Daily Kanji - Learn Japanese
Kanji · JLPT · Lock Screen
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Master 2,000+ kanji. Learn Japanese the smart way — one day at a time.
Daily Kanji uses the FSRS spaced repetition algorithm to help you remember kanji permanently, not just for a test. Whether you're preparing for the JLPT or picking up Japanese for travel, Daily Kanji adapts to your level and schedule.
STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER
• Science-backed FSRS v5 algorithm schedules reviews at the perfect time for long-term retention
• Set a daily goal that fits your life — from 3 to 50 kanji per day
• Track your progress with a streak system and detailed learning stats
LEARN KANJI IN DEPTH
• 2,000+ kanji covering JLPT N5 through N1
• See readings (on'yomi & kun'yomi), meanings, and component breakdowns
• Study real example sentences to understand kanji in context
• Explore 15 topic categories: Everyday Conversation, Travel, Food & Drink, Business, Technology, and more
PRACTICE STROKE ORDER
• Trace every kanji stroke-by-stroke on a guided canvas
• Watch the correct order play back, then try it yourself
• Build muscle memory for every stroke from day one
SOUND JAPANESE
• Practice pitch accent on real readings with a clear visual contour
• Tap to record yourself and get instant feedback on your pitch
• Recognize atamadaka, heiban, nakadaka, and odaka patterns at a glance
HEAR NATIVE PRONUNCIATION
• Listen to kanji and example sentences read aloud by native Japanese speakers
• Choose from 2 different voices to find one you click with
LOOK UP ANY KANJI
• Draw a kanji by hand and get instant matches with built-in handwriting recognition
• See meanings, readings, and related words for any kanji in the dictionary
• Look up kanji you encounter in the wild — no copy-paste or radicals needed
YOUR FAVOURITE ANKI DECKS, BUILT IN
• Study popular community decks including Kaishi 1.5k, Core 6k, Tango N4, and Tango N5
• JLPT-level word lists from N5 through N1 ready to go out of the box
• All decks use the same FSRS algorithm — no importing or syncing required
LEARN FROM YOUR LOCK SCREEN
• Add a kanji widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen
• See a new kanji every time you check your phone — no app launch needed
• Customize refresh intervals and active hours to match your routine
• Get up to 10x more kanji exposure through passive review
STAY MOTIVATED
• Build a daily learning streak and watch your heatmap fill in over the year
• Get gentle daily reminders so you never miss a review
• See exactly how many kanji you've learned, saved, and still need to review
EASY ON THE EYES
• Full dark mode for your eyes and your battery
• Follows your system appearance automatically, or pick light or dark manually
PERSONALIZED TO YOU
• Select your JLPT level (N5–N1) and choose the categories that interest you
• Adjust your daily goal, voice preference, theme, and notification schedule anytime
Start building your kanji knowledge today — just a few minutes a day is all it takes. Master 2,000+ kanji with science-backed spaced repetition. Practice stroke order, train your pitch accent, look up any kanji by drawing it, study popular Anki decks, learn on your lock screen, and hear native pronunciation.
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Information
- Seller
- Aaron John
- Size
- 74.5 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 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+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Daily Kanji Premium $29.99
- Daily Kanji Premium (Monthly) $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Daily Kanji