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Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese

Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese

Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana

299 ratings
267 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 20, 2015
  • November 18, 2025

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Christian Rusche
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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 users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Kanji Teacher. Based on 299 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Extremely helpful for learning kanji
  • 👍Customizable and flexible learning experience
  • 💡Comprehensive coverage of kanji, kana, and vocabulary
  • 🎉Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
  • 👍Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 💡Spaced repetition and progress tracking features

Negative things

  • 🐛Strict stroke order detection can be frustrating
  • 🔍Lack of ability to create custom kanji lists
  • 🔍Limited vocabulary examples and context
  • 🔍Overwhelming amount of content for beginners
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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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Exactly what I needed

I’m so happy to have come across this app. It’s exactly what I wanted in a kanji tutor app, and the vocabulary section is also very useful! Thank you for making this.
mario kart 64mario kart 64

Awesome app

This app is really great for learning kanji, I have used it for more than half a year and there are absolutely no ads it's completely free and works really well!
RanshshebRanshsheb

incredible. efficient and effective

absolutely great app. i can’t believe such a complex app is even on the market offering so much for free, 0 ads, and no annoying email account requirement. One think i really wish was included though, is an audible reading of the question to more quickly associate the sounds with the kanji. I greatly respect this developer’s practice. This is the best way.
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mr stroida 1998mr stroida 1998

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… 😭
Rob….yRob….y

ok wowww

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

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Requested Features

4 requests

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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.