Best Japanese Kanji Flashcards Apps

Vocabulary-first kanji learningWriting lessons with stroke detectionSpaced repetition reviews

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.

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Master kanji through stories

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.

iKanji - Learn Japanese Kanji

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freemium

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.

JLPT & Jōyō Kanji coverageSpaced repetition (Leitner System)Reading, Meaning, and Compound tests

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Advanced spaced repetition

AlgoApp - Flashcards

Automatic translation for 120 languagesText-to-speech for 39 languagesAI PDF to flashcard conversion

This app helps you learn languages or study for tests using advanced flashcards. It offers automatic translation, text-to-speech, AI-powered PDF conversion, and offline access. Sync your progress across devices and organize your study materials with folders.

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Japanese Flashcards – Manabi

Learn Japanese vocab and kanji

Spaced repetition algorithm (FSRS)Example sentences and Q&A integrationKanji drawing practice

This app uses intelligent flashcards with a spaced repetition algorithm to optimize vocabulary and kanji learning. It provides example sentences, StackExchange Q&A, and kanji drawing practice. Users can also share decks and integrate with a companion reading app.

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Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo

Kanji, kana, vocab and grammar

Offline Japanese dictionaryPicture-to-text translation (OCR)Automatic flashcard creation

This app is an offline Japanese study tool that functions as a dictionary, translator, and flashcard creator. It helps users learn Japanese by analyzing text from their surroundings, such as signs and menus, and creating personalized study materials.

🔍 Reference

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freemium

Mazii: Japanese Kanji Study

N5-N1, flashcards, quizzes

Kanji study from N5 to N1Detailed meanings and readingsStroke order animations

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.

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Grow your kanji knowledge

Kanji Garden Japanese

Personalized study plansSpaced repetition systemContextual vocabulary testing

This app helps Japanese language learners master kanji through personalized study plans and spaced repetition. It focuses on understanding kanji components for easier recognition and retention, with smart reviewing and detailed progress tracking.

Hourly Kana: Learn Japanese

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free

Kana, Kanji & JLPT Review

Scheduled vocabulary notificationsLock-screen and home-screen widgetsKana, meanings, and example sentences

Learn Japanese vocabulary and characters through bite-sized lessons and review tools. Access content via widgets, notifications, or the app itself, with features like native audio and progress tracking. Offers structured courses for beginners and JLPT levels.

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LingoDeer - Learn Languages

Learn Japanese,Korean,Spanish

Short, interactive lessonsClear learning pathGrammar tips and notes

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

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subscription

AccelaStudy®

Native speaker audio for pronunciationSpaced repetition for memorizationSearchable dictionary

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.

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Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1

Read Japanese news daily N5-N1

Daily news articles for N5-N1 levelsAI conversation practice with feedbackAI pronunciation scoring

Practice Japanese reading, listening, and speaking with daily news articles tailored to your JLPT level. Features AI conversation practice, pronunciation scoring, and mock tests for exam success.

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Kana - Hiragana and Katakana

Learn Japanese • quiz & draw

Customizable Kana tablesDrawing practiceMultiple quiz modes

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.

BiteSize Kanji Flashcards Lite

Learn JLPT Kanji a bit by bit

JLPT N5-N1 Kanji setsKanji divided into sets of 50Study all kanji at once

Learn Japanese Kanji for JLPT exams by breaking them into manageable sets of 50 characters. Study all kanji at once or pick up where you left off. Supports split screen and keyboard shortcuts for efficient learning.

Your personal Japanese tutor

Tutor-based learning approach160+ lessons with audio and visualsGrammar, pronunciation, and writing instruction

Learn Japanese with a comprehensive tutor-based approach. This app offers structured lessons covering grammar, pronunciation, and writing, with audio, visuals, and practice exercises. Start with free lessons and progress to fluency with a subscription.

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MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana

Free Beginner Kana Practices

Learn all Hiragana and Katakana charactersAuthentic Japanese voice recordings14 practice varieties

Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this engaging app. It offers authentic pronunciation, diverse practice methods, and vocabulary building to make learning enjoyable and effective. Start your Japanese journey with a supportive mascot and smart learning tools.

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