Pro is for people who want to finish.
The dictionary stays free for everyone. Pro unlocks spaced-repetition lessons for all 2,136 kanji and the full Kanji Atlas across every grade. Grade 1 lessons are free โ try them before you upgrade.
Monthly
$7 /month
Full access to all grade levels during subscription.
Monthly recurring charge.
Annual
Save 30%
$59 /year
Full access to all grade levels during subscription.
Yearly recurring charge.
Founding Member
$199 one-time
Full access to all grade levels, lifetime.
One-time charge.
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What Pro unlocks
Beyond the always-free dictionary, search, and Grade 1 study.
- Grade 2โ6 + Secondary kanji & word lessons and the full Kanji Atlas across every grade โ not just Grade 1.
- Remember every kanji permanently โ reviewed at the exact moment before you'd forget
- Meaning + reading quizzes for every kanji and compound word
- Full Kanji Atlas โ explore the layered map of all 2,136 kanji across every grade
- See your progress across all 2,136 Jouyou kanji at a glance
- Know exactly which readings trip you up
- See which kanji are about to fade from memory
- Watch your knowledge grid turn green as you master each grade
Frequently asked questions
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The dictionary is free and stays free. Search, reading attribution, component breakdowns, stroke order, all 2,136 kanji, 10,476 compound words, and 214 Kangxi radicals.
Pro adds the spaced-repetition study layer on top, plus the full Kanji Atlas. Grade 1 kanji are free to study; Grades 2โ6 unlock with Pro.
If you're not sure, start with Grade 1 spaced repetition. After you finish, and if you like our method, you can subscribe to Pro.
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Anki uses SM-2, an algorithm from 1987. FSRS-5 is a 2024 algorithm trained on millions of real reviews โ it predicts when you specifically are about to forget each card and schedules the review there. Less time spent reviewing, better retention.
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Try the free Grade 1 lessons first โ that's your real trial. They use the same SRS, the same study UI, and the same Kanji Atlas Pro uses.
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You keep it. Streaks, review history, mastery levels, and card data are all preserved. You just can't start new review sessions until you resubscribe. The dictionary remains fully accessible.
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A one-time $199 unlocks Pro for life.