# GENKI Kanji Cards for 2nd Ed. — 300 Kanji through Vocabulary > Digital flashcards for learning basic Japanese kanji through vocabulary. (iPhone/iPad app by The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-kanji-cards-for-2nd-ed/id840720020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478996338) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 3.60/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 170 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-03-21 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-kanji-cards-for-2nd-ed/id840720020/reviews.md ## What is GENKI Kanji Cards for 2nd Ed.? Learn basic kanji through kanji words: GENKI Kanji Cards is a digital card app that helps users become able to recognize 317 basic kanji by studying more than 1,100 kanji words at their own pace! This is the second official iPhone app to be released for “GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese,” a best-selling series of Japanese learning materials boasting more than 1.2 million copies sold. Advantages ◆ Users can view the cards as they like, enabling them to study at their own pace. ◆ By repeating a process of memorization and self-checking, learners can master readings of kanji words and recognition of basic kanji. ◆ Cards already mastered are progressively removed from the card deck, so users can concentrate on just the kanji that challenge them, making for a more efficient approach to learning. Study methods and functions ◇ “MyDeck” allows users to view the cards over and over, so they can take their time learning. ・Users memorize the kanji by freely displaying or hiding each card’s kanji word or reading. ・Basic information on the target kanji is provided on the back of each card. ・Fun illustrations and mnemonic hints help users to better retain the kanji studied. (The illustrations and hints are taken from the very popular learning resource “Kanji Look and Learn.”) ◇ “Check” helps learners to track their mastery. ・Users check their understanding of the cards studied and sort them into those mastered and those not yet retained. ・Retention can be checked by going from Reading to Kanji, or vice-versa. ・The cards already mastered are taken out of the set, leaving behind just those that still need to be worked on. ◇ “List” displays a list of all the words and kanji covered by the app so that users can see their progress and review them. ・In the lists arranged in lesson order, a-i-u-e-o order, or alphabetical order, checkmarks are automatically placed next to words that have been mastered. The cards can be displayed from the list entries, enabling quick review. ・Kanji information on the cards can be displayed from the entries in the On/Kun list. ○This app is based on the second edition of GENKI. ○Ads: The app does not display any ads that might interfere with learning. ## Key features - Digital flashcards for kanji study - Learn 317 basic kanji - Study over 1,100 kanji words - Spaced repetition for efficient learning - Progress tracking and review lists - Mnemonic hints and illustrations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 23) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-kanji-cards-for-2nd-ed/id840720020/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Latest update doesn’t work on dark mode *2020-09-08* Version 3.0.1 Since the new update, I can see the kanji and hiragana in “Check” but the English translation is NOT displayed in dark mode. I can’t learn the meanings. 新しいアップデート時から、「チェック」は暗いモードで漢字を見えますが、英語の翻訳を見られません。意味が習えないんです。 ### 5/5 — Amazing complement to the textbooks *2020-07-01* If you have a few extra dollars and are having trouble learning the kanji, i think this is a great option. You can practice either the Japanese or English readings, it includes an animation for the stroke order of each kanji, and there are also mnemonics for each character. It includes all the kanji from both Genki books. I highly recommend writing all the kanji from each flash card while thinking about the meaning and repeating the pronunciation out loud as your using the app. I just finished all the kanji from Genki 2, and I’m already missing this app, it is just so useful. :) ### 5/5 — Helped me loads *2019-11-27* It’s modular prebuilt flash card system is exactly what I need ### 4/5 — I really like this app but... *2019-11-11* It’s not working with the new iOS update :( ### 4/5 — Really helpful! But... *2018-06-27* There are one thing this app is missing and I would’ve given it five stars. It’s too quiet! Like the Vocab app, I thought that this one would have audio as well. I think that having audio samples along with its hiragana pronunciation would really help people who learn aurally. ### 5/5 — A nice supplement; Needs to be on iPad *2018-06-08* Great tool to memorize kanji. Would be much better if you could use it on iPad and use the pencil for handwriting practice ### 1/5 — Disappointed; potential though *2018-04-25* A little misleading, I thought there would an option to draw the kanji in the app, there isn’t. The user