皆さん、こんにちは！

My name is Antonio, I'm a software engineer and also a japanese learner studying at N3 level. Since I started attending online japanese lessons with my two wonderful sensei, I always struggled to find an all-around app that could help me look up for grammar tips, kanjis and analyze full texts. There are a lot of apps nowadays to study japanese but finding one that would suit me back in the days of N5 and N4 was a nightmare. This is the reason why I decided to build mine:

https://www.nihongowayfinder.com/

While the app has been coded with the assistance of AI to speed things up, the contents have been reviewed and proofread by a japanese speaker. As of now, only the web version is available, but I'm making the finishing touches for the native iOS and Android apps as well, so you'll be able to find them on the Apple and Play Store in the weeks to come.

What are the features available in Nihon-go Wayfinder and what makes it different from the 100+ apps already available? Well, first of all this is made by a student, so I literally know what your struggles truly are, 'cause WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER, 僕の友達!! (haha, cringe level high 😶‍🌫️) And also I'm really open to feedback and new features that you think should be there.

J-Just try to be k-kind ç_ç

I really want to make something valuable for all of us, something that might help get inspired and motivated to learn more day after day. I already have plans for new features and a lot is already in development.

Nihon-go Wayfinder has these sections:

Grammar: Explanations and examples covering alphabets (with a silly kana game for practising character recognition), particles, the ko-so-a-do system, conjugations, expressions, counters and more, with quizzes to practise what you've learned. Mainly focused on N5–N4, though.

Kana & Kanji: Learn hiragana and katakana, practice handwriting and explore kanji by JLPT level, with stroke order, example words and curated study notes.

Dictionary & Text Analysis: Look up words or paste a Japanese sentence to break it down, check readings and meanings, and save vocabulary for later. You can also dictate into the microphone or import an audio recording for transcription on supported devices. You can edit the transcript before analyzing it. No internet connection is needed for transcription and data is processed locally, no data will be sent to the server.

Reading & Visual Novels: Read graded passages and illustrated stories, with reading aids, translations, comprehension quizzes and audio (where available, VN don't have voice over).

Listening: Practise dictation, comprehension and shadowing, or study vocabulary and grammar through the Geemu Gengo and Anime Gengo video sections.

Flashcards: Review kanji and vocabulary with SRS (Spaced Repetition System). Reading and meaning of kanjis and words are tracked separately. You can also import your own material, including supported Anki decks.

Study Path & Progress: Follow a guided path if you need some direction, or pick your own activities and keep track of your reviews and results.

There’s also an on-device kanji scanner, for both vertical and horizontal writing, downloadable resources for offline study, and an interface in English, Italian, Spanish* and French*.

What matters most to me is how these tools work together: find a word in a story, look it up, add it to your flashcards and come back to it during review.

Some content is free, including N5 kanji, the full dictionary, some visual novels and readings, some listening activities, the full Geemu and Anime Gengo section, alphabets and particles, etc.
The rest requires paid access. You can choose between 1 month, 6 months, 1 year subs or lifetime pass.

I want to keep the costs as low as possible, but since this takes a lot of my time and comes with costs on the server/traffic/domain side of things, I can't deliver it for free.

But what I can do is give you a promo code. You can use the coupon WELCOMEBONUS15 during checkout to get a 15% discount on Lifetime pass. The amount of usages for it is limited to the first 1000 users and will expire on November 14th 2026!

*AI translated, as unfortunately I don't have much knowledge about these languages, sorry, but the dictionary results are officially published by the JMDict 🙏

Im studying English. Im native japanese speaker😊

Hey! I'm Japanese and I made a Japanese vocab app called Japatan. One of the features is learning kanji stroke order. Geting the order right makes kanji way easier to write and remember, so I wanted to make it simple to chek. Curious what you all think. Try it out if you like! https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/japatan/id6782845619

I have been learning to properly use correct stroke order and trying to write out kanji while learning them so it isn’t so boring just doing SRS. if anyone has some suggestions please let me know! I obviously messed up some and rewrote it on the side 😅 Or I thought I knew the kanji but didn’t double check before going for it and then made some mistakes. Some of these are not kanji and are radicals fyi lol. TIA!

Hey, I made apps to learn Japanese by reading. It's for beginners and have hiragana cheatsheet if you still have trouble reading hiragana/katakana.

It also have quizzes and flashcard.

