🥋 Kanji Sparring

Shape first. Spar second. · 漢字スパーリング

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Explanation language

Hints first; English when needed

Study each kanji as a shape you can guess: a memory image, its parts, and its look-alikes. Then spar — type the reading and pick the right kanji.

Choose a sparring session

Pick a family below for focused practice, or start a shorter mixed session.

Shape Chain 形チェーン

For memory, imagine one line, then two, followed by closely related shapes.

Add a Part 部品追加

For memory, imagine familiar shapes shown beside a new part for comparison.

Frame Chain 枠チェーン

For memory, compare a box, a box with one inner line, and a tall box with two inner lines; then review moon and white as look-alikes.

Number Line 数の線

For memory, compare familiar lines while counting from three to ten thousand.

Tree and Person 木と人

For memory, compare a wide person shape with a tree, its base mark, and familiar parts.

Nature Lines 自然の線

For memory, compare lines that suggest a river, water, mountain peaks, and flames.

Field and Power 田と力

For memory, compare familiar frames, center lines, and the visible 力 shape.

Position Pair 位置のペア

For memory, compare a marker placed above or below the same baseline.

Gate Family 門のファミリー

For memory, compare the empty 門 frame with 日 or 耳 shown inside it.