# Kanji Finder — Japanese Kanji characters

> App for learning and mastering Japanese kanji with search, stroke videos, and readings. (iPhone/iPad app by Ziga Porenta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-finder/id1059833211 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ziga Porenta](https://appshunter.io/developer/668433991)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-finder/id1059833211/reviews.md

## What is Kanji Finder?

Kanji Finder is an instrumental app for learning and mastering Japanese kanji. 

With Kanji Finder you can easily search for 1235 kanji (all of the educational kanji and all those used for the N2 of the Japanese Proficiency Test) in Japanese, romaji or English. 

Watch a hand-written video for every Kanji to help you write it correctly. See and hear Onyomi and Kunyomi readings and how the kanji are used in context in example words. Save your favourite kanji for quick access.

Features: 
-  Search for kanji in Japanese, romaji or English.
-  See and hear readings and examples for each kanji
-  See kanji strokes, grade, Kodansha and Classic Nelson references
-  Save your favourite kanji for quick access.
-  Universal app
-  Beautiful minimalistic design

## Key features

- Search kanji by Japanese, romaji, or English
- View stroke order videos
- Hear and see readings (Onyomi/Kunyomi)
- See kanji in example words
- Save favorite kanji
- Minimalistic design

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-finder/id1059833211/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad

*2021-01-13*

Not working

**Developer response:** Terribly sorry for the inconvenience, but there seems to be an issue with one of the APIs. An update that fixes this is on the way.

## Frequently asked questions about Kanji Finder

### What kanji does Kanji Finder cover?

Kanji Finder covers 1235 kanji, including all educational kanji and those required for the N2 level of the Japanese Proficiency Test.

### How can I search for kanji in Kanji Finder?

You can search for kanji using Japanese characters, romaji, or English terms directly within the app.

### Does Kanji Finder offer pronunciation guides?

Yes, Kanji Finder allows you to see and hear both Onyomi and Kunyomi readings for each kanji, aiding in correct pronunciation.

### Can I save kanji I find difficult in Kanji Finder?

Absolutely. Kanji Finder allows you to save your favorite kanji for quick access and review, making it easier to focus on challenging characters.

### What is the price of Kanji Finder?

Kanji Finder is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### On which devices can I use Kanji Finder?

Kanji Finder is a universal app, meaning it is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Kanji Finder updated?

The app was last updated on September 17, 2024, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### Does Kanji Finder have ads?

No, Kanji Finder does not contain advertisements, offering an uninterrupted learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20.0 — 2024-09-17

iOS 18.0 support. 
Light, dark and tinted icons.

### 1.11 — 2021-01-16

Fixed an issue where the search would not be working.

### 1.10 — 2018-05-05

iPhone X support
General optimisation and performance improvements

### 1.01 — 2016-12-10

Fixed a crash that could sometimes occur on launching the app.
Fixed a bug that sometimes would not let you search on a cellular connection.

### 1.0 — 2015-12-04

No release notes.

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