Search, trace, and train your brain with "Kotoba Sagashi," the ultimate Japanese word search puzzle!

Enjoy a clean, "hard-boiled" design focused entirely on the joy of solving puzzles. No unnecessary distractions—just a smooth and intuitive interface optimized for mobile devices.

Kotoba Sagashi is a word search game designed specifically for Japanese language content. All puzzles use Japanese writing systems — Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji — and feature themes familiar to Japanese users.

With over 5,000 free puzzles across more than 300 themes, this app offers a huge variety of challenges for all ages.

What is Kotoba Sagashi: Word Search JP?

Find hidden words within a grid of Japanese characters. Words may appear vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or reversed. Improve concentration and observation skills while enjoying Japanese vocabulary.

Main Features

• Over 5,000 puzzles — completely free
• Three writing modes: Hiragana / Katakana / Kanji
• Multiple difficulty levels
• 300+ Japanese-themed categories including animals, food, historical figures, anime titles, and more
• Smooth tracing gameplay optimized for mobile
• Offline play supported — no internet required
• “Deduction Mode” for advanced players (hide the word list and guess from the theme)
• High-visibility design: Large fonts and a simple layout for a stress-free experience.

Recommended for

• Players who enjoy Japanese word puzzles
• Brain training and daily mental exercise
• Fans of Japanese culture and vocabulary
• Japanese language learners (optional use)

Important

Most puzzles can be enjoyed without any Japanese knowledge — just match the shapes! Japanese reading ability is recommended for "Deduction Mode" and the "Challenge" section.