Best Kanji Lookup Apps

Extensive dictionary with 175,000+ entries58,000+ example sentencesHandwriting recognition for kanji/kana

This comprehensive language learning tool offers an extensive dictionary with over 175,000 entries and 58,000 example sentences. It includes advanced features like handwriting recognition, conjugation search, and a text reader, alongside flashcard study tools and JLPT-specific lists. Learn Japanese offline with this pocket-sized study companion.

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Kanji Camera - Reading Search

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.

Quickly find the meaning and pronunciation of Japanese Kanji by drawing them on your screen. Access definitions, relevant words, and animated stroke-order diagrams. Ideal for learners seeking a simple and efficient reference tool.

Instantaneous handwriting recognitionSearchable list of relevant wordsAnimated stroke-order diagrams

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Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!

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.

free with in-app purchases

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KanjiGlass - Fast Kanji Lookup

Learn Japanese Kanji Instantly

$4.99

Instantly look up Japanese kanji meanings, readings, and radicals directly on any webpage. This tool integrates seamlessly with your browser, allowing you to learn Japanese naturally while reading, without switching apps. It's designed for learners of all levels, from beginners to those preparing for JLPT exams.

Instant kanji lookup on any webpageDisplays readings, meanings, and radicalsRadical breakdown for deeper understanding

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Kanjure: Kanji Scribble Search

Offline Kanji & Kana lookup

Japanese Kanji characters

$1.99

This app helps users learn and master Japanese kanji. It allows searching for kanji by Japanese, romaji, or English, and provides stroke order videos, readings, and example words. Users can save favorite kanji for easy access.

Search kanji by Japanese, romaji, or EnglishView stroke order videosHear and see readings (Onyomi/Kunyomi)

kanji Boss - Japanese Kanji

Japanese Kanji JLPT N5-N1

Read Japanese Menus & Signs

AmeriKanji: Kanji Study

Easily conjugate French verbs in any tense or mood. This tool provides instant conjugations for thousands of verbs, supporting searches with or without accents. Its simple interface makes it ideal for learners and fluent speakers alike.

Conjugate any French verbAll tenses and moodsThousands of verbs indexed

Practice Kanji by writing

🔧 Utilities

Kanji Lens - Japanese Scanner

Furigana, JLPT & Stroke Order

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.

Kanji Lookup and Dictionary

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.

free with in-app purchases

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KanjiForge: Name to Kanji

Turn your name into kanji

🎨 Graphics & Design

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.

Recognize Kanji with camera

Camera-based Kanji recognitionMeaning lookupPronunciation lookup

Instantly recognize Japanese Kanji characters using your device's camera. Capture an image, and the app will identify the characters, providing their meanings and pronunciations through the OS dictionary. Learn Kanji on the go with this visual recognition tool.