# ZenKanji

> Spot the odd kanji out, banish specters, and restore scrolls with Byakugo.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.codebee.zenkanji](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.codebee.zenkanji)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.codebee.zenkanji`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** codebee.jp
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 5
- **Version:** 1.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2026-03-15
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-11-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.codebee.zenkanji)
- **Website:** [https://zenkanji.web.app/](https://zenkanji.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://zenkanji.web.app/privacy/ja.html](https://zenkanji.web.app/privacy/ja.html)

## Description

&quot;ZenKanji&quot; is a Japanese-style puzzle game where you banish specters (Ayakashi) lurking among kanji characters and uncover the tales hidden within.<br><br>Together with Byakugo, the fox-spirit guardian of the Archive, find the one character that doesn&#39;t belong — the &quot;odd one out&quot; — and disperse the specters before time runs out.<br><br>[Story Archive]<br>Journey through a grand narrative, each chapter guarded by a unique specter. Before every stage, Byakugo shares the etymology and lore behind each kanji pair. Clear grids from 3×3 to 5×5 within the time limit and reclaim the Emakimono (picture scrolls) sleeping in the Archive.<br><br>Struggling with a tough stage? The &quot;Mark of Insight&quot; — Byakugo&#39;s power — gradually eases difficulty, ensuring everyone can progress deeper into the story.<br><br>[Infinite Archive]<br>Unlocked after completing Chapter 2. Test your skills in a 60-second score attack. Chain consecutive correct answers to reach the exhilarating &quot;Meikyo Shisui&quot; (Clear Mirror, Still Water) state.<br><br>[Features]<br>- A kanji &quot;odd one out&quot; game with story, characters, and adventure<br>- Trigger the satisfying &quot;Meikyo Shisui&quot; mode through an unbroken streak<br>- The &quot;Mark of Insight&quot; — Byakugo&#39;s support so everyone can enjoy the story<br>- Collect beautiful &quot;Emakimono&quot; (Picture Scrolls) as you play<br>- A calming, Japanese-style aesthetic featuring Washi paper and brush calligraphy<br>- Discover etymology facts and creative tales rooted in Japanese culture<br><br>Whether you love brain games, kanji quizzes, or spot-the-difference puzzles, ZenKanji offers a one-of-a-kind experience.<br><br>Perfect for a quick mental refresh — begin your journey through the Archive.

## Rankings

- #3,033,763 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `jp.codebee.zenkanji.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.codebee.zenkanji)