StickyStudy Japanese Hack 4.58 + Redeem Codes
Kanji Dictionary + Writing
Developer: Stickystudy
Category: Reference
Price: $9.99 (Download for free)
Version: 4.58
ID: com.justinnightingale.stickystudykanji
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Description
I started developing this app in 2010, to get me through JLPT, and it has been updated ever since. If I needed a feature, I added it. If it bugged, I unbugged. Most of my Japanese was probably learnt (on rush-hour, Tokyo trains) using this very app. Made by a learner for learners. Thanks for your support!
◆ Writing Tutor
View 6500+ kanji/kana interactive stroke order animations and be guided how to write each one. When ready, test your skills in study mode.
◆ Full Dictionary
Drawing from a database of over a million entries including place names, given names, company names, kanji and examples. Search using romaji, kana or SKIP. Full breakdown of kanji showing radicals, particles, similar kanji and compound nouns. Example sentences are broken down phrase by phrase, word by word.
◆ Audio
8000 words spoken by a native speaker (as opposed to "not quite right" synthesised audio) covering the complete N1-N5 vocabulary. Auto-repeat audio for perfect pronunciation.
◆ SRS Leitner Study Method + Calendar = Awesomeness
Just set a future date and let the scheduler tell you when and what to study, everyday. No setup required.
◆ Translate
Copy/paste Japanese text and have the words auto-translated into detailed flashcards.
◆ RSS News Feed
Read today's headlines in Japanese, translated into furigana and English definitions ready for study.
◆ Decks
Complete kanji and vocabulary required for the JLPT exams (N1 to N5), school grade kanji (grades 1 to 9), kana and joyo kanji (new and old).
◆ Highly Detailed
All kanji, radicals, particles, words, compounds, similar looking kanji, and examples are "tapable" linking you to something new - save anything along the way and make new decks.
Details:
◆ Full 2-way dictionary.
◆ A beautiful, free scrolling "map" interface
◆ 6500+ interactive kanji animations + writing trainer
◆ Complete JLTP 1-5 vocabulary and kanji decks
◆ Hiragana and Katakana decks
◆ Human audio for N1-N5 vocabulary (8000+ words)
◆ Translate any text into furigana and English
◆ Live RSS Japanese news feed for new content everyday
◆ Details for 6355 kanji: radicals, elements, SKIP, dict codes, etc.
◆ Detailed breakdown of example sentences
◆ "Similar" kanji display
◆ Adjustable SRS study algorithm
◆ Scheduler
◆ Rolling progress chart
◆ iCloud background syncing - easily edit decks on your Mac
◆ All data is hyper-linked
◆ Freely create your own decks
◆ Edit, delete and move cards between decks
◆ In-app import (no need for iTunes)
◆ External keyboard support
◆ Extensive options
◆ Rock solid; loved and looked after by a kanji geek since 2009
◆ Full and detailed help
◆ No ads, downloads or "RATE ME!!!"
◆ Ridiculously good support
◆ Universal app. iOS12+. Compatible with all models.
"The only way I'd be more satisfied with this app is if it could just transmit the info directly into my brain.". App Store review.
Twitter: @justininjapan
Web + user guide: www.stickystudy.com
The SKIP system for ordering kanji was developed by Jack Halpern (www.kanji.org), and is used with his permission.
KanjiVG (animations) copyright Ulrich Apel.
I'm Justin. I moved to Japan in 2002 and I'm married to my Japanese wife (lovingly called "Spellchecker"). I've taken the JLPT tests up to N1 (yes, I was there) using this app. I speak, read and write Japanese fluently and I'm an overactive developer (nearly 40 years) who just can't turn his computer off and lead a normal life.
◆ Writing Tutor
View 6500+ kanji/kana interactive stroke order animations and be guided how to write each one. When ready, test your skills in study mode.
◆ Full Dictionary
Drawing from a database of over a million entries including place names, given names, company names, kanji and examples. Search using romaji, kana or SKIP. Full breakdown of kanji showing radicals, particles, similar kanji and compound nouns. Example sentences are broken down phrase by phrase, word by word.
◆ Audio
8000 words spoken by a native speaker (as opposed to "not quite right" synthesised audio) covering the complete N1-N5 vocabulary. Auto-repeat audio for perfect pronunciation.
◆ SRS Leitner Study Method + Calendar = Awesomeness
Just set a future date and let the scheduler tell you when and what to study, everyday. No setup required.
◆ Translate
Copy/paste Japanese text and have the words auto-translated into detailed flashcards.
◆ RSS News Feed
Read today's headlines in Japanese, translated into furigana and English definitions ready for study.
