uchisen - Learn Japanese

uchisen - Learn Japanese

Memorize Japanese in a Fun Way

46 ratings
6 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 5, 2020
  • February 9, 2022

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Learn Japanese visually with hand-drawn pictures and stories that make characters memorable. This app uses a Spaced Repetition System to help you efficiently memorize kanji and vocabulary. Engage with a community of learners to discuss Japanese culture and language.

Visual mnemonics for kanji
Spaced Repetition System (SRS)
Memorize 2000+ kanji
Memorize 6000+ vocabulary
uchisen Community forum
Grade 2-9 curriculum access (PRO)
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What's New in uchisen

1.2.7

February 9, 2022

Yet another uneventful update :( - Finally fixes the crash that occurs when trying to add a vocab word to reviews - Prevents further crashes from occurring when dealing with vocab items More good stuff is coming in the horizon! Thank you for using uchisen!

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User reviews

Another quick request

I am not sure if there is already a way to set this, but I have not seen it. During kanji review, I know exactly how to draw most of them, but I have no idea the pronunciation. Is it possible to add a setting to the review where it says the kana of the kanji at the top. For example, when you open review, instead of “left,” it says “ひだり” at the top and you write “左”. I know that I can open up each kanji page and read them individually, but I was wondering if there could possibly be a kana option too, to help with pronunciation. If there already is a mode like that, I am sorry, I am not very good at using the app, but if not, I would love to see that option implemented to make learning pronunciation easier. Thank you very much! I love the app!
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Response from developer

I've thought of this in the past but not all kanji have nice kana readings. I may make an option in settings in the future for this but it's usually better to learn readings through vocab words (that show kana above). Good suggestions, thank you for using the app, and any other ideas you have, please send them along!

Really good for beginners

Uchisen is good for beginners who want to expand their vocabulary. The app is very user friendly and helped me learn how to properly write the kanji I already knew and never knew.

Bueno y completo

Sería más fácil para mi si estuviera en español, pero aún así está muy muy bien 👍🏼

Nice app

Nice project, it is still in development so there are kanji with explanations stating “coming soon” but hopefully it’ll get finished soon.

Response from developer

We’re working very hard to get all kanji stories and images made as quickly as possible so thank you for your patience😊

Fun app for learning!

This is a great way to learn, and so creative.
I wish you had tracing exercises for hiragana and katakana as well, as I never learned to write them properly. Just my own way.

One thing though - although the app says I have an account logged in, I can’t view it, and it doesn’t keep track of my best times for hiragana or katakana drills. Can you fix that? Maybe put in a profile section that collects all your stats?

Oh one more thing - why is there no option to review and trace primes and such? Just to add them to known? How can we know them without practice? I get that they are simple, but some review would be nice! ☺️

This app will be helpful to me as it catches up with where Im at in my lessons where some of the kanji is ridiculously complex for such a small space. I had to buy a pencil with smaller lead and write bigger! Knowing how to effectively write the strokes will help.

Thank you for making this app!!

EDIT:

I just realized there is a problem with drilling hiragana! It doesn’t recognize the difference between zu and zu and ji and ji, it will only recognize one of both of those while rejecting the other! Which makes it impossible not to skip! Please look onto this! Or tell me how to type it in properly!
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your review! Your words mean a lot to us. The next big thing on our list is to get our preschool overhauled and added to the app! Right now it's just being loaded as a webpage which isn't a long term solution. That's a good point you bring up about primes! Actually, when I first created the uchisen website we had prime reviews as well, but I took them out because I wanted people to focus on memorizing the kanji and not our made-up symbols. I'll put more thought into that decision... maybe we could have it be an option for users who want to. Thank you again for your review, I will use this feedback when I start to design what preschool will look like! I think you're going to love it :)

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FAQ

How does uchisen help me learn Japanese?

uchisen uses hand-drawn pictures and stories to create memorable connections for Japanese characters. It then employs a Spaced Repetition System to help you efficiently memorize kanji and vocabulary over time.

What is uchisenPRO?

uchisenPRO is a premium subscription that unlocks access to the grade 2 through grade 9 Japanese curriculum, allowing you to learn in the same order as Japanese school children. It also supports the development of uchisen.

How much does uchisenPRO cost?

uchisenPRO offers a monthly subscription for $3.99 with a 7-day free trial, and a yearly subscription for $39.99. These plans provide access to additional learning content and features.

Can I use uchisen offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, the app's core features like SRS and community interaction typically require an internet connection.

What devices does uchisen support?

uchisen is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the platform compatibility information.

How often is uchisen updated?

The latest version of uchisen was released on February 9, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and maintenance.

What is the age rating for uchisen?

uchisen has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners and adults.

Does uchisen have ads?

No, uchisen does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use, with optional in-app purchases for uchisenPRO.