Overview
Free web app for learning to read and write kanji, with stroke-order animations, readings, example words and audio.
Strengths
- Free
- Stroke-order animations and audio
Drawbacks
- Focused on single kanji, not reading practice
Kanji alive
Best for: Learning to write kanji
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