# KQEssential: Trace one Kanji

> KQEssential: Trace one Kanji (iPhone/iPad app by TAKASHI MATSUMOTO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kqessential-trace-one-kanji/id6498471872 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TAKASHI MATSUMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741663531)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-05-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kqessential-trace-one-kanji/id6498471872/reviews.md

## What is KQEssential?

Which kanji should you learn first?

Instead of memorizing thousands of characters,
start with 381 essential kanji used in everyday life.

Practice writing Japanese characters by tracing them directly on the
screen with your finger.

You will also learn hiragana, katakana, and carefully selected kanji
that appear frequently in daily Japanese.

Japanese dictionaries contain over 50,000 characters, and even
elementary school students learn more than 1,000.

This app focuses on 381 essential kanji — a practical set for everyday
survival in Japanese.

Perfect for beginners looking for a manageable starting point for
learning Japanese writing.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-05-19

1.4:

Minor fixes and improvements, including an updated app icon.

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1.3:

Improved Learning Flow
We've enhanced the learning experience based on your feedback.
What's New:
• New "next letter" button to continue to the next kanji in the same category
• Return to the menu using the menu button at the top of the screen

### 1.3 — 2025-10-23

Improved Learning Flow
We've enhanced the learning experience based on your feedback.
What's New:
• New "next letter" button to continue to the next kanji in the same category
• Return to the menu using the menu button at the top of the screen

### 1.2 — 2025-07-04

We’ve released a preliminary UI update to pave the way for future features.
What’s new
Added a menu button to the upper-right corner of selected screens, giving you quick access to the main menu.

### 1.1 — 2025-03-11

Fixed an issue where some images were cut off when using this app on an iPhone SE.

### 1.0 — 2024-06-16

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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