NEW 4 October 2006 - Version 2.10 released.  This update adds support for the KANJIDIC file, containing information on over 6,000 kanji characters.  Important new features include:

14 July 2006 - The most current version of the LexiKAN Kanji Database is now available on the LexiKAN Support page.  An effort is underway to expand and update this important piece of the LexiKAN product to include more characters.  As these updates are available, they will be posted for download on the support page.  Follow the instructions there to update your software and increase the number of characters readily available for study with LexiKAN 2.0.

14 July 2006 - Latest version (2.09) released.  This version adds built-in support for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).  The LexiKAN kanji database now also contains the JLPT "kyuu" (or level) number for each character, ranging from the lowest and smallest kyuu 4 up to the largest kyuu 1.  This addition allows a student to create flashcards based on the JLPT kyuu (similar to the current capability for kanji grade level) using the LexiKAN Flashcard Builder feature.  For additional information on the JLPT, see the Wikipedia entry here.

10 July 2005 - Files for level 3 and 4 of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) are now available on the LexiKAN support page.

6 July 2005 - Version 2.08 released.  The Flashcard Builder feature can now also be accessed from the Word Group view so that compound vocabulary can be automatically added for any kanji in LexiKAN Word Groups.  Also, a new 'move' and 'copy' capability for flashcards is available in the Word Group View.

25 July 2004 - Online support page updated to include pre-built LexiKAN data files based on kanji grade level or one of ten common kanji reference sources.  Files are also included containing vocabulary compounds from the EDICT file matching the kanji in Word Group.

24 June 2004 -  Latest version with the new LexiKAN Flashcard Builder feature available.  This feature allows you to quickly create a custom syllabus of kanji and related compound vocabulary flashcards (with the EDICT Japanese electronic dictionary file installed).  Like the previous AutoCreate feature, Kanji flashcards can be arranged based on grade level or one of 10 popular kanji reference books.

27 February 2004 - Immediate "One-Click" download installation of the full version now available.  When you order through Kagi.com using the links at our order page, customers now receive an e-mail confirming payment and containing a password and web link to the location from which the program can be installed.

19 November 2003 - version 2.04 available containing text export capability for LexiKAN flashcard files.

24 August 2003 - latest LexiKAN version (2.03) with support for the EDICT Japanese electronic dictionary file available.  Download the properly formatted EDICT file from the LexiKAN Online Support page (not required for Demo Version).

12 December 2002 - Online Support page updated to include free download of the latest version of the LexiKAN 2.0 Compound Database.

2 December 2002 - read a new review of LexiKAN 2.0 at www.KanjiClinic.com

24 November 2002 - release of LexiKAN 2.0 with added features such as:

3 October 2002 - Kanji grades 6 and 7+ available on the Online Support page.

25 July 2002 - Full 1,945 Jouyou Kanji Database available with Standard Edition

27 May 2002 - update posted.  A new Toolbar and the ability to search the database using some standard Kanji references is added.

30 April 2002 - latest update available

14 March 2002 - Kanji grades 3 and 4 available on the Online Support page.

7 March 2002 - new demo version with more capability available. 

1 March 2002 - free Flashcard files containing pre-built lists (starting with Joyo Kanji Grades 1-2) available on the new Online Support page.

14 February 2002 - new graphic demonstration of LexiKAN kanji input system

2 February 2002 - Demo Version that does not require Japanese font available.

21 January 2002 - LexiKAN Kanji Writing sample available

6 January 2002 - release of LexiKAN 1.0 Demonstration Version

December 2001 - LexiKAN Web Site launched