Master Japanese grammar through a unique four-skill approach: recognition, cloze, contrast, and production. It focuses on practical application rather than rote memorization, using spaced repetition and personalized study plans. Build a strong foundation with your own example sentences.
1.12.0
October 21, 2026
Help with words Tap a marked word in an N5 or N4 example to see its meaning. Readings and full-sentence translations have separate controls. Reviews for each skill Recognition, cloze, contrast and writing have their own review schedules. Your existing progress and history are preserved. Report a problem from an answer Report a problem with the exercise or explanation from your answer result. The question, answer and optional comment are sent only when you choose Send. Clearer exercises Improved tiles and explanations, with distinct uses of grammar patterns separated. Your daily status reflects the work you can do now.
MoreChecks sentences, spots grammar patterns.
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Kaname teaches Japanese grammar through four independent mastery skills: recognition, cloze, contrast, and production. This approach focuses on whether you can use grammar points in context, rather than just recalling rules. It utilizes spaced repetition and personalized study plans to ensure a strong foundation.
No, Kaname does not contain advertisements. The app prioritizes a distraction-free learning environment, with no ads or tracking implemented.
The free version of Kaname covers all of JLPT N5 grammar. Premium unlocks levels N4 and N3, with future plans to include N2 and N1 at no additional cost.
All of your progress in Kaname stays on your device, as the app does not require an account, sign-in, or analytics. This ensures complete privacy and offline functionality for your learning data.
Currently, Kaname is supported on iPhones. The app is designed to work entirely offline, allowing you to study without an internet connection.
The latest version of Kaname is 1.1.0, which was last updated on August 30, 2026. Updates aim to improve the learning experience and expand content.
Kaname is free to download and use for JLPT N5. Premium, which unlocks N4 and N3 levels, is a one-time purchase with no subscription required. The price is subject to increase when N2 and N1 levels are added.
Yes, Kaname supports sentence mining. You can save interesting sentences you encounter and attach them to grammar points you are studying, making them part of your personalized review sessions.
