# Kanji Lupe

> Enlarges characters, shows writing order, and links to Wiktionary for learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Prunus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-lupe/id506464684 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Prunus](https://appshunter.io/developer/506464687)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-lupe/id506464684/reviews.md

## What is Kanji Lupe?

Kanji Loupe is an application that enlarges and displays entered characters.
"How do you write that kanji?"
Please use it at such time.

Complex Kanji also can be enlarged and displayed accurately.
You can also display the writing order, so you can use it for learning kanji.
You can also use Wiktionary to understand pronunciation, kun reading, and the meaning of kanji.

# Features
* Enlarged text
* Selectable fonts (Gothic / Mincho / stroke order)
* Full screen display (horizontally scalable)
* Confirm reading method and meaning of kanji in Wiktionary

# Operation method
* Enter the characters you want to enlarge.
* To change the enlarged character "Swipe characters" "Tap letters at the top of the screen" "Operate the slider at the bottom of the screen".
* You can change the font by pressing the button on the bottom right.
* When you press the button on the bottom left, Safari will start up and you can view information on the displayed characters.
* To re-enter letters, tap the pencil button.
* You can zoom in and out by pinch in and pinch out on the horizontal screen.

## Key features

- Enlarged character display
- Selectable fonts (Gothic, Mincho, stroke order)
- Full-screen display with scaling
- Wiktionary integration for readings and meanings
- Stroke order visualization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-lupe/id506464684/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 素晴らしいアプリ

*2026-02-19*

このアプリ、すごくおすすめ！漢字を勉強している人には最高の選択肢だと思う。

### 5/5 — 最

*2025-08-11*

高です

### 5/5 — シンプルで使いやすい

*2024-05-06*

無駄なものはいらない。こういうのがいいんだよな。

### 5/5 — 日々使用

*2024-04-19*

書き順や字の形を確認するために使用しています。シンプルで使いやすいです。

### 5/5 — 拡大が有り難い

*2023-12-03*

旧字体も調べられるし旧字体の複雑な文字の場合拡大出来るので大変有り難いです。

### 5/5 — 簡単

*2023-11-29*

簡単で見やすくわかりやすい。
有料で広告なしがあればいい。

### 5/5 — 使いやすく便利

*2023-07-29*

手紙を、書くことが多く、大変役立っております。見やすく、検索しやすい聞き順も明確で、
大変便利です。

### 5/5 — これがベスト

*2022-05-20*

他の漢字を調べるアプリは　急いでるのに動画が終わるのを待たなければならないけど　このアプリはすぐに漢字を調べれます　使い勝手が良いアプリですよ

### 5/5 — とても

*2022-03-28*

使い易く、文字も大きくて見易いです。

### 4/5 — 広告も気にならず、シンプルで良いです

*2022-01-01*

書き順と

## Frequently asked questions about Kanji Lupe

### How does Kanji Lupe help with learning kanji?

Kanji Lupe displays enlarged characters and their writing order, which is crucial for learning how to write them correctly. It also integrates with Wiktionary to provide pronunciation, readings, and meanings.

### What fonts are available in Kanji Lupe?

Kanji Lupe offers selectable fonts including Gothic, Mincho, and a specific stroke order font to aid in learning the writing process.

### Can I view Kanji Lupe content in full screen?

Yes, Kanji Lupe supports a full-screen display that can be horizontally scaled. You can also zoom in and out using pinch gestures on the horizontal screen.

### How do I get more information about a kanji in Kanji Lupe?

When a kanji is displayed, you can press a button on the bottom left to launch Safari and view detailed information about that character on Wiktionary, including its pronunciation and meaning.

### What devices is Kanji Lupe compatible with?

Kanji Lupe is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### Is Kanji Lupe free to use?

Yes, Kanji Lupe is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is Kanji Lupe updated?

The latest version of Kanji Lupe is 2.2.0, which was released on June 5, 2018. Updates are not very frequent.

### What is the age rating for Kanji Lupe?

Kanji Lupe has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children learning Japanese.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2018-06-05

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Sharing from external applications was supported.
Please select a character with another application and select "Kanji Loupe" from sharing.
If "Kanji Loupe" is not displayed, please add kanji loupe from others.

- Advertisement was adjusted.

### 2.1.2 — 2018-05-29

- Some of the translations were revised.
- Minor modifications were made.

### 2.1.1 — 2018-05-11

- We made it possible to display the previous input content at startup. You can change the setting on the information page.
- We now display Wiktionary in the application.

### 2.1.0 — 2018-05-01

- Input from history
- Minor modification

### 2.0.2 — 2018-04-26

- We added a stroke font
- The character size of the input screen was enlarged
- We organized the fonts and reduced the size of the application
- We made corrections for performance improvement
- Other minor corrections were made

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