# Hanayomi Crossword — Japanese Word Puzzles

> Japanese Word Puzzles (iPhone/iPad app by JP7 Servicos de Informatica Ltda..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanayomi-crossword/id6792187599 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JP7 Servicos de Informatica Ltda.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200505059)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-17

## What is Hanayomi Crossword?

Hanayomi Crossword turns Japanese vocabulary practice into a calm, beautiful puzzle. Slide glowing glass kana tiles into the grid to spell real Japanese words — each clue paired with an icon or kanji so you learn meaning as you play. Every puzzle is built from graded JLPT vocabulary, rendered as thick beveled glass on a quiet studio surface.

• 100 crossword puzzles, graded JLPT N5–N3
• Learn hiragana, katakana and kanji in context
• Picture and kanji clues — no rote flashcards
• Track your progress and continue any puzzle
• 100% offline — no account, no ads, no tracking

Whether you're starting hiragana or reviewing JLPT vocab, it's a relaxing few minutes of Japanese, one word at a time.

Vocabulary and meanings come from the open JMdict and KANJIDIC dictionaries (EDRDG, CC BY-SA 4.0).

## Is Hanayomi Crossword safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Hanayomi Crossword.

## Is Hanayomi Crossword legit?

Hanayomi Crossword appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Hanayomi Crossword is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-11

• Hanayomi Crossword has been rebuilt as a fully native app, so it runs smoother and responds faster.
• Fixed a problem that could stop the app from opening on the latest iOS.
• Word icons now look the same as in our other Hanayomi apps.
• Labels on clue icons, like dates and numbers, now display more consistently.
• Better crash reporting, so we can find and fix problems faster.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-13

No release notes.

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