Best Kanji Learning Apps &amp; Games

4.7😊(7.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Great app for learning kanji
👍 Effective review system
💡 Organized by JLPT levels
👍 Affordable one-time purchase
👍 Helps with writing practice and muscle memory

Room to Improve

🐛 Sensitive kanji recognition, sometimes doesn't accept correct strokes
🐛 Review sessions can get very long and tedious
🐛 Inconsistent kanji definitions and translations
🐛 Lack of syncing progress across devices

Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji by Luli Languages LLC

Hiragana, Katakana & Grammar

Strong Contender

4.8😊(22K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Master Japanese writing with comprehensive lessons for Hiragana and Katakana. Build vocabulary and grammar skills through engaging quizzes and spaced repetition. Practice reading and writing with audio pronunciation, all offline.

What We Love

🚀 Great language application
🚀 Fantastic app to learn hiragana characters
👍 Helpful and useful for beginners
👍 Well-balanced mix of lessons
👍 Teaches writing and pronunciation
👍 Tracks progress and focuses on weak areas
👍 Engrossing and makes learning enjoyable
👍 Worth the price for the content provided

Room to Improve

🐛 Lacks explanations for some concepts
🐛 Confusing wording in explanations
🐛 Not enough example sentences
🐛 Finicky writing recognition
🐛 Crashes on certain devices
💰 Requires payment to unlock full content

Learn Japanese Kanji: Benkyō by App to Learn Pte. Ltd.

JLPT, Vocab & SRS Flashcards

Worth Considering

MochiKanji - Learn Japanese

4.7😊(3.5K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

👍 Comprehensive kanji and vocabulary coverage
🚀 Effective spaced repetition system (SRS)
💡 Customizable quizzes and flashcards
👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
👍 Helpful for learning kana, kanji, and vocabulary
👍 Great value for free version
👍 Visually appealing design

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent or poor audio pronunciation
🐛 Issues with handwriting recognition
🔒 Subscription-based model with limited free access
🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
🐛 Confusing layout and navigation at times

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Offline Japanese-English dictionaryKanji with stroke orderJapanese names database

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Kanji Pad: Learn by Writing

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Master Japanese kanji through interactive writing practice. Track your progress with kanji organized by grade levels. Customize your learning pace with adjustable group sizes and repetition cycles for a smooth, stress-free experience.

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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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KanjiLock: App Blocker & Focus

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Beat Screen Time, Learn Kanji

App blocking with kanji practice unlockHandwriting recognition for kanji drawingSpaced repetition for memorization

Transform screen time into Japanese learning. This app locks distracting applications, requiring kanji practice to regain access. Engage with interactive exercises like drawing, reading, and recalling characters to master Japanese.

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300 Kanji through Vocabulary

GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.

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Master 317 basic kanji through over 1,100 vocabulary words. This app offers a self-paced learning experience with memorization, self-checking, audio pronunciations, and stroke order animations. Track your progress and focus on challenging kanji for efficient study.

Learn 317 basic kanjiStudy over 1,100 kanji wordsAudio recordings for vocabulary

Kanji Quiz - JLPT Learning

Game for Japanese Learning

JLPT-aligned character setsHiragana, Katakana, and KanjiLevels N5 to N1

Test your Japanese character memorization skills with this educational game. It features content aligned with the JLPT study program, covering Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji levels N5 to N1. Challenge friends to compare scores and see who excels.

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Kanji GO – Learn Japanese

Kanji, Hiragana & Katakana

1900+ Japanese Kanji (JLPT N5-N1)5900+ Vocabulary wordsFull Hiragana and Katakana alphabets

Master Japanese writing systems with this app. Learn Kanji from beginner to advanced levels, along with Hiragana and Katakana. Practice vocabulary, test your knowledge with exams, and track your progress visually.

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