Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!

Learn via vocab, JLPT N5–N1

7.2K ratings
524 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 20, 2016
  • September 15, 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

1.6.48

September 15, 2026

• Fixed a bug where starting a custom review could open a blank screen that closed itself immediately. Feedback is always welcome! Send any questions or comments to support@lulilanguages.com

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$9.99

Level 1

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

User reviews

Amazing app for learning

It’s good for basic learning,

Very Helpfull, need fixes

This app is very helpful and is a very good investment, tho I think the kanji progression grid is bugged and doesn’t show the correct color progress at the moment

One of the best

I’ve been reviewing dozens of kanji learning apps and this one is at the top with Ringotan. You really need multiple apps bc each one gives a little different context or it looks slightly different so it helps you recognize it in the real world. I just wish this app gave practice sentences and other contextual practice instead of just writing, but compared to what else is available this is great.
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Good but needs work

Pros: The app is fairly intuitive, kanji writing detection is accurate for the most part, semi-decent set of vocabulary and app / general learning method makes it relatively straight forward to memorise kanji.
Cons: Currently only up to start of N3 kanji but noticed there appears to be quite a few words for certain kanji missing the more I go along. E.g. no 試験 (exam), 失礼(discourtesy/excuse me) 葉っぱ (leaf), 様 (honorific suffix), 了解 (understood) etc etc
Many of them are very frequently used in day to day Japanese so it’s strange they’re missing.
Some of the English meanings given to certain kanji are too similar to each other and easy to mess up when asked to guess the Japanese hiragana answer from the English meaning e.g. “research, study” for 究 (which isn’t used standalone anyway as far as I know) and then “research” for 研究. In these instances the English description could probably stand to be a bit more clear like “research (not standalone)”, similar to how it shows up under the kanji.
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쭈아요!!

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Certain kanji not recognized correctly

Bug

App crashing or freezing, especially during long review sessions

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Progress not syncing across devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

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

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Add both on and kun readings for kanji

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Implement sentence practice and vocabulary exercises

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

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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.