# Human Japanese — Learn Japanese from square one

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-japanese/id304090210 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brak Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304088759)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1,341 App Store ratings · 250 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-japanese/id304090210/reviews.md

## What is Human Japanese?

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.

Human Japanese contains: 

* More than 500 pages of interactive 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

- 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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 250)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-japanese/id304090210/reviews.md

### 5/5 — An amazing start

*2025-10-01*

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!

### 5/5 — Hidden gem for self-learners

*2025-08-25, version 3.2.1*

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！

### 5/5 — Great!

*2025-08-20, version 3.2.1*

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.

### 5/5 — Informative app

*2025-03-08, version 3.2.1*

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

### 5/5 — Perfect Digital Textbook

*2025-02-08, version 3.2.1*

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.

### 5/5 — Worth It

*2025-02-05, version 3.2.1*

It’s $20 - Just get it! Well worth the money, even if it doesn’t cover as much as something like Genki. It’s simple, has great content & keeps you hooked.

### 5/5 — For perfectionists

*2025-01-04, version 3.2.1*

Please fix “master the question” 😭

### 5/5 — Excellent introduction

*2024-12-02, version 3.2.1*

Lovely chatty style and encouraging author. Easy to follow, lots of repetition and helpful quizzes with each chapter. Doesn’t overwhelm you by introducing too much at once, paced really well.

### 4/5 — Great learning content; app needs a major refresh

*2024-12-01, version 3.2.1*

Human Japanese provides a wealth of fantastic educational content presented in a sensible, clear manner. It’s a boon for those returning to studying Japanese after a long break, including those like myself who were once well into the intermediate phase of learning. The app itself however feels woefully outdated in terms of design and functionality, and it’s not a good experience on iPad. The overall UX feels about a decade out-of-date.

### 5/5 — Wow what a great resource!

*2024-10-28, version 3.2.1*

Ive only just started, but this is exactly what most apps arent but should be: well designed, thoughtful, and help you do something without any unnecessary frills like badges and gamification. If you enjoy learning about things by starting from fundamentals, this is for you.

## Frequently asked questions about Human Japanese

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.1 — 2019-01-17

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

### 3.1.1 — 2014-10-28

- Misc content updates and bug fixes.

### 3.1 — 2014-09-25

- Support for iOS 8 / iPhone 6.
- Playing audio clips no longer interrupts music from other apps.
- Content updates / bug fixes.

### 3.0 — 2014-03-27

- Completely updated design, including retina iPhone 5 support throughout.
- More intelligent quizzes track your response history and adjust questions to help with trouble spots.
- New chapter reviews ensure you understand things before you move on.
- Ingredients(TM) example sentence breakdowns integrated for every sentence for total clarity.
- Earn experience points as you progress in your knowledge.
- Dozens of new cultural note photos.
- Many refinements to lessons.

### 2.1.1 — 2011-08-05

- Changed minimum required iOS version to 3.1.3 to restore support for 1st-gen device users. 

- Fixed various minor issues and typos.

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## More apps by Brak Software, Inc.

- [Human Japanese Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-japanese-lite/id304088756)
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- [Human Japanese Intermediate HD \| Learn Japanese with your personal sensei-in-a-box™](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-japanese-intermediate-hd-learn-japanese-with-your-personal-sensei-in-a-box/id596960402)
- [Human Japanese Intermediate Lite HD \| Learn Japanese with your personal sensei-in-a-box™](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-japanese-intermediate-lite-hd-learn-japanese-with-your-personal-sensei-in-a-box/id601886221)

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