# A Simple Way to Learn Japanese > A Simple Way to Learn Japanese (iPhone/iPad app by Kiattisak Kalkumnerd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-simple-way-to-learn-japanese/id6758239357 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kiattisak Kalkumnerd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867647380) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 230 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai - Released: 2026-03-21 - Data updated: 2026-07-09 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-simple-way-to-learn-japanese/id6758239357/reviews.md ## What is A Simple Way to Learn Japanese? Master Japanese with vocabulary YOU actually need. A Simple Way to Learn Japanese is different. No random word lists. No test prep drills. Instead, learn REAL vocabulary for situations you'll actually face in Japan. Traveling to Japan? Learn restaurant and train vocabulary. Love anime and JRPGs? Master gaming dialogue. Complete beginner? Start with hiragana and katakana - 100% FREE. HIRAGANA & KATAKANA - COMPLETELY FREE All 104 hiragana and 104 katakana characters are FREE forever. No paywall. No subscription. • Practice Mode - Learn at your own pace with instant feedback • Endless Mode - Arcade-style quiz with combos and high scores • Spaced Repetition - FSRS algorithm maximizes memory retention • Progress Tracking - See exactly which characters need practice CHOOSE YOUR LEARNING PATH Learn vocabulary for YOUR goals: • Traveling? → Restaurants, Hotels, Train Stations • Foodie? → Ramen, Sushi, Izakaya, Coffee Shops • Gamer? → JRPG & Video Game Vocabulary • Beginner? → Start with FREE hiragana & katakana 45+ REAL-WORLD VOCABULARY BOOKS Stop memorizing useless words. Learn Japanese in context: FOOD & DINING • Ramen Shop - Order like a local (FREE!) • Coffee Shop - Cafe ordering & preferences • Izakaya - Japanese pub culture & drinking • Restaurant - Full dining experience • Sushi Counter - Omakase etiquette • Konbini - Convenience store essentials TRAVEL & TRANSPORT • Train Station - Navigate Japanese transit • Ticket Machine - Buy tickets confidently • Hotel - Check-in & accommodation • Ryokan - Traditional Japanese inn GAMING & ANIME • Gaming Basics - Video game vocabulary • RPG Foundation - Role-playing game terms • JRPG Classics - Classic RPG dialogue • Combat Mastery - Advanced gaming Japanese • Party Management - Team & character terms Each book teaches 50-300 words you'll ACTUALLY use in Japan. SMART SPACED REPETITION (SRS) Our FSRS algorithm tracks every card you study: • Optimal review timing for each word • 90% retention rate target • Cards graduate from "learning" to "mastered" • Confusion tracking identifies weak points GAMIFICATION THAT WORKS • Combo System - Build streaks for 3x multipliers • Speed Bonuses - Fast answers earn extra points • Achievement Rewards - Earn credits for milestones • Lives System - Arcade-style challenge mode 300 FREE CREDITS Every new user receives 3 vouchers (300 credits) to unlock premium vocabulary books. That's 2-3 complete books FREE. Earn more credits by: • Completing achievements • Mastering character sets • Watching optional reward videos NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Unlike other apps, we have NO monthly subscription. Buy books once, own them forever. Or learn hiragana, katakana, and basic vocabulary completely free. PERFECT FOR: • Japan trip planning - learn what you'll actually say • Ramen, sushi, izakaya lovers - order food like a local • Anime & JRPG fans - understand original dialogue • Complete beginners - start with FREE hiragana & katakana FEATURES: • 208 kana characters (hiragana + katakana) • 3,000+ vocabulary words • 45+ themed vocabulary books • FSRS spaced repetition algorithm • Practice & Endless game modes • Detailed progress statistics • Cloud sync across devices • Offline learning support • No ads interrupting study Download now and start learning the Japanese YOU actually need. Terms of Use: https://asimplewaytolearnjapanese.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://asimplewaytolearnjapanese.com/privacy/ ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlimited Access - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month | | Unlimited Access - 3 Months | $8.99 | per 3 months | | Unlimited Access - 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months | | Unlimited Access - Annual | $29.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 750 Credits Package | $4.99 | one-time | | 1300 Credits | $6.99 | one-time | | 350 Credits Package | $2.99 | one-time | | 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time | | 4500 Credits Package | $19.99 | one-time | | 2100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2026-03-21 No release notes. ## More apps by Kiattisak Kalkumnerd - [Kana Conbini: Learn Japanese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-conbini-learn-japanese/id6757570373) - [Furigana Reader Kanji Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furigana-reader-kanji-scanner/id6759277827) - [MRR Clicker Inc: Startup Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrr-clicker-inc-startup-sim/id6762473069) - [Tidy Words: 단어 정리 퍼즐](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-words/id6780423143) All apps by Kiattisak Kalkumnerd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1867647380 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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