Kanji Compare

Kanji Compare

Chinese-Japanese False Friends

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  • Released
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  • June 8, 2026
  • August 4, 2026

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Discover how the same kanji can mean completely different things in Chinese and Japanese. Kanji Compare is a quick-reference tool for 30 classic "false friends" — words that look identical but carry different (sometimes opposite!) meanings across the two languages. Features: • Side-by-side comparison of Chinese and Japanese meanings • Real example sentences for each language • Three-level classification: Opposite / Partially Different / Nuance • Category filtering (Daily Life, Business, Food, Emotions, etc.) • Search by kanji or meaning • Save favorites for quick review • Works 100% offline — no account, no tracking Perfect for Chinese speakers learning Japanese, Japanese speakers learning Chinese, or anyone fascinated by CJK linguistics.
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What's New in Kanji Compare

1.5.0

August 4, 2026

Improved search keywords for better discovery. Performance improvements and bug fixes.

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