Senjafuda is an iPhone app that turns any Japanese word into a beautifully crafted senjafuda design. Search with the built-in Jisho dictionary, pick your word, and a vertical-text senjafuda rendered in authentic Edo calligraphy font appears instantly. Save the high-resolution image to your photo library with a single tap. Premium users skip the rewarded ad entirely and save immediately — no interruptions.
Type a keyword and the built-in Jisho dictionary API returns matching Japanese words with readings and English meanings. Find the perfect word in seconds.
Select a word and a traditional senjafuda is generated automatically. Vertical Edo-style calligraphy font sits inside a classic triple-border frame of black, white, and red — no design skills required.
Export your senjafuda as an 800×2400 px image directly to your photo library. High enough resolution for printing, sharing on social media, or using as a digital sticker.
Go Premium to remove all banner and rewarded ads. Save your senjafuda with a single tap — no video to watch, no interruptions. Cancel anytime from the App Store.
Open the app and type any keyword into the search bar. The Jisho API fetches matching Japanese words and displays their kanji, reading (hiragana), and English definition. Tap any result to preview your senjafuda.
Once you select a word, the app renders it vertically in the Edo calligraphy font inside a traditional triple border: outer black, middle white, inner red. Character spacing and scaling adjust automatically to fit the layout perfectly.
Tap the save button in the top-right corner to export the senjafuda as a high-resolution image. Free users watch a short rewarded ad before saving. Premium users skip the ad and save instantly with one tap.
Subscribe to Premium and all ads disappear — both the banner at the bottom and the rewarded video on save. Enjoy an uninterrupted senjafuda-making experience. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime through the App Store.
Open the app and type a keyword into the search bar. The Jisho dictionary returns matching Japanese words with readings and meanings. Tap the one you want.
Your chosen word is rendered instantly as a vertical senjafuda using Edo calligraphy font inside a traditional black, white, and red triple border. The layout scales automatically to fit any word length.
Tap the save button to export a high-resolution image to your photo library. Free users watch a short rewarded ad first. Premium users save instantly with no interruptions.
"I make Japanese-style icons and digital stickers, and this app is perfect for it. The Edo font gives every kanji such a bold, traditional look. I use the saved images for profile pictures and social media posts."
"I searched my children's names in Jisho and turned them into senjafuda — then printed them out. The character balancing in the layout is impressive. They came out looking like real woodblock prints."
"I went Premium right away and haven't looked back. No ads means I can just keep trying different words and saving the ones I like. It's also a surprisingly fun way to learn kanji."
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