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Learn kanji by tracing the strokes
KanjiWend: Learn Japanese
education · iOS & Android
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KanjiWend: Learn Japanese
Learn kanji by tracing the strokes
Practise Japanese kanji stroke order by tracing characters, then review meanings and readings. Compare the iPhone, iPad and Android editions.
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Useful for: Japanese learners, kanji beginners, stroke-order learners who want a Japanese kanji stroke-order tracing game.
Typical use: People choose it for kanji stroke-order game, Japanese kanji tracing, learn kanji by drawing, kanji meanings and readings, תרגול כתיבה ביפנית, within the scope described below.
Also known as: KanjiWend: Kanji Tracing
Not designed for: complete Japanese course · handwriting assessment
First use
Start with KanjiWend: Learn Japanese on iPhone & iPad
Learn a kanji by tracing its strokes, then use the reading and meaning details to connect the drawing to the character.
- Step 1
Choose a character
Select a kanji appropriate to your current practice and read its on-screen prompt.
- Step 2
Trace the stroke order
Connect the nodes in order to draw the character rather than memorising a static flashcard.
- Step 3
Review the reading
Use the English meaning, Romaji, and kana information after the trace, then continue at your own pace.
Scope: KanjiWend is a tracing game and practice aid; it is not a complete Japanese course or handwriting assessment. Platform details can differ.
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You need a complete Japanese course, JLPT preparation guarantee, certified translation, or formal stroke-order instruction.
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A first session
Japanese kanji tracing practice
Follow the displayed stroke order to build a kanji character. Review its meaning and reading as part of character-by-character Japanese writing practice. Check the selected edition for its character collection and tools.
A character at a time
Choose a character, follow the displayed stroke sequence and review its reading and meaning. Character practice does not establish complete exam-course coverage.
KanjiWend: Learn Japanese at a glance
KanjiWend: Learn Japanese Practise Japanese kanji stroke order by tracing characters, then review meanings and readings. Compare the iPhone, iPad and Android editions.
| Category | education |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| App Store | Available |
| Google Play | Available |
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