# Asahi Kanji (English) > Flashcard and drill app for learning Japanese kanji and radicals. (iPhone/iPad app by Roger Meyer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asahi-kanji-english/id413594886 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Roger Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/413594889) - Category: Education - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 7 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-01-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-14 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asahi-kanji-english/id413594886/reviews.md ## What is Asahi Kanji (English)? Study tool to memorize Japanese kanji, radicals (bushu) and primitive elements. * A stack of flashcards for all Jōyō kanji (2141 kanji, 2010 official list) and the 5 levels of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N5 to N1) + 1920 Jinmeiyō and Hyōgai kanji Decomposition of kanji into elements. Choice of the JLPT or Jōyō Kanji order. * Ten multiple choice drills on meanings, On-yomi (Chinese readings) and Kun-yomi (Japanese readings), Radicals (bushu) and elements. ## Key features - Flashcards for Jōyō kanji - JLPT level drills - Kanji decomposition - Multiple choice quizzes - Radical and element study ## Chart rankings - #196 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asahi-kanji-english/id413594886/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Should be more popular *2023-04-16* Try the free version of this app by the same developer, then see why I've purchased the full version multiple times across multiple platforms. This app is simple, thorough, and perfect for my learning goals. ### 5/5 — An essential part of my kanji learning kit *2022-01-13* There are a lot of apps like this one on the App Store. This one takes a slightly different approach in that you can customise easily exactly what the flash cards put in front of you. Which allows you to learn just what you need at each stage of your learning. The app has an excellent section devoted to radicals which allows you to quickly learn the building blocks of the characters. A great app well thought out and implemented. An essential part of my kanji learning kit. ### 5/5 — The only Japanese Flashcard That Does What It Says *2016-01-12* Amazing. It has 2000+ kanji at a cheap price. Definitely worth the money. It has 6 different drills to study the Kanji, as well as Flashcards. I wasted $25 dollars on another Flashcard app that just wastes gigabytes on my phone. Get this instead. ### 1/5 — Gaijin unfriendly *2014-09-03* I have no background in learning Japanese. So I figured flash cards would be a good start yet it shows pictures and gives meaning in English so you can recognize the symbols but not understand how to say them in Japanese so I don't really understand the point. ### 5/5 — Great little app *2013-11-18* With a little dedication, this app has proven to be tremendously useful. Exactly as simple and direct as it needs to be. Great! ### 5/5 — Kanji Fun *2013-08-10* After using this program online for two years I finally bought the app. It's fun and easy to use. It's really a review aid, so it helps if you already know 15 or 20 kanji with at least one reading before you get started. You can use it to learn the readings also, but I don't use that aspect as much as I should. Half of the program is in English, but to get the full benefit reading hiragana is also necessary. I like the variety of settings that allow you to test yourself on a lot of material or just a little. Thanks so much for creating this app! NW ### 5/5 — Great *2013-08-09* It's really useful! I mainly use it for testing my recognition of meanings, but it's very helpful for the pronunciation as well :) I do IB and the first 420 are almost exactly the 400 kanji that SL has to know... It's a very helpful app and I highly recommend it :) ### 5/5 — No Frills Flashcards *2013-02-28* This app does right what so few Kanji apps do: offers a to the point, no-nonsense, non-gimmicky, set of digital flash cards for studying kanji. Do not be fooled by the simple presentation, this app will help you to do the hard work needed to memorize kanji. It will actually save you tons of time because you don't need to make our own flashcard set. The best feature of the app is that you can be quizzed on different elements of the characters separately. So first you can focus on meaning, then after you know their meanings you can do separate quizzes for on'yomi and kun'yomi. It makes a huge difference being able to work on each aspect of the kanji via different types of quizzes. This will keep you from getting overwhelmed. Is there room for improvement? Sure, but the beauty of this app is its simplicity. Be sure to have a pen and paper with you to practice your writing and you will be set. Good luck to everyone in their Japanese Studies. ### 4/5 — Kekkou desu ga *2012-12-20* Great app and worth the purchase. Absolutely one of my favorites! Tracking performance and having example sentences would make this a five star. A sound component would also be an excellent upgrade..... As in hear the word and pick the kanji. ### 5/5 — Asahi Kanji (English) *2012-05-04, version 1.6.0* Exquisitely simple and perfect...all you really need to study Kanji. As good as the PC version. Thank you Roger Meyer! To add a few more comments, this App gives you the ability to study kanji and select the correct English meaning or to study Kanji and select the correct on-yomi or correct kun-yomi. I find selecting an English meaning you can become complacent, so it is very helpful to switch. It also gives you the ability to elminate kanji that are well known (and add back later, if desired) or, by clicking the eye symbol in the upper right, to get details on each kanji. ## Frequently asked questions about Asahi Kanji (English) ### What kanji does Asahi Kanji cover? Asahi Kanji includes flashcards for all 2141 Jōyō kanji, the 5 levels of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N5 to N1), and an additional 1920 Jinmeiyō and Hyōgai kanji. ### What learning methods does Asahi Kanji use? The app utilizes flashcards for memorization and offers ten multiple-choice drills focusing on kanji meanings, On-yomi, Kun-yomi, radicals (bushu), and primitive elements. ### What is the price of Asahi Kanji? Asahi Kanji is a paid application priced at $2.99. ### Does Asahi Kanji have ads? No, Asahi Kanji does not contain advertisements. ### How often is Asahi Kanji updated? The latest version, 4.1, was last updated on January 9, 2026. The app was originally released on January 12, 2011. ### What devices support Asahi Kanji? Asahi Kanji is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for Asahi Kanji? Asahi Kanji has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners. ### What do users like about Asahi Kanji? Users appreciate the app's comprehensive coverage of kanji and its effective study tools, as reflected in its perfect 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.1 — 2026-01-09 Upgrade for iOS 26 ### 4.0 — 2024-09-04 Bug fix in Settings ### 3.9 — 2024-07-14 Addition of kanji decomposition into elements Corrections in the database ### 3.8 — 2022-07-13 Corrections in the database ### 3.7 — 2022-07-11 Addition of 1920 Jinmeiyō and Hyōgai kanji ## Apps similar to Asahi Kanji (English) | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [nekomimi: learn japanese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekomimi-learn-japanese/id6627333398) | 4.8 (425) | Free | Education | | [Learn Japanese: Kana & Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-kana-and-kanji/id1572852037) | 4.8 (37) | Free | Education | | [Kanji Quizzer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-quizzer/id1071476932) | 4.7 (212) | Free | Education | | [Kanji LS Touch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-ls-touch/id304848819) | 4.0 (6) | $7.99 | Education | | [Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-kanji-and-kana/id1322000057) | 4.9 (1,955) | Free | Education | | [Learn Japanese Kanji: Benkyō](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-kanji-benkyo/id1541592138) | 4.7 (3,417) | Free | Education | ## More apps by Roger Meyer - [AsahiKanji (Français)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asahikanji-francais/id415575273) - [Asahi JLPT-N5 (English)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asahi-jlpt-n5-english/id431541720) All apps by Roger Meyer: https://appshunter.io/developer/413594889 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-14.*