Kanji LS Touch (writing/learning japanese characters)
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $9.99 | Jan Bogner | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
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)
- possiblity 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
- possibilty to import your own meanings for the Kanji
- 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, french & german meaning
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)
Reviews
Needs work
Jeot
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
Great App (in progress)
ccoltrera
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.
Mixed feelings
cozykiwibird
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.
So far good
SeriousStudent
So far it's good, but I'd like to see the full jouyou kanji set and it should have the ability to input our own meanings for the kanji (for those of us studying via Heisig). Also, I'd like to see a kind of daily spaced repitition system built into it, like Kanjiflip, so we can write the ones we had the most trouble with daily and improve. Please add this stuff to make the app perfect.
latest update a major improvement
yukkuri_kame
The newest update added two very important features that had been on my wish list: * a SRS feature for optimal efficiency in retaining kanji (the latest update includes Leitner system boxes, so that reviews of known kanji are scheduled so you spend the most time studying the things you are having difficulty, rather than repeating stuff you already know.) * ability to easily customize decks, for example a button that says add to practice list Given the improvements, this app goes from 3 to 4 stars in my book. The Leitner system is great! Here is my earlier review: ********************************* If you want to practice fingerpainting kanji by rote, this app will allow you to do that. The practice mode does a decent job of showing stroke order and you just follow along with your fingertips. Test mode allows you to compare the kanji you drew with their version, and that is fairly useful. The multiple choice test mode is unremarkable in any way. If you exit the app and re-open it does not remember where you were in the deck. VERY FRUSTRATING if you were somewhere midway through the 700+ jlpt2 kanji. Even if you remembered which # you were at, there is no feature to be able to go to that card. Wish list for this app: * ability to pick up where you left off after exiting and reopening the app * an outline of the drawing area, so you actually know how much space you have to draw the kanji in * ability to navigate to a certain kanji by kana or english meaning * a couple of jyukugyo (compounds) with below each kanji. Bottom line, this app is very basic, especially considering the price, but it does let you practice drawing your kanji over and over, and for that reason, I do use it. It has a lot of room for improvement. I would consider adding more stars if more features were added.
Great App
Yuji Kaido
This is the first review I have taken time to write. I have always been looking for an app to practice writing Kanji and this is better than I thought it could be on the Ipod touch. Very good.
great writing system
uzumejin
This program is really useful for practicing/learning kanji. I find it so much more effective to actually write the kanji than just to look at flashcards. I understand there is a new version in the works; I'd like to be able to save my custom test lists--I believe that will be in the new version.
Kanji LS Touch 3.1
jerry3333
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.
What more can you ask for?
Exxel1701
It was only gonna get 4 stars from me when I didn't see a Heisig set included, but after contacting the app writer(who was prompt and helpful), I was able to import a custom Heisig set. This along with the Leiter method of review is the perfect way to learn kanji. 5 stars all the way!!!
Brilliant!
Tele-Pet
I was able to import the Heisig list via a list that was posted on the Internet. Now I'm able to practice writing wherever I happen to be. Once I learn all the Heisig kanji, I plan on turning on the Leitner function and going to town. There is nothing comparable to this app that I know of, and it just works. I'd give it 6 stars if possible.
