# StickyStudy Japanese — Kanji Dictionary + Writing > Comprehensive Japanese learning app with kanji writing, dictionary, audio, and SRS study. (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Nightingale.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickystudy-japanese/id385898687 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Justin Nightingale](https://appshunter.io/developer/384039719) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 490 MB - Languages: English, French, Japanese - Released: 2010-08-17 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickystudy-japanese/id385898687/reviews.md ## What is StickyStudy Japanese? I started developing this app in 2010, to get me through JLPT, and it has been updated ever since. If I needed a feature, I added it. If it bugged, I unbugged. Most of my Japanese was probably learnt (on rush-hour, Tokyo trains) using this very app. Made by a learner for learners. Thanks for your support! ◆ Writing Tutor View 6500+ kanji/kana interactive stroke order animations and be guided how to write each one. When ready, test your skills in study mode. ◆ Full Dictionary Drawing from a database of over a million entries including place names, given names, company names, kanji and examples. Search using romaji, kana or SKIP. Full breakdown of kanji showing radicals, particles, similar kanji and compound nouns. Example sentences are broken down phrase by phrase, word by word. ◆ Audio 8000 words spoken by a native speaker (as opposed to "not quite right" synthesised audio) covering the complete N1-N5 vocabulary. Auto-repeat audio for perfect pronunciation. ◆ SRS Leitner Study Method + Calendar = Awesomeness Just set a future date and let the scheduler tell you when and what to study, everyday. No setup required. ◆ Translate Copy/paste Japanese text and have the words auto-translated into detailed flashcards. ◆ RSS News Feed Read today's headlines in Japanese, translated into furigana and English definitions ready for study. ◆ Decks Complete kanji and vocabulary required for the JLPT exams (N1 to N5), school grade kanji (grades 1 to 9), kana and joyo kanji (new and old). ◆ Highly Detailed All kanji, radicals, particles, words, compounds, similar looking kanji, and examples are "tapable" linking you to something new - save anything along the way and make new decks. Details: ◆ Full 2-way dictionary. ◆ A beautiful, free scrolling "map" interface ◆ 6500+ interactive kanji animations + writing trainer ◆ Complete JLTP 1-5 vocabulary and kanji decks ◆ Hiragana and Katakana decks ◆ Human audio for N1-N5 vocabulary (8000+ words) ◆ Translate any text into furigana and English ◆ Live RSS Japanese news feed for new content everyday ◆ Details for 6355 kanji: radicals, elements, SKIP, dict codes, etc. ◆ Detailed breakdown of example sentences ◆ "Similar" kanji display ◆ Adjustable SRS study algorithm ◆ Scheduler ◆ Rolling progress chart ◆ iCloud background syncing - easily edit decks on your Mac ◆ All data is hyper-linked ◆ Freely create your own decks ◆ Edit, delete and move cards between decks ◆ In-app import (no need for iTunes) ◆ External keyboard support ◆ Extensive options ◆ Rock solid; loved and looked after by a kanji geek since 2009 ◆ Full and detailed help ◆ No ads, downloads or "RATE ME!!!" ◆ Ridiculously good support ◆ Universal app. iOS12+. Compatible with all models. "The only way I'd be more satisfied with this app is if it could just transmit the info directly into my brain.". App Store review. Twitter: @justininjapan Web + user guide: www.stickystudy.com The SKIP system for ordering kanji was developed by Jack Halpern (www.kanji.org), and is used with his permission. KanjiVG (animations) copyright Ulrich Apel. I'm Justin. I moved to Japan in 2002 and I'm married to my Japanese wife (lovingly called "Spellchecker"). I've taken the JLPT tests up to N1 (yes, I was there) using this app. I speak, read and write Japanese fluently and I'm an overactive developer (nearly 40 years) who just can't turn his computer off and lead a normal life. ## Key features - Interactive kanji writing tutor - Extensive Japanese dictionary - Native speaker audio for vocabulary - SRS Leitner study method with scheduler - Japanese news feed with translations - JLPT and school grade kanji decks ## Recent user reviews (10 of 51) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickystudy-japanese/id385898687/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Impressive *2024-01-03* I’ve been interested in understanding the characters behind the heart sutra and have printed out paper versions of how to draw each word. This app is allowing me to go much further and not only quickly learn the characters I am interested in but also exposing me to an entire universe of language. Thank you for your work building this tool. ### 5/5 — Love love love it *2022-03-08, version 4.58* I have tried many apps for JLPT study and this is hands down the best app. The only thing I would add is vocal recordings for every single vocab word but otherwise it’s perfect for studying as WELL as goal setting. You can set a date that you want a certain deck memorized by and it will give you a certain amount of items to review for each day so if you keep up with it, then you will reach your goal by the date you set. Love it :) ### 5/5 — Really, really, really love this. *2021-08-12, version 4.58* This is a prime example of why people who are learning languages should also be the ones who develop apps and programs to learn said languages! Highly recommend for anyone studying Japanese. I particularly like how now next time I need to look up a word, I can also have a mini study session and practice it. I’m also looking forward to trying out the newsfeed feature so I can practice reading more! ### 2/5 — Bad app to choose if you want to sync *2020-09-05, version 4.50* Can’t get the app to sync between my iPad and iPhone, and lost over a week of progress. Can’t seem to delete the files to start from the beginning. The app is not useful to me; I think I’ll try Anki. ### 3/5 — Good but some mistakes *2020-03-27, version 4.45* I’ve had the app for half an hour and I’ve found a few mistakes already. Eg the reading for 缶 and 空間. Is there some way to report these? **Developer response:** Always good to talk to the developer with app questions. 