Put your Japanese vocabulary to the ultimate test with Jukugo Hunter (熟語ハンター)! How many Kanji compounds can you find before you have to "Give Up"? Read more details about Jukugo Hunter.
Jukugo Hunter (熟語ハンター) is an interactive Japanese word-building puzzle where players must identify and 'hunt' for valid Kanji compounds (jukugo) hidden within a randomized set of JLPT tiles. It is a simple, free web-based word-building game for Japanese learners of all levels. We give you two to five Kanji tiles; you find the words. Customize your challenge by selecting JLPT difficulty grades from N5 to N1 and start hunting!
FAQ
What is Jukugo?
Jukugo (熟語) are Japanese compound words made up of two or more Kanji. Most Jukugo consist of two Kanji, and they almost always use the Onyomi (Chinese-derived) readings.
Why should I learn Jukugo?
Most advanced Japanese vocabulary is made of Jukugo, so learning them will expand your vocabulary. It also sharpens your ability to guess Kanji reading patterns because once you learn a few compounds, you will start to recognize how Kanji sounds change when they are paired together.
How do I "Hunt" for words?
First, you need to set the challenge by selecting the number of Kanji tiles to be generated and the difficulty levels. You can select a single grade (like JLPT N5 for basic vocabulary) or mix multiple grades (like N3, N2, and N1) for a high-intensity advanced challenge.
Then, click on the Kanji tiles to form a word. If the compound is a valid entry in our dictionary, it’s a successful "hunt"! To help you learn as you go, each found word reveals its reading (Furigana) and English definition.
There is also option to "Give Up" if you can't find any more words. This will end the current hunt and show you all the possible Kanji compounds you missed, along with their readings and meanings. That way, you can expand your vocabulary and learn new Jukugo you haven't encountered before.
What counts as a valid Jukugo in this game?
In Jukugo Hunter, a valid compound must consist of at least two Kanji tiles provided on your board. The game checks your input against a comprehensive dictionary to ensure the word is a legitimate Japanese compound.
Data Source
Kanji List
The JLPT N5-N1 Kanji list is extracted from kanjiapi.dev.