◆ Decks
Complete kanji and vocabulary required for the JLPT exams (N1 to N5), school grade kanji (grades 1 to 9), kana and joyo kanji (new and old).
◆ Highly Detailed
All kanji, radicals, particles, words, compounds, similar looking kanji, and examples are "tapable" linking you to something new - save anything along the way and make new decks.
Details:
◆ Full 2-way dictionary.
◆ A beautiful, free scrolling "map" interface
◆ 6500+ interactive kanji animations + writing trainer
◆ Complete JLTP 1-5 vocabulary and kanji decks
◆ Hiragana and Katakana decks
◆ Human audio for N1-N5 vocabulary (8000+ words)
◆ Translate any text into furigana and English
◆ Live RSS Japanese news feed for new content everyday
◆ Details for 6355 kanji: radicals, elements, SKIP, dict codes, etc.
◆ Detailed breakdown of example sentences
◆ "Similar" kanji display
◆ Adjustable SRS study algorithm
◆ Scheduler
◆ Rolling progress chart
◆ iCloud background syncing - easily edit decks on your Mac
◆ All data is hyper-linked
◆ Freely create your own decks
◆ Edit, delete and move cards between decks
◆ In-app import (no need for iTunes)
◆ External keyboard support
◆ Extensive options
◆ Rock solid; loved and looked after by a kanji geek since 2009
◆ Full and detailed help
◆ No ads, downloads or "RATE ME!!!"
◆ Ridiculously good support
◆ Universal app. iOS12+. Compatible with all models.
"The only way I'd be more satisfied with this app is if it could just transmit the info directly into my brain.". App Store review.
Twitter: @justininjapan
Web + user guide: www.stickystudy.com
The SKIP system for ordering kanji was developed by Jack Halpern (www.kanji.org), and is used with his permission.
KanjiVG (animations) copyright Ulrich Apel.
I'm Justin. I moved to Japan in 2002 and I'm married to my Japanese wife (lovingly called "Spellchecker"). I've taken the JLPT tests up to N1 (yes, I was there) using this app. I speak, read and write Japanese fluently and I'm an overactive developer (nearly 40 years) who just can't turn his computer off and lead a normal life.
Version history
4.58
2021-01-09
Minor tweak for when writing kanji during study.
4.57
2020-12-30
Fixes:
Sync could sometimes overwrite recent progress when "recycle perfect stickies" was enabled (thanks J).
SRS settings bug fixed.
Minor UI fix for recent iPhones in dark mode.
Sync could sometimes overwrite recent progress when "recycle perfect stickies" was enabled (thanks J).
SRS settings bug fixed.
Minor UI fix for recent iPhones in dark mode.
4.56
2020-12-20
Bug fix: problem when writing kanji while studying.
4.55
2020-12-07
- Added swipe gestures to study for "Correct" and "Incorrect" (swipe left / right).
- News feed fix.
- Disable study randomisation setting added to SRS settings.
- UI fixes for iOS14.
- News feed fix.
- Disable study randomisation setting added to SRS settings.
- UI fixes for iOS14.
4.54
2020-10-24
Date picker bug fixed.
4.53
2020-10-12
Bug fixes:
Problems viewing kana decks.
Crash when creating/renaming decks.
SRS sliders unresponsive in iOS14.
"Study Style" UI bug.
Dictionary corrections.
Good luck in December!
Problems viewing kana decks.
Crash when creating/renaming decks.
SRS sliders unresponsive in iOS14.
"Study Style" UI bug.
Dictionary corrections.
Good luck in December!
4.52
2020-09-28
Dictionary corrections.
4.51
2020-09-09
- New repeat audio setting added. Choose how many times you'd like the audio repeated (see "Settings").
Note: when studying, audio must first be enabled in "Study Style".
Note: when studying, audio must first be enabled in "Study Style".
4.50
2020-08-25
- Added a counter when writing kanji. Increments when correct (thanks D).
- The "Saved" deck is now immortal (cannot be deleted) - a fix for potential issues.
- The "Saved" deck is now immortal (cannot be deleted) - a fix for potential issues.
4.49
2020-08-10
Minor change.
4.48
2020-08-09
News feed bug fix.
4.47
2020-06-24
- Fixed: Hard to see buttons in dark mode.
- Fixed: Kanji no longer shows during study for hiragana words (有り難うなど)
- Minor changes.
- Fixed: Kanji no longer shows during study for hiragana words (有り難うなど)
- Minor changes.
4.46
2020-04-21
Example sentences being cut-off bug fixed.
Clearer graphs for decks with a high study count.
Small addition to the settings page.
