# JBP I 4th — Japanese for Busy People I 4th

> Japanese language learning tool for Busy People I textbook. (iPhone/iPad app by Association for Japanese-Language Teaching.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbp-i-4th/id6444466245 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Association for Japanese-Language Teaching](https://appshunter.io/developer/725965086)
- Category: Education, Business
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbp-i-4th/id6444466245/reviews.md

## What is JBP I 4th?

This App is a supplementary study material complementing the Japanese for Busy People I Revised 4th Edition textbook. Use the Lite version, when you study lessons L1 through L5 in the textbook. Each lesson consists of the following segments: 
WORD POWER
TARGET DIALOGUE
SPEAKING PRACTICE(S)
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
QUIZ
A BREAK
SETTINGS
*Choose Hiragana or Roma-ji on each page.

■WORD POWER Word Power is an electronic ""flash cards"" with sound feature for pronunciation. Check off Memorized, once you learn a word. You can later come back and study just the words you have yet to memorize or all of the words in the lesson. Go to Play and choose auto to automatically scroll through images accompanied by sound. Slide the green button to change the setting.
■TARGET DIALOGUE  Study the Target Dialogue using the adjustable playback speed.
■SPEAKING PRACTICE(S)  Study the Speaking Practice(s) using the adjustable playback speed.
■ADDITIONAL STUDIES  This segment includes additional and important materials not covered in the Word Power, Target Dialogue, and Speaking Practice(s) segments. 
■QUIZ  Take the Quiz on what you have learned. Repeat until you get all the answers right. You can also go back to review the incorrect answers.
■A BREAK  Take a break and enjoy of Japanese sceneries.
■SETTINGS  The following settings are available:
・Default Hiragana or Roma-ji display in the Target Dialogue, Speaking Practices, and Quiz segments
・Word Power auto play speed
・Clearing the words checked off in Word Power
・Erasing the Quiz score

## Key features

- Electronic flashcards with pronunciation
- Adjustable playback speed for dialogues
- Speaking practice exercises
- Lesson quizzes
- Hiragana/Romaji display options
- Progress tracking for memorized words

## Chart rankings

- #200 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbp-i-4th/id6444466245/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Not Complete 3.5 Stars

*2025-07-16*

The Kodansha Publishing website has additional dialogues that aren’t included, why???

## Frequently asked questions about JBP I 4th

### What is JBP I 4th?

JBP I 4th is a supplementary study material designed to complement the Japanese for Busy People I Revised 4th Edition textbook. It offers interactive features to aid in learning vocabulary, dialogues, and speaking practice.

### What lessons does the Lite version of JBP I 4th cover?

The Lite version of JBP I 4th covers lessons L1 through L5 from the Japanese for Busy People I textbook. Each lesson includes segments like Word Power, Target Dialogue, Speaking Practice, Additional Studies, and a Quiz.

### Can I choose between Hiragana and Romaji in JBP I 4th?

Yes, you can choose between Hiragana or Romaji display on each page within the Target Dialogue, Speaking Practices, and Quiz segments. This setting can be adjusted in the app's settings menu.

### How does the Word Power feature in JBP I 4th work?

The Word Power feature acts as electronic flashcards with a sound function for pronunciation. You can mark words as memorized and later review only the words you haven't learned or all words in a lesson.

### Does JBP I 4th offer practice for speaking and dialogue?

Yes, JBP I 4th includes segments for Target Dialogue and Speaking Practice(s). Both segments feature adjustable playback speeds to help users study effectively.

### What is the price of JBP I 4th?

JBP I 4th is a paid application priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants access to its study materials.

### How often is JBP I 4th updated?

JBP I 4th was last updated on November 22, 2022, with version 1.0. The developer, Association for Japanese-Language Teaching, released the app on November 21, 2022.

### Is JBP I 4th suitable for young learners?

JBP I 4th has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners. The app supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2022-11-22

No release notes.

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