# Kotoba: Learn Japanese N5 — JLPT words, flashcards, audio

> JLPT words, flashcards, audio (iPhone/iPad app by Yoshifumi Sato.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotoba-learn-japanese-n5/id6790646798 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yoshifumi Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780413827)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotoba-learn-japanese-n5/id6790646798/reviews.md

## What is Kotoba?

Kotoba helps you learn the essential Japanese vocabulary for JLPT N5 — the perfect start for anyone learning Japanese or planning a trip to Japan.

Nearly 800 hand-picked words, each with the Japanese spelling, kana reading, romaji, English meaning, and a natural example sentence. Tap to hear every word and example in native Japanese audio.

FEATURES
- Nearly 800 core JLPT N5 words in 20 clear categories, including a large Travel set for tourists
- Native Japanese audio for every word and example sentence
- Quick 4-choice quizzes in both directions (Japanese to English and English to Japanese)
- Flashcards to memorize at your own pace
- Smart spaced-repetition review brings back the words you struggle with, right before you forget them
- Track your mastery, accuracy, and daily streak
- Search and browse words by category
- Completely ad-free and works fully offline

Learn a few minutes a day and build a real Japanese vocabulary foundation.

Kotoba is free to start. A one-time unlock opens every word and category, with no subscription.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Words | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-05

Bug fixes and reliability improvements:
- Audio pronunciation now plays even when your device is in silent mode
- Fixed quiz choices occasionally showing two identical answers (e.g. two "red" options)
- Selecting an empty category/level combination now shows a clear message instead of doing nothing
- Your study progress is now saved instantly when you leave the app, and protected with an automatic backup
- The streak badge now correctly shows 0 when your streak has been broken
- The unlock screen now shows the actual word count (794 words)

### 1.0 — 2026-07-21

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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