What are jōyō kanji?
The jōyō kanji (常用漢字, regular-use kanji) is a list of 2,136 kanji that are considered essential for daily use. This list is defined by the Japanese Ministry of Education.
By the end of compulsory education, a Japanese student is expected to know all jōyō kanji. It is the equivalent to the Kanken level 2.
