# KanjiKana — Kanji - Kana Conversion

> Converts Japanese kanji to hiragana or adds ruby annotations with customizable options. (iPhone/iPad app by sorakaze Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanjikana/id975403451 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [sorakaze Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046448101)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanjikana/id975403451/reviews.md

## What is KanjiKana?

KanjiKana is an app that takes your Japanese input text and converts the kanji into hiragana or adds ruby to the text.

*In order to carry out the kanji - kana conversion, the input text is sent to the conversion server through the network; however, the data is transmitted in encrypted format and is not stored on the server.

Based on the primary school grade, it can leave any kanji already learned unconverted, converting only the kanji that have not been learned yet. In addition, it can also specify commonly used kanji, and kanji used for proper names. 

This app is perfect for primary school children or foreigners wishing to learn kanji.

■Functionality
- Kanji - Kana conversion 
- Conversion functionality depending on the primary school grade and kanji classification (also commonly used kanji/Japanese proper names)
- Full screen display of conversion results (also allows you to turn the display of ruby on/off)
- PDF output of conversion results
- iOS8 extension allows this app to convert text displayed directly on Safari

■How to use the App (example)
1. Run KanjiKana and paste in some text that you want to convert
2. Specify the kanji that you want to use 
3. Output to PDF
4. Ask a child to read it

*Demo Video: http://youtu.be/DT_OzxmvNNk
*For Kanji - Kana conversion, use KAKASI (kanji kana simple inverter) : http://kakasi.namazu.org

## Key features

- Kanji to Kana conversion
- Grade-based kanji conversion
- Proper name kanji conversion
- Full screen result display
- Ruby display toggle
- PDF output
- iOS extension support

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanjikana/id975403451/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 昨天开始 不能使用

*2026-06-02*

一直画面清晰 突然显示不能使用

### 1/5 — なぜか交換されない

*2025-01-09*

試しにふりがなで書いてみたけど漢字に交換されなかった

### 4/5 — Leider kein Englisch

*2024-03-14*

Gute App, wenn man verstanden hat wie sie funktioniert. Leider habe ich die Einstellung für Englisch nicht gefunden, aber mit etwas Probieren geht es auf auf Japanisch.

### 1/5 — アプリのダウン

*2017-09-24*

アプリ内で変換して結果表示を押すとアプリが落ちます
ので直して下さい。

### 5/5 — すばらしい

*2017-07-21*

その子の学習にあった、ふりがなが表示できる。
印刷の方法を教えて欲しい

### 5/5 — 「他のアプリで開く」に対応して実用性が上がりました

*2015-04-15*

ふりがなをつけるつけないを学年で習った漢字かどうかで指定できるので、総合的な学習の時間の子供たちの調べ学習に大いに役立つと思います。前バージョンではiTunesを介してのデータの出力しか対応していませんでしたが、今回のバージョンアップで「他のアプリで開く」に対応していただいたので、そのままDropboxに保存したり、アノテーションアプリで開いたりができるようになったので、使い勝手が上がり、実用性が増したと思います要望に対する対応も迅速でとても丁寧なものでした。

## Frequently asked questions about KanjiKana

### How does KanjiKana convert kanji to kana?

KanjiKana sends your input text to a conversion server over the network for processing. The data is transmitted in an encrypted format and is not stored on the server after conversion.

### Can KanjiKana adapt to a learner's progress?

Yes, KanjiKana can be configured to leave kanji already learned unconverted, based on primary school grade levels. This allows for a more personalized learning experience.

### Does KanjiKana support proper names and commonly used kanji?

Yes, the app allows you to specify commonly used kanji and kanji used for proper names, ensuring accurate conversion for these specific cases.

### What are the output options for conversion results in KanjiKana?

Conversion results can be displayed in full screen, with the option to toggle ruby display on or off. You can also export the results to a PDF file.

### Is KanjiKana available on multiple devices?

KanjiKana is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of iOS users.

### How often is KanjiKana updated?

The app was last updated on January 12, 2023, to version 2.2.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential improvements.

### What is the age rating for KanjiKana?

KanjiKana has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children.

### Does KanjiKana have ads?

No, KanjiKana does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-23

- Added support for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
- Improved internal processing
# The conversion feature will no longer be available in app versions 2.2.0 and earlier after the end of October 2026. Please update to the latest version.

### 2.2.0 — 2023-01-12

- Support iOS 16 / iPadOS 16.
- Update external libraries.

### 2.1.0 — 2021-10-24

- Support iOS 15 / iPadOS 15.
- Update external libraries.

### 2.0.0 — 2020-05-24

- Support iOS 13
- Update external libraries.
- Fix bugs.

### 1.3.0 — 2017-11-15

- Support iPhone X
- Update external libraries.
- Fix bugs.

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