Write it, not just read it
Draw kana from memory and get a similarity score. Stroke-order animations for all 208 characters.
Free · works offline · no adsLearn Japanese,
Learn Japanese,
one calm day at a time.
Kanjiro is a simple, focused Japanese-learning app for building your foundation in kana, kanji, vocabulary and grammar — with quizzes, handwriting practice and a streak worth keeping.
- No account needed to start
- Installs like an app
- Progress stays on your device
Kana quiz Kana match Kana blitz Kana writing Stroke order Kanji quiz Reading quiz Meaning quiz Flashcards · SRS Dialogue quiz Grammar meanings Grammar check
208
hiragana & katakana
24,000+
kanji & vocabulary · N5–N1
1,500+
grammar points & drills
12
practice modes
How it works
Learn. Practice. Review. Remember.
Every character follows the same loop, and the app carries you through it — pick a step to see what it looks like.
学
study · learning
onがくkunまな・ぶJLPTN5
学生
がくせい
student
学校
がっこう
school
私は日本語を勉強します。 — I study Japanese.
What you'll learn
Everything you need to read Japanese.
New to Japanese? Start at step one. Already know the kana? Jump straight to kanji, grammar or your JLPT level — nothing is locked.
Step 1 of 6Start here
Hiragana
Master the foundation.
104 characters · stroke order
Step 2 of 6
Katakana
Read foreign words and names.
104 characters · writing practice
Step 3 of 6
Vocabulary
Build useful Japanese words.
every word with an example sentence
Step 4 of 6
Kanji
Understand characters in context.
24,000+ entries · N5 → N1
Step 5 of 6
Grammar
Build natural sentences.
831 patterns · 711 sentence fixes
Step 6 of 6
JLPT
Prepare for your target level.
N5 readiness gauge
Free to use. No paid plan, no ads, nothing locked.
Practice
Practice the way you remember best.
Nine focused modes, plus kana match, blitz and dialogue quizzes. Every session feeds your streak and your review queue.
Kana quizMultiple choice or typed answers, row by row.Kanji quizPick the meaning of a kanji at your JLPT level.Kana writingDraw from memory and get a similarity score.Stroke orderWatch every kana drawn stroke by stroke.Reading quizChoose the right reading for a word.Meaning quizMatch Japanese words to their meaning.Flashcards · SRSRate each card; spaced repetition schedules the rest.Grammar checkIs the sentence right? See and hear the fix.Grammar meaningsA JLPT pattern — pick what it means.
Daily learning
Small steps. Every day.
Kanjiro opens to one clear next step: what to review, what's new, and a short practice — sized to a goal you set. Finish it, keep the streak, come back tomorrow.
- A daily goal you choose — 10 to 40 items
- Three quests a day for bonus XP
- A gentle reminder if the streak is at risk
Also built in
Writing, grammar and a look that's yours.
Grammar that clicks
JLPT patterns with plain meanings, and spot-the-mistake sentences with the natural fix spoken aloud.
Make it yours
Six themes and avatar marks unlock as you level up and earn badges.
JLPT
Learn toward your JLPT goal.
Kanji, vocabulary and grammar are organised by level, so you always know what belongs to N5 and what can wait. Start at N5 — the whole road to N1 is already here.
Counts are the entries bundled with Kanjiro today. It is a study companion, not an official exam.
- N5
FoundationStart here
- N4
Elementary
- N3
Intermediate
- N2
Upper-intermediate
- N1
Advanced
Progress
See yourself getting better.
Streaks, learned characters, consistency and JLPT readiness — visible without ever feeling like the point.
Built for focused learning
Learn anywhere. Even offline.
No distractions
No ads anywhere in the learning experience, and nothing locked behind a subscription.
Offline-first
Install it and every lesson, quiz and your progress keep working without a connection.
Your progress
Saved on your device. Sign in only if you want it on another device — it syncs to your account.
Simple by design
One clear next step every day, instead of a wall of statistics to navigate.
Who it's for
Made for every stage of your Japanese journey.
Beginner
Starting from zero?
Build your foundation with hiragana, katakana and beginner Japanese.
JLPT learner
Preparing for JLPT?
Build structured knowledge toward your target level, N5 through N1.
Student
Learning Japanese regularly?
Practice reading, writing, kanji and grammar in one place.
Casual learner
Just want to understand more Japanese?
Learn at your own pace, without unnecessary pressure.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
A free, offline-first web app for learning Japanese: hiragana, katakana, kanji and vocabulary levelled N5 to N1, and grammar — with quizzes, handwriting practice, flashcards and progress tracking in one calm place.
Free · offline · no ads
Start your Japanese journey today.
Learn a little every day. Build your kana, kanji, vocabulary and grammar step by step.
継続は力なり — persistence is power.