KanjiGlass - Fast Kanji Lookup
Learn Japanese Kanji Instantly
$4.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
KanjiGlass instantly shows kanji meanings, readings, and radicals as you browse in Safari - now with audio pronunciations for a more complete learning experience.
KanjiGlass - Fast Kanji Lookup
KanjiGlass is the smartest way to explore and learn Japanese kanji while browsing on your iPhone or iPad. With a simple drag of the glass over any kanji, you’ll instantly reveal meanings, readings, and radicals - all without leaving the page. No more jumping between kanji dictionary apps and no endless tab-switching. Stay in the flow and make learning Japanese a natural, seamless part of your reading experience.
Why KanjiGlass?
Whether you’re studying for the JLPT, reading Japanese websites, or just curious about kanji in articles you’re reading, KanjiGlass helps you learn faster, remember better, and stay immersed. Designed for both beginner learners and advanced learners, it gives you everything you need in a clear, distraction-free interface.
Powerful Features
• Instant Lookup - Point the glass at any kanji to see its readings, meanings and radicals instantly.
• Radical Breakdown - Understand the building blocks of each kanji character in a minimal, easy-to-glance layout.
• Dig Deeper - Tap a radical to explore its origins, meanings, and related characters.
• Built for Learners - Shows both Onyomi (Chinese-style) and Kunyomi (Japanese-style) readings, plus English meanings - perfect for JLPT N5 to N1 learners.
• Glass Design - A clean, subtle overlay that keeps your focus on the Japanese text.
• Tap-to-Copy - Tap the main kanji or radical in the popup to copy it instantly.
• Audio Pronunciations - Tap a reading pill to hear the correct pronunciation.
How to Use
1. Install KanjiGlass from the App Store.
2. Go to Settings → Safari → Extensions → KanjiGlass and enable it.
3. Open Safari and browse any site with Japanese text.
4. Drag the KanjiGlass over a kanji - and watch the magic happen.
Who is it for?
• Students preparing for JLPT exams (N5, N4, N3, N2, N1).
• Anime, manga, and light novel fans who want to understand kanji on the fly. (Kanji within image recognition feature in the works)
• Language learners looking for an in-context Japanese dictionary without breaking their flow.
• Anyone fascinated by kanji, radicals, and the deeper logic of the Japanese writing system.
Pro Tip
KanjiGlass isn’t just about surface-level meanings. You can explore radicals within radicals, uncovering the full structure of a character and seeing how Japanese is built from the ground up.
One-Time Purchase
No subscriptions, no recurring payments. Pay once, own it forever. KanjiGlass is priced to support ongoing development and a growing set of features, but it will always stay true to its subtle simplicity.
Community & Future Features
Follow @kanjiglass on Instagram to join the community, share feedback, and help shape future updates. More advanced features are already in development - but KanjiGlass will never lose its elegant, distraction-free design.
KanjiGlass is built for Japanese learners, JLPT students, and fans of anime, manga, and light novels who want to understand kanji in context. Future updates planned include OCR image recognition and Anki integration to export kanji, radicals, and readings directly into your study decks. With Anki support, every lookup can instantly become a flashcard for review, letting you practice and retain kanji long-term without extra effort.
Turn every webpage into a Japanese learning opportunity. With KanjiGlass, the world of kanji is always just one drag away.
Learn Japanese Kanji The Easy Way, use KanjiGlass.
Enjoying KanjiGlass?
If you find KanjiGlass useful, please consider leaving a review on the App Store. Your feedback means a lot and supports future updates.
Changes
• Added tap-to-copy: tap the main kanji or radical to instantly copy it
• Added audio pronunciations: tap a reading pill to hear it pronounced
• KanjiGlass now snaps smoothly to the center of the targeted kanji
The developer, CLAYTON ANDREW BRASCH, 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 Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- CLAYTON ANDREW BRASCH
- Size
- 4.4 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.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Clayton Brasch
