Kanji Compare
Chinese-Japanese False Friends
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Kanji that look identical but mean different things in Chinese vs Japanese. 手紙 (letter / toilet paper). 勉強 (study / forcing). Side-by-side meanings + examples.
Discover how the same kanji can mean completely different things in Chinese and Japanese.
Kanji Compare is a quick-reference tool for 30 classic "false friends" — words that look identical but carry different (sometimes opposite!) meanings across the two languages.
Features:
• Side-by-side comparison of Chinese and Japanese meanings
• Real example sentences for each language
• Three-level classification: Opposite / Partially Different / Nuance
• Category filtering (Daily Life, Business, Food, Emotions, etc.)
• Search by kanji or meaning
• Save favorites for quick review
• Works 100% offline — no account, no tracking
Perfect for Chinese speakers learning Japanese, Japanese speakers learning Chinese, or anyone fascinated by CJK linguistics.
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Information
- Seller
- 守信 尚
- Size
- 502.8 KB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and Japanese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Large Tip $4.99
- Medium Tip $1.99
- Small Tip $0.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Donnie