Ringotan

Ringotan

Learn Japanese Kanji

558 ratings
81 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 17, 2022
  • June 26, 2026
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Master Japanese Kanji by practicing writing. This app uses advanced input detection and spaced repetition to help you learn quickly and effectively. Focuses on the physical act of writing characters, not just recognition.

Learn Kanji by writing
Advanced input detection
Spaced repetition system (SRS)
Focus on writing, not just reading
Frequent updates with new features
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What's New in Ringotan

25.11

June 26, 2026

• Rewrote entire app with MAUI framework (this was required to continue releasing new versions - please report any bugs under Settings → Advanced!) • Added 'Show Radicals' option • Fixed various layout issues

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User reviews

Great for lazy people!!!

I have a hard time studying because I don’t like to repeat the same vocab or in this case kanji over and over. Here you can set it to show you different kanjis more often instead of practicing the same 5 for a while.

Best thing ever

Genuinely good

Hope At Last

I have been searching for an app like this for so long. My Japanese reading and speaking proficiency are business level, but when I need to fill out forms I’m helpless without my keyboard. I’ve tried drilling writing textbooks, but without a teacher to tell me where I’ve gone wrong I find myself learning bad habits instead of progressing! The app makes my brain actually have to recall the kanji and each stroke in order, and for the first time in years I feel like I might actually be able to write fluently one day.

The only criticism I could have is that sometimes the program is a little too kind (I wrote what should have been a diagonal stroke vertical, but it counted it as correct). But I prefer this over the app being so particular that even correctly written strokes could be counted as wrong , which I’ve encountered in other kanji learning apps.

Realistically, I don’t have any expectations that I’ll learn how to write beautifully from this app. At this point I’m just grateful for the chance to lay a foundation down, which can always be made more beautiful later. But we’ll see!
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fun and useful

I’m only 2 lessons in, and it’s already helped me memorize common kanji more than the green owl.

Wonderful app, only one... complaint

This is a really great app, simple and straight to the point, not a single ad! The only warning I’ll give is that the home page has the most terrifying cartoon apple I’ve ever seen, and worse (better?) his face will get less and less happy the longer you sit on the home page. In a way this is genius, I’m very motivated to study kanji and stroke order lest I incur His unholy wrath… I shudder with the dark thoughts of what He will do to me if I close the 口 in 四 before adding the ル. But all in all a very good app that I highly recommend!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Occasional issues with stroke order recognition

Bug

Some kanji pronunciations not accurately represented

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add dark mode option

Feature

Allow users to create and save custom kanji lists

Feature

Provide more detailed keyword hints before writing

Feature

Implement device sync to continue progress across platforms

Feature

Add notification system to remind users of upcoming reviews

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FAQ

What does Ringotan do?

Ringotan is an educational app designed to teach users how to physically write Japanese Kanji characters. It focuses on the act of writing rather than just recognizing characters, aiming for comprehensive learning.

How does Ringotan help me learn Kanji?

The app utilizes advanced input detection to analyze your writing and an industry-standard Spaced Repetition System (SRS) algorithm. This combination ensures you learn Kanji efficiently and retain the information over time by reviewing characters at optimal intervals.

Is Ringotan free to use?

Ringotan is currently available for free for a limited time. The developers frequently update the app with new features, so it's recommended to check back for any changes to its availability or pricing model.

What are the main benefits of using Ringotan?

The primary benefit is learning to write Kanji, which is often overlooked by other apps. The integration of SRS ensures effective memorization and retention, making the learning process both comprehensive and quick.