# DaKanji

> Japanese language learning app with Kanji recognition, dictionary, and study tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Dario Klepoch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dakanji/id1593741764 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dario Klepoch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193537491)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 139 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dakanji/id1593741764/reviews.md

## What is DaKanji?

Are you learning Japanese? Then you need to try DaKanji!

Use the built-in dictionary to look up words in many languages, search Kanjis by simply drawing them, add furigana to texts, and much more!

Feature overview:

* Recognize 6500+ Kanji and all Kana offline by just drawing them
* Use the inbuilt dictionary to look up words offline
  * Multi-language support: en, es, de, fr, ...
  * Detailed information about words: pitch accent, related words, ...
  * Detailed information about Kanji: radicals, JLPT, ...
  * Example sentences
  * Drawing or radical-based kanji lookup
  * 6000+ audios
* Create word lists to organize your studies
* Kana table with audios and mnemonics
* Anki integration to send dictionary entries to Anki
* Read any text with ease by adding furigana, spaces, and more to texts
* Use it on all your devices: Phone, Tablet or Laptop it doesn't matter!

## Key features

- Kanji recognition by drawing
- Multi-language dictionary
- Furigana addition to text
- Customizable word lists
- Kana table with mnemonics
- Anki integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dakanji/id1593741764/reviews.md

### 5/5 — the best kanji app i’ve ever used!

*2025-10-17, version v3.5.2*

i love the variety of ways to look up a kanji, that the app shows you the stroke order and how convenient it is to copy a kanji into the search bar and that it keeps your search history! what would make the app perfect is, if you could somehow save word lists across multiple devices (e.g. with an account?)

### 1/5 — Fall of this app

*2025-06-02, version v3.5.2*

What happend to the app?
Doesnt seems to load 
Use to be so usefull

### 5/5 — Extremely useful!

*2025-05-20, version v3.5.1*

Good dictionary app with and Anki integration that is perfect for quickly adding words to a deck. Has been very helpful in my Japanese learning!

### 5/5 — Way too good!!!!!!

*2025-04-15, version v3.4.2*

Just install! You will know how great this app will be!

### 5/5 — ありがと！

*2024-11-23, version v3.4.2*

This is a super helpful resource, as a beginner learner I reccomend it. Please give it a try if you see this, as this app is 凄い!

### 5/5 — One Of The Best Kanji Resources

*2024-08-06, version v3.4.2*

This app is simply amazing. Kanjis, particles, or anything in between can be searched up using this app. Plus, its kanji lookup feature is good writing practice. 
If you’re serious about learning Japanese, this app is a must have.

### 5/5 — Useful

*2024-05-25, version 3.4.0*

Really useful, and always understands my handwriting

### 2/5 — Bug?

*2024-04-13, version 3.3.3*

Molto bella ma crasha ogni 2 secondi.

### 5/5 — App super pour les geeks

*2023-11-03, version 3.1.0*

L’app est cross-platform et est pensée pour power-users, les fonctions de recherche etc vont etre familieres pour les devs, je l’utilise sur tous mes devices!

### 4/5 — Ottima app open source

*2023-09-10, version 3.0.2*

Diventata la mia app principale per il giapponese, disponibile su ogni sistema operativo ed open source, ottima per sviluppatori ecc!

## Frequently asked questions about DaKanji

### How does DaKanji help with Kanji learning?

DaKanji can recognize over 6500 Kanji and all Kana offline simply by drawing them. It also provides detailed information about Kanji, including radicals and JLPT levels.

### What languages does the DaKanji dictionary support?

The built-in dictionary supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, and French, for looking up words offline.

### Can I use DaKanji to improve my reading skills?

Yes, DaKanji allows you to add furigana, spaces, and other aids to texts, making it easier to read Japanese content.

### Does DaKanji offer offline functionality?

Yes, DaKanji offers offline recognition for over 6500 Kanji and all Kana, as well as offline dictionary lookups.

