JLPT N3 Kanji List, Stroke Order & Printable Genkō Yōshi PDF Worksheets (650+ Intermediate Kanji)
Bridge the gap to fluent Japanese reading and writing with 650+ cumulative JLPT N3 Kanji. Practice complex enclosures, abstract nouns, and newspaper vocabulary.
Sample Kanji Character Reference & Stroke Order (N3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 政 | セイ, ショウ | まつりごと | Politics, government | 9 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 経 | ケイ, キョウ | へ.る, た.つ | Pass through, manage, economy | 11 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 済 | サイ, セイ | す.む, す.ます | Settle, finish, economy | 11 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 連 | レン | つら.なる, つ.れる | Take along, connect, link | 10 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 関 | カン | せき, かか.わる | Connection, barrier, relate | 14 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 係 | ケイ | かか.る, かかり | Person in charge, connection | 9 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 感 | カン | — | Emotion, feeling, sensation | 13 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 情 | ジョウ, セイ | なさ.け | Feelings, sympathy, information | 11 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 報 | ホウ | むく.いる | Report, news, reward | 12 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 達 | タツ, ダ | -たち | Reach, arrive, plural suffix | 12 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 確 | カク | たし.か, たし.かめる | Certain, confirm, clear | 15 strokes | ✍️ Write |
| 認 | ニン | みと.める | Recognize, acknowledge, approve | 14 strokes | ✍️ Write |
📖 Study Guide & Stroke Order Rules
JLPT N3 marks the transition from classroom Japanese to authentic native texts. Mastering the stroke order of 10-to-16-stroke characters prevents confusion between visually dense phonetic-semantic compounds.
- 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)
How does Spaced Repetition (SRS) help with JLPT N3 Kanji?
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Can I practice writing JLPT N3 Kanji from memory without stroke outlines?
Yes! Switch from Quiz Mode to Recall Mode in Kanji Scribe to hide the gray ghost character and write the full N3 Kanji purely from memory using Onyomi, Kunyomi, and meaning prompts.
Complete JLPT N3 Kanji Directory (369 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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