Kanji Cats
Tired of Anki or Duolingo? Always get confused by look-alike kanji or mix up on/kun readings? Kanji Cats is an edutainment game that teaches Japanese through cat-and-sushi-themed mini-games. Match, type, and sort kanji while learning in a cozy pixel-art sushi bar with cats!
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9 itemsAbout the Game
š„Ā Over 700 Kanji & 3000 vocabulariesĀ š„
āØEmbark on a Tasty Journey to Master Japanese Kanji! āØ
Kanji Cats is a beginner-to-advanced kanji learning game that combines the charm of cats, conveyor-belt sushi, and gachapon culture into a fun, interactive learning experience.
From Beginner to AdvancedĀ šŖ
Whether you are just starting or already have some experience, Kanji Cats adapts to your level.
Enjoy a relaxed beginner mode for stress-free learning, or challenge yourself with the fast-paced advanced mode.
Tired of apps that lock you into a fixed learning path?Ā š
If fixed study paths in other apps never felt right for you, Kanji Cats gives you full control.
Customize your kanji and vocabulary list to focus on what you want to learn, review, or reinforce. You can shape your own study plan with filters for topics, JLPT levels, or parts of speech and progress at your own pace.
With pixel-style visuals and short, focused mini-games, Kanji Cats makes studying kanji both fun and rewarding. Itās a great way to start your Japanese journey or to refresh your skills in a colorful world of sushi and cats.
ā Key FeaturesĀ ā
š 5 Cat&Sushi-Inspired Mini-GamesĀ š£
šø Order Sushi Mode
Struggle to tell similar-looking kanji apart? Listen to your cat customersā orders and pick the correct kanji from tricky lookalike options. This mode helps you to focus on the details of kanji and spot the differences.
šø Order Sushi 2 Mode
JLPT-inspired, tricky options will try to trip you up! Similar readings and on/kun readings test your focus and knowledge.
šø Sushi Box Mode
Having trouble breaking down kanji structures? Build kanji with radicals!
This mode helps you understand how each kanji is built. Great for learners who find kanji breakdowns challenging.
šø Conveyor Sushi Mode
Type the correct furigana for kanji or vocab as sushi glides past you. A fast, fun way to strengthen your reading.
šø Conveyor Sushi 2 Mode
Choose the correct meaningĀ for kanji or vocab as sushi glides past you. Test your knowledge!
šø Gachapon Mode
Collect gachapon capsules to unlock tools and earn bonus points in mini-games!
Other Features
š Vocabulary Levels from N5 to N1
Choose from JLPT N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced) levels and gradually expand your vocabulary. Progress step by step from beginner to intermediate.
š® Customizable Gameplay
Adjust speed, difficulty, and focus areas to suit your learning style. Focus on specific kanji or words of your choice.
š§ Interactive Audio Support
Listen to native pronunciations for each word and connect the sound, meaning, and kanji together for stronger memorization.
Kanji Cats is designed for PC and perfect for learners of all ages. Whether you're just starting or looking to brush up before your next JLPT, get ready to learn Japanese the fun wayāwith sushi, cats, and kanji!
