Best Basic Kanji Study Apps & Games

Kanji!

Kanji 100

Free

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.

Kanji Learner's Dictionary

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.

Learn Kanji JLPT N5 N4 N3 N2

Kanji study Japanese bunpo N1

Free

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.

Daily Kanji - Learn Japanese

JLPT N5-N1, Lock Screen Widget

Free

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.

Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese

Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana

Free

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.

Kanji Star

by Aidan Povedano

Free

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

iKanji - Learn Japanese Kanji

Read & Write JLPT & Jōyō Kanji

$4.99

Master Japanese kanji with this comprehensive study tool. It covers over 2,000 JLPT and Jōyō kanji, offering practice tests, vocabulary browsing, and spaced repetition. Learn readings, meanings, and stroke order for effective memorization.

Mazii: Japanese Kanji Study

N5-N1, flashcards, quizzes

Free

Master Japanese Kanji from beginner to advanced levels with detailed meanings, stroke order animations, and SRS flashcards. Includes a built-in dictionary and handwriting practice to build confidence.

Learn Japanese Kanji

Study basic skills in game.

Free

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.

Kanji Quizzer

Japanese Kanji Flashcards

Free

Master Japanese characters with interactive flashcard quizzes. Practice Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana, with content organized by JLPT level for targeted learning. Features a challenging 9-answer multiple-choice format.

Tegaki - Kanji Writing

Write Kanji by Hand

Free

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.

Japanese-kanji2(22-kanjis)

by hk2006

Free

Learn Japanese kanji through categorized lessons with visual aids and reward stamps. Engage in kanji games to reinforce learning and track your progress. This version focuses on kanji taught in elementary school.