J-crosswords by renshuu v1.12.3

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About this app

Developer Description

Crosswords made for Japanese learners

Enjoy Japanese crosswords and let them help you to study over 9,000 different Japanese words, broken up by level and textbook.

* NO Advertisements, NO timers, NO stamina system *

* Play the way you'd like *
- Drag and drop for keyboard-free play
- Keyboard input available, even if you don't have Japanese input on your device

* Tons of puzzles *
- Over 300 free puzzles, with over 1,500 more for paid users!

* Play at your level *
- Vocabulary categorized from beginner (JLPT N5) up to advanced (JLPT N1)
- Lists available for Genki, Tobira, Minna, and other popular Japanese textbooks

* Learn as you play *
- Vocabulary lists let you track how many words you've used in each category.

* Unlock hand-drawn scenes from Japan as you solve puzzles! *

* Full interface and clues for English, German, French, Dutch, and Spanish *

Privacy policy: https://www.renshuu.org/privacy_jcrosswords.htm (also available in-app)

What's New

1. Re-enabled use of 12-key keyboard
2. Prevented app from "hiding" behind the navigation bar on some devices.

In-app purchases

$1.99 - $4.99 per item

Version Information

Version: 1.12.3
Downloads: 100K+
Updated on: Oct 16, 2025
Released: Dec 17, 2020
Requires: Android 7.0

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J-crosswords by renshuu users say on Google Play

★★★★★

Joel Ellks

Fun app. I've been using it to keep me on my toes with JLPT vocabulary. I'd give it five stars if there were an option to play randomly generated crosswords. I bought the full version and I do think it's worth it. EDIT: Changed to five stars because of the developer's timely support with my issues over email. Although I'd still love randomized puzzles, I can't neglect good support.

★★★★

Miriam

This app is pretty entertaing and helps to practice and learn new vocabulary. I think the mix of english instructions and japanese vocab works especially well for me. You do have to pay $4.99 if you want all of the levels (there's a lot) but it does give you a good ammount of them in the free version. My one wish is that there would be a way to search through or organize your vocab in the "words found" section. That way it's easier to review and look up vocabulary that you use in the game.

★★★

Joe H

Fine app, fun. Cute style, perfectly pronounced voices also. But, voice-overs are not just added, they in fact *replace* written meanings. Becomes one or the other. Which is *wrong*; very many words are pronounced the same & without meanings/context, impossible to correctly figure which word/kanji is being referred to. Premium version should not disable written meanings, only *add* voices. This one issue only, but a big one...makes paid voice feature pointless.

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