Kanji Database
Every Japanese Character
The central platform for entering, reviewing, and managing Japanese character data and all
related supporting information. Over 20 years in the making, Kanji Database integrates more than 1,000 data
sources, from books and databases to character standards and websites. It is designed to cover every known
Japanese character and capture as many metadata attributes as possible. As a modern browser-based application
backed by a powerful API, it serves as the core data backbone for all WAJI applications.
Features
Full Character Support
Aims to cover every known Japanese character, including rare and exceptional forms.
Complete Data Lineage
Full access and traceability across the entire data lifecycle, from raw, unprocessed source data to cleansed, conformed, and enriched quality data, and finally to fully integrated, consumption-ready data.
Rich Metadata
Extensive metadata collection on Japanese characters, including rare details found nowhere else.
High Data Quality
Combining, cross-referencing, and error-correcting countless data sources.
Strict Data Standards
Consistent use of data standards like data formats across the entire database,
Detailed Data Glossary
Comprehensive explanations of relevant and difficult terms, including many concepts that are rarely explained or not available in English.
Web-Application
A fully browser-based, high-performance desktop application with instant access and no installation required.
Powerful API Backend
Advanced query capabilities for complex search, filtering, and discovery of Japanese characters and related data.
Strong UI/UX Focus
A modern, streamlined interface with intuitive features for maximum speed and efficiency in managing Japanese character and supporting data.