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Trace the strokes. Learn the meaning.
KanjiWend
education · iOS & Android
Follow the stroke
Trace the strokes. Learn the meaning.
Learn Japanese kanji by tracing strokes in the correct order, picking up English meanings and Romaji readings as you play. Check the relevant store page for current edition details and provider disclosures.
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Visual direction: Sumi ink, vermilion seals, and flowing stroke paths.
Store availability, purchases, and privacy disclosures can differ by platform. Review the current App Store or Google Play page before deciding.
Find this app for
Useful for: Japanese learners, kanji beginners, stroke-order learners who want a Japanese kanji stroke-order tracing game.
Typical use: People choose it for kanji stroke-order game, Japanese kanji tracing, learn kanji by drawing, within the scope described below.
Also known as: KanjiWend: Kanji Tracing
Not designed for: complete Japanese course · handwriting assessment
First use
Start with KanjiWend - Learn Japanese Kanji on iPhone & iPad
Learn a kanji by tracing its strokes, then use the reading and meaning details to connect the drawing to the character.
- Step 1
Choose a character
Select a kanji appropriate to your current practice and read its on-screen prompt.
- Step 2
Trace the stroke order
Connect the nodes in order to draw the character rather than memorising a static flashcard.
- Step 3
Review the reading
Use the English meaning, Romaji, and kana information after the trace, then continue at your own pace.
Scope: KanjiWend is a tracing game and practice aid; it is not a complete Japanese course or handwriting assessment. Platform details can differ.
Official editions
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Decision guide
Is KanjiWend - Learn Japanese Kanji a fit?
Consider something else if
You need a complete Japanese course, JLPT preparation guarantee, certified translation, or formal stroke-order instruction.
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See KanjiWend on iPhone & iPad
These are official App Store screenshots for the iPhone & iPad edition. They show the Trace the strokes. Learn the meaning; features can differ on another platform.
- Category
- education
- Platforms
- iOS · Android
- Developer
- Gal Itach · Valorem Apps
Quick facts
Why KanjiWend?
Trace To Learn Kanji
Connect nodes in the correct stroke order to forge each kanji, learning its meaning through visual connection.
Authentic Shodo Strokes
A custom rendering engine replicates the tapered flow of real Japanese brush calligraphy as your finger traces.
No Japanese Needed
Start from zero and pick up English meanings, Romaji, and kana readings as you play, no flashcards required.
Edition-Specific Details
Use the App Store or Google Play link for your device to confirm the current edition's features and provider disclosures.
JLPT-Friendly
A curated dictionary spans basic radicals to advanced compounds, useful whether you are JLPT studying or just starting.
KanjiWend - Learn Japanese Kanji at a glance
KanjiWend - Learn Japanese Kanji Learn Japanese kanji by tracing strokes in the correct order, picking up English meanings and Romaji readings as you play. Check the relevant store page for current edition details and provider disclosures.
| Category | education |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| App Store | Available |
| Google Play | Available |
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