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
険
  abbreviation, omission, outline, shorten, capture, plunder
  occupation, camp, perform, build, conduct (business)
  precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes
  too much, myself, surplus, other, remainder
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2
格
  compare, race, ratio, Philipines
  status, rank, capacity, character, case (law, grammar)
  affair, case, matter, item
  evidence, proof, certificate
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
3
因
  cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to
  bough, branch, twig, limb
  sutra, longitude, pass thru, expire, warp
  trade, exchange
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4
舎
  status quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance
  reside, to be, exist, live with
  cottage, inn, hut, house, mansion
  bountiful, excellent, rich
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5
準
  substance, quality, matter, temperament
  individual, counter for articles and military units
  semi-, correspond to, proportionate to, conform, imitate
  deposit, custody, leave with, entrust to
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6
修
  acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive
  linen, cloth
  propose, take along, carry in hand
  discipline, conduct oneself well, study, master
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
7
護
  expert, teacher, master, army, war
  overall, relationship, ruling, governing
  safeguard, protect
  printing block, printing plate, edition, impression, label
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
8
属
  prohibition, ban, forbid
  belong, genus, subordinate official, affiliated
  Buddha, the dead, France
  fabricate, build, construct
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9
余
  occupation, camp, perform, build, conduct (business)
  investigate
  too much, myself, surplus, other, remainder
  abbreviation, omission, outline, shorten, capture, plunder
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
10
件
  suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable
  affair, case, matter, item
  evidence, proof, certificate
  compare, race, ratio, Philipines


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)