Kanji LS Touch Hack 3.4 + Redeem Codes
learning japanese characters
Developer: Jan Bogner
Category: Education
Price: $7.99 (Download for free)
Version: 3.4
ID: KanjiSenseiTouch
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Description
Kanji LS Touch is an App for learning japanese kanji. It utilizes the unique touch interface to intuitively teach you how to draw the Kanji by displaying strokeorder guidelines. But that's just one of the many great features helping you learning Kanji.
KANJI
- 5.000 Kanji total
- Kanji can be displayed in system font or handwriting font
- 16 Kanji Sets (marked Kanji, all Kanji, 1. - 6. Grade, Secondary School, Jōyō kanji [2010 version], JLPT Level N1 - N5)
- possibility to import, combine or create your own custom Kanji Set within the app
- Strokeorder guidelines for all Kanjis (system font & handwriting font)
- all Kanjis have Readings (On and/or Kun) and English & German meaning
- 2.000 Kanji have also french meaning
- add or edit custom Translations & Notes/Mnemonics directly in the app
- numerous ways to select the kanji you want to train:
- All Kanji of the current set
- custom selection (kanji selected via kanji browser)
- Range of kanji (e.g. kanji 40 till kanji 60)
COMPOUNDS
- 9.000 sample words
- all sample words have reading and english, german meaning (7000 also have french translation)
TEST
- 5 Testtypes:
- Meaning --> Kanji
- Kanji --> Meaning
- Kanji --> Reading (On/Kun/Both)
- Reading --> Kanji (On/Kun/Both)
- Word --> missing Kanji
- 2 Testmodes:
- Direct Input (drawing or keyboard)
- Multiple Choice
KANJI BROWSER
- list of all Kanji in the current kanji set
- search for a specific kanji by kanji, meaning or reading
- display details of a specific Kanji
- select specific kanji for a custom selection you want to train
- jump to a certain Kanji or Radical within the list
MISC
- Import your own custom Kanji Set (e.g. if you want to train only the kanji of lesson x of your textbook or if you want to train the Kanji in a certain order)
- Import your own meanings for the Kanji (e.g. if you learn by certain keywords that differ from the default meanings in the program or if you speak a language that is not supported by the application [russian, italian...])
- create your own Kanji sets within the app
- export your custom sets via email
- works completely offline (Kanji Data is saved in the program)
- Learning with the Leitner system (SRS)
- Sensei Mode that automatically choses the Kanji for the next test based on previous performance
- Practice mode (for learning how to draw the Kanji)
- Backup & Sync between devices via Dropbox
- User Interface fully localized in English, French and German
for more information/videos/screenshots/handbook:
www.asia-ls.com/ios/kanji.html
If you find a bug in the software please send me an email [jan(a)asia-ls.com] with as many information as possible so I can try to reproduce and fix it:
- device & firmware
- what did you do step by step
- settings (current set, test mode, Leitner actice...)
- does it happen always/sometime/once
If you like this application check out:
KANA LS TOUCH
JAPANESE LS TOUCH
Kanji LS Touch uses the KANJIDIC and JMDICT dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence. (www.edrdg.org). App uses icon8 (https://icons8.com/license/)
KANJI
- 5.000 Kanji total
- Kanji can be displayed in system font or handwriting font
- 16 Kanji Sets (marked Kanji, all Kanji, 1. - 6. Grade, Secondary School, Jōyō kanji [2010 version], JLPT Level N1 - N5)
- possibility to import, combine or create your own custom Kanji Set within the app
- Strokeorder guidelines for all Kanjis (system font & handwriting font)
- all Kanjis have Readings (On and/or Kun) and English & German meaning
- 2.000 Kanji have also french meaning
- add or edit custom Translations & Notes/Mnemonics directly in the app
- numerous ways to select the kanji you want to train:
- All Kanji of the current set
- custom selection (kanji selected via kanji browser)
- Range of kanji (e.g. kanji 40 till kanji 60)
COMPOUNDS
- 9.000 sample words
- all sample words have reading and english, german meaning (7000 also have french translation)
TEST
- 5 Testtypes:
- Meaning --> Kanji
- Kanji --> Meaning
- Kanji --> Reading (On/Kun/Both)
- Reading --> Kanji (On/Kun/Both)
- Word --> missing Kanji
- 2 Testmodes:
- Direct Input (drawing or keyboard)
- Multiple Choice
KANJI BROWSER
- list of all Kanji in the current kanji set
- search for a specific kanji by kanji, meaning or reading
- display details of a specific Kanji
- select specific kanji for a custom selection you want to train
- jump to a certain Kanji or Radical within the list
MISC
- Import your own custom Kanji Set (e.g. if you want to train only the kanji of lesson x of your textbook or if you want to train the Kanji in a certain order)
- Import your own meanings for the Kanji (e.g. if you learn by certain keywords that differ from the default meanings in the program or if you speak a language that is not supported by the application [russian, italian...])
