KanjiGlass - Fast Kanji Lookup

KanjiGlass instantly shows kanji meanings, readings, and radicals as you browse in Safari - now with audio pronunciations for a more complete learning experience.

KanjiGlass - Fast Kanji Lookup

KanjiGlass is the smartest way to explore and learn Japanese kanji while browsing on your iPhone or iPad. With a simple drag of the glass over any kanji, you’ll instantly reveal meanings, readings, and radicals - all without leaving the page. No more jumping between kanji dictionary apps and no endless tab-switching. Stay in the flow and make learning Japanese a natural, seamless part of your reading experience.

Why KanjiGlass?

Whether you’re studying for the JLPT, reading Japanese websites, or just curious about kanji in articles you’re reading, KanjiGlass helps you learn faster, remember better, and stay immersed. Designed for both beginner learners and advanced learners, it gives you everything you need in a clear, distraction-free interface.

Powerful Features • Instant Lookup - Point the glass at any kanji to see its readings, meanings and radicals instantly. • Radical Breakdown - Understand the building blocks of each kanji character in a minimal, easy-to-glance layout. • Dig Deeper - Tap a radical to explore its origins, meanings, and related characters. • Built for Learners - Shows both Onyomi (Chinese-style) and Kunyomi (Japanese-style) readings, plus English meanings - perfect for JLPT N5 to N1 learners. • Glass Design - A clean, subtle overlay that keeps your focus on the Japanese text. • Tap-to-Copy - Tap the main kanji or radical in the popup to copy it instantly. • Audio Pronunciations - Tap a reading pill to hear the correct pronunciation.

How to Use 1. Install KanjiGlass from the App Store. 2. Go to Settings → Safari → Extensions → KanjiGlass and enable it. 3. Open Safari and browse any site with Japanese text. 4. Drag the KanjiGlass over a kanji - and watch the magic happen.

Who is it for? • Students preparing for JLPT exams (N5, N4, N3, N2, N1). • Anime, manga, and light novel fans who want to understand kanji on the fly. (Kanji within image recognition feature in the works) • Language learners looking for an in-context Japanese dictionary without breaking their flow. • Anyone fascinated by kanji, radicals, and the deeper logic of the Japanese writing system.

Pro Tip

KanjiGlass isn’t just about surface-level meanings. You can explore radicals within radicals, uncovering the full structure of a character and seeing how Japanese is built from the ground up.

One-Time Purchase

No subscriptions, no recurring payments. Pay once, own it forever. KanjiGlass is priced to support ongoing development and a growing set of features, but it will always stay true to its subtle simplicity.

Community & Future Features

Follow @kanjiglass on Instagram to join the community, share feedback, and help shape future updates. More advanced features are already in development - but KanjiGlass will never lose its elegant, distraction-free design.

KanjiGlass is built for Japanese learners, JLPT students, and fans of anime, manga, and light novels who want to understand kanji in context. Future updates planned include OCR image recognition and Anki integration to export kanji, radicals, and readings directly into your study decks. With Anki support, every lookup can instantly become a flashcard for review, letting you practice and retain kanji long-term without extra effort.

Turn every webpage into a Japanese learning opportunity. With KanjiGlass, the world of kanji is always just one drag away. Learn Japanese Kanji The Easy Way, use KanjiGlass.