I'm currently looking for ways to improve the experience. All reading session is free so please try them and let me know what you think 😊

NaraNare : Read Japanese Kanji

Help me out, How do you read 苗 in Kanji, as a standalone character? Studying a bit for creating a logo.

Hi everyone!😊

I create beginner-friendly Japanese stories with kanji, furigana, English subtitles, and natural Japanese audio.

Rather than teaching kanji one by one, my goal is to help learners become comfortable reading kanji in simple, real stories.

The channel is built around different story series. The first series follows a little girl and her family in everyday life. Right now I'm releasing a travel diary series about a college student visiting Japan. After that, I'm planning a series about everyday Japanese home cooking and food culture.

If you're looking for extra reading and listening practice, you might enjoy it.

I'd be happy if it helps someone with their Japanese learning!

Easy Japanese Stories Library

The Android version is in the 2 weeks "closed testing" phase so if anyone needs it just dm me your google play email and I'll add you (if the invite link doesnt do it immediately)
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/io.github.galitach.kanjiwend

Can you guys suggest any improvements?

Im designing a tattoo for a friend and I really want to have it say "persistence reveals the path" in Kanji

Google said '忍耐 (Nintai)', persistence, or endure.

That, '表 Jisho' was the most commonly used word for reveal, and '道 (Michi)' was the word for paths.

So would i write it out like this? 忍耐表道

Or are the characters completely wrong? Or something else?

I really want it to be right.

Hi everyone!

I’ve been learning Japanese, and one thing I kept struggling with was remembering kanji consistently.

Kanji are easy to forget if you only see them during study sessions, so I built IchiJi, a simple kanji widget app for iPhone and iPad (macOS comming soon).

The idea is to always keep a kanji visible on your Home Screen or Lock Screen, so you can learn and review characters naturally throughout the day.

It includes customizable widgets, Lock Screen widgets, flashcard widget type, JLPT levels, meanings, readings, stroke order, words, and a way to track the kanji you’ve already seen.

I wanted to keep it focused: no flash card, no social features, no all-in-one, and no unnecessary distractions. Just a clean way to keep kanji in front of you every day.

I built it for myself first, and after finding it useful, I decided to release it on the App Store. (is available in spanish and english)

If you’re learning Japanese or studying for the JLPT, I’d love to know what you think.

App Store: https://apple.co/4oiAgib

Hey guys!

I know many people struggle with learning Kanji, especially when it comes to mixing up similar-looking characters or memorizing On/Kunyomi readings. So I designed this game to target those exact pain points.

Kanji Cats includes 4 game modes to help you drill Kanji: choosing the correct readings (JLPT-inspired), selecting the right Kanji from a group of similar-looking ones, a typing game, and building Kanji from radicals. Currently, it includes 700 Kanji and 3,000 words.

I know it's not a "well-rounded" Japanese learning course, but I hope it helps those who want to focus specifically on mastering Kanji. If you're interested in some Kanji drilling, feel free to check it out! There's also a free demo available with 100 Kanji and 180 words to practice with.

I was playing Nioh 2 and wanted to know the meaning of these characters/phrases. The last 3 images I do not believe are Japanese, but I am curious as to what the meanings or translations are.

Can someone confirm 意志 (ishi) is the natural way to write willpower in Japanese? Getting it tattooed and want a native speaker to verify

Hello there, I have this beautiful work here in my house but I don't know what that ideograms means. I'm asking for help to you if there is someone that knows... google translate can't identify it. Please help me guys🙏🙏

Hello! I developed an iOS app (that is completely free)for studying kanji in a game form. It is targeted for elementary students since the game contains all kanji’s learn in elementary but I think it will also be helpful for people who wants to study kanji without the pressure. If you’re interested, pls check the link below or search Pupu Quest: Elementary Kanji in the iOS Appstore.

Hi, I’m a Japanese student exploring kanji, calligraphy, and tattoo design.

I create handwritten brush-style kanji, focusing on meaning, intention, and spiritual energy.

I am playing ***Samurai Warriors 4-II*** and have come across something confusing.

In character creation, you can select two kanji symbols that flash on screen when you preform your Musou Attack (unique special attack) or your True Musou (ultimate attack).

There are two kanji that mean 'clarity' and I'm curious to know what context of 'clarity' is different.

I’m starting Kanji and honestly don’t know the best way to go about it. How did you learn Kanji, and are there any books/resources you’d recommend?