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
断
  status quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance
  ward off, defend, protect, resist
  severance, decline, refuse, apologize, warn, dismiss, prohibit, decision, judgement, cutting
  warrior, military, chivalry, arms
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2
布
  equip, provision, preparation
  linen, cloth
  usual, ordinary, normal, regular
  fathom, plan, scheme, measure
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3
際
  occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when
  retreat, withdraw, retire, resign, repel, expel, reject
  easy, ready to, simple, fortune-telling, divination
  restore, return to, revert, resume
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4
規
  extent, degree, law, formula, distance, limits, amount
  long time, old story
  standard, measure
  cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to
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5
義
  judgement, signature, stamp, seal
  again, twice, second time
  righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning
  approve, praise, title or inscription on picture, assist, agree with
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6
応
  cottage, inn, hut, house, mansion
  preface, beginning, order, precedence, occasion, chance, incidentally
  level, average
  apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
7
険
  overall, relationship, ruling, governing
  fabricate, build, construct
  precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes
  defense, protection
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
8
接
  bag, bale, sack, counter for bags
  touch, contact, adjoin, piece together
  acid, bitterness, sour, tart
  merit, efficacy, efficiency, benefit
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
9
武
  ward off, defend, protect, resist
  ancestor, pioneer, founder
  warrior, military, chivalry, arms
  status quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
10
常
  eternity, long, lengthy
  usual, ordinary, normal, regular
  fathom, plan, scheme, measure
  equip, provision, preparation


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)