Kanji Karuta

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Master Japanese with Kanji Karuta!
Learning Japanese doesn't have to mean staring at flashcards for hours.

Kanji Karuta revolutionises how you study by combining a massive, comprehensive Japanese dictionary with the fast-paced mechanics of the traditional game of Karuta.

Whether you're a beginner studying for your first JLPT N5 exam or practising for total fluency at N1, our app turns the grind of memorising characters into an addictive, reflex-building game.

Read the clue, scan the board, and tap the right card before the timer runs out!

Available in 12 Languages:
English, Thai, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, Bahasa Indonesia, Italian, French, Hindi, Portuguese, German, Spanish.

An Unbeatable Learning Database
Never outgrow your study app. Kanji Karuta is packed with enough content to take you from an absolute beginner to a fluent speaker:
2,200+ Kanji: Learn every single Jōyō (regular-use) Kanji required to read Japanese newspapers, literature, and media.
17,928 Vocabulary Entries: Understand how characters are actually used in the real world with thousands of practical vocabulary words, compounds, and phrases.
Full JLPT Coverage: Content is neatly categorised from JLPT N5 (Beginner) to JLPT N1 (Advanced), so you only study what matters at your current level.

The Karuta Game Experience
Lightning-Fast Gameplay: Train your brain for instant character recognition. When reading Japanese, speed is just as important as knowledge.
Multiple Study Modes:
Easy Mode - Unlimited Guesses. Cards disappear after every correct answer.
Hard Mode - 3 Guesses. Cards don't disappear from the board
Bite-Sized Sessions: Waiting for the train? Have 5 minutes to spare? Jump into a quick round and keep your daily streak alive.

Key Features Built for Learners
Detailed Character Breakdowns: Tap on any card after a game to view Onyomi (Chinese readings), Kunyomi (Japanese readings), and complete vocabulary lists associated with that character.
Smart Progress Tracking: The app remembers which characters you struggle with and which ones you've mastered, ensuring your review sessions are always optimised.

Clean, Ad-Free Focus: Designed with a beautiful, distraction-free interface so you can stay in the zone and focus entirely on your Japanese.

No internet? No problem. Access the entire 17,928+ word database and play Karuta anywhere, anytime.

Who is Kanji Karuta For?
Beginners who want a fun, unintimidating way to start learning their first characters.
Intermediate/Advanced students who want to break through the "Kanji wall" and build faster reading comprehension speeds.
JLPT test-takers looking for an engaging way to drill vocabulary daily.
Native speakers who want to brush up on their Kanji knowledge.