Kakehashi - For WaniKani

Kakehashi - For WaniKani

Learn Japanese Kanji & Vocab

84 ratings
34 reviews
Free
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Released
January 28, 2026
Updated
October 11, 2026

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This app helps users bridge the gap between learning Japanese vocabulary and using it in real-world contexts. It offers practice with authentic content like anime dialogue, news articles, and song lyrics, mapping knowledge to JLPT and Joyo levels. Features include customizable study modes, progress tracking, and offline caching.

✓Practice with anime, news, and song lyrics
✓Customizable study modes
✓Progress tracking for JLPT and Joyo levels
✓Offline caching for study anywhere
✓Camera OCR for instant text learning
✓MyAnimeList sync
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What's New in Kakehashi

1.5.0

October 11, 2026

New ways to plan and customize your study: - Set level goals and plan your daily pace with review forecasts. - Save up to three review presets with your preferred batch sizes and question order. - Keep your lowest-accuracy items on your home screen with Critical Items widgets. - Save news articles for later and track which stories you have read. - Answer consecutive review questions with continuous voice input on iOS. - Review on Apple Watch with the new companion app (beta). - More tab customization, multiple-choice keyboard shortcuts, and more reliable stroke order animations.

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User reviews

The ONLY way i do wanikani

I wanted an anki mode since i hate practice using wanikani’s website. This is the PERFECT solution as it make it 10 times easier to review. One thing i hope they add is an undo button/gesture (maybe there is and i dont know how to enable it).

Better speech recognition experience than default iOS for WK usage

Don't normally leave reviews, but this app impressed me right away. I also wanted to explicitly thank the devs for the inclusion of "voice review answers". (found under review settings -> advanced)

I have trouble with my wrists, which sometimes makes Wanikani difficult to keep on top of. I've attempted using stock voice recognition + Tsurukame in the past, however it mostly only works for non-reading prompts.

Kakehashi's implementation works extremely well for all review prompts, especially if you turn on "pause on close answer" as well (due to voice tech not always being accurate). Someday, I'd like it if this app's "listening" mode persisted across all reviews instead of needing to turn it on for every single review. That's the only quality that stock voice recognition has over Kakehashi's voice reviews.

Beyond that, this app is a conglomeration of probably any Wanikani add-on you want to use, and then some more with the news articles & lyrics tab. It's almost overwhelming, but the UI is easy to navigate so it's no problem. Thanks for your hard work!
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Fantastic

I was using wanikani for 2 years before discovering this. My lesson level up time has sped up by 75% and retention gone up as well. So many useful features.

Jittery pop ups

I live the content of the app but in the reviews when you get an answer wrong the pop up with the answer is very jittery and laggy when showing.

Incredible

This app has single-handedly helped me keep a habit of studying kanji every single day. I highly recommend this to anyone using wanikani and please also support the creator. It’s actually incredible. Thank you so much for making this app.

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FAQ

What is Kakehashi?

Kakehashi is an unofficial companion app for WaniKani designed to help users apply their kanji and vocabulary knowledge to real-world Japanese content like anime, news, and music. It aims to bridge the gap between flashcard learning and practical language use.

Does Kakehashi require a WaniKani account?

Yes, Kakehashi requires an active WaniKani account to function. It is an unofficial third-party app and is not affiliated with WaniKani or Tofugu LLC.

How does Kakehashi help with learning Japanese?

Kakehashi offers practice through authentic content such as anime clips for listening, NHK news articles with kanji indicators, and song lyrics with Spotify integration. It also provides customizable study modes and detailed progress tracking.

Can I use Kakehashi offline?

Yes, Kakehashi supports offline caching, allowing you to study anywhere without an internet connection. This feature ensures consistent learning regardless of your location or network availability.

What kind of progress tracking does Kakehashi offer?

Kakehashi provides detailed progress tracking, including a JLPT breakdown from N5 to N1, Joyo grade kanji mastery, frequency analysis of kanji, a review heatmap for study consistency, and a constellation view of kanji component relationships.

What are the study modes available in Kakehashi?

Kakehashi offers several study modes, including customizable batch sizes, meaning-first or reading-first modes, critical item prioritization, recent lessons reinforcement, random tests, vocabulary reading practice, and custom reviews for tailored study sessions.

What devices is Kakehashi available on?

Kakehashi is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It features a beautiful dark mode interface for a comfortable user experience across Apple devices.

Is Kakehashi free to use?

Kakehashi is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional features or content beyond the core functionality.