# Nihongo Life - Learn Japanese — Study with 10 minutes a day > Comprehensive Japanese language learning app with quizzes, reference charts, and dictionary. (iPhone/iPad app by Nihongo no Kai Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihongo-life-learn-japanese/id1327391805 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nihongo no Kai Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549853606) - Category: Education, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.91/5 from 137 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 84 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-03-19 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihongo-life-learn-japanese/id1327391805/reviews.md ## What is Nihongo Life? ● こんにちは, We’re here to redesign the way you study the Japanese language! No more trying one Japanese learning app and uninstalling it after a few uses. We are here to help you learn effectively, efficiently, and have fun while doing it! ● QUIZZES AND TESTS Practice Hiragana and Katakana on the go, the two building blocks of the Japanese language. We have quizzes that are carefully designed to suit your learning style and more advanced tests to teach you everyday words for conversations. Embrace a learning method that is more fun, challenging, and competitive, but a way that also helps you remember faster and more effectively. ● THE MOST COMPLETE JAPANESE LEARNING APP YET We took great effort in creating the most complete Japanese learning experience yet. One of the core features of Nihongo Life is the fantastic reference chart which includes how-to-write animations, pronunciation with real voices, and handwriting practice. The more you learn, your chart will light up and you can compete for points on the leaderboard. ● A FLAWLESS LEARNING EXPERIENCE​ Relax and enjoy the clean and well-though UI which enhances the effectiveness of your learning. All lessons and content are tailored per your learning levels allowing you to learn appropriately, make progress really quickly, and practice on the go! And when you want to learn more about any word of your interest, you may use the in-built advanced Japanese dictionary. ● DRIVEN TO REDEFINE HOW YOU LEARN JAPANESE We’re driven by redefining the concept of learning Japanese. Our mission is to make the study Japanese authentic yet more practical so you can start speaking Japanese right away. Learning Hiragana and Katakana will always be free! If you want to continue your studies, we have an affordable subscription to study words, Kanji, and sentences. Download now for FREE and we promise effective and fast Japanese learning and an app that will become the only app you’ll ever use for learning Japanese! ありがとう Nihongo no Kai Development Team Access to the Nihongo no Kai Platform is available as an in-app subscription for £1.99 per month (varies by region). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://nihongo.life/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://nihongo.life/tos.html ## Key features - Hiragana and Katakana quizzes - Everyday conversation word tests - Writing animation reference chart - Real voice pronunciation - Handwriting practice - Advanced Japanese dictionary - Leaderboard competition ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Nihongo no Kai | $53.99 | per year | | Nihongo no Kai | $23.49 | per 6 months | | Japanese like a Pro | $3.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihongo-life-learn-japanese/id1327391805/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Only for beginners *2022-11-11* As an N3-N2 student, I was hoping to use this app to get daily Kanji practice, but that was a paid feature only. As it stands, this app can only teach you hiragana and katakana, so if you in the very beginning stages of learning how to read in Japanese, it might be for you. It also appeared like there was no way to test up to your skill level, so this may be a good feature to add in the future. I gave 3 stars because although this is of absolutely no use to me as an advanced student, it may be good for a beginner. ### 5/5 — Definitely hidden gem *2022-07-22, version 2.3.2* This app is in short amazing it has everything other apps have all in one nice easy to navigate app quiz’s , audio tests, kana , kanji and a dictionary with a lot more. Normally as I don’t do reviews idk what to say other then it’s amazing and worth it for beginners all the way to people near fluency to brush up on skills ### 5/5 — Organized and Clean *2021-12-01* It’s very organized and simple, I’ve only started it but I think it’s really good for getting better at recognizing hiragana and such. ### 5/5 — ありがとございます *2021-11-23* I really enjoy using this app daily to strengthen my Japanese. With continued practice, I’m gaining more confidence with understanding and speaking Japanese. 