NCI vs WatchNihongo

The NCI University app gives students quick access to course materials, schedules, news, and online communities—all in one easy-to-use platform designed to support learning and keep you connected with NCI University.

WHAT YOU GET • 6,300+ cards across all JLPT levels (N5 through N1) plus colloquial vocabulary from everyday media • 4 deck: Kanji (with radicals, on'yomi, kun'yomi), Vocabulary, Kana (hiragana & katakana), and Counters • Kanji cross-referencing — vocabulary cards show the kanji they contain, with meanings and readings • Card meanings in English, Portuguese (PT-BR), and Spanish — set your language on iOS and your Watch follows HOW IT WORKS Tap a card to flip it — or switch to swipe gestures (right = hit, left = miss) for a less crowded back face. Mark your answer and move on. Cards you miss come back more often through smart weighted shuffling — so you spend time on what you actually need to learn. Pick your level, pick a deck, and start reviewing. That's it. BUILT FOR YOUR WRIST • Fully standalone — works without your iPhone • Completely offline — all content is bundled, no downloads or logins • Designed for 1–2 minute micro-review sessions • Haptic feedback on every interaction iOS COMPANION • Browse all 6,300+ cards by type with per-card accuracy, mastery badges, and romaji search • Track progress with tier bars (mastered / studying / struggling / unstudied), accuracy trends, and level drill-downs • Tap through kanji cross-references to explore how words connect • Configure language, input mode, and mastery thresholds — all sync to your Watch • Toggle romaji on or off above kanji while browsing — useful whether you're drilling readings or just exploring • Study data syncs automatically between Watch and iPhone • iCloud backup for your study history PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No analytics. No tracking. Your study data stays on your devices.