About this app

Ever wished there were a single character to capture that indescribable feeling or everyday situation? Love wordplay, calligraphy, Japanese characters, and typography? Bring your creative spark to life with your very own invented Kanji! "Kanji Jiten" (Everyone's Kanji Dictionary) is an innovative character-creation and cultural wordplay app where you can handwrite original Kanji, define their readings and meanings, and grow a collective dictionary together! Express yourself stroke by stroke with realistic brushes. Browse imaginative and humorous characters created by fellow word-lovers worldwide, save your favorites, and challenge your brain with fun quizzes guessing how invented characters are read! ■ 5 Features of Kanji Jiten ◆ 1. Authentic Handwriting Canvas with Natural Stroke Feel Choose from 4 expressive brush styles: Calligraphy Brush, Ink Pen, Pencil, and Marker. Adjust stroke thickness freely for authentic brush strokes (tome, hane, and harai). Intuitive vector-based canvas ensures crisp, beautiful glyphs every time. ◆ 2. Define Readings, Meanings, Origins & Example Sentences Every character is more than just an image—it's a living word. Assign On-yomi, Kun-yomi, or creative custom readings. Specify radicals (bushu), stroke count, definition, historical origin, sample sentences, and creator notes in a full dictionary format. ◆ 3. Explore & Connect: Public Dictionary and Rankings Browse thousands of original characters created by users around the world. Filter by new arrivals, popular rankings, radicals, or difficulty levels. Leave likes, write comments, and save your favorite characters to personal collections. ◆ 4. Fun & Brain-Teasing: Invented Kanji Quiz Put your intuition to the test with the interactive Quiz mode! Guess the readings and hidden meanings behind creative characters. A fun way to exercise your brain, appreciate linguistic creativity, and build daily learning streaks. ◆ 5. Instant Access with Zero Sign-In Required Start browsing the community dictionary, taking quizzes, and drafting characters right away with no account registration needed. Your local drafts stay safely on your device. ■ Perfect For ・ Fans of Japanese language, Kanji, calligraphy, and Asian typography ・ Creative minds who love inventing words, idioms, and artistic symbols ・ Trivia, puzzle, and brain-training game enthusiasts ・ Students and learners looking for a playful, creative approach to Kanji culture ・ Calligraphers, designers, and illustrators wanting to showcase character art ・ Anyone who loves sharing inventive ideas with a welcoming community ■ Privacy & Trust by Design ・ Browse the dictionary, take quizzes, and save local drafts with zero registration ・ Safe community: User profiles only display nicknames (emails remain private) ・ Transparent moderation and reporting features maintain a friendly environment ■ About Supporter Plan (Optional Subscription) Core dictionary browsing, quiz games, and basic character creation are completely free. For creators who want to expand their artistic palette and synchronize their work, we offer the optional Supporter Plan (Monthly / Annual): ・ Cloud sync for drafts across multiple devices ・ 100% Ad-free experience ・ Special Washi and seasonal textured backgrounds ・ 6 vibrant premium ink colors ・ Stroke-order animation replay ・ Pin up to 3 featured creations to the top of your profile ・ Exclusive Supporter badge * Please check the in-app purchase screen for current local pricing. Give form to emotions that have no name yet. Download Kanji Jiten today and write your very first original character! ■ Support & Policies Support: https://zhare-studio.com/kanji-jiten/support Privacy Policy: https://zhare-studio.com/kanji-jiten/privacy Terms of Service: https://zhare-studio.com/kanji-jiten/terms Commercial Disclosure: https://zhare-studio.com/kanji-jiten/legal