# Pure Kanji Lite

> Learn 80 JLPT 4 Japanese kanji with search, tests, and slideshow. (iPhone/iPad app by dijipiji limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-kanji-lite/id584013845 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [dijipiji limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/910441619)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-kanji-lite/id584013845/reviews.md

## What is Pure Kanji Lite?

Master your kanji with Pure Kanji - the lite version of this app contains 80 Kanjis from the JLPT 4 set.

● Fast access to 80 Kanjis *
● Full search mode to find the kanjis you need
● JLPT 4 set
● Powerful, full Kanji search with English, Kunyomi or Onyomi
● Card text in Japanese or English
● "Olympic" scoring with bronze, silver & gold medals
● Timed, random, reading and writing Test modes
● Ambient Kanji slideshow mode
● Share kanji cards with Mail, Twitter, Facebook and Weibo
● Print kanji cards via AirPrint

* No internet access required - the JLPT 4 kanji dictionary is in the app at all times.

If you have any questions, problems or feature suggestions please don't hesitate to get in touch @dijipiji

## Key features

- 80 JLPT 4 Kanji
- Full Kanji Search
- Timed Test Modes
- Reading & Writing Tests
- Olympic Scoring System
- Ambient Kanji Slideshow
- Offline Access

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-kanji-lite/id584013845/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very handy

*2013-10-07, version 1.3*

Easy and fast to use

### 5/5 — Ms

*2013-02-13, version 1.0*

This is the best app I have ever used. Beautifully presented and a great learning tool.

## Frequently asked questions about Pure Kanji Lite

### What kanji does Pure Kanji Lite teach?

Pure Kanji Lite focuses on the 80 kanji characters from the JLPT 4 set. This is a foundational level for Japanese language learners.

### How does Pure Kanji Lite help with learning?

It offers multiple learning methods including fast access, a powerful search function, timed tests, reading and writing practice, and an ambient slideshow mode to reinforce memorization.

### Can I use Pure Kanji Lite offline?

Yes, the JLPT 4 kanji dictionary is included within the app, meaning no internet access is required for its core functionality.

### What devices is Pure Kanji Lite compatible with?

Pure Kanji Lite is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Pure Kanji Lite?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Pure Kanji Lite updated?

The latest version is 5.1, and the app was last updated on January 27, 2022. Further updates may be released by the developer.

### Does Pure Kanji Lite have ads?

No, Pure Kanji Lite does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application.

### What is the price of Pure Kanji Lite?

Pure Kanji Lite is a paid app, available for $0.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1 — 2022-01-27

Fixes for dark mode

### 5 — 2022-01-12

• Updated for iOS 15

### 4 — 2018-11-12

• Fixes layout for iPhone X 
• Improved card sizes for larger iPhones
• Allows for card scrolling on the kanji loading screen
• Fix for share button
• General display & bug fixes

### 3.4 — 2016-03-17

• Fixes a bug with card sharing on the iPad
• Optimised for iPad Pro

### 3.2 — 2015-04-27

• Apple Watch support - quickly test your kanji with handy flash cards

## Apps similar to Pure Kanji Lite

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [JLPT Test N5 Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jlpt-test-n5-kanji/id915281772) | 3.5 (4) | Free | Education |
| [MTL Learn Japanese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtl-learn-japanese/id1445987553) | 5.0 (29) | Free | Education |
| [Kanji Draw](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-draw/id719401529) | 3.3 (15) | Free | Education |
| [Endless Numbers: School Ed.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-numbers-school-ed/id887482063) | 4.6 (30) | $14.99 | Education |
| [Kanji Memory Hint 2  English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-memory-hint-2-english/id1199696428) | 3.5 (2) | Free | Education |
| [Business Japanese 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/business-japanese-2/id1258450280) | — | Free | Education |

## More apps by dijipiji limited

- [Hiragana Writing Challenge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiragana-writing-challenge/id317183948)
- [Katakana Writing Challenge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katakana-writing-challenge/id324019951)
- [Hiragana Bubbles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiragana-bubbles/id324020166)
- [Katakana Bubbles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katakana-bubbles/id324020330)
- [Global Tube Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-tube-adventure/id457981017)
- [Pure Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-kanji/id576232844)

All apps by dijipiji limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/910441619

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*