// Mobile · iOS & Android · Japanese

Kanji Drop

The highest-rated Japanese learning game on mobile. Over 500,000 players worldwide have mastered kanji through falling blocks, word formation, and deep vocabulary tools.

500K+ Downloads iOS Android Free to Play JLPT N5–N1
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500K+
Downloads
2,000+
Kanji Included
N5–N1
JLPT Levels
★ 4.5
App Store Rating

// Gameplay

How It Works

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Falling Block Gameplay
Kanji blocks descend Tetris-style. Align them to form valid Japanese words — the more complex the word, the higher your score.
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2,000+ Kanji Database
Covers all JLPT levels from N5 beginner through N1 advanced. Every character includes readings, meanings, and stroke order animations.
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Anki & WaniKani Sync
Import your existing Anki, WaniKani, and Koohii decks. The game adapts to reinforce exactly what you're already studying.
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Progress Tracking
Built-in glossary, quiz mode, and spaced repetition ensure characters you struggle with appear more often until fully mastered.
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Multiple Game Modes
Timed challenge, endless, and quiz modes keep every session fresh whether you have two minutes or two hours.
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Stroke Animations
Tap any character to see animated stroke order, furigana readings, and contextual example sentences from real Japanese sources.
Kanji Drop in action

// See It in Action

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// What They're Saying

Press & Reviews

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Hands down the best video game you can use to improve your Japanese learning. We rarely dedicate an entire blog to one app — this one earned it.

Coto Academy

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A great way to learn kanji for beginners and a fun alternative to flashcards for advanced students. Compatible with Anki, WaniKani, and Koohii decks.

Free Apps for Me

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An anti-stress for the eyes and brain — making learning Japanese through this game not only unique and interesting, but genuinely enjoyable and relaxing.

AppPearl

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You can really tell this game has a soul. So many functions, quizzes, and stroke animations. I haven't seen a better app for this. So underrated.

Android User — WS

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Named a Top Puzzle Game to play during quarantine. A clever educational experience that never once feels like studying.

GamesKeys

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Featured as a must-have language learning app. Recommended by Japanese educators for supplementing classroom instruction at all levels.

Chopsticks NY

// Download Free Today

Start Learning Japanese

Available on iOS and Android. Free to play with optional premium content.

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