Kanji Scanner: Japanese OCR

Kanji Scanner is a Japanese kanji recognition app that helps you scan, identify, and learn Japanese kanji characters directly from your smartphone.

Using AI-powered OCR and on-device text recognition, the app can instantly detect Japanese kanji from your camera or images and display meanings, readings, and kanji details in seconds. All recognition happens locally on your device for a fast, offline, and privacy-friendly experience.

Whether you are studying Japanese, reading manga, learning for the JLPT, or trying to understand unknown kanji in books, signs, or screenshots, Kanji Scanner makes Japanese kanji learning simple and accessible.

• Scan Japanese kanji using your smartphone camera
• Detect kanji from photos, screenshots, and images
• Learn kanji meanings and readings instantly
• Access all 2,000+ Jōyō Kanji offline
• Track learned kanji and study progress
• Fast and lightweight on-device recognition
• Works offline after initial setup
• Simple and intuitive interface
• No account required

Perfect for:

• Japanese language students
• JLPT learners
• Anime and manga fans
• Self-learners studying Japanese
• Travelers and Japanese culture enthusiasts

Kanji Scanner helps you recognize real Japanese kanji naturally while studying, reading, or exploring Japanese content. Scan kanji instantly, discover meanings and readings, and improve your Japanese learning experience anywhere.

The app also includes a complete offline Jōyō Kanji library, allowing you to search and explore meanings and readings for all 2,000+ Jōyō kanji. You can mark kanji as learned, track your study progress, and build your Japanese knowledge over time.