# Basic Japanese Vocabulary App — JLPT N5-N3 / 日本語能力検定 入門・基礎単語

> Learn Japanese vocabulary with pronunciation, Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. (iPhone/iPad app by JAT LLP.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-japanese-vocabulary-app/id743484914 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JAT LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/432901935)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-japanese-vocabulary-app/id743484914/reviews.md

## What is Basic Japanese Vocabulary App?

Quickly master Japanese words including Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji in one app.

Ever wanted to learn Japanese but didn't know where to begin? Learning hiragana first is often suggested by Japanese teachers and many textbooks virtually require it. This app will help you quickly and painlessly.

This app has about 1500 words files featuring all the main hiragana & katakana characters and basic words using characters learned. Of course you can learn Kanji same time.

All words are pronounced by Japanese from Tokyo.

- This app has 5 Study-modes. "Learning Mode", "Multiple-Choice", "Listening Mode", "Ranking Mode" and "Word Book". So you can learn easily Japanese.

If you have ANY questions or comments, please contact us.
https://jatllp.com/apps

## Key features

- Master Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
- Native Tokyo pronunciation
- 5 study modes
- 1500+ vocabulary words
- JLPT N5-N3 preparation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads and unlock all stages | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-japanese-vocabulary-app/id743484914/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app with really good potential

*2024-12-21*

Great for learning some new vocabulary for beginners, though I wish there was a way to test yourself with all that you’ve learned instead of per section. Like for example, the multiple choice quiz will cover 1 through 8, 9 through 17, etc. even if you’ve learned up to 100, there doesn’t seem to be an option to quiz like 1 through 50 or 1 through 100. Maybe there is and I haven’t seen it. Great app either way, and I hope to see some new features like this added some day.

### 2/5 — App looks good but sound didn’t work

*2018-12-10*

This seems like it might be useful but it’s unusable without the sound.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We updated the app. Please check the "mute" and "Bluetooth" We tested the app with 3 devices, however we have sounds. Thank you!

### 1/5 — Sound please???

*2018-04-10*

Seems like a good app but when I press the sound icon I hear nothing. Can’t find anything wrong with my device so must be the app.  Presumably your supposed to hear the clip then select the English translation to complete a test to determine how much you already know. Shame really. Will keep it downloaded and check back to see if there’s a bug fix in the near future; if not it pretty useless. 

P.s using on an IOS device......

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We updated the app. Please check the "mute" and "Bluetooth" We tested the app with 3 devices, however we have sounds. Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about Basic Japanese Vocabulary App

### What Japanese levels does Basic Japanese Vocabulary App cover?

Basic Japanese Vocabulary App focuses on JLPT N5-N3 levels, covering essential introductory and basic vocabulary.

### Does Basic Japanese Vocabulary App have ads?

No, Basic Japanese Vocabulary App is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What devices support Basic Japanese Vocabulary App?

Basic Japanese Vocabulary App is available on iPhone and iPad.

### How many words are in Basic Japanese Vocabulary App?

The app contains approximately 1500 vocabulary words, including all main Hiragana and Katakana characters, and basic Kanji.

### What are the study modes in Basic Japanese Vocabulary App?

Basic Japanese Vocabulary App offers five study modes: Learning Mode, Multiple-Choice, Listening Mode, Ranking Mode, and Word Book.

### What is the age rating for Basic Japanese Vocabulary App?

Basic Japanese Vocabulary App has an age rating of 4+.

### When was Basic Japanese Vocabulary App last updated?

The latest version of Basic Japanese Vocabulary App was updated on February 2, 2026.

### What is the user rating for Basic Japanese Vocabulary App?

Basic Japanese Vocabulary App has a strong user rating of 4.5 stars based on 6 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2026-02-02

For iOS26 users

- New UI
- New System
- Extra words for JLPT N5, N4, N3

### 3.1 — 2025-12-14

For iOS26!

- New UI
- New System
- Extra words for JLPT N5, N4, N3

### 3.0 — 2025-12-04

For iOS26!

- New UI
- New System
- Extra words for JLPT N5, N4, N3

### 2.4 — 2025-11-18

For iOS26!

- New UI
- New System
- Extra words for JLPT N5, N4, N3

### 2.3 — 2025-11-12

For iOS26!

- New UI
- New System
- Extra words for JLPT N5, N4, N3

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