Kanji Study review
A kanji-focused Android app with broad reference search and structured writing practice.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Kanji Study is an Android app for learners building Japanese kanji and kana knowledge, with particular depth for kanji literacy. Flashcards present readings, meanings, examples and stroke animations, while configurable multiple-choice quizzes provide another way to review. Learners can follow JLPT or Japanese school-grade sequences, or search across more than 6,000 kanji and 180,000 words. The free version covers beginner kanji, radicals, hiragana and katakana, and includes dictionary and information screens without ads.
Writing practice is a central strength: stroke-order challenges include accuracy detection, making the app more than a reference dictionary or flashcard deck. Entries can include furigana, example words, sentences and names. Guided spaced-repetition study is optional, as are graded reading sets. Learners can also make custom sets, save favorites, set reminders and review study statistics. Google Drive and local storage are listed integrations, so the app has some options for storing study data beyond the device. Its balance of reference, review and writing tools suits independent learners who want to work through kanji systematically.
The free version offers a useful starting point, while the one-time upgrade unlocks remaining kanji levels and custom sets; the published listing does not provide a current upgrade price. Optional add-ons extend the study options with guided SRS, graded reading exercises and an outlier kanji dictionary. The narrow platform fit matters: Kanji Study is listed for Android, and it does not include speaking practice. Learners seeking kanji search, structured literacy study and writing challenges on Android should find its focus relevant; those who need spoken-language practice or another mobile platform should look elsewhere.
Kanji Study pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Searches across more than 6,000 kanji and 180,000 words
- Combines stroke-order writing challenges with accuracy detection
- Includes JLPT and Japanese school-grade study sequences
- Where it doesn't
- Available on Android only
- Speaking practice is not part of its feature set
- The free version covers beginner kanji; remaining levels require an upgrade
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