Human Japanese HD | Learn Japanese with your personal sensei-in-a-box™

Human Japanese HD | Learn Japanese with your personal sensei-in-a-box™

by Brak Software, Inc.

436 ratings
136 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 29 Oct 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 15, 2011
  • October 28, 2014

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This app offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to learning Japanese from the ground up. It breaks down complex concepts with clear explanations, native speaker audio, and interactive reviews to ensure understanding and maintain motivation.

Integrated language learning approach
Native speaker audio recordings
Interactive review games and quizzes
Detailed example sentence breakdowns
Cultural notes and real-life connections
Animations for hiragana and katakana
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What's New in Human Japanese HD | Learn Japanese with your personal sensei

3.2.1

October 28, 2014

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Misc content updates and bug fixes.

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User reviews

I’ve never found a better app for Japanese

I’ve used this for years and love it. The addition of cultural elements on top of learning the language adds depth. I also use Duolingo, but only as an accompaniment.

Best way to learn Japanese

I found out about this app through a sub Reddit, and I use it with the Anki app for my hiragana and katakana flash cards and Duolingo on my phone. I have found human Japanese makes me understand the language better, and helps me make sentences and questions, and learn conversational Japanese. Highly recommend this app
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Still good for an older app; could be great with refresh and more kanji

I’ve tried so many Japanese learning apps in the past year. Many now have AI. This one doesn’t and is a bit dated, but it explains the complexities of Japanese so well, it’s still worth $10-$15, cheaper than a text book.

It seems like most of the app maker’s resources are going into the Satori Reader app, which is also great. This app is still a good starting point for Japanese, but it would great with a refresh and more kanji. Katakana could also be covered much earlier instead of spoon feeding it.

Despite that, I’ve finally found an app I like and intend to stick with. Another plus to me is that it has a completion point; not an infinite amount of never ending lessons. I will need to supplement this with kanji learning on my own, but Wanikani and others make that easy to do.
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This should accompany any learning app

I’ve tried lots of different Japanese learning apps, many of them very good, and I can truly say that this one will help to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the language. This one should go along with any of the others.

Many out there few deliver

I have been on off studying Japanese for 14 years now and this is by far one of the easiest to understand and best organized! It is also hard to find apps that will teach you grammar anymore, it’s all pre-scripted phrases to get by. This app actually breaks down the language so you can know it inside and out to be able to actually speak like an educated person! Love it and highly recommend the purchase!
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App not optimized for newer iPad models

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Occasional UI issues

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Requested Features

5 requests

Split-screen mode for writing practice

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Flashcards for vocabulary review

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Randomized vocabulary quizzes

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Dark mode option

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Syncing progress across devices

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FAQ

What does the Human Japanese HD app do?

Human Japanese HD provides a comprehensive and engaging way to learn the Japanese language. It covers everything from the basics to more complex concepts, using a warm and integrated approach with explanations, audio, and interactive elements.

What are the key features of Human Japanese HD?

Key features include over 500 pages of content, animations for hiragana and katakana, native speaker recordings for over 1800 vocabulary words and phrases, more than 800 example sentences with detailed breakdowns, and interactive review quizzes.

How much does Human Japanese HD cost?

The application is a paid app, meaning you purchase it once to access all its content and features. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What makes this app different from other Japanese learning apps?

This app focuses on an integrated learning approach, explaining how everything works rather than relying on memorization of canned phrases. It aims to make each new concept comprehensible and build understanding step-by-step, with a warm and humorous tone.

Who is the target audience for Human Japanese HD?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to learn Japanese, particularly those who prefer a deep, integrated understanding of the language rather than just memorizing vocabulary and phrases. It's suitable for beginners and those looking to build a solid foundation.