Kanji Lookup Pro

Kanji Lookup Pro

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Kanji Lookup Pro: Identify characters instantly by drawing

Stop wasting time counting strokes or deciphering radicals. Get fast, relevant definitions and stroke-order diagrams with the most intuitive handwriting recognition for serious Japanese learners.

Publisher

telethon k.k.

Category

Reference

Downloads

30K+

User Rating

4.3/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Locales

3

Precision at Your Fingertips

Discover the interface used by 30K+ users.

Screenshot of Kanji Lookup Pro interface showing a user drawing the kanji for beauty on a digital canvas to find its meaning.

Screenshot of Kanji Lookup Pro interface showing a user drawing the kanji for beauty on a digital canvas to find its meaning.

Kanji Lookup Pro app using a smartphone camera to recognize and translate Japanese characters.

Kanji Lookup Pro app using a smartphone camera to recognize and translate Japanese characters.

Kanji Lookup Pro app interface displaying the Japanese character for beauty with its translations and a list of common compound words.

Kanji Lookup Pro app interface displaying the Japanese character for beauty with its translations and a list of common compound words.

Kanji Lookup Pro interface showing handwriting recognition for a kanji character and its corresponding definitions and synonyms.

Kanji Lookup Pro interface showing handwriting recognition for a kanji character and its corresponding definitions and synonyms.

Kanji Lookup Pro app displaying a stroke-by-stroke animation for a Japanese character

Kanji Lookup Pro app displaying a stroke-by-stroke animation for a Japanese character

Kanji Lookup Pro app interface showing a handwriting-based Kanji character quiz for vocabulary practice.

Kanji Lookup Pro app interface showing a handwriting-based Kanji character quiz for vocabulary practice.

Interface of the Kanji Lookup Pro app showing a search for Japanese characters by radicals with definitions and a selection grid.

Interface of the Kanji Lookup Pro app showing a search for Japanese characters by radicals with definitions and a selection grid.

Master Kanji in Seconds

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 30K+ users.

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Instant Handwriting Recognition

Experience lightning-fast identification. Just draw the character on your screen and watch the results appear in real-time—no complex lookup schemes required.

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Practical Learning Focus

Focus on what matters. Access a curated list of relevant words and meanings optimized for JLPT study and real-world Japanese usage.

Perfect Your Penmanship

Master every character with beautifully animated stroke-order diagrams and exportable guides designed to help you write with professional precision.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Kanji Lookup Pro.

Description

KanjiLookup Pro - the ultimate Kanji reference, simple, fast, and hassle-free! KanjiLookup Pro is a Kanji reference that focusses on - and attempts to excel at - one thing: Finding the meaning of an unknown Kanji character as quickly and easily as possible, in the only way that really makes sense on a touch-enable device: by drawing it on your screen. Stop wasting your time counting strokes, deciphering radicals, or learning the intricacies of 'well-designed' lookup schemes - simply start drawing the character and watch results appear instantaneously. KanjiLookup Pro does not clutter your results with obscure readings only found in the name of that one mountain village or cross-references to paper dictionaries you most likely don't own anyway. Instead, it simply shows you what you are looking for: The character's pronunciation and definition. In addition, a searchable list of the most relevant words containing the Kanji character is only a tap away - along with beautifully animated stroke-order diagrams, definitions, synonyms, and much more. KanjiLookup Pro even allows you to export stroke order diagrams so that you can perfect your penmanship, making Kanji Lookup the ideal study companion. KanjiLookup Pro was designed from the ground up for minimal start-up time, nearly instantaneous handwriting recognition, and a clean interface that doesn't get in your way. It currently contains information for over 3500 Kanji, including but not limited to all the Joyo and Jinmeiyo characters. Synonyms and definitions are currently in Japanese only.

Latest Version

1.8.10

Size

144.0 MB

First Released

Sep 20, 2015

Master the Japanese Script Without the Hassle

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Kanji Lookup Pro

How do I look up Kanji characters in Kanji Lookup Pro?

Kanji Lookup Pro allows users to find Kanji characters by drawing them directly on the screen. It features nearly instantaneous handwriting recognition for quick and easy lookup.

Does Kanji Lookup Pro have a camera lookup feature for Kanji?

Yes, Kanji Lookup Pro supports looking up Kanji characters using your phone's camera. This feature enables quick recognition from real-world text or images.

What information does Kanji Lookup Pro offer for each Kanji?

Kanji Lookup Pro provides pronunciation, definitions, and a searchable list of relevant words containing the character. It also includes synonyms, translations, and beautifully animated stroke-order diagrams.

How many Kanji characters are included in Kanji Lookup Pro?

Kanji Lookup Pro contains information for over 3500 Kanji characters. This comprehensive database includes all Joyo and Jinmeiyo characters, making it a robust reference tool.

Does Kanji Lookup Pro provide quizzes or practice features?

Yes, Kanji Lookup Pro offers fast-paced Kanji quizzes to practice characters and expand vocabulary. It functions as an ideal study companion for learning and reinforcing Kanji knowledge.

Are there alternative methods to look up Kanji in Kanji Lookup Pro besides drawing?

Yes, Kanji Lookup Pro allows you to look up characters by radical, stroke number, or school year. This offers multiple efficient methods for finding Kanji beyond handwriting recognition.

Are the synonyms and definitions in Kanji Lookup Pro available in English?

No, synonyms and definitions within Kanji Lookup Pro are currently available in Japanese only. The app focuses on delivering precise, dedicated Kanji information.

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