- create your own Kanji sets within the app
- export your custom sets via email
- works completely offline (Kanji Data is saved in the program)
- Learning with the Leitner system (SRS)
- Sensei Mode that automatically choses the Kanji for the next test based on previous performance
- Practice mode (for learning how to draw the Kanji)
- Backup & Sync between devices via Dropbox
- User Interface fully localized in English, French and German
for more information/videos/screenshots/handbook:
www.asia-ls.com/ios/kanji.html
If you find a bug in the software please send me an email [jan(a)asia-ls.com] with as many information as possible so I can try to reproduce and fix it:
- device & firmware
- what did you do step by step
- settings (current set, test mode, Leitner actice...)
- does it happen always/sometime/once
If you like this application check out:
KANA LS TOUCH
JAPANESE LS TOUCH
Kanji LS Touch uses the KANJIDIC and JMDICT dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence. (www.edrdg.org). App uses icon8 (https://icons8.com/license/)
Version history
3.4
2022-06-06
- minor bugfixes
3.3
2021-07-17
- minor bugfixes
3.2
2020-07-26
- minor bugfixes
3.1
2019-09-08
- minor Bugfixes
3.0
2019-08-07
- iCloud Backup/Sync
- color coded Kanji Components
- add or edit custom Translations & Notes/Mnemonics directly in the app
- strokeorder corrections
- minor Bugfixes & Improvements
- color coded Kanji Components
- add or edit custom Translations & Notes/Mnemonics directly in the app
- strokeorder corrections
- minor Bugfixes & Improvements
2.4
2017-01-20
- minor Bugfixes
- iOS 10 Adjustments
- iOS 10 Adjustments
2.3
2015-04-17
- optimisation for iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus added
- minor bugfixes
- minor bugfixes
2.2
2015-02-02
- Bugfix
- iOS 8 adjustments
- iOS 8 adjustments
2.01
2013-08-18
- bugfix Sensei mode
2.0
2013-07-24
- new design
- iPad Landscape mode
- 4” Screen support (iPhone 5 & iPod Touch 5)
- Backup & Sync between devices via Dropbox
- instant search in Browser
- Sensei Mode (automatically choses Kanji for the next test)
- iPad Landscape mode
- 4” Screen support (iPhone 5 & iPod Touch 5)
- Backup & Sync between devices via Dropbox
- instant search in Browser
- Sensei Mode (automatically choses Kanji for the next test)
1.4.4
2012-08-12
- bugfix
- strokeorder corrections
- strokeorder corrections
1.4.3
2012-06-03
- new iPad Retina display support
- minor bugfixes
- strokeorder correction
- minor bugfixes
- strokeorder correction
1.4.2
2011-10-31
- iOS 5 optimized
- iCloud Backup support
- strokeorder corrections
- minor bugfixes
- iCloud Backup support
- strokeorder corrections
- minor bugfixes
1.4.1
2010-12-01
- graphics support for Retina displays
- changed icon design
- changed icon design
1.4
2010-08-26
- new optimized User Interface
- is now universal app (optimized for iPhone & iPad Screen resolution)
- iOS 4 Multitasking support
- more Kanji (app now has 5.012 Kanji)
- new database engine (faster app startup and faster Kanji Set loading)
- create & combine custom sets within the app
- export custom set via mail
- in all direct input test you can now decide for yourself whether your answer was correct or you knew the answer
- when doing a "both" Reading test On & Kun are displayed together in one question instead of two different ones
- is now universal app (optimized for iPhone & iPad Screen resolution)
- iOS 4 Multitasking support
- more Kanji (app now has 5.012 Kanji)
- new database engine (faster app startup and faster Kanji Set loading)
- create & combine custom sets within the app
- export custom set via mail
- in all direct input test you can now decide for yourself whether your answer was correct or you knew the answer
- when doing a "both" Reading test On & Kun are displayed together in one question instead of two different ones
1.3.1
2009-09-10
- bugfixes
- stroke order corrections
- stroke order corrections
1.3
2009-08-18
- Handwriting font
- 10603 sample words total
- more Kanji (now 3020 total)
- possiblity to import your own custom kanji set
- possiblity to import your own custom kanji meanings
- new testtypes
- several UI optimizations
- some strokeorder corrections
- 10603 sample words total
- more Kanji (now 3020 total)
- possiblity to import your own custom kanji set
- possiblity to import your own custom kanji meanings
- new testtypes
- several UI optimizations
- some strokeorder corrections
1.2.1
2009-05-17
- minor bugfix
1.2
2009-05-03
1.1
2009-04-06
1.0.1
2009-02-20
1.0
2009-02-13
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Ratings
4.5 out of 5
4 Ratings
Reviews
cozykiwibird,
Mixed feelings
I am so happy someone finally used the touch screen's potential in a kanji learning app for English (and other language) speakers. However, there are some things missing that really hold the app back.