Clearer graphs for decks with a high study count.
Small addition to the settings page.
4.45
2020-03-12
- Much faster "Remove Duplicates" in settings.
- JLPT N1 Vocab kunyomi corrections.
- JLPT N1 Vocab kunyomi corrections.
4.44
2020-01-24
- Some format errors in the "JLPT Vocab N1" deck, fixed. "Restore to Original" to update (and reset) the deck.
This will only affect users who have purchased the app or reset the deck within the last few months.
This will only affect users who have purchased the app or reset the deck within the last few months.
4.43
2020-01-14
Bug fix: decks copied to iCloud were sometimes not recognised in the app.
4.42
2019-12-18
Bug fix for iCloud syncing causing loss of last session's progress.
4.41
2019-12-08
Bug fixes for when syncing between devices:
- Possible loss of progress from the last study session.
- Occasional large, erroneous values displaying in "History".
- Possible loss of progress from the last study session.
- Occasional large, erroneous values displaying in "History".
4.4
2019-11-28
Fix for occasional dictionary crash. Usually occurred when typing quickly.
4.39
2019-11-19
Added external keyboard support. Hold down "Command" key (iPad) to see the list of possible keys in study and browse modes.
Study mode:
space = show/flag
left/right = incorrect/correct
up = star (turn to green)
a = audio
Browse mode:
left/right = left/right
up = turn to green
down = turn to red
1-5 = change colour
a = audio
space = flag
Study mode:
space = show/flag
left/right = incorrect/correct
up = star (turn to green)
a = audio
Browse mode:
left/right = left/right
up = turn to green
down = turn to red
1-5 = change colour
a = audio
space = flag
4.38
2019-10-27
Minor tweaks
4.37
2019-10-03
Fix for when in dark mode (Full dark mode being thought about..)
4.36
2019-10-02
Bug fix. Manually changing colours of stickies would sometimes not 'stick' when "recycle perfect stickies" was enabled.
4.35
2019-08-07
- Minor changes readying for future announcements.
- A fix for audio not playing when the hiragana field is empty.
- A fix for audio not playing when the hiragana field is empty.
4.34
2019-08-01
Minor tweaks
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Ratings
4.6 out of 5
64 Ratings
Reviews
Jonaboy110,
Best vocab/kanji app on the App Store
This app is hands down the best kanji/vocabulary app on the App Store. Has more features than a Swiss Army knife.
One thing I wish tho is if it had (maybe as an add on IAP) more example sentences using the vocabulary words and kanji, that
way you could learn grammar too.
I also wish there was the option for the English translation of the example sentences to be turned off... maybe by tap to show?
Otherwise tho this app is the best... I am still discovering awesome features like the news section which takes current news headlines in Japanese and gives furigana and dictionary definitions for each word.
If you only purchase one app for learning Japanese from the App Store, make it this one.
Update: The developer is very active and helpful if you have any questions or need any help.... I had a problem where I accidentally deleted the JLPT Vocab N4 deck the app came with and he promptly emailed me back and told me that the “restore to original” button in settings will restore the deck back. Kudos to the developer for excellent customer service. :)
One thing I wish tho is if it had (maybe as an add on IAP) more example sentences using the vocabulary words and kanji, that
way you could learn grammar too.
I also wish there was the option for the English translation of the example sentences to be turned off... maybe by tap to show?
Otherwise tho this app is the best... I am still discovering awesome features like the news section which takes current news headlines in Japanese and gives furigana and dictionary definitions for each word.
If you only purchase one app for learning Japanese from the App Store, make it this one.
Update: The developer is very active and helpful if you have any questions or need any help.... I had a problem where I accidentally deleted the JLPT Vocab N4 deck the app came with and he promptly emailed me back and told me that the “restore to original” button in settings will restore the deck back. Kudos to the developer for excellent customer service. :)
joshxg,
Best app for kanji learning on phone
This app will take you from no kanji to however far you are willing to go. I love that I can import my own lists, drill components and browse cards quickly by stack and list type.
In my case, am relaying on stories to remember the kanji (Heisig RTK). The components drill downs help me tie it all out. And import allows you to bring your stories if you have them already (I took an Anki deck with stories, exported it and imported the kanji and stories into this app).
Also love that I can have a screen full of Flashcards (makes them more tangible). For Kanji learning on phone this is the best app I’ve found.
In my case, am relaying on stories to remember the kanji (Heisig RTK). The components drill downs help me tie it all out. And import allows you to bring your stories if you have them already (I took an Anki deck with stories, exported it and imported the kanji and stories into this app).
