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This app aids intermediate Japanese learners by providing rapid, repeated exposure to vocabulary, grammar, and kanji through a unique tile-flipping mechanic. It focuses on recognition and spaced repetition for challenging items, offering an integrated learning environment without accounts or ads.
What's New in NihonGo Dominos
1.2
June 20, 2026
Version 1.2 — spoken examples, deeper links, light & dark. —— EVERY EXAMPLE, SPOKEN —— All 6,376 Goi example sentences — and every Bunpou pattern example — are now read aloud in a clear, natural-sounding Japanese voice. Tap the speaker on any sentence to hear it. Listening while you read is one of the fastest ways to make a new word stick, and it's all bundled for offline use. —— A DEEPER WEB OF LINKS —— The tap-to-jump links that tie the corpus together keep growing: over 27,000 links now run through the example sentences (up from ~18,000). Follow an unfamiliar word from any sentence straight to its own tile, and from a Kanji card's compounds back into Goi — the app reads more like one connected environment than a stack of separate cards. —— MORE TO STUDY —— The Goi pool grew to 6,382 tiles (from 5,271), and the Kanji deck to 2,228 (from 1,201), now reaching across the full JLPT range. Same frequency-first ordering — there's just more of it. —— LIGHT & DARK —— Pick light or dark mode to suit the room and the hour. The whole interface has had a visual pass as well — cleaner type, calmer spacing, a more sleekly finished feel throughout, on both iPhone and iPad. No account, no ads, no tracking, fully offline. Found a bug or a content error? Tap About → Support inside the app.
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What is the learning methodology of NihonGo Dominos?
NihonGo Dominos focuses on rapid, repeated exposure to language building blocks through a tile-flipping mechanic. Challenging items are placed in a Challenge Box for spaced repetition, prioritizing recognition over production drills.
How does NihonGo Dominos track user progress?
The app does not collect any user data, accounts, or analytics. Progress is synced between devices via iCloud if the user chooses to enable it.
Does NihonGo Dominos have ads?
No, NihonGo Dominos is ad-free. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted learning experience.
What content does NihonGo Dominos cover?
It covers 6,382 vocabulary tiles, 502 grammar patterns (JLPT N5-N1), and 2,228 kanji, all organized by frequency and JLPT level. It also includes radicals and kana charts.
Can NihonGo Dominos be used offline?
Yes, after installation, no internet connection is required to use NihonGo Dominos, making it suitable for learning on the go.
How is NihonGo Dominos structured for learning?
Instead of traditional lessons, NihonGo Dominos orders content by frequency, starting with Tier 1, which is most common in real Japanese. Users can also toggle to browse by JLPT level.
What devices is NihonGo Dominos available on?
Currently, NihonGo Dominos is supported on iPhone devices. iCloud sync allows for seamless progress between iPhone and iPad.
How often is NihonGo Dominos updated?
The latest version is 1.2, and it was last updated on June 20, 2026. Updates typically focus on refining content and features based on user needs.






