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Learn Japanese Kanji the Fun Way

Fuji is a free kanji learning app that uses a card-collection mechanic, like a Pokédex for Japanese characters. Discover, collect, and master 2,141 kanji across 144 themed collections, every kanji from JLPT N5 to N1, through beautiful story cards and mini-quizzes.

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How It Works

  1. 1

    Choose a hidden card

    Three mystery cards appear face-down. Pick one to reveal a kanji character and its cultural story.

  2. 2

    Pass the mini-quiz

    Answer a quick question about the kanji's meaning or reading. Get it right to claim the card.

  3. 3

    Collect it to your Jisho

    The card flies into your personal dictionary (Jisho). Track your XP, mastery level, and collection progress.

  4. 4

    Master with challenge quizzes

    Once you've collected 4+ cards, unlock multi-card challenge quizzes that test all your knowledge. Earn XP to level up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fuji free to use? ＋
Fuji is free to start: the first 100 kanji, the hiragana and katakana courses and every kind of quiz cost nothing, with no sign-up or card needed. Fuji Premium unlocks all 2,141 kanji, and every kanji you've learned stays yours either way.
Do I need to create an account? ＋
No. You can start straight away, and your progress is kept in your browser. Sign in with Google to save it to your account, so it follows you to your phone and other devices.
What is kanji? ＋
Kanji are the logographic characters used in Japanese writing, originally adopted from Chinese script. There are about 2,000 kanji in common use. Learning kanji is essential for reading Japanese text: newspapers, books, menus, and signs all rely on kanji.
How is Fuji different from other Japanese learning apps? ＋
Fuji focuses on kanji through a collectible card mechanic. Instead of rote memorization, each kanji comes with a cultural story that helps you remember it naturally. The card-collection format makes each new kanji feel like a discovery.
How many kanji can I learn on Fuji? ＋
Currently Fuji has 2,141 kanji across 144 themed collections, from Nature's Poetry and Ancient Counting for your very first kanji to the sets that finish each JLPT level. Together they cover every kanji from JLPT N5 to N1, the whole jōyō list of kanji in everyday use.
What does "Jisho" mean? ＋
"Jisho" (辞書) means "dictionary" in Japanese. Your Jisho is your personal collection of unlocked kanji cards, a dictionary you've built yourself by learning and collecting.
Can I use Fuji on my phone? ＋
Yes! Fuji is a mobile-first web app that works beautifully on any device: iPhone, Android, tablet, or desktop. No app download required.

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Contact us

Fuji Learning is made by Somei GK (創明合同会社), a small company in Kyoto, Japan. Questions, feedback, or a problem with a lesson? Email hello@fujilearning.com and we'll get back to you. See also our privacy policy and terms.

Kanji readings, meanings, and stroke counts include data from the KANJIDIC2 dictionary file, © the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. JLPT levels follow Jonathan Waller's JLPT kanji lists, used under their Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) licence.