# Onyomi — Japanese On-yomi Learning

> Japanese On-yomi Learning (iPhone/iPad app by 玉杰 罗.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyomi/id6748649854 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [玉杰 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799696048)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 284 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2025-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyomi/id6748649854/reviews.md

## What is Onyomi?

### Onyomi — Learn Japanese On’yomi and Loanword Pronunciation Through Chinese

Onyomi is a Japanese learning app designed specifically for Chinese speakers.

By connecting Chinese Pinyin with Japanese on’yomi readings, the app helps you understand Japanese kanji pronunciation intuitively.

It also clearly explains the differences between Go-on and Kan-on readings, as well as the relationship between original English pronunciation and Japanese katakana pronunciation. Use your existing knowledge of Chinese and English sounds to learn Japanese pronunciation and vocabulary more efficiently.

Key Features

- Pinyin Comparison: Compare Chinese pronunciation with Japanese on’yomi and discover common sound patterns and pronunciation shifts.
- Go-on and Kan-on: Understand the origins and differences of Japanese kanji readings while building related vocabulary systematically.
- Loanword Pronunciation: Compare original English sounds with their Japanese katakana forms and learn how pronunciation changes.
- Sound-Based Vocabulary Learning: Use familiar sounds as clues to remember new Japanese words more naturally.

Recommended For

- Chinese speakers who want to use their pronunciation knowledge to learn Japanese
- Learners who want to master Japanese kanji readings efficiently
- Anyone interested in understanding Go-on and Kan-on readings
- Learners who want to understand the differences between English and Japanese katakana pronunciation

With Onyomi, use the sounds of Chinese and English as a bridge to make learning Japanese easier and more enjoyable.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-27

improve UI and data

### 1.0.3 — 2026-03-22

Bug fix

### 1.0.2 — 2026-03-08

bug fix

### 1.0.1 — 2025-10-20

Compatible with Liquid Glass

### 1.0 — 2025-09-15

No release notes.

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