Best Learn To Read Kanji Apps &amp; Games

Naranare Learn Japanese Kanji

Guided Reading for Beginners

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.

Learn 100 most popular KanjiEfficient Japanese learningSmart time allocation

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Japanese-kanji(18-kanjis)

by hk2006

Learn 18 essential Japanese kanjiKanji categorized by themeVisual aids for easy memorization

Master Japanese kanji through engaging lessons and visual aids. Learn 18 essential kanji categorized by theme and earn 'good job' stamps for completing sections. Compete with others by sharing your stamp count.

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iKanji - Learn Japanese Kanji

Read & Write JLPT & Jōyō Kanji

$4.99

Master Japanese kanji with this comprehensive study tool. It covers over 2,000 JLPT and Jōyō kanji, offering practice tests, vocabulary browsing, and spaced repetition. Learn readings, meanings, and stroke order for effective memorization.

JLPT & Jōyō Kanji coverageSpaced repetition (Leitner System)Reading, Meaning, and Compound tests

free with in-app purchases

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Ringotan

Learn Japanese Kanji

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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300 Kanji through Vocabulary

GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.

$6.99

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

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Learn Kanji JLPT N5 N4 N3 N2

Kanji study Japanese bunpo N1

2300 essential KanjiAnimated writing guidesAudio pronunciation and example sentences

Master essential Kanji for JLPT levels N5 through N1 with this comprehensive study tool. Features include animated writing guides, audio pronunciation, example sentences, and interactive flashcards and quizzes to track your learning progress.

free with in-app purchases

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Japanese-kanji

by hk2006

$0.99

Learn Japanese kanji through fun, categorized lessons. Earn stamps for completing categories and track your progress against others. Designed for beginners to master essential characters.

Categorized kanji lessonsVisual learning aidsProgress tracking with stamps

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Kanji Memory Hint 1 [English]

by The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai

Mnemonic pictures for memorizationInteractive kanji understanding gamesPronunciation audio for each kanji

Learn Japanese kanji through engaging mnemonic pictures and interactive games. This app provides pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences to aid memorization. It's designed for beginners and those curious about Japanese writing.

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Flashcards and review slidesCustomizable study listsMnemonic story saving

Remembering the Kanji

by Mirai Apps

$10.99

This app provides flashcards and review tools for learning Japanese kanji using the Heisig method. It offers customizable study lists, mnemonic story saving, stroke order animations, and drawing practice. Learn kanji readings and jukugo, and review lessons from the companion books.

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Master kanji through stories

Japanese Kanji Stories

2,000+ curated kanji storiesSmart adaptive review systemGuided writing exercises

Master Japanese kanji through engaging mnemonic stories and guided writing exercises. This app features a smart review system that adapts to your learning pace and provides detailed progress tracking. Explore over 2,000 kanji connected in a unique constellation to understand their relationships.

Kanji Camera - Reading Search

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freemium

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.

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Yomu Yomu: Read&Learn Japanese

Read Stories, Learn Japanese

Integrated dictionary with JLPT levelsRomaji and furigana aidsSynchronized text and audio

Learn Japanese through engaging stories with integrated learning tools. Access definitions, romaji, furigana, and audio without leaving the text. Reinforce vocabulary with flashcards and track your progress.

free with in-app purchases

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Kanji-Reader

Translate Japanese Characters

Real-time character recognitionOffline functionality90%+ accuracy for 2000+ Kanji

Instantly translate Japanese characters from photos using advanced AI. Get readings, translations, and detailed information offline. Features adjustable text detection and sensitivity for optimal accuracy.

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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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Pupu Quest: Elementary Kanji

Learn kanji through fun game!