KanjiForge: Name to Kanji

Turn your name into kanji

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

New: forge your family crest and name seal, send a kanji name to a friend, and share reels with sound. Now in Español, Português, Français & Deutsch. Turn your name into real Japanese kanji — chosen for sound and meaning, designed like art. KanjiForge listens to how your name sounds and forges it into authentic kanji. Every character is a real kanji with a real reading and meaning — no random symbols, no account, no internet needed. HOW IT WORKS • Type your name • Hear it read aloud and pick the reading closest to how you say it • Choose a style and a feel — strong, elegant, mysterious, ocean and more • Browse five kanji options, scored on sound, meaning and balance, and compare them side by side MAKE IT YOURS • Family crest (kamon) — generate a samurai crest from your name: hawk feathers, cherry blossom, waves and more, in gold, ink or crimson. Save it as a transparent PNG. • Name seal (hanko) — a carved or raised red stamp of your kanji name, ready to sign your art. • Calligraphy and backdrops — mincho, brush and cursive styles on washi paper, gold or ink. • Stroke order — watch every character being written, then trace it yourself. • AR tattoo preview — place your kanji on your skin with the camera. SHARE IT • Send a name as a gift — forge a kanji name for a friend and send it as a card with a link that opens right in the app. • Reels with sound — export a short video of your name being forged, with taiko drums and brush sounds (sound can be turned off). • Save and share artwork for your wallpaper or socials. YOUR COLLECTION • History, favorites and a growing kanji collection — stored privately on your device. IN YOUR LANGUAGE English, Español, Português, Français and Deutsch — kanji meanings included. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Conversion runs entirely on your device, using Apple Intelligence where available. No account, no sign-up, nothing uploaded. KANJIFORGE PREMIUM — one-time purchase • Unlock the Sushi and Street styles with unlimited forges and rerolls • Remove all ads • Watermark-free exports, plus wallpaper, story and business-card formats Samurai and Ninja styles, crests, seals, gifts and reels are free.

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New in 1.2 • Family crest generator — turn your name into a samurai kamon • Name seal (hanko) studio — carved or raised red stamps, saved as transparent PNG • Send a name as a gift — a card plus a link that opens right in KanjiForge • Reels now have sound — taiko drums and brush strokes (toggle in Settings) • Now in Español, Português, Français and Deutsch — kanji meanings too • Listen-and-pick pronunciation, five kanji options to compare, and a refreshed crimson-and-gold design

Version 1.2.0

The developer, Hiroki Sasayama, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Purchases

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Location
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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Information

Seller
  • Hiroki Sasayama
Size
  • 10.3 MB
Category
  • Graphics & Design
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 4 more
  • English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
  • © 2026 Kanji Forge
  • Privacy Policy

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