# kawaiiNihongo - Learn Japanese — Learn Kana, Kanji and Grammar! > Free Japanese language learning app with flashcards, games, and grammar lessons. (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Dittmer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kawaiinihongo-learn-japanese/id1015333181 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jan Dittmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015333180) - Category: Education, Games, Trivia - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,000 App Store ratings · 333 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 203 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish - Released: 2016-12-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kawaiinihongo-learn-japanese/id1015333181/reviews.md ## What is kawaiiNihongo? Learn Japanese for free in English with kawaiiNihongo! kawaiiNihongo helps you to learn Japanese faster and read and write Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji with cute flashcards, learning games, and mnemonics learning techniques. kawaiiNihongo is perfect for beginners who want to learn to read and write Japanese. Try kawaiiNihongo and you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can learn Japanese Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji and grammar! kawaiiNihongo learn Japanese app offers the following features: ◆ Learn ▸ Learn to read Japanese by covering all Hiragana and Katakana. ▸ Expand your Japanese grammar with JLPT N5 grammar. ▸ Learn Japanese vocabulary with JLPT N5 Kanji. ▸ Explore over 450 learning cards with unique pictures. ▸ Take lessons for listening comprehension and writing and drawing Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. ▸ All lessons are voiced from Japanese native speakers. ◆ Play ▸ Make learning Japanese fun and engaging with interactive learning games. ▸ "Kana-Memory", "Nihongo Dash" and "Foxes vs Gangsters" will help you to memorize and recognize Hiragana, Katakana and Vocabulary. ▸ We are constantly expanding our selection of games! ◆ Story ▸ Embark on a story as you begin to learn Japanese. Join characters Riko, Yuji and Aoi as they guide you through kawaiiNihongo. ◆ Customize ▸ Customize your flash cards with different layouts designed by various artist, and fit them to your learning preferences. ※ An internet connection is required to register and download the learning cards from our servers on your first start of kawaiiNihongo. After that, you can use kawaiiNihongo without further internet access. Some features may be unavailable when not connected to the internet. For support, contact: support@mardukcorp.de -------------------------------------------------- While all learning content in kawaiiNihongo is free, we do offer KN Gakusei which removes ads and provides other helpful features. If you choose to purchase KN Gakusei, payment will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial-preiod, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, when applicable. If you don't choose to purchase KN Gakusei, you can simply continue using kawaiiNihongo for free. Current KN Gakusei subscription price starts at 9.99€/month and can be slight different, depending of the currency of your store. ToS: https://kawaiinihongo.de/kawaiinihongo-terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://kawaiinihongo.de/kawaiinihongo-privacy-policy/ ## Key features - Learn Hiragana and Katakana - JLPT N5 grammar and Kanji - Over 450 learning cards - Interactive learning games - Story-driven lessons - Native speaker audio - Customizable flashcards ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | "KN Gakusei" Subscription | $1.99 | per month | | "KN Gakusei" Subscription | $10.99 | per 6 months | | "KN Gakusei" Subscription | $13.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | "KN Gakusei" Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time | | MarduKoins - 4200 | $1.99 | one-time | | "KN Gakusei" Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time | | MarduKoins - 20.000 | $3.99 | one-time | | MarduKoins - 4200 | $0.99 | one-time | | MarduKoins - 9000 | $1.99 | one-time | | MarduKoins - 9000 | $2.99 | one-time | | "KN Gakusei" Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time | | MarduKoins - 9000 | $3.99 | one-time | | MarduKoins - 20.000 | $6.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of kawaiiNihongo? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💎 Wonderful companion to learning - 🎨 Fun and engaging - 🗣️ Great for pronunciation and listening practice - 📚 Comprehensive lessons covering kana, kanji, and grammar - 🎮 Enjoyable mini-games and activities - 🕰️ Allows self-paced learning - 💰 Affordable subscription model **Cons** - 🐛 Voice recognition issues - 🐌 Slow animations and transitions - 🔍 Unclear badge notifications - 🔌 Crashes and compatibility issues on some devices - 🔑 Limited offline access without subscription **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent crashes on launch - Lessons not loading or syncing properly - Inability to access content without internet connection **Most requested features** - More open-world interaction and story progression - Ability to create custom flashcard decks - Support for multiple voice samples per word/phrase - Improved keyboard integration for writing practice ## Recent user reviews (10 of 333) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kawaiinihongo-learn-japanese/id1015333181/reviews.md ### 5/5 — So far so good ! *2026-08-15, version 4.0.9* I really like this app, it really helps you stay interested and focused with its creative game set up, almost like a real class. I super recommend this app if you want to learn, it’s well organized and treats you like a real student as you climb up the ranks. I just wish it gave us control to go over the specific assignments we still have trouble in. It does seem to give you an option to go over your mistakes but only when you pay for the premium, which I don’t mind I’ll find another way to go over the mistakes, but if that was free it would’ve been perfect. Nonetheless really well made app 👏👏👏 ### 1/5 — This app is not very helpful *2026-04-26, version 4.0.9* There are free resources out there that are much more helpful. I have 2 main complaints about this app. First, there is absolutely no point in playing an audio prompt then asking how to write that in romaji. That’s literally just English. Second, on the questions where you need to type your answer, you type using the English keyboard and the app automatically converts it to hiragana. But then it marks it incorrect because