iKanji - Learn Japanese Kanji

iKanji - Learn Japanese Kanji

Read & Write JLPT & Jōyō Kanji

141 ratings
150 reviews
$4.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 18, 2009
  • October 18, 2018

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Master Japanese kanji with this comprehensive study tool. It covers over 2,000 JLPT and Jōyō kanji, offering practice tests, vocabulary browsing, and spaced repetition. Learn readings, meanings, and stroke order for effective memorization.

JLPT & Jōyō Kanji coverage
Spaced repetition (Leitner System)
Reading, Meaning, and Compound tests
Vocabulary browser
Kanji search by reading, stroke count, meaning, radical
Stroke order practice
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What's New in iKanji

2.2.3

October 18, 2018

- New dark mode available as in-app purchase from the Extras store. - Bug fixes and improvements.

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

Kanji Drawing Practice

Practice your kanji writing skills with this freeform kanji drawing feature.

User reviews

Please update it👌🏼

The app is great.Please add more characters

Needs update

App needs to be updated. The speak feature to hear the pronunciation of kanji no longer works.

Great tool

It helps me with my JLPT prep very well, but it feels strange that there is no vocabulary test/quiz like there is for the kanjis.

Does not have pronounciation

I love this app. But I wish it had the option of listening to how to pronounce the Kanji as well as the words / sentences that Kanji is used for. Because it does not have this VERY important feature I find it lacking.

Works as advertised

I finished going through literally every kanji the app has to offer (about 2400 of the most common ones) about 3 days ago. Took about 1 year and 3 months of constantly, every day learning 5-12 kanji a day (as I kept getting further ahead I kept increasing daily new kanji) and reviewing already seen kanji using the app’s spaced repetition system. I may have my issues with the app that are more on the technical side, but I have to say this app definitely accomplishes what it advertises. Now I definitely feel a lot more confident when reading. Here are some of the things I did which helped me get learn using this app….While this app worked, I did not leave the teaching alone to it…. 1. Disable writing in the settings of the app. The stroke order may be correct in earlier levels (N5-N2)….when you get to N1 and highschool and 2010 Jouyou most of the kanji have the wrong stroke order. 2. The app’s spaced repetition is not enough. Every time before you go through using the app’s spaced rep system review the first 2 groups in the Kanji To Study / All trained kanji section. I suggest that while reviewing you write the kanji either in the air or on a surface with your finger…You might seem crazy to other people but it does help a lot 3. Buy a Japanese Character Writing Practice Book (you can type it in just like that on Amazon) and get the Anki app (flash cards app). Every time you go through new kanji, write it in anki (they have a windows and mac app as well (front of the card is the meaning and all pronunciations, back is the picture of the kanji…which you can get from jisho.org)…..in groups of 100 kanji, put in tags/folders based off of the level of the iKanji app as well as a group that encompasses all kanji you have added so far (a global group). Every time you go through a brand new kanji for that day, write it through a vertical line of the practice book (basically writing the kanji 20 times) to hopefully get it in your short term memory. Then once you go through all new kanji in the ikanji app, practice 20-50 kanji (I recommend 50) in Anki writing in the practice book. (Using the global group for review) 4. Space yourself out appropriately. Don’t assume you have to review all the kanji the app is telling you to review for that day…I made that mistake and basically by the time I got to the last groups I would be reviewing kanji for basically 6-8 hours every day…..and thats not counting my reading light novels time or watching raw japanese content for listening practice. Space yourself out, with something you’re comfortable with 5. When reviewing using the app’s spaced rep system, be sure to go through each one of the groups and not through the kanji to study section as there is a bug with the kanji to study section where it does not show you all kanji you have yet to review for that day until later in the day…. Also…there is a nice easter egg if you continuously tap on the fox on the top right of the app, it can get mad at you lol Anyways, these steps I mentioned are what worked for me….not going to necesarilly work for everyone else….The app is not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but if you can get around the technical issues (specially because this app is no longer supported by the dev), this is an awesome app.
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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Stroke order animation speeds up progressively

Bug

Stroke recognition too strict (rejects correct strokes)

Bug

Voice/pronunciation feature no longer works

Bug

Kanji to study section doesn't show all kanji until later in day

Bug

App crashes during practice mode

Bug

Memory leaks causing instability

Bug

Inconsistent kanji test results (passes then fails same kanji)

Bug

Some kanji missing stroke order diagrams

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Incorrect stroke order in higher levels (N1)

Bug

Voice mispronounces readings with periods

Bug

Writing test too sensitive to pixel-perfect accuracy

Bug

Search results include partial word matches incorrectly

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Requested Features

18 requests

Free-form kanji drawing from memory (not just tracing)

Feature

Vocabulary quiz/test mode

Feature

Mixed test combining all kanji aspects

Feature

Progress bar/counter for study sets

Feature

Multiple custom practice lists

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Kanji grouping by radical

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Text entry option for readings (not just multiple choice)

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Show correct stroke order after mistakes

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Better example sentences and word compounds

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Example sentences accessible during teach mode

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Grammar app companion

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Native speaker audio pronunciation

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Export data to standard iOS share sheet

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Ability to mark kanji as passed/needs review manually

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Faster stroke order animations with speed control

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Japanese keyboard search support

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Darker background for better contrast

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Tap-through navigation in example compounds

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FAQ

What does iKanji - Learn Japanese Kanji do?

This app is a comprehensive tool designed to help users learn and practice Japanese kanji. It covers over 2,000 JLPT and Jōyō kanji, offering various study modes and tests to reinforce learning. Users can explore kanji readings, meanings, stroke order, and example compounds.

What are the key features for learning kanji?

Key features include kanji grouped by grade and JLPT level, reference cards with detailed information, a vocabulary browser, and a Teach Me mode utilizing the Leitner System for spaced repetition. It also offers reading, meaning, compound, and stroke order tests to assess comprehension and writing skills.

How is the app monetized?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers an extras store where users can purchase additional features to enhance their learning experience. This allows users to tailor the app to their specific needs and preferences.

What is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for anyone learning the Japanese language, particularly those aiming to pass JLPT exams or improve their overall kanji knowledge. It is suitable for beginners to advanced learners who need a structured approach to kanji study.

Can I practice writing kanji with this app?

Yes, the app includes a stroke order test that allows users to practice writing kanji. While this feature is not yet available for all kanji, it provides an interactive way to learn the correct stroke sequences.