Free Printable Japanese Worksheets

Free practice sheets for writing Japanese: hiragana, katakana and JLPT kanji from N5 to N1. Every sheet shows the stroke order, a grey stencil to trace, and blank squares to write from memory.

No sign-up needed — open a set, pick the kanji you need if you like, then print directly or save as a PDF. Great for students, self-learners and Japanese teachers.

How to use the worksheets

  1. Choose a set — kana, or kanji for the JLPT level you need.
  2. On kanji sheets, pick the characters you want (or Select all).
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to generate your sheet — for free.
  4. Print it and practice yourself or hand it out in class: trace the grey stencil in stroke order, then write in the blank squares.

Frequently asked questions

Are these Japanese worksheets free?

Yes — every worksheet is completely free, with no account or sign-up. Open a sheet and print it, or save it as a PDF to keep.

How do I save a worksheet as a PDF?

Open any sheet and click “Print / Save as PDF”, then choose “Save as PDF” as the destination in your browser's print dialog. You can also print straight to paper.

Which worksheets are available?

Hiragana and katakana practice sheets, plus JLPT kanji sheets for all five levels — N5, N4, N3, N2 and N1. The kanji sheets let you pick exactly which characters to include before printing.

Why does stroke order matter?

Writing kanji and kana in the correct stroke order gives each character the right shape and balance, makes writing faster, and improves memory and handwriting recognition.

Which should I learn first?

Start with hiragana, then katakana, then kanji by JLPT level — from N5 up to N1.