# Manabu - Learn Japanese — Learn Kana & Kanji with SRS

> Learn Kana & Kanji with SRS (iPhone/iPad app by Sebastian Lhado.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manabu-learn-japanese/id6761655870 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sebastian Lhado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890700374)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-10-03

## What is Manabu?

Manabu (学ぶ) takes you from zero to reading Japanese. Learn all three writing systems — hiragana, katakana, and kanji — through structured lessons, spaced repetition, and game modes that keep practice engaging.

STRUCTURED LESSONS
- 46 hiragana with mnemonics and native audio
- 46 katakana unlocked after hiragana
- 80 JLPT N5 kanji with radical breakdowns
- Lessons unlock progressively as you advance

SPACED REPETITION THAT WORKS
Reviews are scheduled by FSRS — the same open algorithm behind Anki. It adapts to your memory so you review at exactly the right time. No guesswork, no black box.

7 GAME MODES
- Survival — 3 lives, no timer. How far can you go?
- Speed Blitz — 60-second sprint for high scores
- Typing — type the romaji, no multiple choice
- Listening — hear native audio and identify the character
- Confusion Drill — targets the pairs you mix up most
- Cumulative Test — full assessment across everything you know
- Mixed Kana — hiragana and katakana combined

Games unlock as you learn so you're always challenged at the right level.

STAY MOTIVATED
- XP and levels that reflect real progress
- Daily streak tracking
- Achievements across milestones, speed, mastery, and consistency
- Personalized study plan on your dashboard
- Game high score tracking

REFERENCE TOOLS
- Interactive kana chart with audio for every character
- Achievement gallery to track your journey

BUILT FOR iOS
Native SwiftUI app with a dark theme and warm gold accents. Clean, focused interface that stays out of your way. Supports guest mode — no account required to start learning.

Sign in to sync your progress across devices. Free to use, no ads.

## Is Manabu safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Manabu.

## Is Manabu legit?

Manabu - Learn Japanese has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Manabu is 48 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.3.6 — 2026-04-21

No release notes.

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