# Kanji Lookup Pro

> Draw Japanese Kanji on screen to instantly find meaning and pronunciation. (iPhone/iPad app by telethon k.k..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-lookup-pro/id995970711 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [telethon k.k.](https://appshunter.io/developer/699508003)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 150 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese
- Released: 2015-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-lookup-pro/id995970711/reviews.md

## What is Kanji Lookup Pro?

KanjiLookup Pro  - the ultimate Kanji reference, simple, fast, and hassle-free!

KanjiLookup Pro is a Kanji reference that focusses on - and attempts to excel at - one thing: Finding the meaning of an unknown Kanji character as quickly and easily as possible, in the only way that really makes sense on a touch-enable device: by drawing it on your screen.

Stop wasting your time counting strokes, deciphering radicals, or learning the intricacies of 'well-designed' lookup schemes - simply start drawing the character and watch results appear instantaneously. 
KanjiLookup Pro does not clutter your results with obscure readings only found in the name of that one mountain village or cross-references to paper dictionaries you most likely don't own anyway. Instead, it simply shows you what you are looking for: The character's pronunciation and definition. In addition, a searchable list of the most relevant words containing the Kanji character is only a tap away - along with beautifully animated stroke-order diagrams, definitions, synonyms, and much more. KanjiLookup Pro even allows you to export stroke order diagrams so that you can perfect your penmanship, making Kanji Lookup the ideal study companion. 

KanjiLookup Pro was designed from the ground up for minimal start-up time, nearly instantaneous handwriting recognition, and a clean interface that doesn't get in your way. It currently contains information for over 3500 Kanji, including but not limited to all the Joyo and Jinmeiyo characters. Synonyms and definitions are currently in Japanese only.

## Key features

- Instantaneous handwriting recognition
- Searchable list of relevant words
- Animated stroke-order diagrams
- Exportable stroke order diagrams
- Information for over 3500 Kanji
- Minimal start-up time

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-lookup-pro/id995970711/reviews.md

### 3/5 — macOS 14.7.8 / 辞書表示で即クラッシュ

*2026-02-01*

macOS 14.7.8 / 辞書表示で即クラッシュ
漢字は検索できるので妥協

### 1/5 — 手書きした途端に落ちる

*2025-06-10*

タイトルに書いた通りで、まだ一度も使えていません。
ちなみに購入したのは10分ほど前のことです。

### 3/5 — 家族と共有できない

*2025-01-06*

タイトル通り

### 5/5 — ^_^

*2024-08-16*

いいアプリ！

### 5/5 — ご確認お願いします

*2024-03-21*

カメラでスキャンする時、縦書き読めは出来ないですか？

### 5/5 — Must have app for Japanese learners

*2023-12-23*

This app has an incredibly broad functionality. It allows you to easily look up any kanji, but also includes the writing of the kanji as well as a comprehensive list of uses within words.
I love it and use it all the time.

### 5/5 — とても便利です

*2022-09-13*

とても便利に使わせていただいています。 WatchOS9ではApple Watchからタイピングで文字入力ができますので、手書き検索だけでなく文字入力による検索ができるとスマホを取り出さずにApple Watchだけで漢字の検索が完結でき、より良いかと思いました。 ご検討よろしくお願いいたします。

2022/09/13
アップデートしました。
検索（テキスト）を試してみましたが、文字は打てても検索されません。
不具合かと思われますので対応をお願いします。

### 4/5 — 良い

*2022-09-12*

4星あげる🤩

### 2/5 — 見えない

*2022-05-24*

ダークモードで使用すると手書き検索の文字が、黒文字になり黒い背景では書いた文字が見えない

### 5/5 — 使いやすい

*2021-09-18*

いい感じ

## Frequently asked questions about Kanji Lookup Pro

### What is Kanji Lookup Pro?

Kanji Lookup Pro is a reference tool designed to help users quickly find the meaning and pronunciation of Japanese Kanji characters by drawing them on their device's screen.

### How does Kanji Lookup Pro work?

You simply draw the Kanji character you want to look up directly on your screen. The app then instantly recognizes the drawing and provides its pronunciation, definition, and related information.

### What kind of information does Kanji Lookup Pro provide?

It offers the character's pronunciation and definition, a searchable list of relevant words containing the Kanji, and beautifully animated stroke-order diagrams. Definitions are currently in Japanese only.

### Can I export the stroke order diagrams?

Yes, Kanji Lookup Pro allows you to export stroke order diagrams, which can be helpful for practicing and perfecting your penmanship.

### How many Kanji does Kanji Lookup Pro contain?

The app currently contains information for over 3500 Kanji, including all Joyo and Jinmeiyo characters.

### Is Kanji Lookup Pro available on multiple devices?

Yes, Kanji Lookup Pro is supported on watch, iPhone, and iPad devices.

### What is the price of Kanji Lookup Pro?

Kanji Lookup Pro is a paid app and costs $1.99.

### How often is Kanji Lookup Pro updated?

The latest version is 1.8.10, and the app was last updated on September 15, 2025, indicating regular updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.12 — 2026-06-03

- bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.8.11 — 2026-04-09

- bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.8.10 — 2025-09-15

- iOS26 compatibility

### 1.8.9 — 2025-01-27

- bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.8.8 — 2024-12-08

- improvements to full-text search
- bug fixes and performance improvements

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