Sumi: Learn Japanese Kanji

Flashcards, Kana & JLPT N5–N1

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

New: stroke order for every kanji and kana, writing practice that checks each stroke, and a writing quiz. Learn Japanese from your first kana to N1 kanji. Sumi brings characters, readings, vocabulary and audio together in a focused flashcard app for iPhone and iPad. START WITH THE SOUNDS Learn the 46 basic Hiragana and 46 basic Katakana characters with pronunciation guidance and audio. Continue with voiced sounds, combinations, small kana and other advanced lessons. Extra vocabulary shows sounds in words when you want more context. ONE KANJI, SEVERAL READINGS Study 2,136 kanji from N5 to N1 in chapters of up to ten. Turn over a card to see its meanings, on and kun readings, and related words. Expand readings and examples right on the card. WRITE EVERY STROKE Watch the stroke order of every kanji and kana, step through it stroke by stroke, and see which parts a kanji is built from. Practice writing with your finger or Apple Pencil: each stroke is checked for direction, place and order, with a hint when you need one. The writing quiz asks you to write kanji from memory. READ AND LISTEN IN CONTEXT See Japanese example sentences with hiragana, romaji and English translations. Listen to individual words or the whole sentence, with highlighting that follows the speech. KNOW WHAT TO PRACTICE Test readings and meanings with quizzes. Rate what you recall to schedule reviews, and return to words that need more practice. Track your progress without losing sight of the next card. MAKE IT YOURS • Save characters and write personal notes. • Choose a flashcard style and light or dark appearance. • Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. • Keep a streak and set optional reminders. • Study offline and sync progress through your private iCloud when available. No separate Sumi account. No ads. Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and German. SUMI PLUS N5 Chapter 1 and the 46 basic characters in each kana course are free. A monthly or yearly Sumi Plus subscription unlocks all kanji chapters and advanced kana lessons. Both plans include the same access. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Support: https://sumi.ohm.software/support/ Privacy: https://sumi.ohm.software/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Stroke order data: KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel and contributors (CC BY-SA 3.0). Sumi is an independent learning app and is not affiliated with the JLPT.

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• Stroke order for every kanji and kana: watch each character draw itself, see which parts a kanji is built from, and practice writing with a check on every stroke. • New writing quiz in Practice: write kanji from memory. • Cards now turn over with a full 180° flip. Prefer the quick reveal? Choose it in Settings › Card animation. • A small ink sparrow now guides your first lessons, with practice cards that don’t affect your progress. • Smaller fixes and polish.

Version 1.1.0

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    Information

    Seller
    Kei Konuma
    Size
    334.5 MB
    Category
    Education
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 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 5 more
    • English, German, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
    Age Rating
    13+
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      Realistic Violence
      Mature or Suggestive Themes
      Horror/Fear Themes
      Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
      Guns or Other Weapons
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • Sumi Plus Yearly $29.99
    • Sumi Plus Monthly $4.99
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    Copyright
    © 2026 Kei Konuma
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