KQEssential: Trace one Kanji

14 tiny lists. Pick one daily.

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

One kanji per day. Trace it with your finger. No quizzes, no streaks, no guilt. Just the quiet satisfaction of writing. Which kanji should you learn first? Instead of memorizing thousands of characters, start with 381 essential kanji used in everyday life. Practice writing Japanese characters by tracing them directly on the screen with your finger. You will also learn hiragana, katakana, and carefully selected kanji that appear frequently in daily Japanese. Japanese dictionaries contain over 50,000 characters, and even elementary school students learn more than 1,000. This app focuses on 381 essential kanji — a practical set for everyday survival in Japanese. Perfect for beginners looking for a manageable starting point for learning Japanese writing.

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1.4: Minor fixes and improvements, including an updated app icon. --- 1.3: Improved Learning Flow We've enhanced the learning experience based on your feedback. What's New: • New "next letter" button to continue to the next kanji in the same category • Return to the menu using the menu button at the top of the screen

Version 1.4

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    Information

    Seller
    • TAKASHI MATSUMOTO
    Size
    • 27.2 MB
    Category
    • Education
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © 2024 Takashi Matsumoto
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