Science-backed memory
Spaced repetition isn't just a buzzword. It's the difference between cramming and remembering. Kanji reappear right before you forget them, locking them in for good.
SimplyKanji. Read Japanese.
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the gold standard. It’s the proof universities need, companies respect, and the advantage that can fast-track your visa. Whether you’re starting at N5 or pushing for the fluency of N1, SimplyKanji turns that massive mountain into simple, five-minute climbs. It’s not just about passing a test—it’s about the deep satisfaction of reading Japanese without a dictionary.
- Five minutes a day. Built for the moments between things. Your commute. Waiting for coffee. The time you already have.
- Study your way. Sequential order, random shuffle, by category, or focus on what's challenging you. The choice is yours.
- Science-backed. Spaced repetition means kanji stick when they're supposed to. No cramming. Just steady progress.
This is what you see when you're learning. One character. One focus. Real progress.
Trusted by Learners
Experience
Simplicity in three steps.
Most kanji apps overwhelm you with features you'll never use. SimplyKanji respects your time by getting straight to the point.
1. Open
No accounts. No login. Just tap Start.
2. Control
Sequential order, random shuffle, or spaced repetition. You choose.
3. Swipe
Tap to reveal. Swipe to decide. The app remembers what you struggle with, so you don't have to.
Study on your terms
Sequential for order. Shuffle for challenge. Focus mode for the tough ones. You control how you learn, we handle the tracking.
Five minutes that add up
A quick session on the train. Another while waiting for coffee. Before you know it, you're not just practicing—you're mastering the kanji that stand between you and your goal.
Trust
Designed with care.
- Privacy-first. Your streaks and stats live locally on device—no trackers, no accounts.
- Accessible. Built for everyone. VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and motion preferences work exactly as they should.
- Honest. No marketing speak. No promises we can't keep. Just clear, direct language about what you'll get.
Our Story
Why we built this.
Years ago in Japan, I found an app that changed everything. Simple flashcards. Just kanji. Fast. Efficient. On train rides and coffee breaks, I went from struggling to read to fully proficient. Then it disappeared—never updated, gone from the App Store forever. I searched everywhere. Everything was too complicated, too many features I didn't need. I just wanted to review kanji quickly. So I built SimplyKanji. The app I wish I'd had when that first one vanished.
Available now
Start reading Japanese today.
SimplyKanji is free on the App Store. Open the app. Tap Start. In five minutes, you'll have taken the first step toward reading Japanese. Tomorrow, you'll take another.
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