Also love that I can have a screen full of Flashcards (makes them more tangible). For Kanji learning on phone this is the best app I’ve found.
bsdrawkcab,
Killer features and great developer
I’ve tried at least a dozen apps to complement my formal and informal Japanese studies, and this stands out for its efficiency at studying both how to read and how to write. The writing practice and stroke order visualization in particular really demonstrate a lot of craftsmanship. This and Quizlet win home screen slots for me.
The developer, Justin, is also great. He responds to suggestions, continuously improves the app (that I gather he still uses himself), and is really responsive if you encounter a bug. I pointed out a glitch in recent update and a fix was on the store in a day!
The developer, Justin, is also great. He responds to suggestions, continuously improves the app (that I gather he still uses himself), and is really responsive if you encounter a bug. I pointed out a glitch in recent update and a fix was on the store in a day!
samedeepwaterasyou75,
Very well thought out app
I’ve been through a ton of Japanese learning apps and books to find one that keeps my relatively short attention span focused on the task. This is definitely one of the most thorough ones out there. The SRS review allows you to branch out by radicals and compounds and add new word/kanji/sentences to any deck on the fly. It syncs between devices! Tons more. Very happy with this, especially as I loathe textbooks.
Pro tip: find a kanji game app (I use Kanji for Fun - no affiliation) that also separates kanji by level, so you can study the same kanji in a different, slightly less dry environment.
Pro tip: find a kanji game app (I use Kanji for Fun - no affiliation) that also separates kanji by level, so you can study the same kanji in a different, slightly less dry environment.
Akanapocalypse,
Love love love it
I have tried many apps for JLPT study and this is hands down the best app. The only thing I would add is vocal recordings for every single vocab word but otherwise it’s perfect for studying as WELL as goal setting. You can set a date that you want a certain deck memorized by and it will give you a certain amount of items to review for each day so if you keep up with it, then you will reach your goal by the date you set. Love it :)
@tiaelster,
Really, really, really love this.
This is a prime example of why people who are learning languages should also be the ones who develop apps and programs to learn said languages! Highly recommend for anyone studying Japanese. I particularly like how now next time I need to look up a word, I can also have a mini study session and practice it. I’m also looking forward to trying out the newsfeed feature so I can practice reading more!
liupatrick86,
Love this app! But can you plz add one thing?
I’ve been using this app for N3 preparation and I have to say I love it way more than midori, anki, memrise, etc!
However, the one thing I wish you had was the conjugations for verbs, I know it’s mentioned that there’s a dictionary, but if you look at how midori lays out their verbs vocab, you can see that they show all the conjugations... Would you be able to add this to your dictionary? Or to the actual flashcards somehow?
However, the one thing I wish you had was the conjugations for verbs, I know it’s mentioned that there’s a dictionary, but if you look at how midori lays out their verbs vocab, you can see that they show all the conjugations... Would you be able to add this to your dictionary? Or to the actual flashcards somehow?
davidbrit2,
The one Kanji/Kana trainer to buy
Excellent content, with definitions, examples, similar Kanji to watch out for, and even writing practice. Lots of pre-made decks divided by JLPT levels, school years, etc. SRS lets you focus on want you need to learn, and not waste time repeating what you've already mastered. Instead of filling an idle 5-10 minutes staring at drivel on Facebook, why not pop open StickyStudy and spend a few minutes getting more of those sweet green cards?
Bryan Kuro,
Constantly Improving
I've used this app since it originally launched and I'm here to tell you that it is an essential tool for slashing your way through Japanese.
I used StickyStudy to help get me through studying for the JLPT N4 through N1. I couldn't have succeeded without the awesome kanji lists and ability to add your own words from the built-in dictionary.
If you're a beginner, the developer is now throwing in hiragana and katakana decks as bonuses when they used to be a separate app!
It's simple and gets the job done really well.
The developer is really responsive too, which makes the app even better because you know someone will listen if you have feedback.
I used StickyStudy to help get me through studying for the JLPT N4 through N1. I couldn't have succeeded without the awesome kanji lists and ability to add your own words from the built-in dictionary.
If you're a beginner, the developer is now throwing in hiragana and katakana decks as bonuses when they used to be a separate app!
It's simple and gets the job done really well.
The developer is really responsive too, which makes the app even better because you know someone will listen if you have feedback.
Squattinglizard,
Love this app!
I’ve been studying Japanese for over 30 years. When I first started, we had to create our own flip cards and run through them - very analog approach.
This app is intuitive, shows you the brushstrokes, common uses of the word, everything, in an engaging package. Highly recommend.
This app is intuitive, shows you the brushstrokes, common uses of the word, everything, in an engaging package. Highly recommend.