空間 has 2 readings, both are shown in the dictionary. 缶 has 3, also shown. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2019-11-20, version 4.39* I’ve been studying Japanese for over 30 years. When I first started, we had to create our own flip cards and run through them - very analog approach. This app is intuitive, shows you the brushstrokes, common uses of the word, everything, in an engaging package. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Best Kanji app *2018-12-20, version 4.21* This has all the kanji you can think of and easy to study with! But this is targeted for intermediate level Japanese learners since you need to know hiragana and katakana at least to know the translation readings. ### 5/5 — For stroke order practice, this is the best app I've found. *2018-11-23, version 4.21* And I've tried a lot of apps. Great job, guys. ### 5/5 — Tried several, this is the best *2018-11-12, version 4.21* The fact that the developer keeps updating and improving this app really tips the scale in favor of this app. I see some negative reviews. In my experience the developer responds to direct inquiries about the app, so write him rather than leave a negative review. ### 5/5 — Love this app! But can you plz add one thing? *2018-11-06, version 4.20* I’ve been using this app for N3 preparation and I have to say I love it way more than midori, anki, memrise, etc! However, the one thing I wish you had was the conjugations for verbs, I know it’s mentioned that there’s a dictionary, but if you look at how midori lays out their verbs vocab, you can see that they show all the conjugations... Would you be able to add this to your dictionary? Or to the actual flashcards somehow? ## Frequently asked questions about StickyStudy Japanese ### What does StickyStudy Japanese do? This app is a comprehensive tool for learning Japanese. It offers interactive kanji writing practice with stroke order animations, a vast dictionary with over a million entries, and native speaker audio for thousands of vocabulary words. It also includes a smart study scheduler and tools for translating Japanese text. ### What are the key features of StickyStudy Japanese? Key features include over 6500 interactive kanji writing animations, a full dictionary searchable by romaji, kana, or SKIP, native audio for N1-N5 vocabulary, an SRS Leitner study method with a scheduler, a Japanese RSS news feed for practice, and pre-made decks for JLPT exams and school grades. ### Is StickyStudy Japanese free to use? Yes, the app is free to use. It does not contain ads or prompt users to rate the app. The developer mentions that support is appreciated, implying it's a free resource. ### What devices is StickyStudy Japanese compatible with? The app is a universal app compatible with all iOS models running iOS 12 and later. It supports background syncing via iCloud, allowing for editing decks on a Mac. ### How can I use StickyStudy Japanese to prepare for the JLPT? The app provides complete kanji and vocabulary decks specifically for JLPT levels N1 to N5. Combined with the SRS study method and scheduler, you can create a personalized study plan to cover the material required for the exams. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 4.58 — 2021-01-09 Minor tweak for when writing kanji during study. ## Apps similar to StickyStudy Japanese | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [北京版小学英语-学生最新同步点读口语专家](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1616159800) | 4.6 (921) | Free | Reference | | [Angelology](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angelology/id1607575000) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Reference | | [Astral Essences](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-essences/id1619706860) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Reference | | [Telugu Bible + Audio Mp3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telugu-bible-plus-audio-mp3/id1606887420) | 4.5 (17) | Free | Reference | | [Catholic Jerusalem Bible+Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-jerusalem-bible-plus-audio/id1605531940) | 4.3 (26) | Free | Reference | | [Women Indonesian Bible + Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/women-indonesian-bible-plus-audio/id1606893280) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Justin Nightingale - [StickyStudy Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickystudy-chinese/id451375935) - [Sticky PDF](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-pdf/id1457785256) All apps by Justin Nightingale: https://appshunter.io/developer/384039719 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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