Apps Like HelloStory: Japanese Stories for iPhone and iPad
Read and practice expressions
Read graded tailored to JLPT levels. Explore diverse topics written by native authors. Track comprehension with built-in quizzes. Practice vocabulary and grammar through context. Adjust reading difficulty for personalized learning.
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Learn Japanese Kanji: Benkyō
App to Learn Pte. Ltd.
Study with AI-driven drills
Vocabulary and kanji with AI-driven drills that adapt to your progress. Review content anytime and track statistics. Access all materials offline. Customize quizzes with multiple input methods including handwriting recognition.
Learn Japanese - jHami
Minh Pham
With vocabulary and JLPT practice
With vocabulary lessons covering JLPT N5 to N1. Practice over 10000 words organized by difficulty levels and topics. Test knowledge with quizzes and track progress through structured lessons.
Japanese Language 2026
nguyen thanh
Learn hiragana and katakana with practice tests
Learn with hiragana and katakana writing practice, alphabet tests, and vocabulary lessons for JLPT N5 to N2. Study 1000 words per level with flashcards, quizzes, and progress tracking. Practice kanji recognition and pronunciation.
Mazii: Japanese Dictionary
Ghi Nguyen
With interactive lessons
With interactive lessons, vocabulary building, and grammar explanations. Practice pronunciation and listening through audio exercises. Study kanji with stroke order and meanings. Prepare for JLPT exams with targeted practice.
Shirabe Jisho
Blazej Stanek
Look up words, kanji, and names
Look up Japanese-English and English-Japanese words with over 170,000 entries and readings. Search instantly with character input or handwriting recognition. View example sentences and translations. Access stroke order for over 6,500 kanji.
kawaiiNihongo - Learn Japanese
Jan Dittmer
With flashcards and games
Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji with flashcards and mnemonics. Practice writing characters with interactive exercises. Play learning games to reinforce vocabulary and grammar. Track progress with built-in quizzes and review sessions.
Umi - Language Learning
Immersely Inc.
Watch TV clips to learn languages
Learn languages through short video clips featuring native speakers. Watch TV-style content to improve listening and reading skills. Complete 24 free lessons covering vocabulary, grammar, and real-life conversations.
JClass: Learn japanese
Jorge Cozain
With Yui-chan
Through structured dictionary reviews by level, starting with hiragana and katakana. Practice with quizzes to test knowledge. Access vocabulary and kanji lessons for language mastery. Track progress and reinforce learning with interactive exercises.
Readle: Learn Languages Daily
A-Type Technologies GmbH
With news stories and flashcards
Through real-world news stories divided into bite-sized lessons. Use smart flashcards for vocabulary practice. Track progress with CEFR-graded content for French, German, Spanish, English, Japanese, and Chinese. Complete lessons in 5 minutes .
Bunpo: Language Learning
Bunpo Language Learning
Languages with structured lessons
, Korean, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese with . Practice grammar, vocabulary, and speaking through structured lessons. Track progress with quizzes and real-life conversations. Receive feedback on pronunciation and accuracy.
Shinobi: Read & Learn Japanese
Shinobi LLC
Stories, listen, and
By reading illustrated stories that immerse users in the language and culture. Navigate through multiple illustrated pages to practice reading, listening, and comprehension. Track progress and revisit stories for repeated exposure.
Kanji Heroes - Japanese
SATO MISUZU
Practice with game challenges
Learn through interactive gameplay. Practice hiragana and katakana by answering questions in kana. Progress through 5 stages with over 1000 levels. Track progress and review meanings and readings.
Wagotabi: Learn Japanese
WAGOTABI LIMITED
With interactive lessons
From scratch with interactive lessons and contextual practice. Practice reading, writing, and understanding through immersive content. Retain Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji through repetition and usage.
Learn Japanese by MindSnacks
MindSnacks
Master Japanese through addictive games.
The app offers 8 games to build Japanese reading, writing, and conversation skills. Users can toggle between kana, kanji, and romaji writing systems, with audio clips from a native speaker.
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