Kanji Camera - Reading Search

Kanji Camera - Reading Search

by Mishima Design

0 ratings
5 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 22, 2021
  • June 23, 2026
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Instantly identify and look up kanji characters in real-time using your device's camera. Perfect for deciphering unfamiliar kanji encountered while reading books or other materials.

Real-time kanji recognition
Search kanji instantly
Use with books and other materials
Camera-based identification
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What's New in Kanji Camera

1.3

June 23, 2026

• Added a purchase option for unlimited recognitions • Adjusted the layout

User reviews

Low quality but definitely works

It constantly reads Kanji even if you’re not pointing at Kanji, but it will eventually find the right one if you were actually pointing at a character. It will probably guess 3 to 4 other characters before I find the right one, but I have not found it to be unable to find the right character.

Reads everything as kanji, blank walls..

This picks up everything as kanji, even pointing it at blank walls. There’s no kind of instructions, just goes directly to the camera to pick up kanji, then starts listing things. When I had it reading what I actually was trying to translate, I don’t think it was picking anything up properly as none of what it was listing looked like what I was trying to scan with the camera… Need to go back to the drawing board on this one…
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一文字専用?

熟語や送り仮名がある文字はダメそう。
枠の中に入っている文字達を 一文字の漢字と認識して、つらつらと予測した漢字を連ねて表示してくる。
読書には向かない?気がする…。

かざすだけ

カメラで撮らず、かざすだけのこういうアプリを探してました!
読書に最適。

Perfect and simple

Much prefer to apps with camera function bundled with other stuff. Can just open and identify kanji. Has been super helpful for me learning as I go.

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FAQ

What is Kanji Camera?

Kanji Camera is a free reference app that allows you to recognize and search for kanji characters in real-time using your device's camera. It's designed to help users quickly identify unfamiliar kanji encountered while reading.

How accurate is Kanji Camera?

The app has a rating of 2.0 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting potential issues with accuracy or user experience. Further user feedback would be needed to determine specific accuracy levels.

Does Kanji Camera have ads?

Yes, Kanji Camera contains advertisements. As a free application, it utilizes ads to support its development and distribution.

What devices does Kanji Camera support?

Kanji Camera is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently listed as supporting Android or other platforms.

When was Kanji Camera last updated?

The latest version of Kanji Camera, 1.0.1, was released on April 26, 2021. The app was initially released on April 22, 2021.

What is the age rating for Kanji Camera?

Kanji Camera has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners.

Can I use Kanji Camera offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. Real-time recognition typically requires an internet connection for processing.