Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!

어휘로 배우는 일본어 능력시험 JLPT 5급~1급

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493 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 20, 2016
  • June 5, 2026

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This app teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on vocabulary words. It offers writing practice with stroke detection and spaced repetition reviews for effective memorization. Learn kanji readings naturally through over 5,000 JLPT-aligned words.

Vocabulary-first kanji learning
Writing lessons with stroke detection
Spaced repetition reviews
Full JLPT N5-N1 coverage
Audio pronunciation
Offline functionality
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What's New in Kanji Study

1.6.30

June 5, 2026

Adjusted the writing detection system. Feedback is always welcome! Send any questions or comments to support@lulilanguages.com

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In-App Purchases

$29.99

All Levels

This purchase unlocks the lessons for all levels after the first two free lessons.

User reviews

Uhh yeah

I’m only on the second lesson but these are super easy. I am Japanese and I’m fluent in the language. こんにちは。はじめまして。See that’s proof! But I do think yall should add some games bc this is kinda boring(no offense) Uhh yeah

Kanji explained.

Hello, I have been using this app for about a month and half now and have taught myself 200 kanji. Thanks for that. However I have a feature request. Could you please add an option to show the kanji learned by the grades as well? Like the Japanese kids learn in Grade 1, Grade 2 and so on. Because each grade covers some kanji from higher JLPT level as well.
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Great, but some sensitive kanji when writing

I’ve been using this app for a while and it has been great so far. My only complaint is that some kanjis like 字 and 売 (5th stroke for both) get rejected even though I am able to write it.

Good but has some issues

There are plenty of reviews already explaining the pros of this app, which I agree with and are the reasons I give it some stars. There are plenty of issues though:

-Many kanji have no writing practice at all. This becomes more common as you progress.
-The English definitions by themselves don't always indicate whether a verb is transitive/intransitive, such as 延びる and 伸ばす.
-Sometimes you're given a word with 2 valid kanji, like 岡/丘, 路/道, or 探す/捜すand you can't tell which one to write.
-There are a few cases where a kanji is taught in a lesson and used in a compound word with the same meaning, so you don't know which English definition to pick for JP -> EN when they both show up (E.g. 究 is defined as "research, study" and 研究 is "research," 像 is "image" and 画像 is "image, picture").
-The male pronunciation is not available for all words.
-There is a noticeable delay when writing the first stroke.

Overall it's a good app and I don't regret paying for it, but it could use some fixes.
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Costs money

I got this app not relaxing it costs 20 dollars just to be able to use it after Two lessons.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Certain kanji not recognized correctly

Bug

App crashing or freezing, especially during long review sessions

Bug

Progress not syncing across devices

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Option to customize review sessions (select specific kanji, JLPT levels, etc.)

Feature

Add both on and kun readings for kanji

Feature

Implement sentence practice and vocabulary exercises

Feature

Add support for more languages (e.g. Russian)

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FAQ

What does Kanji Study do?

Kanji Study teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on the vocabulary words they appear in, rather than rote memorization of individual characters. It helps users absorb kanji readings naturally through over 5,000 JLPT-aligned words.

What are the key features of Kanji Study?

Key features include vocabulary-first learning, writing lessons with stroke detection for correct stroke order, spaced repetition reviews in both English-Japanese and Japanese-English directions, full JLPT N5-N1 coverage, audio pronunciation of words, and offline functionality.

How much does Kanji Study cost?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases available. Specific pricing for additional content or features is not detailed in the provided description.

What is the best way to learn kanji with this app?

The app recommends learning kanji through the vocabulary words they appear in. Utilizing the writing lessons with stroke detection and the spaced repetition review system for both English-Japanese and Japanese-English quizzes will enhance learning.

Who is Kanji Study for?

This app is ideal for individuals preparing for the JLPT test, students of the Japanese language, or anyone planning to live or work in Japan. It's designed for effective kanji acquisition and retention.