Human Japanese

Human Japanese

Learn Japanese from square one

1.3K ratings
250 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 26 Oct 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 7, 2009
  • January 17, 2019

Features

Human Japanese video #1 for iPhone
Human Japanese screenshot #2 for iPhone
Human Japanese screenshot #3 for iPhone
Human Japanese screenshot #4 for iPhone
Human Japanese screenshot #5 for iPhone
Human Japanese screenshot #6 for iPhone
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

Learn Japanese from the ground up with an engaging, integrated approach. This app explains language concepts with warmth and humor, using interactive content, native speaker recordings, and clear breakdowns to ensure comprehension and maintain excitement.

Interactive content with over 500 pages
Animations for hiragana and katakana
Native speaker audio for vocabulary and phrases
Extensive example sentences with breakdowns
Interactive games and review quizzes
Cultural notes and photos
Show original description

What's New in Human Japanese

3.2.1

January 17, 2019

- Added support for iPhone X. - Miscellaneous under-the-hood improvements.

User reviews

An amazing start

This app(as its title suggests) is grounded in human experience. For me the in depth explanations of how the language works is far more important that throwing works at me and expecting me to understand. I also love that there is a free version to get your foot in the door to see if this style is for you. Still have lots more to go through and very excited. But with all learning this is just one of many resource in my repertoire. But definitely one of the more helpful and grounded. TLDR: it is amazing and explains its self well. But make sure to use all resources available to you not just one. Thanks for listing your my Ted talk!
Show more

Hidden gem for self-learners

Thank you for this app! Super balanced study plan with culture notes. I used light version first, but buying a full version more to express gratitude and support to authors. This app is a perfect start with 0 knowledge and involving enough to keep going. ありがとうございます!

Great!

Great program! I’ve wanted to learn for years but it always seemed so intimidating. This really breaks the language down and makes learning both hiragana and katakana pretty simple. I never feel like I’m in over my head.

Informative app

Using this app in combination with other approaches to learn Japanese. Finding the explanations helpful

Perfect Digital Textbook

This is an awesome textbook app, with great pacing. It’s clear and concise, making it interesting along the way. It does seem a bit dated (the app is quite old), but that shouldn’t matter.

Definitely try the free Lite version first to see if it works for you, and then consider paying.
I definitely like that it’s a one-off payment rather than these other ridiculous apps that have subscriptions without ever updating their services.

There’s also a great Anki decked based off of this textbook, - just search Human Japanese in shared decks. I’d definitely recommend using that as an other accessory to your learning.
Show more

Developer apps

FAQ

What does Human Japanese teach?

Human Japanese teaches the Japanese language from the very beginning, covering hiragana, katakana, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. It aims to provide a deep understanding of how the language works, rather than just memorizing phrases.

What are the key features of Human Japanese?

Key features include over 500 pages of interactive content, animations for Japanese characters, native speaker audio for over 1800 words and phrases, over 800 example sentences with detailed breakdowns, interactive games, review quizzes, and cultural notes.

How much does Human Japanese cost?

Human Japanese is a paid application. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a one-time purchase for full access to its content.

Who is Human Japanese designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to learn Japanese from scratch. It's particularly beneficial for learners who prefer a comprehensive and integrated approach that explains the 'why' behind language rules and structures.

What makes Human Japanese different from other language apps?

Unlike apps that focus on canned phrases, Human Japanese emphasizes understanding the fundamental workings of the language. It uses a warm, engaging tone, detailed explanations, and a variety of interactive elements to make learning intuitive and enjoyable.