Best Japanese Kanji Stories Apps &amp; Games

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-kanji2(22-kanjis)

free

by hk2006

Kanji categorized by themesVisual learning aidsReward stamps for completion

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.

Kanji Camera - Reading Search

free

Kanji and compound lookup

Real-time kanji recognitionSearch kanji instantlyUse with books and other materials

Instantly identify and look up kanji characters in real-time using your device's camera. Perfect for deciphering unfamiliar kanji encountered while reading books or other materials.

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Flashcards and review slidesCustomizable study listsMnemonic story saving

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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.

Wasabi Kanji - Japanese Kanji

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paid

Wasabi - Smart Kanji Learning

Pupu Quest: Elementary Kanji

Learn kanji through fun game!

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Ikkaku Ichie: Kanji Puzzle

Build kanji from their parts

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KanjiSee: Scan & Learn Kanji

OCR, star, study kanji

$1.99

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Naranare Learn Japanese Kanji

Guided Reading for Beginners

Guided reading with beginner-friendly storiesInteractive quizzes and active recall challengesStory-based learning with vocabulary repetition

Learn Japanese kanji through guided reading of stories. Build reading ability naturally with repeated exposure, active recall, and built-in word breakdowns. Unlock quizzes and tools with a lifetime purchase.

KanjiYama: Learn Japanese

KQEssential: Trace one Kanji

Kanji Master - Learn Writing

Stroke Order & JLPT Practice

Stroke-by-stroke writing practiceStructured lessons (N5-N1)Smart repetition system

Master Japanese Kanji by actively writing them with stroke-by-stroke guidance and smart repetition. This app offers structured lessons from N5 to N1, custom flashcard creation, and progress tracking in a distraction-free interface.

Learn Japanese 漢字(Kanji) 2nd Grade Level

Easy Japanese Kanji Exercise

Learn 160 2nd-grade KanjiTwo testing modesHiragana reading practice

Master Japanese Kanji for 2nd graders with this educational app. It offers two testing modes to reinforce learning, focusing on both kun-yomi and on-yomi readings. Ideal for young learners or anyone starting their Japanese character journey.

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KanjiKaku: Japanese Kanji

Learn to read and write

Practice Kanji by writing

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Kanji Master – Learn Japanese

Reading Japanese gets easier.

Learn kanji as visual patternsConnect kanji to real wordsAutomatic review management

This app teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on visual patterns and real-world word connections, rather than stroke memorization. It offers a streamlined learning experience with automatic review management and essential vocabulary for JLPT levels.