💕 **Developer response:** I’m so glad you’re enjoying the app and improving your Japanese. Thank you for your kind review and keep up the good work! ### 4/5 — Great app but small issue *2021-09-25* Honestly a great app for self learning japanese. However, there’s an issue is that the cards’ size remains big after I rotate my device instead of getting smaller to their initial size. Beside that, this app is great! ### 5/5 — I love it!!!! *2020-08-03* I love this. I know the kana but kanji is really hard for me. This really helps. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, this keeps us going! If there’s anything you need help with, please reach out. ### 5/5 — Fun! *2019-08-25, version 2.0* Really enjoying the update so much! There’s loads of things to learn. I know Hiragana and Katakana so I’m on to learning the words and some of the kanji (so many!). KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! ### 4/5 — Great way to learn kana *2019-06-07, version 1.3.4* I really enjoyed this app. It allows you to learn, practice and test yourself in hiragana and katakana. The app also includes a lot of vocabulary and is a great resource paired with their Nihongo No Kai Aka book on Amazon to learn Japanese. I like how each kana has a colour responding to how many times you’ve practiced it, however I wish this was separate for the hiragana and katakana. I recommend this app for anyone wanting to learn Japanese kana. ### 5/5 — Reliable app for serious learners *2019-06-07* Very user friendly, easy to navigate between screens with clean explanation. Provides many quizzes and even you can create your own advance tests. It'll be perfect to have Kanji practice and learning in the near future. Highly recommended. **Developer response:** Thank you for writing such a lovely review for the app and we're glad you are finding the app helpful! ### 5/5 — Fantastic App *2018-07-22, version 1.1.3* After trying many apps this is by far the best. It help me get to grip with hiragana and katakana. Love that you can set different challenges to test yourself and the dictionary is an added bonus. ## Frequently asked questions about Nihongo Life ### What does Nihongo Life do? Nihongo Life is a Japanese language learning application designed to help users study effectively and efficiently. It offers quizzes, tests, and reference materials for learning Hiragana, Katakana, everyday words, and Kanji. ### What are the key features of Nihongo Life? Key features include quizzes for Hiragana and Katakana, tests for conversational words, a reference chart with writing animations and pronunciation, handwriting practice, an advanced Japanese dictionary, and a leaderboard for competitive learning. ### How much does Nihongo Life cost? Learning Hiragana and Katakana is free. Continued studies, including words, Kanji, and sentences, require an affordable monthly subscription. The subscription is priced at £1.99 per month, with regional variations. ### What devices is Nihongo Life compatible with? The app is available for download for free and is designed for mobile devices. Payment for subscriptions is handled through iTunes Account, indicating compatibility with iOS devices. Specific Android compatibility is not detailed but implied by the general app store availability. ### Who is Nihongo Life for? This app is for anyone who wants to learn Japanese, aiming to make the study process authentic, practical, and enjoyable. It caters to learners who want to start speaking Japanese quickly and effectively. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.3 — 2022-08-21 + Fixes an issue on smaller devises when Digraph kana would not render correctly in the quizzes + Improved readability in dictionary entries + Resolves a potential issue when completing Dictionary kana quizzes ### 2.3.2 — 2022-06-29 + Improved Handwriting Practice + Nicer UI in the handwriting canvas, the instructions have been moved and the suggestions are clearer + Handwriting suggestions are smarter ### 2.3.1 — 2022-06-12 + Improved UI, especially when reading Kanji with teeny-tiny furigana. + Added capability to delete your account and reset local data in Settings + Fixed an error when the wrong kanji for 'paper' could be drawn ### 2.3 — 2022-04-17 + Improved navigation on iPhone and iPad + Supports iPad split screen + Improved responses for handwriting recognition + Much more stable handwriting detection on all devices ### 2.2 — 2021-12-18 This version improves compatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 15 ## Apps similar to Nihongo Life | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-kanji-and-kana/id1322000057) | 4.9 (1,946) | Free | Education | | [Japanese!! 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