Kanji Cheat Sheet
How Do Compound Kanji Make Japanese Idioms?
Learn how Japanese makes complex phrases and concepts with short characters.
By Laura Gonzalez 3 min read
Japanese Train Kanji to Know When Commuting
Navigate the Japanese train system with these essential kanji characters.
The Many Words for Holiday in Japan
The Japanese have a lot of different words for holidays, GaijinPot investigates some of the most common.
Kanji Cheat Sheet: Using a Japanese Rice Cooker
Rice and shine
Kanji Cheat Sheet: For Taking the Shinkansen
She took the bullet train going everywhere
Kanji Cheat Sheet: Buying and Selling on Mercari, Rakuma, and PayPay Furima
Welcome to the world of online thrifting.
Kanji Cheat Sheet: Reading Emergency Alerts in Japan
Earthquake and tsunami alerts in Japan can be quite jarring. Keep calm and carry on with this guide.
Kanji Cheat Sheet: Understanding Your Japanese TV Remote Control
Everything is under control.
Kanji Cheat Sheet: For Getting Mail Redelivered in Japan
You’ve got mail.
Kanji Cheat Sheet: Filling in the Work History Section of Your Japanese Resume
Make applying for a job in Japanese less intimidating with this guide.
Kanji Cheat Sheet: Getting a Commuter Pass in Japan
Get a shiny new commuter pass all by yourself with this kanji guide.