# Japanese My Way > Japanese language learning app with dictionary, flashcards, and kanji writing practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Ray Price.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-my-way/id327250496 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ray Price](https://appshunter.io/developer/327250499) - Category: Education, Travel - Price: $7.99 - Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 369 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-10-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-my-way/id327250496/reviews.md ## What is Japanese My Way? "If you only buy one kanji app, this should be it..." "The recognition is really good, it's like magic" "Apps like Japanese My Way make owning an iPad a real pleasure and a great learning tool." Description ----------- Japanese My Way is a dictionary, flash card and kanji writing (with stroke recognition!) application for Japanese language learning and reference. Japanese My Way comprises of a 6,500+ kanji dictionary, a 160,000+ word dictionary and 150,000+ sample sentences, entries of which can be added to flash decks for training. You can create and manage your own flash decks to learn the kanji, vocabulary and grammar YOU want to learn. Japanese My Way also employs a Leitner-SRS based card repetition system showing you the cards you got wrong more often for faster and more efficient learning. Flash cards are easy to play, just look at the card and then swipe your finger across the screen to turn the card over and see the correct answer. You can also choose which conjugation you wish to practice. Japanese My Way also includes a unique kanji and kana stroke checker. Write the kanji on screen with your finger and the stroke checker will check it for accuracy and either pass or fail you based on how close you were. New to version 2.0 are drag+drop games to build kanji and words. Drag and drop radicals from a selection onto their slots to build kanji and see if you're correct. Drag+drop kanji to build compound words from their component kanji. But beware, JMW will find kanji that 'look' similar to the one you're looking for to make it more difficult! ;-) New to version 3.0, a complete redesign of the user interface. Now you are placed directly into the dictionary for instant reference. The previous gaudy colors have now been replaced with a simpler and more aesthetic color scheme. New to version 4.0, our most requested feature. Full cloud support for synchronization of flash decks and progress not only across devices but across applications too! You can now use Japanese My Way to look words and kanji up in the dictionary while you are in class, add it directly to your flash decks, and then on the way home, grab your bluetooth headset, switch over to our Hands-Free Sensei application and practice the vocab in the car on the drive back. When you get home, you can grab your iPad and switch over to Kanji Renshuu and then practice writing the new kanji in the context of full sample sentences! See it In Action ------------- To see Japanese My Way in action, check out our tutorial videos on YouTube by searching for 'Rakudasoft'. Unique Features ---------------- Write your kanji on the screen with your finger and the stroke checker will check your kanji/kana stroke order and positioning. Leitner-SRS card based repetition system for faster more efficient learning. Full 160,000+ word dictionary so you'll never be missing a word you want to practice. 150,000+ sample sentences fully cross referenced with the dictionary. 6,500+ kanji database including animated stroke drawings fully cross-referenced into the dictionary so you can find all words that use a particular kanji. Pick the conjugation you want to practice in flash cards not just the dictionary form. NOTE: This application is not designed to 'teach' you Japanese step-by-step, but is meant to accompany a serious course of study. NOTE: Please, please, please. If you are having issues, contact support@rakudasoft.com and we will work with you to address them. With so many versions of iOS and devices now, there it's impossible to test on them all, but we are dedicated to fixing any issues quickly. Thank you. ## Key features - 6,500+ kanji dictionary - 160,000+ word dictionary - 150,000+ sample sentences - Kanji and kana stroke checker - Leitner-SRS flashcard system - Drag-and-drop kanji/word building games - Cloud synchronization ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-my-way/id327250496/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Writing Practice *2016-03-11, version 4.4.4* I cannot find the place in the app where I can write, and the app recognizes whether my strokes are right. I see the animated and automated stroke order, but nothing where one writes freehand. Can anyone help? (I tried the website but "contact us" link wasn't working.) ### 4/5 — Good Purchase *2015-12-24, version 4.4.4* A little skeptical about purchasing this app at first, but I'm glad I did. LOTS of vocabulary and kanji to study. I don't think you'll run out of stuff to study. The only thing I'd like to bring up is the flash cards: it's really hard to read the words towards the bottom of the card. It's almost completely cut off. Other than, I advise any Japanese language lover like myself to really consider purchasing this app. ### 4/5 — great app, but... *2014-10-17, version 4.4* I absolutely love this app. it is fun to use