# Kotowaza Karuta — Learn Japanese Proverbs

> Learn Japanese Proverbs (iPhone/iPad app by Takeshi Nogi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotowaza-karuta/id6785002309 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takeshi Nogi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861683073)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-18

## What is Kotowaza Karuta?

Learn Japanese proverbs through picture cards, meanings, and examples.

Save expressions you want to revisit, then try short four-choice quizzes to check your understanding.

The catalog contains 2,000 entries, with 400 available free. It includes Japanese proverbs, idioms, four-character expressions, and sayings from classical stories. Start without creating an account.

Learning features
- Japanese and English explanations, with example sentences
- Furigana readings on kanji; readings on explanations can be toggled
- Three quiz formats combining cards, expressions, and meanings
- Eight goal-based courses, including selections for beginners and Japanese learners
- Saved words and review of words you find difficult
- Mastery totals, accuracy, streaks, and progress by category and course
- Learning stays on your device before registration; an optional account lets you sync progress across supported devices
- No ads on any plan

Premium is a one-time purchase that unlocks all 2,000 entries. Purchase and restore work without an account. The store purchase screen shows the applicable localized price and currency.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kotowaza Karuta Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Is Kotowaza Karuta safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Kotowaza Karuta.

## Is Kotowaza Karuta legit?

Kotowaza Karuta appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Kotowaza Karuta is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-30

Improved textbook and artwork loading, including after updates and app restarts. Purchased learning materials now load more reliably, with improved recovery when loading fails.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-29

Improved reading-card line breaks and furigana placement.
Review saved words in quizzes even when you have saved only a few.
Improved screen layouts, age and store-approval checks, and purchase and restore reliability.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-28

No release notes.

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