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
余
  individual, counter for articles and military units
  Buddha, the dead, France
  too much, myself, surplus, other, remainder
  un-, mistake, negative, injustice, non-
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
2
資
  pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate
  assets, resources, capital, funds, data, be conducive to, contribute to
  assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid, confirm, clear, evident
  discipline, conduct oneself well, study, master
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
3
耕
  till, plow, cultivate
  mineral, ore
  safeguard, protect
  suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
4
責
  occupation, camp, perform, build, conduct (business)
  ticket
  blame, condemn, censure
  old times, old things, old friend, former, ex-
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
5
応
  examination, investigate
  usual, ordinary, normal, regular
  apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
  skill, art, craft, ability, feat, performance, vocation, arts
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
6
現
  river
  lend
  cotton
  present, existing, actual
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
7
限
  single, alone, spontaneously, Germany
  phrase, clause, sentence, passage, paragraph, counter for haiku
  limit, restrict, to best of ability
  grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
8
減
  entertain, revive, retrieve, interest, pleasure
  dwindle, decrease, reduce, decline, curtail, get hungry
  precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes
  overall, relationship, ruling, governing
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
9
非
  Buddha, the dead, France
  printing block, printing plate, edition, impression, label
  un-, mistake, negative, injustice, non-
  individual, counter for articles and military units
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
10
確
  post, employment, work
  assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid, confirm, clear, evident
  discipline, conduct oneself well, study, master
  pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate


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)