Is this kanji game free?
Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign-up, no download and no account.
Free Whack-a-Mole
Kanji Whack-a-Mole: hit the character that matches
You are shown a meaning in English and have to hit the kanji that matches, before it disappears. Twelve beginner characters, readings included.
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How to play
Hit the kanji that matches the English word shown at the top. 80 points wins, and you have 5 lives.
- Tap or click the matching kanji
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What is in this game
The 12 terms you will drill
Everything the game tests, in plain text, so you can read it first or revise without playing.
| Kanji | Reading and meaning |
|---|---|
| 人 | hito person |
| 日 | hi day |
| 月 | tsuki month |
| 火 | hi fire |
| 水 | mizu water |
| 木 | ki tree |
| 金 | kin gold |
| 土 | tsuchi earth |
| 大 | dai big |
| 小 | shou small |
| 中 | naka middle |
| 山 | yama mountain |
- Twelve beginner kanji including the size words 大, 小 and 中
- Romaji readings alongside meanings, which the space shooter game does not cover
- Recognition speed under time pressure rather than untimed review
Questions
Frequently asked
How is it different from the kanji space shooter?
The shooter drills meaning only. This one shows readings too, and the mole format gives you less time to think, so it tests recall rather than recognition.
Which kanji does it cover?
Twelve: 人, 日, 月, 火, 水, 木, 金, 土, 大, 小, 中 and 山.
Can I use my own character list?
Yes, in the StudyArcade app. This page is a fixed sample of the format.
Build a game from your own notes
This is a fixed sample. In the app you can paste any list or upload notes and get a playable game from them.
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