Kanji Lookup
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Kanji Lookup is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by telethon k.k. Rated 4.7/5 from 3,057 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated September 20, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 3K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 146 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 20
- 2026 · v2.4.1
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About Kanji Lookup
Kanji lookup - simple, fast, and hassle-free! This App is not a dictionary or an exhaustive Kanji reference - and nor does it strive to be! Instead, it focusses on - and attempts to excel at - one thing: Finding the meaning of an unknown Kanji character as quickly and easily as possible using the only way that really makes sense on a touch-enable device: by drawing it. Stop wasting your time counting strokes, deciphering radicals, or learning the intricacies of 'well-designed' lookup schemes - simply start drawing the character and watch results appear instantaneously. KanjiLookup does not clutter your results with obscure readings only found in the name of that one mountain village or cross-references to paper dictionaries you most likely don't own anyway. Instead, it simply shows you what you are looking for: The character's pronunciation and definition. In addition, a searchable list of the most relevant words containing the Kanji character is only a tap away. Of course you can also search using the keyboard. KanjiLookup can even (optionally) search for all Kanji characters contained in text in the pasteboard. KanjiLookup was designed from the ground up for minimal start-up time, nearly instantaneous handwriting recognition, and a clean interface that doesn't get in your way. It currently contains information for over 3500 Kanji, including but not limited to all the Joyo and Jinmeiyo characters.
Ratings & reviews
4.7
3K ratings
What’s new
Version 2.4.1 · Updated September 20, 2026
- iOS27 compatibility
App privacy
The developer, telethon k.k., reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
- Diagnostics: Performance Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
- Diagnostics: Performance Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics
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:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Purchases: Purchase History
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics
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