Ultra Handy Kanji Tester - Grade 5

Test your knowledge of the Kanji characters that Japanese children learn in grade 5 of elementary school
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For each of the following 10 randomly selected Grade 5 Kanji, select the correct English meanings from the multiple choice answers.

Handy hint Many Kanji are derived from pictures of the things which they represent. Allegedly.

 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
1
故
  elementary, principle, naked, uncovered
  refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill
  happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently
  ability, talent, skill, capacity
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2
潔
  belong, genus, subordinate official, affiliated
  undefiled, pure, clean, righteous, gallant
  forces, energy, military strength
  too much, myself, surplus, other, remainder
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3
快
  cheerful, pleasant, agreeable, comfortable
  protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support
  impart, instruct, grant, confer
  warrior, military, chivalry, arms
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4
耕
  level, average
  art, technique, skill, means, trick, resources, magic
  till, plow, cultivate
  status quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance
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5
資
  ward off, defend, protect, resist
  safeguard, protect
  assets, resources, capital, funds, data, be conducive to, contribute to
  acid, bitterness, sour, tart
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6
眼
  mention, state, speak, relate
  lecture, club, association
  publish, carve, engrave
  eyeball
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7
則
  disaster, calamity, woe, curse, evil
  again, twice, second time
  rule, follow, based on, model after
  beckon, invite, summon, engage
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8
久
  tongue, reed, clapper
  long time, old story
  contain, form, looks
  pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate
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9
能
  refined, ghost, fairy, energy, vitality, semen, excellence, purity, skill
  create, make, structure, physique
  ability, talent, skill, capacity
  elementary, principle, naked, uncovered
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10
勢
  approve, praise, title or inscription on picture, assist, agree with
  forces, energy, military strength
  too much, myself, surplus, other, remainder
  belong, genus, subordinate official, affiliated


The Kanji Data used in these tests is provided courtesy of a download from the KANJIDIC/KANJD212 Project - thanks dudes! The grade levels are as specified by the Japanese Ministry of Education for kanji that are to be taught in elementary school (according to the notes on the Kanjidic website)