Daily Kanji - Learn Japanese
Aaron John Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Daily Kanji - Learn Japanese is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Aaron John. Rated 4.6/5 from 83 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1.
- Rating
- 4.6
- 83 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 80 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 17
- 2026 · v4.2.6
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About Daily Kanji - Learn Japanese
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. TERMS: https://dailykanji.io/terms PRIVACY: https://dailykanji.io/privacy
Ratings & reviews
4.6
83 ratings
What’s new
Version 4.2.6 · Updated October 17, 2026
Added word breakdowns for sentence particles Improved UI for stroke practice and pitch accent practice pages
App privacy
The developer, Aaron John, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
Used for: App Functionality
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