | Manage, business operation | 12 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 構 | コウ | かま.える, かま.う | Construct, structure, posture | 14 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 築 | チク | きず.く | Build, construct, architecture | 16 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 税 | ゼイ | — | Tax, duty | 12 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 輸 | ユ, シュ | — | Transport, export, import | 16 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 率 | リツ, ソツ | ひき.いる | Rate, ratio, lead | 11 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 責 | セキ | せ.める | Responsibility, blame, duty | 11 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 任 | ニン | まか.せる, まか.す | Responsibility, entrust, appoint | 6 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 効 | コウ | き.く | Effect, efficacy, efficiency | 8 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 果 | カ | は.たす, は.てる | Result, fruit, accomplish | 8 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 状 | ジョウ | — | Condition, status, letter | 7 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 況 | キョウ | まし.て | Condition, situation, state | 8 strokes | ✍️ Write |
📖 Study Guide & Stroke Order Rules
JLPT N2 is the benchmark required by Japanese employers and universities. It covers over 1,000 Joyo Kanji used in business emails, legal contracts, technical documentation, and national newspapers.
- Write from top to bottom (上から下へ) and left to right (左から右へ).
- Horizontal strokes precede vertical strokes when crossing (横が先、縦が後).
- Draw the outer enclosure before filling the inside, then close the bottom frame last.
✍️ Interactive Handwriting & Genkō Yōshi PDF Tips
Combine digital stroke-order validation with physical handwriting on squared Japanese Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) paper to lock in long-term orthographic recall.
- Practice 10–15 characters daily in Quiz Mode, then switch to Recall Mode to write from memory.
- Use the Radical Explorer and AI Kanji Sensei to break complex characters into familiar components.
- Print A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheets for offline pencil or Apple Pencil / stylus practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why should I practice handwriting for JLPT N2 when the exam is multiple choice?
Writing high-density N2 Kanji stroke-by-stroke trains visual discrimination between near-identical phonetic components (such as 輸 vs 諭 vs 愉), dramatically improving reading speed and vocabulary retention.
Does Kanji Scribe work on iPad and Android stylus tablets?
Yes! Kanji Scribe supports Apple Pencil, Samsung S-Pen, touchscreens, and desktop mouse input with smooth real-time stroke trajectory grading.
Complete JLPT N2 Kanji Directory (380 Characters)
Click any Kanji below to view its stroke order breakdown, Onyomi/Kunyomi readings, radical etymology, and printable Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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