Question 1

Is Fuji free to use?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is kanji?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How is Fuji different from other Japanese learning apps?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How many kanji can I learn on Fuji?

Accepted Answer

Fuji has 2,141 kanji across 144 themed collections, every kanji from JLPT N5 to N1, including Nature's Poetry, Ancient Counting, People & Life, Feelings & Emotions, Animals & Creatures, and many more. New collections are added regularly.

Question 6

What does Jisho mean?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Can I use Fuji on my phone?

Accepted Answer

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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