Features & Capabilities

Learn basic kanji through kanji words: GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. is an app that helps users become able to recognize 317 basic kanji by studying more than 1,100 kanji words at their own pace!

This is the official iPhone app from the 3rd edition of GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, a best-selling series of Japanese learning materials boasting more than 3.5 million copies sold.

Advantages ◆ Users can view the kanji words as they like, enabling them to study at their own pace. ◆ By repeating a process of memorization and self-checking, learners can master readings of kanji words and recognition of basic kanji. ◆ Audio recordings have been newly added for each kanji word. ◆ Kanji words already mastered are progressively removed from the study set, so users can concentrate on just the kanji that challenge them, making for a more efficient approach to learning. *This app will not play audio if your device is in Silent mode (Vibrate mode). To hear the audio, please turn Silent mode off.

Study methods and functions This app has three main modes: Study, Check, and List.

◇ “Study” allows users to view the kanji words, their readings, and the target kanji for each word over and over, so they can take their time learning. ・Audio recordings of natural pronunciations by native speakers are provided for all kanji words. ・Basic information on the target kanji is provided with fun illustrations and mnemonic hints, as well as animations of their stroke order. (The illustrations and hints are taken from the very popular learning resource “Kanji Look and Learn.”) ・Users can bookmark the kanji words they like. The bookmarked words are compiled in the Bookmark list in "List."

◇ “Check” helps learners to track their mastery. ・Users check their understanding of the kanji words studied and sort them into those mastered and those not yet retained. ・The kanji words already mastered are taken out of the study set, leaving behind just those that still need to be worked on.

◇ “List” displays various lists of all the words and kanji covered by the app so that users can see their progress and review them. ・In the lists arranged in lesson order, a-i-u-e-o order, or alphabetical order, checkmarks are automatically placed next to words that have been mastered. ・Kanji information on the cards can be displayed from the entries in the On/Kun list. ・Users can search kanji words from their target kanji in the Serial # list. ・The words bookmarked in the Study mode are also listed in the Bookmark list. ・The Study view of kanji words or the target kanji can be displayed from the list entries, enabling quick review.

○This app is based on the kanji list from the third edition of GENKI. ○Ads: The app does not display any ads that might interfere with learning.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd.
Rating:
2.70
(21)
Version:
2.0 Last updated: 2026-05-28
Version code:
886220537
Creation date:
2021-03-03
Compatible devices:
Size:
99.03MB
Price:
6.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/genki-kanji-for-3rd-ed/id1551595310
Website:
https://bookclub.japantimes.co.jp/en/search/g11341.html

User Reviews

GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. is a useful Genki-focused study tool with helpful organization and writing aids, but widespread audio issues, limited interactivity, and an outdated UI are the main recurring drawbacks.
Pros
  • Useful for studying Genki material and aligns with the Genki textbook.
  • Customizable study options (e.g., definition-first display).
  • Kanji are grouped by related vocabulary/concepts.
  • Stroke-order visuals are provided for writing practice.
Cons
  • Audio often does not play through the device speaker; it only works with headphones or when silent mode is off.
  • Limited interactivity and lack of engaging features like writing practice or multiple-choice.
  • Clunky, outdated user interface.
  • Stroke-order availability is inconsistent; advertised stroke order may not be shown in some cases.
Recent reviews
I’m enjoying this app. Good information, for the price. I read a review that said sound only works when headphones are plugged in. This is incorrect. It works, if the switch on your phone (iPhone for sure. Not certain about android) is set so that your phone isn’t on silent mode. That’s the case for many apps. It seems like the sound is broken, but it’s actually just dependent on the toggle switch on the top, left side of the phone. I would definitely recommend this app. It’s not expensive, but is full of good information, and you can change whether you see the definition first, of the kanji. They’re also conveniently grouped, so that you learn similar vocabulary and concepts. It’s simple but effective, with regular use.
by Ba*****, 2026-02-22

In 2025 a kanji app should have drawing practice. Absolutely useless for my study when I already have the book, this does nothing new.
by Ga*****, 2025-11-12

The app doesn’t allow you to turn off the English translation for the kanji. Umm, duh??? Why would you build a flash cards app that doesn’t let you hide the answer???
by Tr*****, 2025-02-26
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