KAKU 漢字

Master Kanji. Stroke by Stroke.

iOS App Coming Soon
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Why do learners struggle with Kanji?

Most Japanese learning apps treat Kanji as an afterthought. They throw hundreds of flashcards at you, expecting you to memorize complex characters just by looking at them.

But the brain doesn't learn spatial information through passive reading. Without writing, characters blur together — and you forget them days later.

Step 01

Learn the Shape
& Meaning

Every Kanji is presented with its Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, meaning, and radical breakdown. Understand before you write.

Step 02

Practice Stroke
Order

Trace each stroke in the correct order on the interactive drawing pad. Build accurate muscle memory with gentle, real-time feedback.

Step 03

Review with Spaced
Repetition

Our SRS algorithm schedules reviews at the perfect moment. Focus on characters you're about to forget, skip the ones you know.

Step 04

Level Up & Build
Your Streak

Earn XP, progress from JLPT N5 to N3, and maintain your daily study streak. Our mascot Fude cheers you on every morning.

Sino-, China
On:カン
Kun:
Trace Stroke 1
Hard
Good
Easy
12
Day Streak
Level 5 (N4) · 250/300 XP
N5 ✓ N4 ✓ N3

Who is KAKU Kanji for?

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JLPT Test Takers

Targeted lists for N5, N4, and N3 so you can study exactly what you need for the exam.

Anime & Manga Fans

Move past Romaji and Kana. Start recognizing the Kanji used in your favorite media.

💼

Busy Professionals

Designed for 5-10 minute daily sessions. Learn a few new characters on your commute.

🎯

JLPT Test Takers

Targeted lists for N5, N4, and N3 so you can study exactly what you need for the exam.

Anime & Manga Fans

Move past Romaji and Kana. Start recognizing the Kanji used in your favorite media.

💼

Busy Professionals

Designed for 5-10 minute daily sessions. Learn a few new characters on your commute.

Start your Kanji journey.

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