Kanji Book

I really like this app. I get to practice combinations, kanji writing, and have fun while doing so. I also love that it links to the Jisho website for additional information. Where this app could improve is how it helps with learning the Kun/On and vocabulary. The info there but barely reinforced. Some MIGHT appear during one of the quizzes — but not with enough frequency to get a firm grasp on their usage and application as you do the English definition. There is also no setting to adjust this. It’s great for getting started with Kanji but if you’re learning for reading/speaking, you eventually hit a wall with this. I hope they add this feature soon as this is still my favorite app to learn kanji.

I’ve been studying Japanese for a few years, but I’ve never been able to get the hang of remembering kanji. Every other app I’ve tried has been largely ineffective or hit me with more work than I could handle. Kanji Book is fantastic! I can choose which kanji I want to focus on and practice them as much as I want until I feel comfortable. The compound and test features are effective at highlighting my trouble spots, and after only a few weeks of spending a few minutes a day practicing, I’m noticing huge improvements in reading comprehension and writing. No more feeling lost and overwhelmed! A huge thanks to the developer for making this available.