Best Kanji Learning Tools Apps & Games

Study Kanji N5 - N1: Janki

Flashcard 214 kanji radicals

Free

Master Japanese kanji with this comprehensive learning tool. It offers flashcards, writing practice, and JLPT exam preparation across all levels. Features include detailed character information, stroke order guidance, and progress tracking.

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.

Kanji Lookup

by telethon k.k.

Free

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.

Kana - Hiragana and Katakana

Learn Japanese • quiz & draw

Free

Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this app. It offers customizable tables, drawing practice, and various quiz modes including handwriting recognition. Track your learning progress and set study reminders to effectively learn the Japanese alphabets.

Kanji Trainer

...learn with Mnemonic Phrases

Free

Master Japanese kanji with mnemonic phrases derived from etymological backgrounds. This app offers targeted repetition, detailed statistics, and training modes for reading, writing, and radicals. Learn 2136 Joyo-Kanji and 500 radicals effectively.

Kanji Draw

Practice writing and reading

Free

Master Japanese Kanji with interactive study and quiz modes. Learn through association, writing practice, and reading comprehension exercises. Features native speaker audio and real-world word examples to prepare you for exams.

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.

Kanji Book

Learn jōyō kanji at your pace!

Free

This app helps you learn Japanese kanji at your own pace by creating a personalized workbook. It tracks your progress visually and allows you to practice all aspects of kanji, including readings, drawing, and recall. You can use it as flashcards or take quizzes to reinforce your learning.

LingoDeer - Learn Languages

Learn Japanese,Korean,Spanish

Free

This app offers structured language lessons created by teachers, making learning effective and easy. It covers 20 languages, from beginner alphabets to conversational fluency, with interactive exercises and native speaker audio.

Learn Japanese Essentials

AccelaStudy®

Free

Master Japanese vocabulary and pronunciation efficiently. This app uses spaced repetition and native speaker audio to help you learn quickly and permanently. Sync your progress across devices and study offline.

imiwa?

Japanese dictionary ++

Free

A comprehensive offline Japanese dictionary supporting multiple languages for definitions. It includes kanji information, example sentences, and conjugation tools, making it suitable for learners of all levels.

Learn Japanese by MindSnacks

by MindSnacks

Free

Master Japanese reading, writing, and conversation skills through 8 engaging games. Learn over 800 words and phrases with native speaker audio and practice three writing systems. Ideal for all ages, it makes language acquisition fun and effective.

Kanji Drop

Make words from falling kanji!

Free

This app teaches Japanese kanji through a unique block-dropping game. Construct kanji from their components and form words from existing kanji to progress. It offers a fun and engaging method for learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Kanji Practice N1,N2,N3,N4,N5

Beginner to Advance Kanji App

Free

Master Japanese Kanji with this app, covering all Jyoyo Kanji from beginner to advanced levels. It provides stroke orders for each character and is continuously updated with more content. Start your Japanese language journey by learning essential Kanji.

Tsurukame - For WaniKani

Learn Japanese Kanji

Free

Master Japanese Kanji and vocabulary with a native iOS app that leverages WaniKani's spaced repetition system. Enjoy offline access to lessons and reviews, with progress syncing automatically when you reconnect. Track your learning with detailed progress graphs.

Japanese : Learn Kanji JLPT

learn kanji, kanji study japan

Free

Master Japanese kanji and vocabulary with comprehensive study tools. Features include flashcards, quizzes, and audio lessons for all JLPT levels. Learn effectively with over 2300 kanji and 10,000 vocabulary words.

Japanese English Dictionary +

英和辞典・和英辞典

Free

This app provides a comprehensive Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary with definitions, example sentences, and pronunciation. It supports offline use, flashcards for learning, and advanced search options for Kanji, Kana, and English words.