### How does DaKanji track my progress?

DaKanji allows you to create custom word lists to organize your studies, helping you focus on specific vocabulary and Kanji.

### Is DaKanji suitable for all devices?

DaKanji is designed to be used on all your devices, including phones, tablets, and laptops, supporting iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac.

### What is the update frequency for DaKanji?

The app was last updated on May 22, 2025, indicating active development and support.

### Does DaKanji have ads?

No, DaKanji is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### v3.5.2 — 2025-05-22

Fixed:

- Drawing recognition on iOS
- Deep Links

### v3.5.1 — 2025-05-20

v3.5.1 - ワードリストと暗記改善 (19.05.2024)

Improvements:

- Added download size to initial setup message
- Resize text input when onscreen keyboard is shown
- Text screen
  - Close keyboard button on iOS
  - Text controls on mobile

Fixed:

- Anki integration on iOS
- Empty deep links (infinite loading)
- App disabled sleep mode

### v3.5.0 — 2025-05-14

## v3.5.0 - ワードリストと暗記改善 (13.05.2024)

Note: **This update resets the Anki integration, please run the setup again**

Added:

- Dictionary:
  - Add to anki / list from search results
  - Search result sorting priority setting
  - Show search separation headers setting
  - Limit search results setting
- Settings
  - Font size #104
- Anki: Examples sentences can be added to notes

Improvements:

- Text (MAJOR overhaul!)
  - Text input renders furigana (no need for two text widgets!)
  - Conjugations are now grouped together (食べ、たかっ、た -> 食べたかった)
  - Vastly improved selection handling
  - Only show furigana for kanjis
  - Space text instead of resizing furigana
  - Option to automatically read from clipboard #92
  - Automatically save popup winow size and position
- Dictionary
  - New deconjugation engine, handles more deconjugation patterns
  - Improved searching
    - Searches for multiple possible search terms at the same time
    - Ignore white space at the beginning and end of search terms
  - Image search and DeepL supported on MacOS and Windows
  - Back navigation clears search and resets current entry
  - Readability of kanji stroke order diagrams #104
- Word lists: significantly improved export speed
- Radical search: show kanjis separated by stroke order
- Anki: Setting to decide how adding a duplicate should be handled
- Keep screen turned on while screensaver is running
- While downloading initial data, keep screen on
- Various small UI improvements
- Reduced install size
- Unpack assets in isolate #72

Fixed:

- Windows drawing recognition does not work
- Various fixes regarding deep links
- Quick add to word list selection is always empty
- DoJG: Zooming and scrolling using the mouse wheel conflict each other
- Anki
  - The order of languages when sending to Anki has been ignored

### v3.4.2 — 2024-07-04

v3.4.2 - ワードリストと暗記改善 (05.07.2024)

Fixed:
- Does not start on Windows
- Pressing "rate" on Linux causes an exception
- File picker not opening in snap
- Importing the dojg deck
- DoJG deep links
- DoJG screen search text color
- Potential race condition in SQLite when restarting the app
- MacOS: closing the app did not terminate the app

### 3.4.1 — 2024-06-11

v3.4.1 - ワードリストと暗記改善 (09.06.2024)

Added:

- Added drawer manual
- Show word frequency in dictionary if selected
- Quick send to anki
- Quick add to wordlist

Fixed / Improved:

- Improved performance with Flutter 3.22
- iOS keyboard is not dismissible on text screen
- Spaces between PoS elements of dictionary entries
- Updated sentry for better handled / unhandled tags
- Word list sorting text hard to read in light mode
- Anki integration on windows
- Katakana origins images not loading
- Mecab not loading on iOS/MacOS/certain configurations
- Sharing entries as image does not respect the current theme
- Onboarding: Pressing the next button does not trigger animations
- Drawing: when pressing repeatedly the undo button the predictions are not cleared
- Exception when checking for new release
- Some texts used Chinese characters instead of Japanese
- Kanji tab starts scrolled part-way down #95

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