Learn Japanese: Manabi Reader

Learn Japanese: Manabi Reader

Blogs, news, EPUB + flashcards

226 ratings
142 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 4, 2017
  • June 19, 2025

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Enhance your Japanese language skills by reading native content daily. This app offers one-tap word lookups with audio, automatic furigana, and flashcard creation to help you memorize new vocabulary. Track your progress with word and kanji tracking, and access curated reading materials or your own content.

One-tap word lookups with audio
Automatic furigana
Flashcard creation and review
Word and kanji tracking
Curated and custom reading materials
EPUB ebook support
Offline-friendly
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What's New in Learn Japanese

3.11

June 19, 2025

- Adds Manabi Flashcards review buttons to webpages & ebooks - Adds downloads for Anki note types (Manabi & Lapis) - Bug fixes and performance improvements

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User reviews

Good App but long lasting bugs

Loved the app at first, due to how unique it was compared to other Japanese learning apps, but unfortunately new updates or features take months or even years to be updated or fixed. It’s not worth the subscription for me in the state it is now but hopeful that one day it will be improved.

Amazing so far!

I don’t have a ton to say other than the reader is a phenomenal tool. I adore the color coding, and I really love the flashcard integration.

I mainly use Anki but I’m having a lot of fun reviewing cards in both apps. I just keep them separate and figure there will be overlap here and there. But that’s just helping to reinforce my vocabulary anyway.

I grabbed the 1 year subscription and I feel like there’s a lot of value to be had here. I am massively looking forward to the manga support update, and I will be recommending this app to my friends (we’re planning a group trip to Japan in a couple of years!)
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Abandoned?

The app is useful but sometimes bugs out. no updates in a year?

Very helpful for Japanese reading

Thank you for creating such a helpful app. I use it to read Japanese EPUB books, and it has been a great support in my Japanese learning journey.

I really appreciate having an iOS app that makes it easy to read Japanese books and news articles. One issue I’ve noticed is that on my iPad, the app sometimes freezes and becomes unresponsive.

I also understand that adding flashcards to Anki is limited to subscribers. While I understand the reason for that, I wish free users could have at list for adding new words.
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Awesome app with some nitpicks

This is a super handy app for Japanese lookups! It even works on any web page so you can read whatever you want. That being said, my first impression of the app was kind of soured by the fact that I was instantly greeted with a subscription popup before I even had the chance to try anything. Also I’m not sure if there is a setting somewhere I’ve missed, but is it possible to view alternate definitions instead of whatever gets parsed first? I find this can be a problem with certain verb forms, like 変わってる gets parsed as “to be unusual” rather than a form of 変わる. Anyhow, really like the app and keep up the good work!
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FAQ

What does Learn Japanese: Manabi Reader do?

This app helps you expand your Japanese vocabulary and kanji comprehension by reading native content. It provides one-tap word lookups with definitions and audio, allows you to create flashcards for new words, and tracks your vocabulary and kanji familiarity.

What are the key features of Manabi Reader?

Key features include one-tap word lookups with audio, automatic furigana, word and kanji tracking (including JLPT level progress), one-tap flashcard creation, review of flashcards, support for curated reading materials and your own content (URLs, RSS, EPUBs), and offline functionality.

How much does Manabi Reader cost?

The core app is functional for free. Limited word tracking and flashcard reviews are available in the free version. Full word tracking and unlimited flashcard reviews require a subscription, offered monthly or annually, with free trials. Discounts are available for students, educators, and parents.

What kind of content can I read in Manabi Reader?

You can read a curated selection of news feeds, online magazines, blogs, folktales, and ebooks provided within the app. Additionally, you can import your own content by opening webpages or RSS feeds, or by copying and pasting text. EPUB ebooks are also supported.

Is Manabi Reader compatible with other apps?

Yes, the app supports integration with 3rd-party dictionary apps. Furthermore, you can add flashcards to popular spaced repetition systems like Anki. The app also respects user privacy, functioning similarly to a web browser in this regard.