I put together this visual to compare WaniKani coverage between JLPT and Joyo to help with finding “age” appropriate native content. Sharing in case others may find it useful. Analysis based on wkstats.com tables.
For example, I’m on WaniKani level 31 so I’ve almost achieved the Kanji recognition skills of a native Japanese 10 year old or 5th grader (小学5年生). I’ve queued up the following books that should be accessible at this reading level:
- 10歳までに身につけたい 自分の気持ちを上手に伝える ことばの魔法図鑑
- 10才までに学びたい マンガ×くり返しでスイスイ覚えられる 1200の言葉
I’m also at the right age to start reading 少女 and 少年 漫画 (10-19 years old). 