Best Basic Kanji Study Apps &amp; Games

4.7(210 ratings)

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Learn Japanese Kanji with detailed information, flashcards, and customizable quizzes. Practice for JLPT exams with simulated tests and challenges. Track your progress from beginner to advanced levels.

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese! by Luli Languages LLC

Learn via vocab, JLPT N5–N1

Strong Contender

4.7😊(7.3K ratings)

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Master Japanese kanji through vocabulary words rather than rote memorization. Features include writing lessons with stroke detection, spaced repetition reviews, and full JLPT level coverage. Learn readings naturally, one word at a time, with audio pronunciation and offline access.

What We Love

🚀 Great app for learning kanji
👍 Effective review system
💡 Organized by JLPT levels
👍 Affordable one-time purchase
👍 Helps with writing practice and muscle memory

Room to Improve

🐛 Sensitive kanji recognition, sometimes doesn't accept correct strokes
🐛 Review sessions can get very long and tedious
🐛 Inconsistent kanji definitions and translations
🐛 Lack of syncing progress across devices

Daily Kanji: JLPT N5-N1 by AppVitals LLC

Study Japanese kanji & reading

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Kanji Learner's Dictionary

5.0(7 ratings)

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Master Japanese kanji with a smart spaced-repetition system. Learn all 2,136 jōyō kanji from JLPT N5 to N1 with example sentences, native audio, and progress tracking. Daily reminders help you maintain your learning streak.

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Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dict.

$19.99

This comprehensive dictionary app provides detailed information on 3,002 kanji characters, including meanings, readings, and stroke order diagrams. It offers multiple search methods and is designed for learners of Japanese.

3,002 kanji entry charactersAnimated stroke-order diagramsMultiple search modes (SKIP, radical, meaning)

Master the 100 most common Japanese Kanji characters to quickly improve your reading comprehension. This app helps you allocate your study time efficiently, focusing on the most frequently used characters for faster understanding.

Learn 100 most popular KanjiEfficient Japanese learningSmart time allocation

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JLPT Kanji Flashcards

JLPT N1-N5 Kanji & Writing

Quickly find the meaning and pronunciation of unknown Kanji characters by drawing them. This app focuses on fast, easy lookup without complex methods, offering definitions and relevant word examples. It also supports keyboard and pasteboard searches.

Handwriting recognition for Kanji lookupInstantaneous search resultsPronunciation and definition display

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Daily Kanji - Learn Japanese

JLPT N5-N1, Lock Screen Widget

FSRS spaced repetition algorithm2,000+ kanji coverage (JLPT N5-N1)Stroke order tracing

Master over 2,000 Japanese kanji with a science-backed spaced repetition algorithm. Learn readings, meanings, stroke order, and pronunciation. Practice on your lock screen for daily exposure.

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Learn Kanji JLPT N5 N4 N3 N2

Kanji study Japanese bunpo N1

2300 essential KanjiAnimated writing guidesAudio pronunciation and example sentences

Master essential Kanji for JLPT levels N5 through N1 with this comprehensive study tool. Features include animated writing guides, audio pronunciation, example sentences, and interactive flashcards and quizzes to track your learning progress.

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Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese

Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana

Learn 2,136 jōyō kanjisMaster 10,000 Japanese wordsPractice Hiragana and Katakana

Master Japanese reading and writing with this comprehensive app. It covers all 2,136 jōyō kanjis, 10,000 common Japanese words, and includes practice for Hiragana and Katakana. Features include stroke analysis, intelligent multiple-choice tests, and a Leitner system for efficient learning.

Learn Japanese kanji by practicing drawing characters directly on your device. This app offers an interactive way to master kanji strokes without traditional tools.

Learn kanji by drawingInteractive stroke practiceiPhone and iPad support

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Kanji Mnemonics: JLPT N5-N1

Japanese Flashcards N4 N3 N2

Mnemonic art for every kanjiToday's Kanji Home Screen widgetMemorable mnemonic stories

Learn Japanese kanji through vivid mnemonic stories and visual art. Features a Home Screen widget for daily character review and engaging games to reinforce learning. Supports all JLPT levels from N5 to N1.

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Flashcards and review slidesCustomizable study listsMnemonic story saving

Remembering the Kanji

by Mirai Apps

$10.99

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.

Moji - Learn Japanese & Kanji

Practice, Quiz & Widgets

Lock Screen and Home Screen widgetsKanji organized by JLPT levelSpaced repetition flashcards

Integrate Japanese kanji learning into your daily routine with lock screen widgets and flashcard reviews. Practice writing, learn readings and meanings, and track your progress towards JLPT levels.

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Tegaki - Kanji Writing

Write Kanji by Hand

Handwritten kanji practiceStructured notebook gridsSmooth, low-latency drawing

Practice writing kanji characters by hand in structured notebook grids. This app reinforces memory through active writing, offering support for common kanji study lists and a clean, distraction-free interface for daily practice.

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Learn Japanese Kanji

Kanji selection gameTime-based scoringPenalty for incorrect taps

Learn Japanese Kanji through a simple, time-based game. Select the correct Kanji from a panel to improve your understanding of Japanese language, manga, and animation.

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