# Japanese Kanji Writing — Learn Japanese language

> Learn to hand-write Japanese Kanji with stroke-by-stroke instruction and audio pronunciation. (iPhone/iPad app by 俊 姜.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-kanji-writing/id1329414544 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [俊 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/974809005)
- Category: Education
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-kanji-writing/id1329414544/reviews.md

## What is Japanese Kanji Writing?

2,136  OFFICIAL  JŌYŌ  KANJI (日本常用漢字) !
SPECIFIED  BY  THE  JAPANESE  MINISTRY  OF  EDUCATION !
LET'S  LEARN  HOW  TO  HAND-WRITE  THEM !
THIS  APP  BREAKS  THEM  DOWN  STROKE  BY  STROKE !

•   SPIN  THE  WHEEL  TO  EXPLORE
     It's so easy and natural.

•   REAL  HUMAN  VOICE
     Including the alphabet, it plays them all.

•   ENGLISH  MEANINGS
     All 2,136 characters have their meanings in English.

•   ADD  TO  FAVORITES
     Save the character you like for the future use.

The App lists Hiragana(平仮名) and Katagana(片仮名) and 2,136 most-used Kanji(漢字) with their readings. You can select the character in alphabetical order by clicking “kanji” in the menu bar.

When you get a hang of the Japanese handwritings, your understanding of the Japanese culture will improve naturally.

The App has the complete 2136 Japanese characters (Kanji):

亜,   哀,   挨,   愛,   曖,   悪,   握,   圧,   扱,   宛,   嵐,   安,   案,   暗,   以,   衣,   位,   囲,   医,   依,   委,   威,   為,   畏,   胃,   尉,   異,   移,   萎,   偉,   椅,   彙,   意,   違,   維,   慰,   遺,   緯,   域,   育,   一,   壱,   逸,   茨,   芋,   引,   印,   因,   咽,   姻,   員,   院,   淫,   陰,   飲,   隠,   韻,   右,   宇,   羽,   雨,   唄,   鬱,   畝,   浦,   運,   雲,   永,   泳,   英,   映,   栄,   営,   詠,   影,   鋭,   衛,   易,   疫,   益,   液,   駅,   悦,   越,   謁,   閲,   円,   延,   沿,   炎,   怨,   宴,   媛,   援,   園,   煙,   猿,   遠,   鉛,   塩,   演,   縁,   艶, ... ...

And the complete Japanese alphabet:

あ, い, う, え, お, か, き, く, け, こ,......
ア, イ, ウ, エ, オ, カ, キ, ク, ケ, コ,......

## Key features

- 2,136 Official Jōyō Kanji
- Stroke-by-stroke guidance
- Spinning wheel exploration
- Real human voice pronunciation
- English meanings for all characters
- Add to favorites
- Includes Hiragana and Katakana

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-kanji-writing/id1329414544/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 엉망

*2018-06-19*

안좋음

**Developer response:** 획 순서을 암기하는데 도움이 될겄입니다!

## Frequently asked questions about Japanese Kanji Writing

### What is the short name for Japanese Kanji Writing?

The short name for the app is Japanese Kanji Writing.

### How many Kanji characters does Japanese Kanji Writing cover?

Japanese Kanji Writing covers all 2,136 official Jōyō Kanji, as specified by the Japanese Ministry of Education.

### Does Japanese Kanji Writing offer stroke-by-stroke guidance?

Yes, Japanese Kanji Writing breaks down each Kanji character stroke by stroke, making it easier to learn the correct writing order.

### Can I hear the pronunciation of the Kanji characters?

Yes, Japanese Kanji Writing features real human voice pronunciation for all characters, including the alphabet.

### What is the price of Japanese Kanji Writing?

Japanese Kanji Writing is a paid app priced at $1.99.

### On which devices can I use Japanese Kanji Writing?

Japanese Kanji Writing is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Japanese Kanji Writing updated?

The latest version is 1.4, and the app was last updated on August 14, 2025.

### Does Japanese Kanji Writing have ads?

No, Japanese Kanji Writing does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2025-08-14

Built with iOS SDK 18.

### 1.3 — 2022-03-30

Compatible with more iOS devices.

### 1.2 — 2019-12-06

Fixed sounds

### 1.1 — 2018-05-13

• iOS 11 SDK Compatibility (iPhone X)

### 1.0 — 2018-01-08

No release notes.

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