NihonGo Pro vs Shisho

Master Japanese vocabulary from N5 to N1 with our all-in-one learning app! Practice real-time pronunciation with native speech recognition, build fluent oral Japanese skills instantly, and memorize words efficiently using the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve scientifically designed review system. Whether you are a beginner starting from zero or an advanced learner aiming for JLPT high scores, our structured word bank, personalized study plan, and instant oral feedback help you remember faster, speak more confidently, and make Japanese learning sustainable and effective.

Shisho (師匠) is your personal AI tutor for learning Japanese and preparing for the JLPT — from N5 all the way to N1. FULL JLPT CURRICULUM Study vocabulary, kanji, and grammar organized into units and lessons across all five JLPT levels. Every word comes with an AI-generated guide showing how it's actually used, in context and by tone. PRACTICE ALL FIVE EXAM SKILLS Speaking — read-aloud pronunciation drills scored on-device using Apple's speech engine Listening & Reading — audio and furigana passages with comprehension checks Writing — kanji tracing and sentence building Conversation — free-form voice chat with an AI partner, plus scripted scenarios AI Sensei — a guided, adaptive lesson that blends every skill and reacts to your answers in real time SPACED-REPETITION REVIEW Flashcard reviews are scheduled with a spaced-repetition system, so you review words right before you'd forget them. STAY MOTIVATED Track your daily streak, XP, and exam readiness on the Today dashboard. Earn achievements, keep your streak alive with streak freezes, and celebrate milestones as you go. STUDY IN YOUR LANGUAGE The app interface and AI explanations are available in English and Bahasa Indonesia — the Japanese you're learning always stays Japanese. Whether you're just starting with hiragana or polishing grammar for N1, Shisho adapts to where you are and helps you get to your next JLPT level.