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Kakehashi - For WaniKani

Kakehashi - For WaniKani

Unofficial app for WaniKani

56 ratings
27 reviews
📚 Education
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 28, 2026
  • June 19, 2026

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Developer

Pedro Ortego
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About

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

1.4.7

June 19, 2026

- Bug Fixes and Improvements

4

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$2.99

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User reviews

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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).
Ahmedas91Ahmedas91

Excellent App

I love using this app for all my reviews! I love the games as well. I just wish I could do listening practice on the iPad version.
BlitzerwolfBlitzerwolf

Great Developer

Picked this app up 4 months ago. The experience is genuinely so much better than desktop WaniKani that I had to leave a good review. The developer keeps adding useful features and is quite active in debugging. I don’t think I’ve had a serious issue yet and the few minor issues have been resolved within a few days.

Great app, great dev
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KheaysKheays

Great app! Recommend for all Wanikani users

Very useful app - has lots of useful features for going beyond and supplementing Wanikani
ShclueShclue

Really cool and open source!

Very happy with the functionality, much better than using wanikani on mobile!
GeoClimberGeoClimber
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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.