Best Learn Japanese Kanji Letter Apps &amp; Games

4.7😊(7.3K ratings)

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Learn Japanese kanji through vocabulary words, not rote memorization. Features writing lessons with stroke detection, spaced repetition reviews, and full JLPT level coverage. Works offline and includes audio pronunciation for over 5,000 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

Learn Japanese!! Kana & Kanji by Luli Languages LLC

Hiragana, Katakana & Grammar

Strong Contender

4.8😊(23K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Master Japanese from basic characters to complex kanji and grammar. This app offers a structured, step-by-step learning path, including pronunciation, vocabulary, and sentence construction, all accessible offline. It adapts to your learning pace with spaced repetition quizzes and writing practice.

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 by TAKAHIRO AYA

Study basic skills in game.

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🎮 Games

2.2(6 ratings)

Free

Learn Japanese Kanji through a simple, time-based game. Select the correct Kanji from a panel to improve your understanding of Japanese language, manga, and animation.

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Kanji!

Kanji 100

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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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$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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Kana School: Japanese Letters

Learn the Hiragana & Katakana

Step-by-step character learningUnlockable levels via testsInfinite quiz mode

Master Japanese hiragana and katakana with a structured, step-by-step learning system. Unlock new levels by passing tests and reinforce your knowledge with an infinite quiz. Features synthesized audio for pronunciation practice and comprehensive kana tables.

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Daily kanji cardsCustomizable learning speed (1-20 kanji/day)Spaced repetition flashcards

Learn Japanese kanji at your own pace with daily flashcards. This app uses spaced repetition to aid long-term memorization, making it ideal for busy individuals wanting to master Japanese characters.

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2,136 Official Jōyō KanjiStroke-by-stroke guidanceSpinning wheel exploration

Japanese Kanji Writing

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Master Japanese handwriting with this app, featuring stroke-by-stroke guidance for all 2,136 official Jōyō Kanji. Explore characters through a spinning wheel, hear pronunciations with human voice, and access English meanings. Save your favorites for easy review.

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Learn Japanese kanji by practicing drawing characters directly on your device. This app offers an interactive way to master kanji strokes without traditional tools.

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Sumi: Learn Japanese

Animated stroke order for charactersGuided lessons for hiragana and katakanaSearchable kanji library with JLPT levels

This app offers a structured approach to learning Japanese, focusing on kanji, kana, and reading comprehension. It breaks down character origins, provides guided lessons, and includes a comprehensive reference library. The experience is designed to be quiet and focused, with offline functionality.

Quickly find the meaning and pronunciation of unknown Kanji characters by drawing them. This app focuses on fast, easy lookup without complex methods, offering definitions and relevant word examples. It also supports keyboard and pasteboard searches.

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Learn Japanese!!!

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Master Japanese with engaging lessons covering vocabulary, pronunciation, kana, kanji, writing, and grammar. Smart review tools adapt to your learning pace, ensuring effective memorization. Ideal for beginners to quickly gain speaking, reading, and writing skills.

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Learn Kanji by writingAdvanced input detectionSpaced repetition system (SRS)

Master Japanese Kanji by practicing writing. This app uses advanced input detection and spaced repetition to help you learn quickly and effectively. Focuses on the physical act of writing characters, not just recognition.

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Tegaki - Kanji Writing

Write Kanji by Hand

Freehand kanji writing with stroke guidesSpaced repetition system (SRS)Multiple quiz modes

Learn and practice writing Japanese kanji with instant feedback on stroke order and structure. Features spaced repetition for effective memorization and various quiz modes to reinforce learning. Supports multiple profiles and iCloud sync.

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.

Detailed Kanji informationFlashcard study modeCustomizable practice tests

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Daily Kanji: JLPT N5-N1

Spaced repetition systemAll 2,136 jōyō kanjiJLPT level organization

Master Japanese kanji with a smart spaced-repetition system. Learn all 2,136 jōyō kanji from JLPT N5 to N1 with example sentences, native audio, and progress tracking. Daily reminders help you maintain your learning streak.