interface is also pretty horrendous. ### 4/5 — Great App with the Book *2017-04-16* This is a great app to use in hand with the textbook. Gives you the stroke orders and pictures to remember the kanji. My only con is when you click the play button to learn the strokes, it turns off your music -_- very annoying. ### 1/5 — Unable to shuffle vocabulary *2017-02-05* Please correct this error. ### 5/5 — Great for learning Kanji *2016-08-28* For learning the on-yomi and kun-yomi reading of the kanji, this is a great app. I learned a lot of kanji compound words using this great app. It really extended my vocabulary beyong the textbook. I do wish that the app contains audio recording of each compoung words. This is great for preparting JLPT N4 and N5. Thank you so much. ## Frequently asked questions about GENKI Kanji Cards for 2nd Ed. ### What is the learning methodology behind GENKI Kanji Cards? GENKI Kanji Cards uses a digital flashcard system that combines memorization and self-checking. Users can study at their own pace, with cards they've mastered progressively removed from the deck for efficient learning. ### How many kanji and words can I learn with GENKI Kanji Cards? The app helps users recognize 317 basic kanji by studying over 1,100 kanji words. It is based on the second edition of the 'GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese' materials. ### Does GENKI Kanji Cards offer any special learning aids? Yes, the app includes fun illustrations and mnemonic hints, taken from 'Kanji Look and Learn,' to aid in retaining kanji studied. Basic information on the target kanji is also provided on the back of each card. ### How does GENKI Kanji Cards track my progress? The 'Check' function allows users to sort cards into mastered and not-yet-retained categories. A 'List' function displays all words and kanji, automatically placing checkmarks next to mastered items for easy progress monitoring. ### What is the price of GENKI Kanji Cards? GENKI Kanji Cards is a paid app priced at $5.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application. ### On which devices can I use GENKI Kanji Cards? GENKI Kanji Cards is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app has an age rating of 4+. ### How often is GENKI Kanji Cards updated? The latest version of GENKI Kanji Cards is 3.0.2, which was last updated on October 17, 2020. The app was originally released on March 21, 2014. ### What is the user sentiment for GENKI Kanji Cards? GENKI Kanji Cards has an average rating of 3.6 stars from 13 ratings. This suggests a mixed but generally positive reception from its users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.2 — 2020-10-17 Minor bugs are fixed. (NOTE: This is for the 2nd edition of GENKI. The app for the 3rd edition will be released in spring 2021.) ### 3.0.1 — 2020-09-04 Minor bugs are fixed. (NOTE: This is for the 2nd edition of GENKI. The app for the 3rd edition will be released in spring 2021.) ### 3.0.0 — 2017-11-03 Fixed display problem due to iOS update. ### 2.1.1 — 2017-08-09 •Optimized for iOS 10.3.3. •The app icon and launch screens have been updated to reflect the corporate logo change. ### 2.1.0 — 2015-12-12 Fixed problems that have occurred on some devices installed with iOS 9.1, including app launch failure. ## Apps similar to GENKI Kanji Cards for 2nd Ed. | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Learn Japanese: Kana & Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-kana-and-kanji/id1572852037) | 4.8 (34) | Free | Education | | [Learn Japanese Kanji: Benkyō](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-kanji-benkyo/id1541592138) | 4.7 (1,389) | Free | Education | | [Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-kanji-and-kana/id1322000057) | 4.9 (1,946) | Free | Education | | [Learn Japanese Vocabulary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-vocabulary/id6443979045) | 4.3 (15) | Free | Education | | [Learn Japanese Hiragana Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-hiragana-kanji/id939234951) | 4.1 (34) | Free | Education | | [Kanji GO – Learn Japanese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-go-learn-japanese/id1484053581) | 4.5 (459) | Free | Education | ## More apps by The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd. - [GENKI Vocab Cards for 2nd Ed.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-vocab-cards-for-2nd-ed/id785207187) - [ビジネス英語の新人研修Prime 〜基本のフレーズを完全マスター！〜](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime/id820936408) - [GENKI Conjugation Cards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-conjugation-cards/id975482646) - [OTO Navi - Sound Navigator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oto-navi-sound-navigator/id1490391845) - [GENKI Vocab for 3rd Ed.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-vocab-for-3rd-ed/id1531679862) All apps by The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1478996338 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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