# Basic Kanji Plus — Japanese Kanji&Vocabulary App

> Comprehensive Japanese kanji and vocabulary learning app with animated stroke orders and audio. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Tsukuba.)

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- Developer: [University of Tsukuba](https://appshunter.io/developer/859802324)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 626 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-kanji-plus/id1339494520/reviews.md

## What is Basic Kanji Plus?

Includes 1167 Kanji and approximately 8000 words from Beginner to Intermediate and Advanced Levels.
Animation of Kanji stroke order and text sound of vocabulary included.

This is an app based on best-selling Kanji textbooks for Japanese Learners
(New Edition) BASIC KANJI BOOK VOL. 1&2 (Bonjinsha Co., Ltd., 2016/2017)
INTERMEDIATE KANJI BOOK VOL. 1&2 (Bonjinsha Co., Ltd., 2017)

Advantages
Readings and stroke order of kanji can be seen with a recording of its pronunciation.
Perfect for learners from countries using kanji that may be strong in writing but weak in listening.
Includes feature that shows only words that you have not memorized allowing for a more efficient approach to learning.
In addition to textbook vocabulary, approximately 1500 frequently used words were newly added from Vocabulary Database for Reading Japanese (VDRJ) Ver. 1.1 (Approximately 750 words using beginner level kanji, and another 750 using intermediate and advanced level kanji)

Study Methods and Features
Study: Learn vocabulary by looking at the kanji and listening to the pronunciation.
You can choose to study “All words” or “Unlearned words”.
You can study by looking at the hiragana notation, kanji notation, and text sound.
All vocabulary include English translation, example sentences with their English translation and text sound.
Kanji information can be seen when learning vocabulary.
Check: You can verify that you have learned the vocabulary.
You can check and remove memorized vocabulary.
Hiragana to kanji notation, kanji to hiragana notation, text sound to kanji notation, and kanji notation to text sound can be checked.
List: Approximately 8000 words can be listed.
You can see all vocabulary in lesson order and alphabetical order.
You can review vocabulary in the lesson order and look up vocabulary in the alphabetical order.
Kanji Information can also be viewed in the List section.

* Ads: Any advertisements that may interfere with learning are not displayed.
*Supported OS: OS10.3.1 or higher is required to install this app.
*Depending on model of phone and environment, this app may not operate properly.

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「Basic Kanji Plus」は日本語学習者向け漢字教科書に準拠した漢字とその漢字を使った語彙を確認できる日本語学習のためのアプリです。
初級から中上級レベルの漢字1167字とその漢字を使った語彙約8000語を収録しています。教科書掲載語彙に加え、Vocabulary Database for Reading Japanese (VDRJ) Ver. 1.1から使用頻度の高い語彙約1500を新たに収録しました。（初級漢字を使った初級語彙約750語、中上級語彙約750語）

〈特長〉
◆漢字の読みを文字や音声で確認できます。
◆漢字の筆順をアニメーションで見ることができます。
◆覚えていない語彙だけを選んで学べる機能付きなので、効率的に学習ができます。
◆自分の学習状況を読み、漢字、音声ごとに視覚的に確認することができます。
◆収録語すべてを教科書の課ごとや50音順に確認できるリスト付き。
◆使用にネット接続を必要としないため、どこでも学習できます。（インストール時のみネット接続が必要）

〈学習方法と機能〉
Study：漢字と語彙を覚える。
・読み、漢字、音声の３つの機能でいろいろな側面から学べます。
・「すべての言葉」または「覚えていない言葉」を選んで学習できます。
・全語彙で例文とその英訳を確認したり、音声を聞くことができます。
・漢字の音読み、訓読み、筆順や意味のイラストなど詳細情報も確認できます。

Check：漢字と語彙を確認する。
・１）読み（ひらがな）を見て漢字を確認、２）漢字を見て読み（ひらがな）を確認、３）音声を聞いて漢字を確認、４）漢字を見て音声を確認の４つの方法で覚えているかの確認ができます。
・Checkで覚えられていないことが分かったら、Studyでその言葉だけをもう一度、復習することができます。

＊本アプリには広告は一切表示されません。
＊本アプリをご利用いただくにはOS10.3.1以降が必要です。また、機種あるいはその環境によっては、正常に動作しない場合があります。

## Key features

- 1167 Kanji and 8000 Vocabulary
- Animated Kanji stroke order
- Vocabulary pronunciation audio
- Personalized study modes
- English translations and example sentences
- Offline learning capability

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-kanji-plus/id1339494520/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just what I needed to practice reading and writing

*2019-07-10*

Great app, probably even better with the matching books. I am using a different book that I really like, Kanji Look and Learn. The app has a lot more compounds than that book, though, so it really helps build on that material.

## Frequently asked questions about Basic Kanji Plus

### What is Basic Kanji Plus?

Basic Kanji Plus is a Japanese language learning app that focuses on mastering kanji and vocabulary. It is based on best-selling textbooks and includes animated stroke orders and audio pronunciations for efficient learning.

### How many kanji and words does Basic Kanji Plus include?

Basic Kanji Plus includes 1167 kanji characters and approximately 8000 vocabulary words, covering beginner to advanced levels.

### Can I learn offline with Basic Kanji Plus?

Yes, after the initial installation, Basic Kanji Plus can be used for offline learning, allowing you to study anywhere without an internet connection.

### Does Basic Kanji Plus have ads?

No, Basic Kanji Plus is ad-free. The developers state that any advertisements that may interfere with learning are not displayed.

### What operating systems does Basic Kanji Plus support?

Basic Kanji Plus requires OS 10.3.1 or higher to install and operate. It is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How does Basic Kanji Plus help with memorization?

The app offers personalized study methods, including the ability to focus on unlearned words. It also provides a 'Check' feature to verify memorization through various methods like matching readings to kanji or vice versa.

### Is Basic Kanji Plus suitable for learners with strong writing but weak listening skills?

Yes, the app is perfect for learners from countries using kanji who may be strong in writing but weak in listening, as it includes text sound for vocabulary pronunciation.

### How frequently is Basic Kanji Plus updated?

The app was last updated on December 28, 2025, with its latest version being 1.2, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2025-12-28

We have complied with the latest age rating settings. The app content remains unchanged.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-02-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor bugs are fixed.

### 1.0.0 — 2018-02-14

No release notes.

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