you didn’t use kanji. But the app doesn’t give you a way to insert the kanji. You need to download the Japanese keyboard onto your phone from the Settings app in order to type kanji (granted, you should do that anyway if you’re learning Japanese). But even then, these beginner level questions are requiring you to have already learned a lot of kanji. ### 5/5 — Best in class *2026-04-17, version 4.0.9* By far the best language learning app we have ever played. Cute, and very thorough. Good pacing and retention is also really good. Well worth turning off the ads for. Only complaint is I’d like another chapter of the story. It’s a great motivator, but I ran out and would really like the author to post more! ### 1/5 — WARNING - *2026-04-09, version 4.0.9* DO NOT SPEND THE MONEY!! It does not actually explain grammar or anything. And if you ask questions it shuts off the reporting feature. It makes you figure things out. Other features like the voice recognition do not work well at all. ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2026-03-16, version 4.0.9* DO NOT SPEND THE MONEY!!Voice recognition does not work well at all. It does not explain any grammar, just makes you guess. Inconsistent pronunciations. I should have avoided a lifetime subscription. Deletes customer support/reporting option if you question the app. ### 4/5 — Great app…has bugs since last update *2026-03-02, version 4.0.9* I love this app. It’s a cute way to learn Japanese! However, since the last update, I found a couple of bugs. 1. I cannot connect to help through the chat box. It keeps saying “Something went wrong. Please try again later.” 2. In the lesson for “Too Much”, two sentences are switched around. ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2026-01-16, version 4.0.9* DO NOT SPEND THE MONEY!!Voice recognition does not work well at all. It does not explain any grammar, just makes you guess. Inconsistent pronunciations. I should have avoided a lifetime subscription. ### 5/5 — Wonderful companion to learning *2025-12-29, version 4.0.9* I’ve been using this app for several years and it has grown and come a long way. It’s very useful for studying! It follows a learning path similar to most textbooks which makes it a great way to get some extra practice in if you keep pace with whatever textbook you’re using. Additionally, it’s a great way to review things you’ve already learned. I love that it’s grammar heavy, teaches kanji, and provides voice audio and pictures to help you really grasp everything Please continuing to update this app! I don’t know how far it goes but I would gladly keep using it throughout my education ### 1/5 — Voice recognition problems *2025-12-21, version 4.0.9* Voice recognition does not work well at all. A fun and engaging program. It is very much helping me learn Japanese, however, the voice recognition consistently does not work. It is not helping me pronounce the various kana. And if I’m slightly off it is not offering any way to correct it. This is a very discouraging flaw. I should have avoided a lifetime subscription. ### 3/5 — Voice recognition problems *2025-12-07, version 4.0.9* A fun and engaging program. It is very much helping me learn Japanese, however, the voice recognition consistently does not work. It is not helping me pronounce the various kana. And if I’m slightly off it is not offering any way to correct it. This is a very discouraging flaw. I should have avoided a lifetime subscription. ## Frequently asked questions about kawaiiNihongo ### What does kawaiiNihongo teach? This app helps you learn Japanese for free, focusing on reading and writing Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. It also covers JLPT N5 grammar and vocabulary, utilizing over 450 learning cards with unique pictures and native speaker audio for lessons. ### How does the app make learning fun? Learning is made engaging through interactive games like "Kana-Memory," "Nihongo Dash," and "Foxes vs Gangsters," designed to help memorize and recognize Japanese characters and vocabulary. The app also features a story mode with characters guiding users through the learning process. ### Is the app free to use? Yes, all learning content in kawaiiNihongo is free. However, there is an optional subscription called KN Gakusei that removes ads and offers additional features. You can continue using the core learning functions without purchasing this subscription. ### What are the system requirements for kawaiiNihongo? An internet connection is required for initial registration and to download learning cards. After the initial download, the app can be used offline, though some features might be unavailable without an internet connection. ### What is the cost of the KN Gakusei subscription? The KN Gakusei subscription starts at 9.99€ per month, though the exact price may vary depending on your store's currency. This subscription removes ads and provides other helpful features. Auto-renewal can be turned off in your iTunes Store settings. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.9 — 2025-01-22 Riko takes a break from preparing Japanese lessons and takes care of some bugs instead! She is sure you will enjoy learning Japanese even more and it makes the experience better for everyone. For more news about the kawaiiDungeon universe, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @kawaiiNihongo or @kawaiiNihongoApp ### 4.0.6 — 2024-08-28 Riko takes a break from preparing Japanese lessons and takes care of some bugs instead! She is sure you will enjoy learning Japanese even more and it makes the experience better for everyone. For more news about the kawaiiDungeon universe, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @kawaiiNihongo or @kawaiiNihongoApp ### 4.0.4 — 2024-08-26 Riko takes a break from preparing Japanese lessons and takes care of some bugs instead! She is sure you will enjoy learning Japanese even more and it makes the experience better for everyone. For more news about the kawaiiDungeon universe, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @kawaiiNihongo or @kawaiiNihongoApp ### 4.0.3 — 2024-08-14 Riko takes a break from preparing Japanese lessons and takes care of some bugs instead! She is sure you will enjoy learning Japanese even more and it makes the experience better for everyone. For more news about the kawaiiDungeon universe, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @kawaiiNihongo or @kawaiiNihongoApp ### 4.0.2 — 2024-08-09 Riko takes a break from preparing Japanese lessons and takes care of some bugs instead! 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