# Nihongo 123

> Japanese grammar learning app with video, flashcards, listening, and speaking exercises. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Tsukuba.)

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- Developer: [University of Tsukuba](https://appshunter.io/developer/859802324)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.4 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihongo-123/id1097298003/reviews.md

## What is Nihongo 123?

App for learning Japanese grammar

Grammar-classified Units Allow Users to Start Where They Want According to Their Learning Level

The Learning menu is divided into Beginner’s and Intermediate grades according to the level of difficulty, with each grade divided into grammar-classified units. So users can begin learning from any desired unit according to their learning level.

Lesson Procedure
Touch each unit to display the corresponding Lesson menu.
Each lesson is composed of [Video], [Grammar Note], [Flash Cards], [Listening] きく, and [Speaking]はなす sections.
Lessons can also be downloaded for use offline. To download a lesson, touch the corresponding icon. Note that the [Video] sections and [Speaking]はなす voice recognition function are not available for use offline.

Easy-to-Understand Learning with [Script-attached Dialogue Videos]
* Online Only
To begin a lesson, view the dialogue video first. English grammar notes appear below the play button. Touch the play button to start the video and display the script below it. 
The script display area can be expanded and scrolled. Use the script to check any parts of the dialogue that were unclear, and then view the video again. 
Because the lesson videos are made available through YouTube, it requires an environment with a high-speed Internet connection.

Build Vocabulary with [Flash Card]
* Available Offline
Use [Flash Card] to learn words related to a lesson by listening to them repeatedly. Some Beginners’ level words are accompanied by easy-to-understand illustrations. 
Touch “List” to display a word list. Words, Romanized spellings, English translation, and verb groups are attached to the words on the list."V1", "V2", and "V3" denote Verb Groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively; "i" and "t" denote intransitive and transitive verbs, respectively.
Example: 書く kaku  write  "V1t" 
In the Auto mode, cards are automatically played. Choose “Show All” to play all of the cards or “Hide Memorized Cards” to play only cards not yet memorized.
In the Manual mode, the cards are sorted into two piles: “Memorized” by swiping to the left, and “Unsure” by swiping to the right. The same operation can also be performed using the “Memorized” and “Unsure” buttons. 

Improve Listening Ability in Quiz Format with [Listening] きく
* Available Offline
Use the quiz-style [Listening] きくfunction to listen to sample sounds related to a lesson, and choose the correct answer to place in the parentheses (  ). The sounds can be played repeatedly.

Check Pronunciation with [Speaking] はなす
* Online Only
Use the [Speaking] はなす function to form sentences in accord with the displayed contents by using grammar learned in a lesson. Touch the Microphone icon to begin voice recognition, and then say the sentence out loud toward the screen. The voice recognition software will check whether the sounds spoken are correct or not. 
Listen to the correct sounds by pressing play on the Answer screen. Practice by listening to the sounds repeatedly. 
Touch the Next button to display the next question.
A high-speed Internet connection is required to use the [Speaking] はなすfunction.

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Contact mail address
jp-kyoten@un.tsukuba.ac.jp

University of Tsukuba

## Key features

- Grammar-classified units
- Video lessons with scripts
- Flashcards for vocabulary
- Listening comprehension quizzes
- Speaking practice with voice recognition
- Offline lesson downloads

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihongo-123/id1097298003/reviews.md

### 3/5 — The info itself was good, but not meant for mobile

*2020-02-29*

Its kinda ugly, so I suggest using the web version.

On a side note, the privacy policy is only like, 1 page and very honest. I respect that.

## Frequently asked questions about Nihongo 123

### How is Nihongo 123 structured for learning?

Nihongo 123 divides learning into Beginner's and Intermediate grades, further broken down into grammar-classified units. This allows users to start at their own learning level and choose specific units to focus on.

### What are the different sections within each lesson in Nihongo 123?

Each lesson in Nihongo 123 includes Video, Grammar Note, Flash Cards, Listening (きく), and Speaking (はなす) sections to provide a comprehensive learning experience.

### Can I use Nihongo 123 offline?

Yes, most lessons can be downloaded for offline use. However, the Video sections and the Speaking voice recognition function require an internet connection.

### How does Nihongo 123 help build vocabulary?

The Flash Card feature in Nihongo 123 allows users to learn lesson-related words by listening to them repeatedly. It includes options to show all cards, hide memorized cards, or manually sort cards into 'Memorized' and 'Unsure' piles.

### Does Nihongo 123 offer pronunciation practice?

Yes, Nihongo 123 features a Speaking (はなす) function that uses voice recognition to check pronunciation. Users can form sentences based on learned grammar and compare their spoken sentences to correct examples.

### What is the update frequency for Nihongo 123?

Nihongo 123 was last updated on July 28, 2016, with version 1.0.2. The initial release date was July 5, 2016, indicating infrequent updates.

### What devices is Nihongo 123 available on?

Nihongo 123 is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the user rating for Nihongo 123?

Nihongo 123 has a rating of 3.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting limited user feedback.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2016-07-28

このAppはApple Watch Appのアイコンを表示するようAppleにより更新されました。

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2016-07-13

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2016-07-05

No release notes.

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