Best Kanji Dictionary Apps

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.

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!

(1.8K)

freemium

Learn via vocab, JLPT N5–N1

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.

(7.1K)

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.

3,002 kanji entry charactersAnimated stroke-order diagramsMultiple search modes (SKIP, radical, meaning)

Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary

(12)

paid

with Optical Recognition

Offline Optical Character Recognition (OCR)Extensive Japanese dictionary with 20+ languagesInteractive flashcards for vocabulary learning

This app helps you read, write, and learn Japanese with a powerful dictionary, offline OCR, and interactive flashcards. It offers advanced text analysis and a unique social feature for community support.

(1.1K)

Kanji Lookup and Dictionary

Kanji-Kun

Kanji lookup by handwriting, radicals, or direct inputPronunciation, meaning, and stroke order displayJapanese-English dictionary

This app helps users learn and look up Kanji characters. It offers multiple search methods, including handwriting and radicals, along with pronunciation, meaning, and stroke order details. A built-in Japanese-English and Japanese-Japanese dictionary and translator are also included.

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Sekana: Learn Japanese Kanji

Sakura Kanji Dictionary

Flashcards, scan & dictionary

Radical: Kanji Dictionary

Kanji Made Radically Easier.

Master Japan Kanji characters

Japan Kanji Dictionary

Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide

Bilingual kanji thesaurus

$14.99

This reference tool groups Japanese kanji characters by shared meaning, highlighting subtle differences and similarities. It helps intermediate and advanced learners distinguish between similar characters for a deeper understanding of written Japanese. Educators and translators will also find it invaluable.

1,245 synonym groups by conceptCovers 5,630 kanji charactersNearly 21,000 illustrative compounds

Yomabi: Japanese Dictionary

(4)

paid

Scan, search & learn Kanji

Learn Japanese Kanji right NOW

Study Kanji by grade levelStroke-order learningHand-writing Kanji dictionary

Master Japanese Kanji with this free, interactive study tool. Learn through stroke-order practice, reading, writing, and engaging quizzes. Ideal for all levels, including JLPT preparation.

The Kodansha Kanji Usage Guide

An A to Z of Kun Homophones

$9.99

This reference app helps intermediate Japanese learners understand and differentiate between kun homophones, words with the same kun reading but different kanji and meanings. It provides detailed usage articles, examples, and indexes for over 1,600 kanji.

Detailed usage articles for kun homophonesThousands of compound words and examplesIndexes for On-Kun reading and English meaning

和英辞書、英和辞書ーEnglish Japanese Dictionary,翻訳機,Translator,Thesaurus,offline,オフライン

(3)

paid

Japanese: kanji dictionary

Hiragana, JLPT N5-N1 words

Offline Japanese dictionaryFurigana and pitch accent guideVerb and adjective conjugations

This comprehensive Japanese learning toolkit offers a powerful dictionary, furigana and pitch accent guides, verb conjugations, and a built-in reader. It supports learners from beginner to advanced levels with organized vocabulary and pronunciation practice.