Best The Kodansha Kanji Usage Guide Apps &amp; Games

4.7(3 ratings)

$9.99

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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.

Kanji Learner's Dictionary by CJKI

Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dict.

Strong Contender

4.6(12 ratings)

$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.

Remembering the Kanji by Mirai Apps

Worth Considering

3.5😐(24 ratings)

$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.

What We Love

📚 Excellent companion to Heisig books
✍️ Stroke order animations and writing practice
🎯 Organized by lessons for easy review
📋 Customizable study lists
💾 Ability to add personal stories and notes
🔄 Flip between RTK 1 and RTK 2 editions
🎨 Beautiful, intuitive interface design
📖 Comprehensive kanji reference with primitives
⌨️ Multiple keyboard support for input

Room to Improve

📖 No Heisig stories included (copyright issues)
🔄 Lacks spaced repetition system (SRS)
📱 Portrait mode only, no landscape support
🔍 Search defaults to numbers instead of letters
💾 Data loss after updates (study lists, stories)
🐛 Backup function crashes on Apple devices
📝 Limited space for story/notes section
⚙️ Settings don't persist between sessions
🔗 No cross-referencing between primitives
💰 Expensive for feature set ($10)
❌ Missing some kanji from latest book editions
🎮 No progress tracking or achievement system

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