Kanji Studio - Learn Japanese

The free kanji app that actually makes the strokes stick. All 2,136 Joyo kanji, all JLPT levels.

Completely free. No ads. No subscriptions. Master Japanese kanji through handwriting. Kanji Studio teaches you to write all 2,136 Joyo kanji stroke by stroke, with instant feedback on every line you draw.

How it works: Set a daily goal (3–20 kanji), swipe through characters, and trace each stroke on screen. The app grades your strokes in real time with haptic and audio feedback, then schedules reviews using spaced repetition so you retain what you learn.

What’s included:

• All 5 JLPT levels: N5 (80 kanji) through N1 (986 kanji)
• Teach cards that break down components, readings, and example words before your first trace
• Meaning quizzes to reinforce recognition
• Spaced repetition reviews that bring back characters right before you’d forget them
• Daily streaks and milestone celebrations to keep you consistent
• Detailed info sheets with on/kun readings, example compounds, and radical breakdowns

Make it yours:

• Toggle stroke guides on or off for freehand recall practice
• Enable or disable teach cards and quizzes
• Set your daily goal from 3 to 20 kanji
• Daily reminder notifications to keep you on track