Best Japanese Graded Readers Apps

Vocabulary-first kanji learningWriting lessons with stroke detectionSpaced repetition reviews

This app teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on vocabulary words. It offers writing practice with stroke detection and spaced repetition reviews for effective memorization. Learn kanji readings naturally through over 5,000 JLPT-aligned words.

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Learn Japanese: Manabi Reader

Blogs, news, EPUB + flashcards

One-tap word lookups with audioAutomatic furiganaFlashcard creation and review

Enhance your Japanese language skills by reading native content daily. This app offers one-tap word lookups with audio, automatic furigana, and flashcard creation to help you memorize new vocabulary. Track your progress with word and kanji tracking, and access curated reading materials or your own content.

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Yomu Yomu: Read&Learn Japanese

Read Stories, Learn Japanese

Integrated dictionary with JLPT levelsRomaji and furigana aidsSynchronized text and audio

Learn Japanese through engaging stories with integrated learning tools. Access definitions, romaji, furigana, and audio without leaving the text. Reinforce vocabulary with flashcards and track your progress.

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Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana

Learning Hiragana & Katakana

Handwriting practice for Kana and KanjiAnimated stroke order guidancePronunciation audio

Master Japanese writing with interactive lessons for Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Practice stroke order, writing, and pronunciation with animated guides and feedback. Unlock comprehensive content and track your progress.

(2K)

Japanese

More than a dictionary

Extensive dictionary with 175,000+ entries58,000+ example sentencesHandwriting recognition for kanji/kana

This comprehensive language learning tool offers an extensive dictionary with over 175,000 entries and 58,000 example sentences. It includes advanced features like handwriting recognition, conjugation search, and a text reader, alongside flashcard study tools and JLPT-specific lists. Learn Japanese offline with this pocket-sized study companion.

renshuu - Japanese learning

(3.4K)

paid

Pick up words, kanji, and more

Personalized learning pathsExtensive vocabulary and kanji databaseGrammar explanations and quizzes

Learn Japanese vocabulary, kanji, and grammar through engaging quizzes and games. Offers personalized learning paths, rich study materials with audio and images, and a unique quiz system designed for the Japanese language. Enjoy a fun, ad-free experience with a supportive community.

(1.3K)

Bento: Learn Japanese & JLPT

Readers & Practical Japanese

Bite-sized lessonsGraded readersJLPT-leveled articles

Learn Japanese through reading with bite-sized lessons and graded content. Build vocabulary and kanji by encountering them in real sentences, with daily practice tailored to your level. Progress from beginner to advanced JLPT levels.

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Kana - Hiragana and Katakana

Learn Japanese • quiz & draw

Customizable Kana tablesDrawing practiceMultiple quiz modes

Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this app. It offers customizable tables, drawing practice, and various quiz modes including handwriting recognition. Track your learning progress and set study reminders to effectively learn the Japanese alphabets.

Offline dictionary and more

Offline Japanese-English dictionaryKanji with stroke orderJapanese names database

This app provides a comprehensive offline Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary. It includes extensive entries, kanji details with stroke order, name databases, and example sentences. Features handwriting recognition and advanced search options for efficient language learning.

Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo

(8.6K)

free

Kanji, kana, vocab and grammar

Offline Japanese dictionaryPicture-to-text translation (OCR)Automatic flashcard creation

This app is an offline Japanese study tool that functions as a dictionary, translator, and flashcard creator. It helps users learn Japanese by analyzing text from their surroundings, such as signs and menus, and creating personalized study materials.

Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese

(1.8K)

freemium

Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana

Learn 2,136 jōyō kanjisMaster 10,000 Japanese wordsPractice Hiragana and Katakana

Master Japanese reading and writing with this comprehensive app. It covers all 2,136 jōyō kanjis, 10,000 common Japanese words, and includes practice for Hiragana and Katakana. Features include stroke analysis, intelligent multiple-choice tests, and a Leitner system for efficient learning.

Bunpro - Simplifying Japanese

25 JLPT practice tests900+ grammar pointsDiverse vocabulary decks

Master Japanese grammar and vocabulary with a dynamic learning tool. Offers structured lessons, personalized reviews, and interactive practice for all levels, from beginners to JLPT candidates. Features extensive content, example sentences with audio, and progress tracking.

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Add Furigana to Japanese Text

Simple Furigana

Add furigana to Japanese textSupports hiragana and romajiVertical and horizontal layouts

Easily add ruby characters (furigana) to Japanese text. This app supports both hiragana and romaji annotations for kanji, and works with both vertical and horizontal layouts. Share or print your annotated text, or use the extension to add furigana directly within other apps like Safari.

🔧 Utilities

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Yomiwa - Японский словарь

с оптическим распознаванием

Offline Optical Character Recognition (OCR)Extensive Japanese dictionary with 20+ languagesInteractive flashcards for vocabulary learning

This app helps you read, write, and learn Japanese with a powerful dictionary, offline OCR, and interactive flashcards. It offers advanced text analysis and a unique social feature for community support.

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Manhwa, Manga, Manhua Update

Manga Bat - Daily Update

Vast manga libraryDaily chapter updatesOffline reading

Access a vast library of manga, manhwa, and manhua with this reader app. Enjoy daily updates, offline downloads, and personalized reading modes. Seamlessly navigate thousands of titles from various online sources.

📚 Books

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ad-supported

Lirer: Learn Japanese

kana, Kanji, Vocabulary & jlpt

Learn Japanese words up to JLPT N1Practice Hiragana and KatakanaNative speaker audio files

Master Japanese vocabulary and alphabets from beginner to advanced levels. This app offers native speaker audio, personalized reviews, and comprehensive lessons for all JLPT levels. It includes quizzes and a searchable dictionary to enhance your learning journey.

Japanese : Learn Kanji JLPT

(638)

freemium

learn kanji, kanji study japan

2300+ essential Kanji with readings and examples10,000 Japanese vocabulary words by topic120 Japanese conversation lessons

Master Japanese kanji and vocabulary with comprehensive study tools. Features include flashcards, quizzes, and audio lessons for all JLPT levels. Learn effectively with over 2300 kanji and 10,000 vocabulary words.

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