About Us
What is Tanukanji?
Tanukanji is a spaced-repetition-based kanji-learning web application that can be used to learn the most common and useful kanji. There are free and paid versions of the app, each granting varying access to features. We suggest starting out with the free tier to see if Tanukanji works for you. You get unlimited access to the first 200 items and there is absolutely no commitment! If you're ready to elevate your language learning journey, our Adventurer and Conqueror plans provide full access to our extensive database of learning materials, advanced review tools, and a host of additional features. We aim to become a one-stop-shop for all your Japanese learning needs, but our current focus is on recognizing kanji components, kanji themselves, and their associated vocabulary.
What sets us apart?
Flexible Learning Paths
Unlike other kanji-learning sites out there, users are not locked in to starting from level 1 and can easily specify which characters, components, and vocabulary they already know. Tanukanji's research-backed method utilizes a robust spaced-repetition algorithm which can be adjusted by the user to suit their individual learning needs.
Advanced Spaced Repetition
Tanukanji utilizes the FSRS spaced repetition algorithm, which is the culmination of decades of scientific study. It utilizes advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to realize a robust, highly-accurate reviewing system to help you learn the fastest.
Meticulously Designed Curriculum
Our curriculum has been carefully designed by a professional linguist and language teacher. The material is perfectly structured to optimize your learning efficiency with the least amount of work. Everything from the spacing of similar items, to the mnemonics, to the kanji composition theory has been developed to the highest standards, so you can learn Japanese the fastest.
Enhanced Review Modes
Tanukanji offers a variety of advanced review modes to enrich your language learning experience. In addition to the standard Japanese-to-English quiz feature, we provide reversed quizzes, audio-based reviews, and multiple-choice exercises. These diverse options are designed to sharpen both your input and output skills in Japanese.
And More!
We have a ton of useful features for the Japanese learner, plus we're constantly developing Tanukanji to make it bigger, badder, and better! If you think of something you want, please let us know and we'll try our best to make it happen!
History
Tanukanji was lovingly created in Honolulu, Hawai'i by students at the University of Hawai'i. Tanukanji is the passion project of two best friends: a software developer and an applied linguist. We combined our expertise to create the world's greated kanji-learning platform (although we're a bit biased)! As language lovers, we understand how hard it is to learn Japanese, so we created Tanukanji to make it as easy as possible.
Tanukanji is still a work-in-progress and is constantly being updated. Be on the lookout for changes and additional features as time goes on!