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
賀
  guidance, leading, conduct, usher
  happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently
  congratulations, joy
  mineral, ore
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
2
弁
  warrior, military, chivalry, arms
  valve, petal, braid, speech, dialect, discrimination, dispose of, distinguish
  defense, protection
  rule, follow, based on, model after
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
3
述
  mention, state, speak, relate
  detain, fasten, halt, stop
  abbreviation, omission, outline, shorten, capture, plunder
  branch, support, sustain
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
4
独
  sutra, longitude, pass thru, expire, warp
  overall, relationship, ruling, governing
  single, alone, spontaneously, Germany
  semi-, correspond to, proportionate to, conform, imitate
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
5
営
  fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation
  severance, decline, refuse, apologize, warn, dismiss, prohibit, decision, judgement, cutting
  occupation, camp, perform, build, conduct (business)
  group, association
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
6
圧
  belong, genus, subordinate official, affiliated
  cheerful, pleasant, agreeable, comfortable
  attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)
  pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
7
旧
  assets, resources, capital, funds, data, be conducive to, contribute to
  bag, bale, sack, counter for bags
  old times, old things, old friend, former, ex-
  evidence, proof, certificate
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
8
解
  preface, beginning, order, precedence, occasion, chance, incidentally
  unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute
  printing block, printing plate, edition, impression, label
  precipitous, inaccessible place, impregnable position, steep place, sharp eyes
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
9
鉱
  happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently
  elementary, principle, naked, uncovered
  mineral, ore
  guidance, leading, conduct, usher
 Japanese KanjiSelect English Meaning
10
衛
  dwindle, decrease, reduce, decline, curtail, get hungry
  defense, protection
  rule, follow, based on, model after
  warrior, military, chivalry, arms


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)