# Wakatta

> Wakatta (iPhone/iPad app by Jeff Namkung.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakatta/id6810806431 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeff Namkung](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790211713)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-10-23

## What is Wakatta?

Wakatta helps you learn Japanese through the anime, manga, dramas, and games you already love. Search for any title, and Wakatta breaks it down into vocabulary, kanji, and grammar — then helps you study it all with smart flashcards and an AI tutor.

LEARN FROM WHAT YOU LOVE
Search thousands of anime, manga, J-dramas, movies, and games. Add titles to your library and discover the Japanese vocabulary and grammar used in each episode.

SMART STUDY SYSTEM
Study with SRS-powered flashcards that adapt to your progress. Focus on vocabulary, kanji, or grammar — or mix them all. Track your knowledge state from New to Mastered.

AI JAPANESE TUTOR
Chat with Manga-chan, your personal AI tutor who adapts to your JLPT level. Get explanations, practice conversations, and learn grammar in context — all tailored to the media you're watching.

JLPT PROGRESS TRACKING
See your progress across JLPT levels N5 through N1. Track words known, kanji learned, grammar mastered, and your daily study streak.

FEATURES
• Search anime, manga, games, J-dramas, and movies
• Episode-by-episode vocabulary and grammar breakdowns
• SRS flashcard system with spaced repetition
• AI tutor powered by Claude or ChatGPT
• Kanji details with readings, stroke counts, and examples
• Grammar explanations with example sentences
• JLPT level tracking (N5–N1)
• Audio pronunciation for vocabulary and kanji
• Study streak tracking
• Dark mode support

## Is Wakatta safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Wakatta.

## Is Wakatta legit?

Wakatta has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Wakatta is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-09-20

Live Translation Mode
   • New Translate tab with real-time speech-to-text transcription and translation
   • Translate to multiple languages simultaneously
   • Japanese transcription shows kanji with tappable furigana readings
   • Tap any word to see its definition, JLPT level, and reading
   • Works with PiP video — listen to anime while viewing translations

Gemini Support
   • Added Google Gemini as a 4th AI provider alongside Claude, ChatGPT, and Apple Intelligence

Audio Playback Controls
   • Choose which translated language to hear via text-to-speech
   • Play a single language, all languages, or turn audio off

Stability Improvements
   • Fixed audio engine crashes during continuous listening
   • Improved speech recognition restart reliability

### 1.0 — 2026-09-14

No release notes.

## More apps by Jeff Namkung

- [stronglifts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stronglifts/id6790211711)
- [BurrPuzzler](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burrpuzzler/id6794052342)
- [Fingerpark](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingerpark/id6816543841)

All apps by Jeff Namkung: https://appshunter.io/developer/6790211713

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