Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!

Learn via vocab, JLPT N5–N1

7.1K ratings
508 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 20, 2016
  • August 26, 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

1.6.38

August 26, 2026

• Every word now has audio. Some words previously showed a play button that did nothing — those are fixed. • Kanji table search now finds words in your own language. It was only matching exact capitalisation, so most searches in German, French and other languages found nothing. • Reviews: the daily limit now counts questions instead of cards, and words from your recent lessons are no longer pushed behind much older reviews. • Cloud Backup no longer reports "Backed up to cloud" when nothing was actually uploaded, and no longer re-syncs over and over while the screen is open. Feedback is always welcome! Send any questions or comments to support@lulilanguages.com

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In-App Purchases

$9.99

Level 1

This purchase unlocks the lessons for level 1 after the first two free lessons.

User reviews

Bitte korrigieren

Ein paar Wörter sind nicht ganz richtig. Die Stimme liest es richtig vor, aber der Text passt nicht.

突き当り->突き当たり
つきあり->つきあたり


たん->はん

Es gibt noch weitere die ich grade nicht im Kopf habe. Ich werde sie ergänzen, wenn ich sie wiederfinde.

Response from developer

Vielen Dank, dass Sie mich auf diese Probleme hingewiesen haben! Ich habe eine korrigierte Version der App bei Apple eingereicht; sie sollte in Kürze für Sie verfügbar sein.

쓰기공부 좋네요!

한자 획이 너무 어려웠는데
유용한 어플입니다!

Need radicals support

This app is heaven but misses radicals and one sentence per kanji

Started bugging out

I’m midway into the N3 lessons and the app has started bugging out. The “review past due” button has stopped working, and if it somehow goes through, it snaps back to the lesson selection screen after a few reviews.

At this point the app is unusable, and since it has no way to export progress, I will have to move everything manually to Anki.

The devs are also completely unresponsive to tickets.

I expect more from a paid app. Not recommended.
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좋긴 좋은데

급수마다 한자 개수가 조금씩 부족하네요 추가 부탁드립니다

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User experience

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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.