The following features are currently missing as of March 5th 2009:
-1- Searchable database. I want to be able to type in the reading or the actual kanji and bring up a specific kanji for practice.
-2- Custom lists. I want to be able to study only the specific kanji that are going to be on my next quiz usually.
-3- Examples and compounds. Without these the program fails in matters of teaching reading comprehension and introducing new (unfamiliar) kanji.
As much as I like this app it is only fun for a while and then I have to go back to programs such as Lima Sky's "Kanji" which have the above features as I don't have time to study anything less specific than my own course content.
Summary: Considering the price and competition, this program does not currently accomplish as much as it should, but its innovation, ease of interface, and unique drawing test method entitle it to no less than four stars.
Thank you for making this app. I will modify my review and rating as updates become available.
The following features are currently missing as of March 5th 2009:
-1- Searchable database. I want to be able to type in the reading or the actual kanji and bring up a specific kanji for practice.
-2- Custom lists. I want to be able to study only the specific kanji that are going to be on my next quiz usually.
-3- Examples and compounds. Without these the program fails in matters of teaching reading comprehension and introducing new (unfamiliar) kanji.
As much as I like this app it is only fun for a while and then I have to go back to programs such as Lima Sky's "Kanji" which have the above features as I don't have time to study anything less specific than my own course content.
Summary: Considering the price and competition, this program does not currently accomplish as much as it should, but its innovation, ease of interface, and unique drawing test method entitle it to no less than four stars.
Thank you for making this app. I will modify my review and rating as updates become available.
Jeot,
Needs work
Maybe it was good at the time it was developed over 10 years ago or if it was free. I got this app because of the option to take a test by drawing the kanji to answer instead of typing. However, when you submit your answer it has you push the next stroke button to compare yours to theirs and then you decide if you got it right or not. This too too long even with the most simple kanji and can only imagine the pain it’ll be when doing the 10+ kanji. Considering it’s paid and the Japanese learning innovation these days from other websites and apps, I would have at least expected it to tell me if I got the answer wrong and try again. I would happily change my review if it improved and it helped my study, but at this point I feel I’m better off looking at an image of kanji stroke order and using paper and pencil
Brooke-chan,
Amazing and Efficient
This application is excellent in nearly every respect! It provides pre-made grade level based sets for learning the kanji characters, and allows you to make your own subsets or custom sets using the characters as well. The stoke order feature is also superb, and works very beautifully and naturally when used on an iPad with a stylus. Before finding this application, I, like many others I would assume, had relegated myself to using archaic and clumsy flash cards for the readings and definitions of characters. Now I'm infinitely more efficient in learning the characters and readings, and don't have to worry about if the information I'm teaching myself is accurate!
This application takes much of the headache out of what can be seen as the most daunting aspect of learning Japanese, and is absolutely worth the $12 price of admission. My only minor complaint is the color scheme and look of the application. However, in this case function is far more important than form, and should not in any way be a deterrent from purchasing this wonderful application!
This application takes much of the headache out of what can be seen as the most daunting aspect of learning Japanese, and is absolutely worth the $12 price of admission. My only minor complaint is the color scheme and look of the application. However, in this case function is far more important than form, and should not in any way be a deterrent from purchasing this wonderful application!
jerry3333,
Kanji LS Touch 3.1
This is my favorite Kanji learning tool. With version 3.1 a number of features have been added which, although useful, make it slow to load compared to the last version. This is not a reason to not buy this app, but it changes when you can use it because it takes 30 seconds to get to the menu and then another 30 to load the selection. The last version was practically instant.
The one feature I wish it had was in the test-like screen where you repeat the kanji until you got it right without looking. The flow would be "test screen-->solve-->wrong-->test-like screen with the same kanji-->right-->test screen with next kanji". The "test-like screen-->wrong" sequence could be repeated as many times as you like. This would really reinforce writing the kanji correctly. The way the test is currently set up you tend to be practicing the errors more than the correct way.
