Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese

Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese

Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana

299 ratings
175 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 20, 2015
  • November 18, 2025

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Master Japanese reading and writing with this comprehensive app. It covers all 2,136 jōyō kanjis, 10,000 common Japanese words, and includes practice for Hiragana and Katakana. Features include stroke analysis, intelligent multiple-choice tests, and a Leitner system for efficient learning.

Learn 2,136 jōyō kanjis
Master 10,000 Japanese words
Practice Hiragana and Katakana
Analyze writing strokes
Intelligent multiple-choice tests
Leitner system for spaced repetition
Sample sentences and themed tests
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What's New in Kanji Teacher

14.1

November 18, 2025

- All kanjis now come with Ulrike's Mnemonics, provided by Joy o' Kanji a site where you can find playful, informative, photo-filled essays about each of the 2,136 Joyo Kanji. - The kanji strokes have been updated with the latest data. - Scrolling on the search screen and keyboard handling have been improved, especially on iPads and when the keyboard is covering part of the screen. - A bug that slowed down the presentation under certain conditions has been fixed. - Minor adjustments have been made to the example words. Thanks to Chris and Eva for their valuable support.

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Insane how easy it is

I never write reviews but I need to say this app literally taught me hiragana. I’m a bad student and don’t practice enough, but even after months of no practice I can read like 90% of hiragana I see. Now to tackle the other alphabets… 😭

Essential and Great tool for kanji learning

The most important thing this app has to me is including writing/stroke order of kanji as well as kanji reading tests. I feel writing is my preferred method of remembering kanji, whilst other tools I used may have it I don’t think they do well in remembering the readings. This app covers both excellently.

I also love that this app practices readings via both in words and general readings. These are very helpful both generally and if you wanted to nail the vocabulary/kanji section of JLPT tests. Truly well developed and structured.
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Good! But can improve

Gives you 2 different pronunciations but doesnt tell you when to use each one. It’s good for refreshing what you already know but not for learning.

Best kanji app so far

This app has been the most useful app for me to learn Kanji. I have been using it for the past five or so years and the various divisions as well as “quiz” like structure to identify each Kanji really makes it easier to understand.

However, since the most recent update the ability to see the radicals and components of each can Kanji seem to have been removed. It would be useful if this could be added again as this was one of the most useful features in trying to understand each Kanji.
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Best Kanji app

I’ve tried many different apps to learn kanji, and found this to be the best. I love that the Spaced repetition system is built-in, so that I don’t have to worry about when or how often I should revise a given character. Just fire up the app and go through the exercises. It feeds you. :)

The built-in dictionary, examples and mnemonic hints also extremely useful.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Occasional crashes or freezes reported

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Issues with data loss or reset progress

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add ability to customize number of answer choices

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Implement palm rejection for better writing experience

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Provide more example sentences and vocabulary in context

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Allow users to create and manage their own kanji lists

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What does Kanji Teacher do?

Kanji Teacher is an educational app designed to help users learn Japanese. It covers all 2,136 jōyō kanjis, their readings, and the 10,000 most common Japanese words. The app also teaches Hiragana and Katakana, and provides tools for practicing reading, writing, and vocabulary.

What are the key features of Kanji Teacher?

Key features include stroke analysis for writing practice, intelligent multiple-choice tests, a Leitner system for spaced repetition, and mnemonics for memorization. It also offers practice with sample sentences, geographical locations, and Japanese names.

Is Kanji Teacher free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use and does not contain any ads or in-app purchases. It also emphasizes not collecting user data.

What Japanese writing systems does the app cover?

The app covers the three main Japanese writing systems: Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana. It teaches the readings and application of kanji, as well as how to read and write the kana scripts.

How does the app help with learning kanji?

The app helps with learning kanji through various methods. It includes stroke analysis for writing practice, intelligent multiple-choice tests to ensure understanding, and a Leitner system to focus on difficult characters. It also provides mnemonics and sample sentences for context.