Wakanai: Learn Japanese
Listen first. Speak for real
About
Learn casual Japanese for travel by listening to real podcast audio. Confirm understanding through speaking and practice conversations with an AI tutor. Utilizes spaced repetition for effective vocabulary retention.
What's New in Wakanai
1.0
October 21, 2026
Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
Monthly
Speaking practice with Toro
FAQ
How does Wakanai teach Japanese?
Wakanai teaches absolute beginners real Japanese by having you listen to audio from Japanese podcasts. It uses a three-pass system: listen, understand, and then speak. Your voice is used as the test to confirm your understanding.
What is the Wakanai Conversations subscription?
Wakanai Conversations is an optional subscription that allows you to practice speaking in simulated real-life scenarios like ordering at an izakaya or shopping. The AI tutor, Toro, will only use words you have already learned.
What is the pricing for Wakanai Conversations?
Wakanai Conversations offers a monthly subscription for $9.99 or an annual subscription for $69.99. Both options include a 7-day free trial. Payments are charged to your Apple Account.
Can I cancel my Wakanai Conversations subscription?
Yes, you can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device's Settings. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
Does Wakanai have ads?
No, Wakanai does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.
What devices does Wakanai support?
Wakanai is currently supported on iPhone devices running iOS 16 or newer. The on-device speech engine is included with iOS 16.
How does Wakanai handle privacy?
Wakanai is private by design. It does not require accounts or upload your audio. All speech recognition processing runs entirely on your iPhone.
How often is Wakanai updated?
Wakanai was last updated on October 21, 2026, with version 1.0. The release date and last update date are the same, indicating it is a new release.