# GENKI Vocab Cards for 2nd Ed. — 1200 Essential Japanese Words > Digital flashcards for learning 1200 elementary Japanese vocabulary words. (iPhone/iPad app by The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-vocab-cards-for-2nd-ed/id785207187 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478996338) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 3.40/5 from 58 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.1 · 185 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-01-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-vocab-cards-for-2nd-ed/id785207187/reviews.md ## What is GENKI Vocab Cards for 2nd Ed.? Learn elementary Japanese words at your own pace: GENKI Vocab Cards is a digital vocabulary card app that enables users to learn approximately 1,200 words essential for beginners along with the native pronunciations at their own pace! This is the official iPhone app from GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, a best-selling series of Japanese learning materials boasting more than 1.2 million copies sold. Advantages ◆Users can view the cards and listen to the recordings as they like, enabling them to study at their own pace. ◆By repeating a process of memorization and self-checking, learners can firmly master important beginning-level vocabulary. ◆Words already memorized are progressively removed from the card deck, so users can concentrate on just the words that challenge them, making for a more efficient approach to learning. Study methods and functions ◇ “MyDeck” allows users to view the cards over and over, so they can take their time learning. ・The words can be studied by working from English to Japanese, or vice-versa. ・Learners can listen to natural pronunciations by native speakers of Japanese. ・Fun illustrations help users to better retain the words studied. ・Each card also includes an example sentence with an English translation and a recording of its pronunciation. ◇ “Check” helps learners to track their mastery. ・Users check their understanding of the vocabulary studied and sort the words into those mastered and those not yet retained. ・Retention can be checked by going from English to Japanese, or vice-versa. ・The cards of words already mastered are taken out of the set, leaving behind just those that still need to be worked on. ◇ “List” displays a list of all words covered by the app so that users can see their progress and review the vocabulary. ・Checkmarks are automatically placed next to words that have been mastered. ・The word cards can be displayed from the list entries, enabling quick review. ・The list can be arranged in any of three orderings: lesson order, a-i-u-e-o order, and alphabetical order. ○This app is based on the vocabulary from the second edition of GENKI. ○Ads: The app does not display any ads that might interfere with learning. ## Key features - 1200 essential Japanese words - Native pronunciation audio - Spaced repetition system - English to Japanese and vice-versa study - Example sentences with translations - Progress tracking and mastery sorting ## Recent user reviews (10 of 77) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-vocab-cards-for-2nd-ed/id785207187/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Make sure mute phone / silent mode is off *2023-07-11* GENKI is treated like a game and as such audio will be silent if it is off. Otherwise the app works fine. Good like with nihongo ### 4/5 — Enjoyable and useful *2021-09-02, version 3.0.4* This app is a very useful accompaniment to the book and enjoyable to use. It would be good if there was a way to zoom in or if the Japanese at least could be made larger as I find the furigana too small to read. ### 5/5 — Sound issues at first but *2021-06-14* You have to switch your phone off of silent mode while using the app. It works perfectly if you do that ### 1/5 — No Sound *2021-05-14, version 3.0.4* No sounds. Completely useless ### 5/5 — Great Flash cards *2021-02-28* Great flash cards if you are using the GENKI text book. I haven’t had any issue with the sound muting that wasn’t resolved by flipping the silent switch back and forth. ### 5/5 — Sound works when silent mode is off *2021-02-08* It’s a great app overall. However, I couldn’t hear any sound unless I turned off silent mode on iPhone. ### 3/5 — Ok App but need improving *2021-01-22, version 3.0.4* It a ok app. Once you learnt the words it make reading the textbook dialogue a lot easier. However the App is not optimised for newer iPhones displays (iPhone 10 or newer) and iPads displays. It would be great if there was a option to change the font size. As I’m using a iPhone Mini and it bit too small. Also if you press the sound when flipping through the cards too quickly it will crash between sets. FYI a lot people say there is no sound. But it not true. There is only no sound if the iPhone is on silent. I think the same thing