Japanese Kanji Aptitude Test

The Kanji Kentei, or Japan Kanji Aptitude Test, is a test that focuses specifically on kanji characters. It is administered by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation (日本漢字能力検定協会), and there are various levels of difficulty.

Here is a general overview of the Kanji Kentei levels:
⚫ Level 10 (10級): Basic kanji knowledge.
⚫ Level 9 (9級): Introduction to more complex kanji.
⚫ Level 8 (8級): 240 kanji characters.
⚫ Level 7 (7級): 440 kanji characters.
⚫ Level 6 (6級): 640 kanji characters.
⚫ Level 5 (5級): 890 kanji characters.
⚫ Level 4 (4級): 1,600 kanji characters.
⚫ Level 3 (3級): 2,200 kanji characters.
⚫ Level 2 (2級): 3,000 kanji characters.
⚫ Level 1 (1級): 6,000 kanji characters.

Please note that the number of kanji characters and the difficulty level increase as you move from Level 10 to Level 1.

The specific syllabus for each level includes kanji readings, stroke order, and meanings. The test may also include questions related to compound words, idioms, and phrases that use the tested kanji.

It's important to check the official website of the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation or contact them directly for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the syllabus, pattern, and registration details for the Kanji Kentei.