Why InputDojo
WaniKani is excellent at one job: drilling you through ~2,000 kanji with mnemonics over 1.5–2 years. InputDojo combines that kind of SRS-based study with a reader for real Japanese, so the kanji you learn immediately get reinforced in actual sentences from articles, YouTube, or books you import.
Feature comparison
| Feature | InputDojo | WaniKani |
|---|---|---|
| SRS for kanji & vocab | Yes (SM-2) | Yes (proprietary) |
| Read real Japanese in-app | Yes — any URL, YouTube, PDF | No |
| Mnemonics for kanji | User notes + AI explanations | Built-in radicals |
| JLPT vocab tracks | N5–N1, free | Not aligned to JLPT |
| Grammar explanations | AI grammar chat (Ultimate) | Not included |
| Mobile / PWA | Yes | Web + third-party apps |
| Pace flexibility | Read at your pace | Fixed level-gating |
Based on publicly available WaniKani feature documentation as of 2026. Compare directly before choosing.
Best for
Learners who want the SRS discipline of WaniKani but also want to read actual Japanese content from day one.
FAQ
Can I import my WaniKani progress?+
Not directly, but you can mark known kanji/vocab in InputDojo so SRS skips them. We're working on a WaniKani import.
Does InputDojo teach radicals?+
Yes — character breakdown shows components and our AI tutor can explain mnemonic stories for any kanji you tap.