Ultra useful
Easy to get into and the lack of streak or anything else really makes it feel super relaxed. Love the simplicity that makes it so I can do some reviews throughout the day without any friction.
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Learn Japanese for everyday life in Japan with a personalized approach that adapts to your existing knowledge. Master vocabulary, grammar, and practical phrases through context and intelligent review. Track your progress against real-world scales.
✓Personalized learning without placement tests
✓Contextual vocabulary and grammar for daily life
✓Spaced repetition with mnemonic hooks
✓Mistake-based learning and user correction
✓Grammar discovery and transfer
✓Progress tracking against ILR, CEFR, and JLPT
✓Offline functionality and cross-device sync
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What's New in Yokoso
1.5.0
August 17, 2026
Every JLPT level is in. Vocabulary and kanji for N5 through N1 — over 8,900 items, all offline, all free. Focused sessions: pick Signs & stations, Restaurants & bars, Shopping & the register, Prices, or Errands & paperwork and review exactly that, from the same queue. Listening practice got a voice picker that tells you honestly which of your device's Japanese voices are worth using. You can now set an item aside from inside a review, and bring every one of them back later from Settings. The review queue explains itself: what it served you and why that item rather than another. Settings leads with the accountless sync option, and the sync, import, and supporter rows now fit properly on small phones. Supporters get Glass, an optional look, as a thank-you. Every learning feature stays free. If you support Yokoso, thank you. You are the reason it stays free for everyone who cannot pay.
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FAQ
Does Yokoso have ads?
No, Yokoso is completely free with no ads, streaks, or paywalls. The app is designed to be ad-free for an uninterrupted learning experience.
How does Yokoso determine my learning level?
Yokoso does not use a placement quiz. Instead, it intelligently assesses what you already know as you learn, skipping confirmed knowledge and reinforcing what you partially know.
Can I use Yokoso offline?
Yes, Yokoso works fully offline. You can learn and sync your progress across devices without needing an internet connection.
Does Yokoso offer certifications?
Yokoso tracks your progress against established scales like ILR, CEFR, and JLPT (N5 and up) as factual data, providing coverage and readiness metrics rather than formal certifications.
Can Yokoso import my existing Japanese learning progress?
Yes, Yokoso can import progress from WaniKani and recent Bunpro grammar. Your known kanji will remain known, and recently studied grammar will be confirmed rather than re-taught.
What devices does Yokoso support?
Yokoso is available on iPhone and iPod. It offers cross-device sync without requiring an account.
How often is Yokoso updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on July 27, 2026, indicating a recent update. The app is actively developed, with supporter contributions available to ensure continued development.
Is Yokoso suitable for young children?
Yokoso has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. Its focus on practical, real-life Japanese is beneficial for learners of all ages.