Draw Draw Kanji to Translate & Find Meaning
Use your finger, mouse, or stylus to draw any Japanese kanji character below. Our handwriting recognition tool will instantly translate and identify the character, showing you its English meaning, pronunciation (hiragana and romaji), and stroke order. Perfect for learning Japanese or looking up unknown kanji!
How to use: Draw a kanji → Press "Search" → Select from candidates to translate
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the kanji recognition?
Our handwriting recognition tool uses advanced algorithms to provide highly accurate results. The accuracy improves when you draw characters with proper stroke order, but it can recognize most kanji even with casual handwriting.
Can I use this on my smartphone?
Yes! This tool works perfectly on smartphones (iPhone/Android), tablets, and PCs. Simply draw with your finger or stylus on touchscreen devices, or use your mouse on desktop computers.
What information will I get about each kanji?
After recognizing a kanji, you can click on it to see detailed information including: pronunciation (hiragana and romaji), English meaning, stroke count, stroke order animation, and example words using that character.
Do I need to know the stroke order?
No, you don't need to follow the exact stroke order. However, drawing with approximate stroke order will give you better recognition results.
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