Creative

Original Kanji Maker

Combine radicals and parts to invent original Japanese characters.

Platforms: ios / android / web

Create your own original Kanji (= Japanese Characters) by combining radicals and parts. Over 12,000 combinations.

What you can do

  • Choose a structure — left–right, crown, legs, hanging, surrounding road, enclosure — and combine parts
  • Pick at random or choose each part yourself
  • Save creations to your Shin Kanji Notebook
  • Share as an image with friends or on social media
  • Get notified when a combination matches a real existing character (structure and layout are checked)

Who it’s for

  • Fans of Kanji (= Japanese Characters) and radicals
  • Japanese learners who want to explore radicals playfully
  • Anyone looking for original emblem or icon ideas
  • People who want a quick creative brain teaser

Languages Japanese / English / Spanish / Chinese

Invent a character that doesn’t exist yet — with Original Kanji Maker.