The one feature I wish it had was in the test-like screen where you repeat the kanji until you got it right without looking. The flow would be "test screen-->solve-->wrong-->test-like screen with the same kanji-->right-->test screen with next kanji". The "test-like screen-->wrong" sequence could be repeated as many times as you like. This would really reinforce writing the kanji correctly. The way the test is currently set up you tend to be practicing the errors more than the correct way.
スッライ,
Great App, Wonderful Support!😀
After running into a few major issues one of the developer's other apps (which ended up being the fault of my device ) and emailing the developer I received immediate support. This app itself is smooth, simple, and fantastic for learning to write Kanji. The app is all about utility and it performs! There is a huge amount of content and many ways to test yourself and learn. The most unique and helpful feature that it offers is the ability to grade your own writing and stroke order in a step by step manner. There is no automatic writing detector to be picky and mark you wrong because the angle was "slightly off". This app makes studying and learning Japanese a breeze! It is an absolute must have for any learner! Thank you Jan for bringing this helpful tool to life! I don't have a single regret in purchasing this app!
Gandalfxviv2,
Not too shabby
It's a bit overpriced for what it is, but it's decent. The UI could be improved a bit. I think it would be nice if the program itself could decide whether your input was correct or not--at least in the practice window where it shows you where to draw the lines. Instead, you have to tell it whether you were right or not. And it would be nice if you didn't have to go to the settings menu to change what kind of test you wanted to do and what set of kanji to test. When you start a new test it should open up a window asking you what kanji set to use and what type of test to do, maybe even how many characters to test. The data could be populated by the defaults set in the settings menu, but it should be something you don't have to go to the settings menu to change.
Also, I just opened it up again after having closed it and now when I check my answers it doesn't show the right answer, so I don't know if I'm right or wrong. This bug needs to be fixed.
Also, I just opened it up again after having closed it and now when I check my answers it doesn't show the right answer, so I don't know if I'm right or wrong. This bug needs to be fixed.
ccoltrera,
Great App (in progress)
This app features some great Kanji learning tools, including (the ultimate in my opinion) testing your ability to WRITE, and not just read, the Kanji you have learned. Another fantastic thing is that the author is still working on the app, and he already has some really great ideas on where it should be going (check out the website for the app to see what he has up his sleeve). One thing that I would like to see would be the aforementioned Kanji writing tests with, instead of English definitions, Japanese words (or just On and Kun readings) provided in kana. Language learning is best when you can start to move away from the need to translate, and that minor change would make that easier.
Live_life_now,
Great but if only...
We, me and my half Japanese kids, have been looking for this app for ages. So I commend the creators for making this app, but there is one really nagging problem. The handwritten character samples are not correct. The stroke order is fine and the basic shape is correct, but the stroke finishes of "haneru" and "harau" are missing. A non native Japanese must have written the samples as failing to "haneru" and "harau" would get a "batsu" in your kanji test. I know as my daughter is doing 3rd grade Kanji now.
If the creators could fix this problem through a software upgrade I would give it a 5. Maybe...
The tests are good but the creators could think of tests that are more akin to how the Kanji tests are set up, or give compound words are only half the reading that would be really enticing.
If the creators could fix this problem through a software upgrade I would give it a 5. Maybe...
The tests are good but the creators could think of tests that are more akin to how the Kanji tests are set up, or give compound words are only half the reading that would be really enticing.
GaelicDragons,
Great app!!
I was looking for a tool to study Japanese that would allow me to do more than just memorize flashcards and this app is exactly what I wanted. It allows for practicing writing kanji and not just learning meanings (although it does that too). It has stroke order and allows you to test yourself without seeing the character first although in the practice you have the option of seeing it or not. This app is a bit hard to figure out at first but the programmer answered my emails extremely quickly and helpfully. The only real downside is it's a bit pricey but as someone who usually only downloads free apps I think it is totally worth it.
SlowLerner,
Great start, but much room for improvement
First off, this app has great promise for learning kanji. However, it can use a fair bit of improvement to justify its high cost.
Feature requests:
-- loading very large practice sets is SLOW
-- list manipulation: it would be nice to create lists inside the app and not just import them from elsewhere. Also, joining lists (say from two different lessons) would be extremely useful.
-- the current way of testing meaning (by typing words in from the keyboard) is time consuming to the point of being useless. It would be better to have a more sophisticated word search function that would save time.
Feature requests:
-- loading very large practice sets is SLOW
-- list manipulation: it would be nice to create lists inside the app and not just import them from elsewhere. Also, joining lists (say from two different lessons) would be extremely useful.
-- the current way of testing meaning (by typing words in from the keyboard) is time consuming to the point of being useless. It would be better to have a more sophisticated word search function that would save time.
