Best Kanji Dictionary 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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imiwa?

Japanese dictionary

Offline Japanese dictionaryMultilingual definitionsKanji database

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.

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Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary

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.

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Japanese - English Dictionary

Jishokun

Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionaryKanji search with handwriting and radicalsEnglish word pronunciation and text translation

This app provides comprehensive Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary functions. It includes features for kanji lookup, pronunciation, text translation, and stroke order visualization. Users can also save frequently used words and customize settings like text size.

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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.

Learn Japanese Kanji: Benkyō

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freemium

JLPT, Vocab & SRS Flashcards

AI-powered SRS quizzesHandwriting recognition for kanji practiceOffline access to over 10,000 Kanji

Master Japanese kanji and vocabulary with AI-powered drills and spaced repetition. Track your progress, practice writing, and review efficiently with customizable quizzes. Works offline for convenient study anytime, anywhere.

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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)

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Flexible rental periodsNo paperworkNo hidden charges

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Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese

Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana

Learn 2,136 jōyō kanjisMaster 10,000 Japanese wordsPractice Hiragana and Katakana

Master Japanese reading and writing with this comprehensive app. It covers all 2,136 jōyō kanjis, 10,000 common Japanese words, and includes practice for Hiragana and Katakana. Features include stroke analysis, intelligent multiple-choice tests, and a Leitner system for efficient learning.

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Midori (Japanese Dictionary)

by Sukolsak Sakshuwong

Extensive Japanese-English dictionaryKanji entries with stroke orderExample sentences with furigana

$4.99 | 100% OFF

A comprehensive Japanese dictionary app offering extensive word and kanji entries, example sentences, and advanced search capabilities. It supports offline use and includes features like flashcards and stroke order diagrams to aid language learning.

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Japanese English Dictionary +

英和辞典・和英辞典

Detailed definitions and examplesOffline accessPronunciation with phonetics

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.

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MOJisho: Japanese Dictionary

Learn Japanese more naturally.

Kana, Kanji, Romaji recognitionExtensive vocabulary databaseHandwriting and image input

This app helps millions of Japanese learners by providing extensive vocabulary and recognition for Kana, Kanji, and Romaji. It offers advanced search, handwriting and image recognition for quick input, sentence translation, and personalized learning tools like word lists and spaced repetition.

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PORO - Kanji Study

Kanji By Level

Detailed Kanji informationFlashcard study modeCustomizable practice tests

Learn Japanese Kanji with detailed information, flashcards, and customizable quizzes. Practice for JLPT exams with simulated tests and challenges. Track your progress from beginner to advanced levels.

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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

Study Kanji N5 - N1: Janki

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paid

Flashcard 214 kanji radicals

Kanji flashcards and quizzesKanji writing practice with stroke orderJLPT exam practice questions

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.

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Mazii: Japanese Dictionary

Learn Japanese, Kanji, JLPT

Accurate Japanese dictionary with 1M+ entriesCamera, handwriting, voice, and text searchGrammar pattern search and explanations

This app provides a comprehensive Japanese dictionary with over 1 million entries, offering multiple search methods including camera, handwriting, voice, and text. It also includes grammar explanations, personalized flashcards, and JLPT mock tests to aid language learning.

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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