A free offline Windows widget for studying Japanese vocabulary and kanji.
KanjiWidget keeps Japanese words and kanji visible on the Windows desktop, with readings, meanings, and example sentences. It includes furigana, English and Russian interfaces, FSRS reviews, text import from Anki .apkg decks, custom cards, and active recall. It works offline without ads, accounts, or subscriptions.
Built-in JLPT N5/N4 examples were refined with beginner-friendly sentences; inaccurate English meanings and translations in bundled cards were fixed. Study data remains offline on your device.
| Publisher | KanjiWidget |
|---|---|
| Author | Vladimir Stepanov |
| Version | 1.6.1 |
| Release date | 2026-10-21 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Installer type | wix |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | platwa.KanjiWidget |
| Install scope | All users |
winget install --id=platwa.KanjiWidget -ewinget upgrade --id=platwa.KanjiWidget -ewinget uninstall --id=platwa.KanjiWidget -emsiexec /i "KanjiWidget-1.6.1-x64.msi" /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {D398F8D7-CC81-4F97-9759-397EF433CA8A} /quietSilent install switches for more Windows programs »
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Removed the nonfunctional update check and background requests. The installed version remains visible in Settings. Fixed an issue that could hide a revealed answer during review.
Fixed the brief flicker when revealing or concealing details in Active recall mode. The main kanji, Japanese example, and example furigana now remain visually stationary while hidden details fade in or out.
Yes. KanjiWidget is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.
The latest version is 1.6.1, released on Oct 21, 2026.
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with a28808c83ae4f66fea6b2ddde58a672bc28d4f337397782d0493bbbe649bc12a.
KanjiWidget runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "KanjiWidget-1.6.1-x64.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=platwa.KanjiWidget -e --silent.
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find KanjiWidget and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=platwa.KanjiWidget -e.
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