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Kanji draw

f-droid.orgLanguage learning

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 1 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and Google Play and has been in the index since 27 Jun 2026. How this is checked

KanjiRecog is an open-source Android app that recognizes handwritten Japanese kanji characters. Users can draw kanji on the screen, select the correct character from a list, and copy it for use in dictionaries or websites, making it a helpful tool for language learners.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebAndroid
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11stars
2forks
4features
2011since

Overview

4 features

Purpose: Allows users to identify and look up Japanese kanji by drawing them on their device.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Japanese language learners

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: MOBILE, WEB · deployment: browser, android

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Record sources: f-droid.org · f-droid.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Language learning space, Kanji draw takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It allows users to identify and look up Japanese kanji by drawing them on their device. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for japanese language learners. Basis unknown · not verified: Kanji draw is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: Kanji draw is available on the web and Android.

It is developed by onitake, and it first shipped in 2011. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 11 stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 4 catalogued features are kanji handwriting recognition, clipboard export, and touch drawing interface. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Kanji handwriting recognition
  • Clipboard export
  • Touch drawing interface
  • Character selection

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
kanji-recognitionhandwriting-inputjapanese-learningandroid-app
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Weights: Open

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Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 11Multi-languageStore listing found

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Frequently asked questions about Kanji draw

What does Kanji draw do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Kanji draw allows users to identify and look up Japanese kanji by drawing them on their device. It is catalogued under Language learning on PulseGate.
Who should use Kanji draw?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Kanji draw is an open-source project built for japanese language learners.
Is Kanji draw free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Kanji draw is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Kanji draw run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Kanji draw runs on the web and Android.
Is Kanji draw still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 1 Oct 2026.
Who develops Kanji draw?
Kanji draw is developed by onitake.
When did Kanji draw launch?
Kanji draw first shipped in 2011.
Is Kanji draw open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Kanji draw is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, developed on GitHub.

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