# Zukan: Tap & Hear Japanese — Learn vocabulary with pictures

> Learn vocabulary with pictures (iPhone/iPad app by lin yang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zukan-tap-and-hear-japanese/id6802961709 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [lin yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736116368)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 124 MB
- Languages: Japanese
- Released: 2026-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zukan-tap-and-hear-japanese/id6802961709/reviews.md

## What is Zukan?

Tap a picture. Hear the word. Learn Japanese naturally.

New to Japanese, or raising a little one with it? Zukan helps you learn the way children do—through pictures and sound.
Tap any picture to hear its name in Japanese. Explore 27 categories with 1,000+ everyday words, choose from 3 listening speeds, and try it free before unlocking the full picture dictionary with a one-time purchase.

Perfect for
- Beginners learning everyday Japanese through listening
- Families raising children with Japanese, at home or abroad
- Young children learning their first words with a parent
- Anyone who wants to practice listening without translations

How It Works
- Choose a category—animals, vehicles, food, dinosaurs, space, and more.
- Tap a picture to hear its Japanese name.
- Listen again and again at slow, normal, or fast speed.

Features
- 27 categories with 1,000+ everyday Japanese words
- Large, child-friendly illustrations
- Native Japanese audio for every word
- Three listening speeds
- Works offline—pictures and audio are built into the app
- No ads, no account, no sign-up
- Optimized for both iPhone and iPad

Learn Through Pictures and Sound
Every word is presented with Japanese text (hiragana, katakana, and some kanji) and native Japanese audio.
There are no English translations, romaji, or quizzes—just pictures and sound, so you can connect each word with its meaning naturally.

Try It Free. Unlock Everything with One Purchase.
Try part of every category for free. When you're ready, unlock the complete picture dictionary with a single in-app purchase.
- One-time purchase
- No subscription
- No monthly fees
- Family Sharing supported, so your family can use it on their own iPhone or iPad (An internet connection is required to purchase or restore purchases.)

Start Hearing Japanese Today
Tap your first picture and begin building your Japanese vocabulary, one word at a time.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Picture Dictionary | $9.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-18

No release notes.

## More apps by lin yang

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All apps by lin yang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1736116368

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