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

> Comprehensive Japanese language learning app with integrated lessons and interactive tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Brak Software, Inc..)

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- Developer: [Brak Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304088759)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 436 App Store ratings · 136 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-japanese-hd-learn-japanese-with-your-personal-sensei-in-a-box/id419031017/reviews.md

## What is Human Japanese HD | Learn Japanese with your personal sensei?

Ready to learn Japanese? Meet your personal sensei-in-a-box.

Human Japanese presents the Japanese language from square one in a warm, engaging tone. Going much deeper than the canned phrases and vocab of other products, it approaches the language in an integrated way, with discussion, recordings, animations, illustrations, photos, reviews, and more. 

The core promise of Human Japanese is to show you how everything works and never to expect you to magically know things that we haven’t yet taught you. This makes your journey into Japanese a joy, as each new piece that falls into place makes sense and every new example sentence is comprehensible. 

Key concepts are explained with warmth and humor, drawing you into the nuts-and-bolts that you need to understand Japanese while keeping things down-to-earth and engaging. Our goal is to lead you from one “light bulb moment” to the next so that you stay energized and excited about the language.

Lovingly crafted specifically for your iPad, Human Japanese HD is the premier way to experience the Human Japanese learning approach.

Human Japanese contains: 

* More than 500 pages of main content 

* Animations of every hiragana and katakana character 

* Over 1800 recordings of vocabulary words and phrases spoken by native speakers 

* More than 800 example sentences

* Ingredients(TM) example sentence breakdowns on every example sentence for total clarity

* Interactive games and review quizzes that keep track of your response history to help focus on trouble spots

* Dozens of photos and cultural notes to connect your Japanese to real life

* And much more!

Human Japanese will impress you with its warmth, beauty, and wit. Download it today and start your journey!

## Key features

- 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

## What do users think of Human Japanese HD | Learn Japanese with your personal sensei?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent for learning Japanese
- 👍 Thorough and comprehensive
- 👍 Engaging and interactive
- 👍 Explains concepts and grammar well
- 👍 Includes cultural information
- 👍 High-quality audio recordings
- 👍 Friendly and personable teaching style
- 👍 Effective for beginners and intermediate learners

**Cons**

- 🔍 Could use more kanji coverage
- 🔍 Vocabulary lists can be daunting
- 🔍 Quizzes could be more challenging
- 🔍 Lack of syncing between devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not optimized for newer iPad models
- Occasional UI issues

**Most requested features**

- Split-screen mode for writing practice
- Flashcards for vocabulary review
- Randomized vocabulary quizzes
- Dark mode option
- Syncing progress across devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 136)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-japanese-hd-learn-japanese-with-your-personal-sensei-in-a-box/id419031017/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I’ve never found a better app for Japanese

*2024-12-28, version 3.2.1*

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.

### 5/5 — Best way to learn Japanese

*2024-06-17, version 3.2.1*

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

### 4/5 — Still good for an older app; could be great with refresh and more kanji

*2024-04-18*

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.

### 5/5 — This should accompany any learning app

*2023-01-05, version 3.2.1*

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.

### 5/5 — Many out there few deliver

*2022-12-26*

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!

### 5/5 — Not only phonetic learning, but reading as well

*2021-10-19*

I wanted an app that taught not only conversational Japanese, the kind of phonetic mastery a tourist to Japan would need to order the right sushi and not end up with inappropriately prepared puffer fish, find where the bathroom is, etc., but how to read Japanese as well, so when you’re standing in that Tokyo bullet train station, you can competently find your way to the anime store by reading the signs. This is that app. It starts with hiragana, then katakana then the hardest: kanji. Over 10,000 kanji symbols, derived from Chinese (traditional, not simplified). If you want to really master Japanese you’ve come to the right place. It’ll will no longer be Greek to you.

### 5/5 — High Quality

*2021-06-09, version 3.2.1*

After trying many apps and websites, I can confidently say Human Japanese is my favourite. This app not only teaches you Japanese in a very intuitive manner, but teaches you a lot about English and language in general along the way. I also found that when learning through Human Japanese, it is genuinely rewarding weather I’m reading for a quick ten minutes, or sitting down for a couple hours. Human Japanese does all this and is genuinely fun as well. This will forever be my first recommendation for anyone who wants to learn Japanese.

### 5/5 — So personable

*2021-05-21*

It feels like you’re being talked to by a one on one tutor. My only gripe is that the app is not optimized for newer iPads (seeing as though it was last updated 6 years ago), but that being said, the content is amazing. Definitely recommend investing in this (especially since it’s a one time purchase, screw all the other subscription model apps). Also s/o to AbroadinJapan for the rec 😉

### 5/5 — Astonishing

*2020-09-29, version 3.2.1*

I’ve never had a penchant for languages - although I’ve always wished I had - but I love Japan, its culture and I am determined to get there and visit the country; so I wanted to learn at the very least the basics of their language. Human Japanese is an intuitive, easy-to-understand introduction (bare in mind, I’ve just started chapter 3 so lots to go yet) to the basics of Japanese, and in many ways has thus far made it easier to learn for me than Spanish!

Worth every single penny!

### 5/5 — Perfect resource for Japanese grammar

*2020-09-23, version 3.2.1*

Human Japanese is so good that I’ve bought it three times across different devices. I’ve always struggled with grammar but everything is explained here so clearly with excellent examples, and the structure of the programme really helps with developing knowledge at a good pace. If you are learning Japanese then I cannot recommend this enough. It is well worth the price!

## Frequently asked questions about Human Japanese HD | Learn Japanese with your personal sensei

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.1 — 2014-10-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Misc content updates and bug fixes.

### 3.2 — 2014-09-26

- Support for iOS 8.
- Playing audio clips no longer interrupts music from other apps.
- Added inline bookmark editing.
- Content updates / bug fixes.

### 3.1 — 2014-03-26

3.1

- Misc content fixes. 

If you are upgrading from version 3.0, your data and settings WILL be preserved.

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3.0

- Completely updated design, including retina graphics throughout.
- More intelligent quizzes track your response history and adjust questions to help with trouble spots.
- Ingredients(TM) example sentence breakdowns integrated for every sentence.
- Earn experience points as you progress in your knowledge.
- Dozens of new cultural note photos.
- Many refinements to lessons.

### 3.0 — 2014-03-06

- Completely updated design, including retina graphics throughout.
- More intelligent quizzes track your response history and adjust questions to help with trouble spots.
- New chapter reviews featuring over 500 carefully crafted questions ensure you understand things before you move on.
- Ingredients(TM) example sentence breakdowns integrated for every sentence.
- Earn experience points as you progress in your knowledge.
- Dozens of new cultural note photos.
- Many refinements to lessons.

### 2.0.2 — 2011-11-11

- Fixed misc typos, bugs. 
- Fixed issue where pages sometimes don't refresh until you scroll.

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