and helps me study for my Japanese 1 class. HOWEVER, it is giving me trouble with the hiragana "ぴ" and "よ." I tap the help icon, and even when I trace the hiragana directly, it gives me a percentage in the single digits, typically not above 2%. I'm not sure if this is an effect of the update, but it makes practice difficult at times ### 3/5 — Generally like this app, but latest update has bugs *2014-10-14, version 4.4* I updated this app and have not been able to access practice decks since the update. I keep getting an error about cloud storage? ### 4/5 — Great, educational, versatile *2013-12-28, version 4.2.10* I love the stroke-recognition writing game/quiz--I can't find that anywhere else. The rest of the app is good too. The only thing holding me back from giving it four stars is the "wrong" buzzer that sounds even when I have the volume off. Is there a way to mute that for private study? ### 4/5 — Great App!!! *2013-11-24, version 4.2.10* What can I say? This app is absolutely required if you are studying Japanese!!! It has vocabulary for many popular Japanese learning methods, such as JLPT (all levels), Genki I and II, and so on!!! I attend a Japanese class that uses Genki books, and I go to a class that has their own vocabulary and words. With JMW, I was able to create my own vocabulary/word sets and use it to study. The kanji recognition is very good. You can change how strict it judges your writing to forgivable for newibies up to super strict for the experienced. It syncs everything cloud including your learning progression, your custom word sets, and so on. While it is a wonderful app, it does sometime crash. However, the crashes are few and are between but enough for me not to give it 5 stars. However, if you are learning Japanese, this app is a must for you. ### 3/5 — Why change the progress? *2013-08-28, version 4.1.6* man, i love this app, but its been changing in a way that drives me nuts. before when you went through a deck, you could check your progress, see how frequently you missed words and choose the problem words. now it tells you none of that and instead has this silly progress meter that isn't helpful in the least! bring back the percentages, and allow me to reset them like i used to! its essential for me to see exactly what I'm missing and give myself a fresh start! ### 5/5 — Excellent kanji app *2013-05-02, version 4.0.4* This app is definitely the best app for practicing and learning kanji that I have ever used. You can make your own decks of kanji and vocab, so that your studying ones specific to your curriculum, and can play a variety of different games so that you can practice reading, writing and recognizing the kanji. This app is so effective that I could not learn my kanji without it. I would highly recommend it to none studying Japanese. ### 5/5 — Great Kanji app *2013-04-20, version 3.0.4* Provides various ways to study, including writing the kanji. Can also test yourself for recognition of meaning, etc. While studying, can get proper stroke order demonstrated. Great support from developer. Immediate, helpful response. ### 4/5 — Awesome *2013-02-27, version 3.0.4* Incredibly helpful app, being able to write the kanji and vocab is the best part, well worth the money. Only problem is that it doesn't sync my iPhone with ipad so I have to use one or the other. It would be 5 stars if it automatically updated my progress and decks on all devices. Perhaps have a login feature? ## Frequently asked questions about Japanese My Way ### What does Japanese My Way do? Japanese My Way is a language learning application for Japanese. It functions as a dictionary, a flashcard system with spaced repetition, and a tool for practicing kanji and kana writing with stroke recognition. It also includes games for building kanji and words. ### What are the key features of Japanese My Way? Key features include a large kanji and word dictionary, over 150,000 sample sentences, a Leitner-SRS based flashcard system for efficient learning, and a unique stroke checker for writing practice. It also offers drag-and-drop games and cloud synchronization for progress. ### How much does Japanese My Way cost? Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There is no mention of free versions, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What devices is Japanese My Way compatible with? The description mentions the application making owning an iPad a pleasure, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. The cloud synchronization feature also implies it can be used across multiple devices, potentially including other platforms if supported. ### How can I use Japanese My Way to learn Japanese? You can use Japanese My Way to look up kanji and vocabulary in its extensive dictionaries, create custom flash decks for targeted study, practice writing characters with stroke recognition, and play games to reinforce your learning. The spaced repetition system helps optimize your study time. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.24 — 2024-11-21 Updated for compliance. ### 4.23 — 2020-08-26 Randomized cards within JLPT level when shuffling. ### 4.22 — 2020-08-22 Fixed crash when hitting hint button on older than iOS 13.0 devices. ### 4.21 — 2020-03-31 Added support for dark mode. ### 4.20 — 2019-10-01 Fixed bug that potentially caused deck cards to be wiped out if there was an iCloud error. 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