Write Kanji and Kana - Nazoru

Write Kanji and Kana - Nazoru

Learn Japanese by handwriting

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Released
June 19, 2026
Updated
September 25, 2026

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Practice Japanese handwriting with a flexible approach. Trace characters, focus on exposed kanji, and build confidence at your own pace without pressure. Syncs with popular study tools or use its own paths.

✓Practice hiragana, katakana, kanji, words, and phrases
✓Sync with WaniKani, Bunpro, Anki, and more
✓Follow custom study paths
✓Focus on exposed and fading kanji
✓Learn by tracing and recall
✓Practice similar and confusing characters
✓Ad-free and pressure-free study
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What's New in Write Kanji and Kana

1.2.0

September 25, 2026

Nazoru now has a dictionary built in: more than 200,000 words and 90,000 Example Phrases. Words • Kanji pages list Example Words: words that contain the kanji. • Every word has its own page with its meanings and Example Phrases, plus new cards: – Conjugations: the forms it takes, like 行く, 行きます, 行った – Compounds and Expressions: longer words and set phrases built from it – Related Words: other words worth seeing beside it – Pitch accent: where your voice drops when you say it – Also written: its other spellings – Word Rank: how common the word is in Nazoru's Example Phrases • Many kanji and words now have a Summary, labelled Written by AI. • Words and phrases now show furigana, which you can turn off in Settings. Search • Search is much more advanced: find kanji, words and Example Phrases by character, meaning or reading. Romaji works too. • Type a conjugated form like 行きます and search finds 行く. • Type or paste a whole sentence, and Nazoru breaks it into words you can open. • Results come up much faster. Discover • You can now browse kanji by radical. • Components moved here from the Similar tab. Kana • You can now follow a Kana Path. • Kana pages now show romaji. Practice • A redesigned practice screen that works better in landscape. • Stroke checking is more accurate. • Set a daily reminder to practice at a time you choose. • You now get 5 free practices a day, up from 2. Performance and fixes • Better performance, lower memory use and a more reliable startup. • Many UI fixes.

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User reviews

Recomendo

Excelente aplicativo. Bem intuitivo e metodologia de ensino bem legal. Gostei. Para quem deseja aprender japonês, sem dúvidas, este app vai agregar demais.

Forces you to pay attention

I liked that when you are practicing a kanji the app makes you just copy the kanji, but then it takes away the stroke indicators and you realize you can’t just copy the strokes mindlessly. It forces your brain to notice the details.

Needs more, but looks good

Would gladly pay if it included small size writing rather than whole screen, for those of us using iPad. If any app is going to get people from whole screen drawing and stroke order to small writing, I’d love to see it be this one. Just a simple option to make it 10% the size it is now would be great.
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Response from developer

Hey Leeloew, thanks for the feedback. Based on your suggestion we will implement this as a feature for the next update.

Indico o Nazoru

Muito bom e didático, excelente pra quem está aprendendo japonês desde o básico ao avançado!

Muito didático

Fácil de usar, didático e com uma proposta muito interessante. Vale a pena testar!

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FAQ

What is the primary function of Nazoru?

Nazoru is designed to help users practice writing Japanese kana and kanji. It offers a flexible learning environment where users can trace characters, focus on specific kanji, and build writing memory.

Can Nazoru be used with other Japanese study apps?

Yes, Nazoru supports syncing with popular Japanese learning tools such as WaniKani, Bunpro, Anki, and MaruMori. This allows for a more integrated study experience.

How does Nazoru help users learn kanji?

Nazoru emphasizes learning through tracing and gradually moving towards recall. It also highlights 'exposed kanji' that users have encountered elsewhere and identifies 'fading kanji' that require review.

Does Nazoru have any daily requirements or pressure?

No, Nazoru is built to be pressure-free. It does not enforce daily streaks or overwhelming review queues, allowing users to practice at their own pace.

What is the pricing model for Nazoru?

Nazoru offers 2 free practice sessions per day. For unlimited access, it provides subscription plans, including monthly ($3.99) and yearly ($39.99) options.

What devices is Nazoru available on?

Nazoru is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, allowing for practice across multiple Apple devices.

Does Nazoru have ads?

No, Nazoru is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for its users.

How often is Nazoru updated?

The latest version of Nazoru is 1.0.3, and it was last updated on July 15, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.