# Whats Kanji — Recognize Kanji with camera

> Camera-based Kanji recognition app for meaning and pronunciation lookup. (iPhone/iPad app by Osawa Shunsuke.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-kanji/id1455154455 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2019-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-kanji/id1455154455/reviews.md

## What is Whats Kanji?

With this app, you can recognize Kanji captured by camera and check meaning and pronunciation!

【How to use】
1. Shoot kanji with application camera
2. Since the list of recognized kanji is displayed, tap the kanji you want to know from among them
3. The meaning and reading of kanji are displayed in OS dictionary


In this application, the following data is used.
- Kanji Alive
(Licensed under CC BY 4.0）https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

## Key features

- Camera-based Kanji recognition
- Meaning lookup
- Pronunciation lookup
- OS dictionary integration
- Kanji Alive data source

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-kanji/id1455154455/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Had trouble recognizing white kanji on dark background

*2020-01-20*

The user interface is quite intuitive and easy to use, but the results were disappointing.  White kanji on a dark green background were not recognized accurately.  I would rate the app much higher if the recognition was improved.

## Frequently asked questions about Whats Kanji

### How does Whats Kanji recognize Kanji?

Whats Kanji uses your device's camera to capture images of Kanji characters. The app then processes these images to identify the characters and provide their meaning and pronunciation.

### What information does Whats Kanji provide for each Kanji?

For each recognized Kanji, Whats Kanji displays its meaning and pronunciation. This information is accessed through the device's operating system dictionary.

### Is Whats Kanji free to use?

Yes, Whats Kanji is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features.

### What devices does Whats Kanji support?

Whats Kanji is designed to work on iPhones and iPods. It is not currently available for Android devices or other platforms.

### Does Whats Kanji have ads?

No, Whats Kanji does not contain advertisements. Users can utilize the app without encountering any promotional content.

### How often is Whats Kanji updated?

Whats Kanji was last updated on March 11, 2019, with version 1.0. There have been no subsequent updates since its initial release.

### What is the age rating for Whats Kanji?

Whats Kanji has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and older.

### Where does Whats Kanji get its Kanji data?

The app utilizes data from Kanji Alive, which is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0).

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-03-11

No release notes.

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