Benkyo: Speak & Learn Japanese
Speak Japanese, AI & JLPT
Free · In‑App Purchases
Learn Japanese by speaking, reading, and listening.
Story-based lessons, bite-sized grammar, AI conversations, and full JLPT N5–N1 vocabulary.
Most Japanese apps teach you to recognize Japanese. Benkyo teaches you to use it.
Build real speaking, reading, and conversation skills with bite-sized lessons, AI roleplay, story-based reading, and smart SRS flashcards covering JLPT N5 through N1.
Whether you're studying for the JLPT, building daily conversation skills, or starting from zero, Benkyo helps you build real skills and use Japanese with confidence.
Speak Japanese from day one
Practice speaking with interactive exercises, quizzes, and AI roleplay scenarios. Build confidence by using Japanese actively, not just memorizing words.
Learn Japanese grammar step by step
Study grammar through structured lessons with clear explanations, useful examples, and built-in practice. Understand sentence patterns and apply them in real situations.
Read Japanese with lessons and stories
Improve your ability to read Japanese with structured lessons, reading practice, and story-based content that make grammar and vocabulary easier to remember through context.
Build vocabulary and study kanji
Master Japanese vocabulary, kanji, hiragana, katakana, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and nouns with smart SRS flashcards. Review efficiently and build your skills from beginner to advanced.
Prepare for JLPT N5 to N1
Study vocabulary and grammar across all levels, from JLPT N5 and JLPT N4 to JLPT N3, JLPT N2, and JLPT N1. Benkyo is designed for learners who want structured Japanese study and practical speaking practice in one app.
Practice real-life Japanese conversation
Use AI conversations and roleplay scenarios for travel, daily life, study, and practical communication. Save useful phrases to your personal phrasebook and review them anytime.
What you can do with Benkyo
- Learn Japanese with structured lessons
- Practice speaking with interactive exercises
- Use AI conversations for roleplay and real-life Japanese
- Study grammar with clear explanations and examples
- Read Japanese through lessons and story-based content
- Review vocabulary and kanji with smart SRS flashcards
- Study hiragana, katakana, and JLPT vocabulary
- Save useful phrases to your personal phrasebook
- Track your progress and keep improving over time
Great for
- Beginners learning Japanese from zero
- Learners who want to speak Japanese more naturally
- Students preparing for the JLPT
- Learners building reading, listening, grammar, and vocabulary skills
- Anyone looking for a Japanese learning app with structured lessons and speaking practice
Upgrade to Benkyo Pro
- Unlimited speaking practice and AI roleplay
- Full access to all lessons, JLPT vocabulary, and advanced content
- Japanese flashcards and phrasebook tools
- More ways to practice real Japanese conversation
Download Benkyo and start using Japanese today.
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Ratings & Reviews
- Speaking drills now respond faster, correct answers are recognized instantly
- UI improve, better text hint & Improved speech matching for longer sentences.
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- Purchases
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Information
- Seller
- MWD Services, LLC
- Size
- 59 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Benkyou Mashou Monthly $9.99
- Benkyou Mashou Quarterly $24.99
- Benkyou Mashou Yearly $79.99
- Copyright
- © MWD Services LLC