Kanji Time
Turn every glance at the clock into a Japanese lesson.
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Reference use. Language content is provided for personal study and reference. This app is not a substitute for formal language instruction. Full Terms & Disclaimer.
Kanji Time is a beautiful bedside and desktop clock designed to help you learn Japanese naturally — one glance at a time. The time, date, and day of the week are displayed in kanji with phonetic readings, and 13 rotating content panels keep every session fresh: kana cards, daily proverbs, cinema and baseball quotes, prefectures, sacred sites, and more. Tap anything to hear it spoken aloud in natural Japanese.
Key Features
- Time and date displayed in kanji with phonetic readings — tap to hear them spoken in Japanese
- 13 rotating content panels — kana cards, proverbs, cinema quotes, baseball, sushi, Zen, music, prefectures, temples, Japanese cars, and more
- Long press any panel to expand to a full-screen reading view
- World clock — add a second time zone with the city name in Japanese
- Five dark themes: Midnight, Charcoal, Navy, Forest, and Burgundy
- Screen stays on with adjustable night dimming for bedside use
- Hide phonetic readings once you can read on your own
- Optional tip jar — the app is completely free to use
- Works entirely offline — no internet connection required
- No account required
This app does not collect, transmit, or store any personal information. Read the full Privacy Policy.