happening with the 3rd Edition App too, although I don’t own the app so I’m not sure. ### 2/5 — Outdated & crashes *2020-09-10* You’re better off making your own flash cards. Pros: Lists vocab in alphabetical english and in Japanese. there are example sentences on the backside of the cards. Good for studying on the go. Most cards have pictures. You can hear the vocab and example sentences. Cons For $5 we should at least be getting an SRS system. The vocab “tests” are under “check my deck.” And it’s hardly a test. More so shuffled flash cards. The system is outdated and always crashes. They’ve just upgraded this app for Genki 3rd edition and they missed an opportunity to catch up to other apps and services like Quizlet, Wanikani, and Bunpro. This app isn’t ready to help you memorize the vocab. It’s just here to make money. ### 5/5 — I’m writing a second review, they fixed the app *2020-09-10, version 3.0.4* great work! Works great! Thank you so much for listening and fixing it ### 2/5 — New Update Broke App *2020-09-07* Used to work well but new update stopped English words from showing at all. ## Frequently asked questions about GENKI Vocab Cards for 2nd Ed. ### What does GENKI Vocab Cards for 2nd Ed. do? This app provides digital flashcards to help users learn approximately 1,200 essential elementary Japanese words. It includes native pronunciations, example sentences with translations, and a system for tracking memorization progress. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include access to 1200 Japanese words, native speaker audio for pronunciation, the ability to study in both English-to-Japanese and Japanese-to-English directions, example sentences with translations, and a self-checking system to sort mastered words. ### How much does GENKI Vocab Cards for 2nd Ed. cost? Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model. ### What is the best way to use this app for learning? Users can utilize the 'MyDeck' feature to review cards at their own pace, listening to pronunciations and studying in either direction. The 'Check' function helps identify words not yet mastered, allowing users to focus their efforts efficiently. ### Is this app compatible with the GENKI textbook? Yes, this app is specifically based on the vocabulary from the second edition of the best-selling GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese textbook series. It is designed to complement the learning materials. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.4 — 2020-09-06 Fixed the display bug in Dark Appearance. (NOTE: This is for the 2nd edition of GENKI. The app for the 3rd edition will be released in October 2020.) ### 3.0.3 — 2020-09-03 Minor bugs are fixed. (NOTE: This is for the 2nd edition of GENKI. The app for the 3rd edition will be released in October 2020.) ### 3.0.2 — 2018-01-15 Minor bugs are fixed. ### 3.0.0 — 2017-10-16 Fixed display problem due to iOS update. ### 2.2.1 — 2017-08-09 •An index has been added to each of the three lists in the List. •Optimized for iOS 10.3.3. •The app icon and launch screens have been updated to reflect the corporate logo change. ## Apps similar to GENKI Vocab Cards for 2nd Ed. | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Remembering the Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remembering-the-kanji/id424471278) | 3.4 (22) | $10.99 | Education | | [QUARTET Vocab & Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-vocab-and-kanji/id1474339665) | 3.4 (5) | $0.99 | Education | | [Learn Japanese: Manabi Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-manabi-reader/id1247286380) | 4.3 (140) | Free | Education | | [Kanji Memory Hint 3 English](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-memory-hint-3-english/id1401093144) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Satori Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satori-reader/id1382950847) | 4.8 (199) | Free | Education | | [Japanese Conjugation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-conjugation/id1584792254) | 4.6 (30) | Free | Education | ## More apps by The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd. - [ビジネス英語の新人研修Prime 〜基本のフレーズを完全マスター！〜](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime/id820936408) - [GENKI Kanji Cards for 2nd Ed.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-kanji-cards-for-2nd-ed/id840720020) - [GENKI Conjugation Cards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-conjugation-cards/id975482646) - [OTO Navi - Sound Navigator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oto-navi-sound-navigator/id1490391845) - [GENKI Vocab for 3rd Ed.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-vocab-for-3rd-ed/id1531679862) All apps by The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1478996338 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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