# Jitaku 字宅 — Learn Japanese Kanji

> Learn and practice Japanese kanji with reading, writing, and SRS. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephane THAO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jitaku/id1614692033 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stephane THAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614692035)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 321 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jitaku/id1614692033/reviews.md

## What is Jitaku 字宅?

It helps you learn efficiently how to read, but also how to write Japanese kanji
You can learn thousands of characters, by just spending few minutes a day

Features:
- handwriting practice
- multiplayer games
- reader with integrated dictionary 
- SRS (Spaced System Repetition)
- JMDICT dictionary containing over 180000 vocabulary entries
- Kanji database
- Pitch accent dictionary 
- Yojijukugo 四字熟語
- Personal target tracker
- Widget with word of the day
- multiple color themes
- cross device synchronisation (between iOS and iPadOS devices)
- much more to come with future updates

Thank you for your support and feedback!

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Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/jitakuprivacypolicy/accueil

## Key features

- Handwriting practice
- Multiplayer games
- Reader with integrated dictionary
- SRS (Spaced System Repetition)
- Kanji database
- Personal target tracker
- Word of the day widget

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.49 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jitaku/id1614692033/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very solid app for learning to write kanji

*2024-10-28*

I was realizing recently that my kanji writing skills we’re way behind my skills for reading kanji, and I looked for apps to help with that; Jitaku is great so far, it’s already filling in that gap, and there’s quite a lot of other functionality as well.  And the price is entirely reasonable: it’s not trying to be a bargain basement app, but also it’s not pricing itself like you’re buying a college textbook over and over every year.

### 4/5 — Great app! Really helping me

*2023-11-28, version 1.20*

I’m really enjoying using this app and it’s helping me a lot. The one feature I would love to see (it’s probably a lot of work though) is so,e audio feed back, I think this would help me remember the readings too

### 5/5 — feedback

*2023-08-10*

good app, good update, had a long streak going before i got too busy with exams. intuitive ui.

the process for learning new kanji is still sort of clunky (tapping ‘hint’ for every stroke isn’t efficient).

i think a good feature would be to, in the kanji review, test for kanji in a whole word if the word uses multiple kanji (which most of them do). sort of like how it works in the text reading. that only fits certain learning styles though so if implemented it should be kept as a toggleable option. 

keep up the good work. 👍

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback!

It’s indeed good to be tested on a whole word instead of a single kanji, and I implemented text mode with that in mind, trying to link it with kanji review. (The words can be guessed with the context, and the hidden words are those who contains kanji that will come back to kanji review very soon)
But there is still a lot to improve, I will see how I can make this feature more useful and intuitive for the coming versions!

For new kanji that you have no idea how to write, you can also tap the New kanji button on the top to check it so that you don’t have to use the hint button for each stroke.

Wish you the best with your Japanese studies!

### 5/5 — Best App for Kanji Learning!

*2023-05-05, version 1.14*

This is the best app to learn Kanji I’ve used, super customizable to your level and goals. Ideal for anyone who already has a solid basic foundation in Japanese and wants an accessible way to really learn kanji

### 5/5 — Great App So Far!

*2023-03-31, version 1.13.2*

I found this app on an advert and decided to give it a go, while only downloading it recently, so far my experience has been great. I can already read most of the kanji but not write them so I’m hoping to use this app to plug the gap in my skills.

## Frequently asked questions about Jitaku 字宅

### What is the learning methodology used by Jitaku 字宅?

Jitaku 字宅 utilizes Spaced System Repetition (SRS) to help users learn kanji efficiently. It also incorporates handwriting practice and a reader with an integrated dictionary to reinforce learning.

### How does Jitaku 字宅 track user progress?

The app features a personal target tracker, allowing users to monitor their progress in learning kanji. It also provides a widget with a word of the day to encourage daily engagement.

### What subscription plans are available for Jitaku 字宅?

Jitaku 字宅 offers both monthly and yearly subscription plans. The monthly plan costs $3.99 and includes a 7-day free trial, while the yearly plan is $17.49.

### Is Jitaku 字宅 suitable for beginners?

Yes, Jitaku 字宅 is designed to help users learn thousands of characters by spending just a few minutes a day, making it accessible for beginners.

### What devices are supported by Jitaku 字宅?

Jitaku 字宅 is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also offers cross-device synchronization between iOS and iPadOS devices.

### How often is Jitaku 字宅 updated?

The app was last updated on November 21, 2025, with version 1.29. Future updates are planned to introduce more features.

### Does Jitaku 字宅 have ads?

No, Jitaku 字宅 does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers optional in-app purchases and subscription plans.

### What is the age rating for Jitaku 字宅?

Jitaku 字宅 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning Japanese.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.29 — 2025-11-21

Soft Reset: When you come back from a long break, you can now return with a clean slate while keeping all your learning progress.

Shortcut integration : You can now get the number of kanji left, and the daily calligraphy kanji to use in Apple shortcut app

### 1.28 — 2025-07-21

Multiplayer game

### 1.27 — 2025-06-10

bugfix : text mode was not displaying due to bug with tokenizer

### 1.26 — 2025-06-09

- fix evaluation result view
- add info button to access kanji information in vocabulary review

### 1.25 — 2025-06-05

Improve evaluation feature : test how many kanji you can write

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## More apps by Stephane THAO

- [Kana no Tatsujin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-no-tatsujin/id1629772103)
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All apps by Stephane THAO: https://appshunter.io/developer/1614692035

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