Kanji Lookup
Kanji Lookup
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Kanji Lookup

Stop wasting time counting strokes or deciphering radicals. Identify any character in seconds with a minimalist, high-speed tool built for the pragmatic learner.

Key Figures

Downloads

2M+

User Rating

4.5/5

Total Ratings

270K+

Publisher

telethon k.k.

Category

Reference

Locales

3

Latest Version

2.3.13

Size

143.2 MB

First Released

Mar 16, 2015
Features

Master Kanji Without the Hassle

The essential tool for students and travelers who value speed over complexity. Find meanings instantly without the clutter of traditional dictionaries.

Intuitive Draw-to-Search

Forget tedious stroke counting or radical hunting. Simply draw the character as you see it and watch results appear instantaneously.

Built for Pure Speed

Experience zero-lag performance with a minimalist interface designed to get you the definition and pronunciation in under a second.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Kanji Lookup

How does the Kanji Lookup app allow users to search for Kanji characters?

The Kanji Lookup app primarily enables character lookup by drawing them. It also supports keyboard search and optional scanning of pasteboard text.

Does the Kanji Lookup app provide stroke order animations?

Yes, the Kanji Lookup app provides stroke order animations for over 2000 characters. These animations aid in learning character writing.

What type of information does the Kanji Lookup app display for a character?

Kanji Lookup displays the character's pronunciation and definition. It also provides a searchable list of relevant words containing that Kanji character.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

Kanji Lookup - Interface of the Kanji Lookup app showing a user drawing a character to find its definition

Interface of the Kanji Lookup app showing a user drawing a character to find its definition

Kanji Lookup - Kanji Lookup app using a smartphone camera to identify and translate Japanese characters from a physical sign in real-time

Kanji Lookup app using a smartphone camera to identify and translate Japanese characters from a physical sign in real-time

Kanji Lookup - Screenshot of the Kanji Lookup app displaying translations and compound words for the kanji character meaning beauty

Screenshot of the Kanji Lookup app displaying translations and compound words for the kanji character meaning beauty

Kanji Lookup - Kanji Lookup app screen showing stroke order animation for a Japanese character

Kanji Lookup app screen showing stroke order animation for a Japanese character

Kanji Lookup - Search interface of the Kanji Lookup app showing Japanese characters filtered by radical

Search interface of the Kanji Lookup app showing Japanese characters filtered by radical

Description

Kanji lookup - simple, fast, and hassle-free! This App is not a dictionary or an exhaustive Kanji reference - and nor does it strive to be! Instead, it focusses on - and attempts to excel at - one thing: Finding the meaning of an unknown Kanji character as quickly and easily as possible using the only way that really makes sense on a touch-enable device: by drawing it. 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 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. Of course you can also search using the keyboard. KanjiLookup can even (optionally) search for all Kanji characters contained in text in the pasteboard. KanjiLookup 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.

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