Kotoba Tanken: Learn Japanese
Flashcards & Quizzes for Kids
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
◆ Discover 1,000+ Japanese words with pictures & audio!
Enjoy flashcards, quizzes and kana writing practice.
◆ 5 interface languages
◆ Ad-free for ages 3–6.
◆ Discover Japanese through play — for curious kids and beginners of all ages!
Kotoba Tanken ("Word Explorer" in Japanese) is a beautifully designed Japanese vocabulary app packed with 1,000+ flashcards covering everyday objects, animals, nature, Japanese culture, and much more.
Whether your child is just starting to explore Japanese, or you're an adult beginner looking for a fun and stress-free way to build vocabulary, Kotoba Tanken makes learning feel like an adventure.
▶ How It Works
Each flashcard features a vivid visual, the Japanese word, natural Japanese audio, and translations in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese — so the whole family can learn together.
Choose from two learning modes:
— Auto-play mode — Sit back and listen as cards flip automatically. Great for passive learning.
— Manual swipe mode — Go at your own pace. Perfect for focused study or parent-child learning time.
Tap any card to hear the word in natural Japanese audio.
▶ A Window into Japanese Culture
Kotoba Tanken isn't just about words — it's about understanding Japan. Explore categories like Japanese festivals, traditional tools, famous landmarks, and seasonal customs. Each card includes fun trivia to spark curiosity and deepen understanding.
▶ Key Features
— 1,000+ flashcards with vivid visuals and natural Japanese audio
— 2 learning modes: auto-play & manual swipe
— Translations in English, Chinese, Korean & Vietnamese shown simultaneously
— Hiragana & Katakana cards with stroke order animations
— Fun trivia on every card
— Create your own custom flashcards
— 100% ad-free — safe and distraction-free for kids
— Regular updates with new categories
▶ Categories Include
Animals · Birds · Sea creatures · Insects · Plants · Vegetables · Fruits · Vehicles · Colors (traditional Japanese names) · Numbers · Directions · Japanese lifestyle tools · Japanese festivals · Musical instruments · Sports & play · Kitchen tools · Body parts · Emotions · Actions · Greetings · Japanese landmarks · World landmarks · National flags · Hiragana · Katakana · and more!
▶ Who Is Kotoba Tanken For?
— Kids aged 3-8 whose parents want to introduce Japanese at home
— Families living in Japan learning the language together
— Beginners who want a gentle, visual introduction to Japanese vocabulary
— Anyone who loves Japanese culture and wants to explore it through words
Start your Japanese word adventure today!
Ratings & Reviews
Thank you for using Kotoba Tanken!
In this update, we made the following improvements to provide a smoother learning experience:
Refined the design of dialogs and other interface elements
Improved the timing of in-app messages
Improved usability on the learning and quiz screens
Fixed minor issues and improved stability
We’ll continue working to make learning words fun and enjoyable!
The developer, Brain Bloom LLC., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- BRAIN BLOOM LLC.
- Size
- 159.8 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. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 4 more
- English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Made for Ages 0–5
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Monthly $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Brain Bloom LLC.
