Best Basics Kanji Apps &amp; Games

4.7😊(7.2K ratings)

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This app teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on vocabulary words. It offers writing practice with stroke detection and spaced repetition reviews for effective memorization. Learn kanji readings naturally through over 5,000 JLPT-aligned words.

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

Kanji123 - Learn Basic Kanji by Shoichi Kuwahara

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Kanji Learner's Dictionary by CJKI

Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dict.

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4.6(12 ratings)

$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.

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Kanji!

Kanji 100

Learn 100 most popular KanjiEfficient Japanese learningSmart time allocation

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.

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Japanese Kanji Stories

2,000+ curated kanji storiesSmart adaptive review systemGuided writing exercises

Master Japanese kanji through engaging mnemonic stories and guided writing exercises. This app features a smart review system that adapts to your learning pace and provides detailed progress tracking. Explore over 2,000 kanji connected in a unique constellation to understand their relationships.

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Remembering the Kanji

by Mirai Apps

$10.99

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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.

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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Third-grade kanji studyWriting practice with dotted linesOnyomi and Kunyomi information

Master third-grade Japanese kanji with this app. It offers writing practice, test modes, and a world record challenge. Ideal for learners preparing for the JLPT or memorizing Japanese characters.

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Second-grade kanji studyWriting practice with stroke orderTest mode for review

Master second-grade Japanese kanji with this app. It offers writing practice, test modes, and a world record challenge. Ideal for learners preparing for JLPT exams.

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Learn Kanji stroke order13,000 Kanjis included6,000 Kanjis stroke order supported

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