# Kanjipedia > A Japanese-language reference for kanji, readings and word meanings from the Kanken organization. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanjipedia Last updated: 2026-10-26 A Japanese-language reference for kanji, readings and word meanings from the Kanken organization. Published: 2026-10-26 3 min read intermediate · advanced · free · moderate · Kanji reference · Japanese dictionary · Web [Visit Kanjipedia](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/kanjipedia) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | Readers ready to use Japanese-language definitions | | Avoid if | You still need English explanations for most entries | | Pricing | Free web reference | | Platform | Web | | Ease of use | moderate | ## Pros - Readers ready to use Japanese-language definitions - Learners checking kanji readings and related words ## Cons - You still need English explanations for most entries - You want handwriting lessons or a spaced-review schedule Kanjipedia is a Japanese-language kanji reference operated by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation. It is useful when an English gloss is too broad and you want to inspect the character and associated words in Japanese. ## Who it fits Readers ready to use Japanese-language definitions. Learners checking kanji readings and related words. ## Limits to keep in mind The interface and explanations assume you can already work with Japanese. A reference entry does not choose a study order or tell you which reading deserves attention first. Let the word and sentence you encountered guide the lookup. ## A useful first session Begin with a kanji from a word you already know. Compare its readings with the compound in front of you and read the relevant explanation carefully. Keep a bilingual dictionary nearby when a Japanese definition introduces more uncertainty than it resolves. Browse [Japanese dictionaries](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/dictionaries) or use the [study stack builder](https://studyjapanese101.com/tools/study-stack-builder) to choose a tool for your current job. ## Sources checked Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-10-26. - [Kanjipedia official site](https://www.kanjipedia.jp/) - official product · checked 2026-10-26 · Official product identity, available study material and the workflow described in this profile. ## Alternative tools - [Forvo Japanese](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/forvo-japanese) - A searchable collection of contributed Japanese word and phrase pronunciations. - [Immersion Kit](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/immersion-kit) - Search Japanese words in anime and drama subtitle lines. - [Jisho](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/jisho) - A free Japanese-English dictionary you can search from English, romaji, or kanji. ## Related - [Japanese dictionary resource directory](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/dictionaries) - Browse maintained dictionary and lookup profiles. Use the focused shortlist when you need one recommendation for a specific study job. - [The best Japanese dictionary apps and websites by lookup job](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-dictionary-apps-and-websites) - Start with Jisho for browser lookup. Choose a phone dictionary for offline use, Yomiwa for camera text, or Yomitan for lookup inside web pages. Kanjipedia serves Japanese-language kanji reference. - [Japanese study stack builder](https://studyjapanese101.com/tools/study-stack-builder) - Pick the smallest useful Japanese stack from the site's editorial catalog. The written tree still works with JavaScript off. - [5 Best Anki Alternatives for Japanese: Inku Is Our Pick](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/anki-alternatives-for-japanese) - We recommend Inku first for most Japanese learners who want prepared daily review on iPhone. Renshuu fits a broader Japanese study system, JPDB fits media vocabulary, WaniKani fits a fixed kanji path, and Bunpro fits grammar retrieval. Protect your Anki collection before testing a replacement. - [The best free Japanese learning resources by study job](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/free-japanese-learning-resources) - A complete free stack can start with Irodori for sequence, Tae Kim for explanation, Jisho for lookup, Renshuu for optional review, Tadoku for reading, and Nihongo con Teppei for audio. You do not need all six on day one. - [The best hiragana and katakana resources for a two-week start](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/hiragana-and-katakana-learning-resources) - Learn hiragana, then katakana, with one drill and one review loop. Inku fits prepared cards with audio on iPhone. Real Kana fits typed recall. A textbook or Irodori can teach the same script inside a course.