Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run Basic Kanji Plus, an app by 筑波大学グローバルコミュニケーション教育センター, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.
About the App
Ready to really dig into your Japanese kanji skills, from the basics up to more advanced stuff? Basic Kanji Plus is here to back you up. Created by 筑波大学グローバルコミュニケーション教育センター, this app mixes helpful animations, clear audio, and a ton of real vocabulary to give you a practical kanji-learning experience. Whether you’re just starting or you already know a bunch, you can expect everything from stroke order guides to word lists drawn from famous textbooks—and then some.
App Features
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Animated Stroke Order
See exactly how each kanji character is written. The app’s smooth animations show the correct stroke order, so you’re never left guessing where to start or which way to move your hand. -
Real Audio for Every Word
Every word and kanji comes with a native Japanese pronunciation recording. If you ever wondered if you’re saying it right, just tap to listen. Handy for those who want to brush up on listening and speaking. -
Flexible Study Modes
You can focus on all available words, or just the ones you haven’t mastered yet. Perfect if you’re short on time or want targeted practice. -
Rich Vocabulary Selection
There are roughly 1,500 extra words added on top of classic textbook vocab, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced terms. These words are pulled from a well-known database, so you’re learning stuff you’ll actually see in life or on tests. -
Multiple Ways to Check Your Progress
Switch between hiragana, kanji, and audio prompts to test yourself. The app supports a range of exercises—check hiragana to kanji, kanji to hiragana, audio to kanji, or vice versa. -
Detailed Kanji Info
Not sure what a certain kanji’s all about? Tap for essential info, including readings, meanings, and more—right as you study each vocab item. -
List and Review Features
See all vocabulary (up to around 8,000 words!) in both lesson sequence and alphabetical order. It makes finding, reviewing, or searching for words a breeze. -
No Disruptive Ads
You won’t be distracted by random pop-ups or annoying ads that get in the way of your study sessions. -
Optimized for Smooth Use
Designed for Android devices running OS 5.0 or above. If you want to study on a larger screen, the app also works great on BlueStacks.
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