Remembering the Kanji

Remembering the Kanji

by Mirai Apps

24 ratings
153 reviews
#188 in paid Education
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$10.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 23, 2011
  • September 15, 2026

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This app provides flashcards and review tools for learning Japanese kanji using the Heisig method. It offers customizable study lists, mnemonic story saving, stroke order animations, and drawing practice. Learn kanji readings and jukugo, and review lessons from the companion books.

✓Flashcards and review slides
✓Customizable study lists
✓Mnemonic story saving
✓Animated stroke order diagrams
✓On-screen drawing practice
✓Learn kanji readings and jukugo
✓Offline access
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What's New in Remembering the Kanji

5.0

September 15, 2026

Here is the latest update: - Increased the minimum iOS version to iOS 15 - Corrected some Kanjis placement in the volume Checkout similar programs from our partner in other platforms. Super Heisig - AnkiWeb Anki - powerful, intelligent flashcards (ankiweb.net) Contact us at the email below for more information, crash reports, and the like. contact@mirai.co.id Thank you very much for your support.

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Last updated on September 28, 2026.

User reviews

Helpful but could use improvements

This app has been super helpful for me working through the book, though it’s not without its faults. If this thing had an SRS and it imported stories more easily, everyone would be buying this thing. Forget ANKI.

Also, the latest app update for some reason removed the feature where you could tap on the flashcards to flip them, which was very convenient. Now you can only press the clunky “flip card” button. Why? I don’t know, but it feels less smooth.

That being said, the app is useful if you really use it with your studies and is great for on the go study.
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Good app but please add ability to say if we got a flash card right or wrong and if wrong show again

Really good companion app to the book and it’s great to have the flash cards ready to add to a list as you work through the chapters. Two things to make it even better: can you please let us say if we got a flash card correct or not, and if we didn’t, keep showing it in the queue until we mark it as correct. Secondly, can you let Apple Pencil features work with the writing. It’s great to use the pencil but would be amazing if the erase function worked so we don’t have to start from scratch!
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Wonderful companion app to book!

Lovely app. Thank you! If there was any suggestion for easier studying for the way I learn would be to have a form of next button when in writing practice mode so do not have to go back two screens to practice writing the following kanji in the same lesson.

Limited

Useful as a reference to quickly recall primitive elements for the kanji. No stories are provided (likely due to copyright). It would be helpful if you could reveal the kanji elements to see how some kanji build upon one another. Instead, many say “Please consult the book”.

Landscape mode for iPad would be great

Really like the app but would be even happier with it if it had a landscape mode (for iPad at least) as that would make it way easier to write stories using a keyboard!

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Study lists and stories deleted after updates

Bug

Backup crashes on iOS devices

Bug

App crashes when adding multiple kanji to study list

Bug

Flashcard progress not saving

Bug

Import function crashes with CSV files

Bug

Stroke order differs from book for some kanji

Bug

App crashes on older devices (iPhone 3G, iPad 2)

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Flashcard settings reset when switching modes

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Lessons skip kanji from book

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Notes not displaying on flashcards

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Study list progress not resuming after pause

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Occasional crashes during flashcard function

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Requested Features

16 requests

Include Heisig stories from the book

Feature

Add spaced repetition system (SRS/Anki-style)

Feature

Landscape/split-screen support for iPad

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Search default to alphabetical letters

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Expand story/notes display area

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Clickable primitive elements linking to related kanji

Feature

Progress tracking and resume functionality

Feature

Audio pronunciation support

Feature

Kanji compound meaning translations on flashcards

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Highlight/bold/italicize text in story area

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Drawing practice integrated into flashcard review

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Sync progress across devices

Feature

RTK 3 support

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Visual progress indicators and motivation features

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Backup to cloud storage

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Timed repetition system

Feature

FAQ

What is this app for?

This app is an official companion to the "Remembering the Kanji" books by Dr. James W. Heisig. It provides flashcards, review slides, and interactive tools to help users learn Japanese kanji effectively using the Heisig method.

What are the key features of this kanji learning app?

Key features include customizable flashcards and review lists, the ability to save mnemonic stories for each kanji, animated stroke order diagrams, on-screen drawing practice, and learning kanji readings and jukugo. It also offers offline access for convenient study.

How much does this app cost?

The app is reasonably priced and available for purchase on the App Store. Specific pricing details can be found on the app's store page. There are no in-app purchases or ads.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is available exclusively on the App Store, meaning it is compatible with Apple devices such as iPhones and iPads. The description does not specify minimum iOS version requirements.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for serious learners of Japanese who are using or plan to use the "Remembering the Kanji" book series. It's particularly useful for those who want a portable and interactive way to memorize kanji, practice writing, and learn their readings.