# Kanji Study - Learn Japanese! — Learn via vocab, JLPT N5–N1

> Learn Japanese kanji through vocabulary with writing practice and spaced repetition. (iPhone/iPad app by Luli Languages LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-study-learn-japanese/id1078107994 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luli Languages LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/972910241)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 7,088 App Store ratings · 508 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 118 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Korean, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Filipino, Thai and 2 more
- Released: 2016-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-study-learn-japanese/id1078107994/reviews.md

## What is Kanji Study?

Most kanji apps show you a character and its readings and expect you to memorize them cold. Kanji Study takes a different approach: you learn kanji through the vocabulary words they appear in.
By studying real JLPT words, over 5,000 of them across N5 to N1, you absorb kanji readings naturally, one word at a time, the way they actually appear in Japanese.
What makes it different:
Vocabulary-first learning: master readings through words, not rote memorization
Writing lessons with stroke detection: learn correct stroke order and get instant feedback
Spaced repetition reviews: English → Japanese and Japanese → English, including writing quizzes
Full JLPT coverage: structured levels from N5 through N1
Audio pronunciation: hear every word read aloud
Works offline: no internet connection required
Ideal for JLPT test prep, Japanese language students, or anyone preparing to live or work in Japan.

## Key features

- Vocabulary-first kanji learning
- Writing lessons with stroke detection
- Spaced repetition reviews
- Full JLPT N5-N1 coverage
- Audio pronunciation
- Offline functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Level 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| All Levels | $29.99 | one-time |
| All Levels | $29.99 | one-time |
| All Levels | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Kanji Study?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app for learning kanji
- 👍 Effective review system
- 💡 Organized by JLPT levels
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase
- 👍 Helps with writing practice and muscle memory

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sensitive kanji recognition, sometimes doesn't accept correct strokes
- 🐛 Review sessions can get very long and tedious
- 🐛 Inconsistent kanji definitions and translations
- 🐛 Lack of syncing progress across devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Certain kanji not recognized correctly
- App crashing or freezing, especially during long review sessions
- Progress not syncing across devices

**Most requested features**

- Option to customize review sessions (select specific kanji, JLPT levels, etc.)
- Add both on and kun readings for kanji
- Implement sentence practice and vocabulary exercises
- Add support for more languages (e.g. Russian)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 508)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-study-learn-japanese/id1078107994/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bitte korrigieren

*2026-08-22*

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

反
たん->はん

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

**Developer response:** 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.

### 5/5 — 쓰기공부 좋네요!

*2026-08-22*

한자 획이 너무 어려웠는데 
유용한 어플입니다!

### 5/5 — Need radicals support

*2026-08-17*

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

### 1/5 — Started bugging out

*2026-08-17, version 1.6.32*

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.

### 4/5 — 좋긴 좋은데

*2026-08-14*

급수마다 한자 개수가 조금씩 부족하네요 추가 부탁드립니다

### 5/5 — Great value for money

*2026-08-12*

I’ve tried learning kanji many ways but this app is super helpful. I like the audio that’s included, the separate levels, and learning one word of all uses of on’yomi and kun’yomi for each kanji is fantastic. I like how you can click on the kanji to see common compounds too, and customize review lessons and how often to review. Great ideas.
In future I’d like to see an option to review all the words (similar to all the kanji), and to be able to see how long my learning streaks are (I know it’s more than a month but I cant see how much). Plus if they had a widget option showing all the learnt kanji that’d be cool as too.
Overall an incredibly easy to use customizable kanji app that I just adore.

**Developer response:** I'm glad you like it!  Please try the 'Show Daily Goals' setting in the settings menu for your learning streak.  And I'll work on the other features you mentioned.

### 3/5 — Pricing

*2026-08-12*

The app overall is a 5, but you only get a few lessons before you need to pay to unlock all.

### 3/5 — Can’t use cross-platform

*2026-08-10, version 1.6.31*

I purchased the full version on Android through Google Play and would really like to use it on my iPad as well. Unfortunately, the iPad version doesn't recognize my Android purchase when I try to restore it. Please consider supporting cross-platform purchases or providing a way to transfer purchases between Android and iOS. I love the app and would happily continue using it on both devices.

### 4/5 — N1 lessons

*2026-08-07*

This app is hands down the best app, but the N1 lessons are unfortunately buggy. The old female voice is still there which is kind of jarring because the rest of the lessons have been updated with really good voices, and the old female voice sounds a bit robotic and muddled. Plus the lessons that feature that voice tend to be pretty buggy. Lag, brush strokes not registering, audio cutting out with headphones on etc. But all in all this app is incredible. Just minor things.

**Developer response:** Sorry for these issues!  I added the tags back in the latest version.   Please let me know of any other issues at support@lulilanguages.com

Edit: Did updating the app fix the issue?

### 5/5 — I love it AND RECOMMEND IT FOR BEGINNERS

*2026-08-06, version 1.6.31*

It was honestly a game changer it helps you write it and remember it and it comes with all the lessons and it gets genuinely helped me with Japanese as a full time beginner : ) and honestly it doesn't teach you how to speak it but it comes with many other lessons on kanji which is such a win win it doesn't ask for cash and isn't behind a huge paywall like other apps I TOTALLY RECOMMEND FOR BEGINNINGERS

## Frequently asked questions about Kanji Study

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.38 — 2026-08-26

• 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

### 1.6.37 — 2026-08-24

-Fixed an issue with Cloud Backup function.
 
Feedback is always welcome!  Send any questions or comments to support@lulilanguages.com

### 1.6.36 — 2026-08-22

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

### 1.6.35 — 2026-08-20

-Fixed an issue that was causing the review mode to fail for users studying the N3 level.

Feedback is always welcome!  Send any questions or comments to support@lulilanguages.com

### 1.6.34 — 2026-08-20

-Updated audio files.
 
Feedback is always welcome!  Send any questions or comments to support@lulilanguages.com

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