Kanji Dojo

FreeKana & Kanjiplay.google.com

Best for: Kanji writing practice on your phone

Overview

Free, open-source app for practising kana and kanji writing and reading, with stroke-order practice, flashcards and spaced repetition. Study by JLPT level, school grade or WaniKani level.

Strengths

  • Free and open source, no ads
  • Writing practice with reviews

Drawbacks

  • Kanji only: no grammar or general vocabulary course

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