Bento: Learn Japanese & JLPT

Readers & Practical Japanese

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

Japanese reading, lessons, and review in one daily practice. Build a real Japanese language learning habit in just 15 minutes a day! Bento Japanese is a reading-first Japanese learning app with bite-sized lessons, graded readers, JLPT-leveled articles, vocabulary and kanji review, and daily practice matched to your level. STOP STUDYING JAPANESE. START READING IT. Most apps teach words and grammar in isolation, leaving you unable to read a single real sentence. Bento works differently. Learn through a bite-sized lesson, then immediately put it to use in a graded reader or JLPT-leveled article written for your level. Grammar and vocabulary don't just get memorized, they click, because you meet them in real sentences about real things. YOUR DAILY JAPANESE, DONE IN 15 MINUTES Every day, Bento gives you one lesson, one reading, and one review, matched to your level. No hour-long sessions. No guilt about skipping a day. Just a small, satisfying habit that compounds into real fluency over time. 今日のBento、完了。また明日ね。 READ REAL JAPANESE AT YOUR LEVEL Bento's graded readers and JLPT-leveled articles are written for learners, not native speakers, leveled from absolute beginner (L0) to JLPT N1 and beyond. Tap any word for an instant definition. Listen along with audio. Save vocab and kanji to review later. Read about daily life in Japan, food, travel, work, culture, festivals, and more. Content that's actually interesting, not just grammatically convenient. BITE-SIZED LESSONS THAT LEAD INTO READING Short, practical lessons cover grammar, vocabulary, kana, and kanji, the things you actually need to read Japanese with confidence. Each one takes 2 to 5 minutes and sets you up for something you'll meet in your very next reading. No filler. Just the Japanese that matters. SAVE WORDS AS YOU READ. REVIEW WHEN YOU'RE READY Tap any word while reading to save it instantly. Build a vocabulary and kanji collection from real Japanese you've actually encountered, not a pre-made list. Review with short daily sessions, with the original sentence right there for context. A CLEAR PATH FROM ZERO TO N1 Bento uses a simple rank system, F through S, to guide you from complete beginner to advanced. Start with hiragana and katakana, build through N5 and N4, and work toward N3, N2, and N1 reading fluency. You always know where you are and what to do next. Studying for the JLPT? Bento builds the reading speed, grammar recognition, and kanji recall the test actually requires, through daily reading practice instead of exam drills. BENTO JAPANESE IS A JAPANESE LEARNING APP Not a bento box brand. Not a food app. Not a productivity tool. The name is a nod to learning in small, satisfying portions, like a well-packed bento: every element in its place, nothing wasted. It's a reading-first learning platform for every level, from your very first hiragana to native-level fluency. START FREE. STAY AS LONG AS YOU LIKE Bento is free to download with no time limits on core features. Start from your first hiragana, or jump in where you feel comfortable. Your Japanese is waiting. がんばれ。 Thanks for trying Bento Japanese! よろしくね (^o^) Privacy Policy: https://bentojapanese.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://bentojapanese.com/terms https://www.instagram.com/bentojapanese https://www.youtube.com/@bentojapanese https://www.reddit.com/r/BentoJapanese https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579079714693

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 4.5
    out of 5
    4 Ratings

こんにちは、Bentoです。 ・Vocab lists in Collections got a fresh new look ・Grammar articles can now be marked for review or mastered right from the list ・Bugs squashed and things running smoother under the hood きょうもがんばろう。

Version 1.27

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Information

Seller
  • SKYDEA, K.K.
Size
  • 37.7 MB
Category
  • Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.2 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 18.2 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 15.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 2.2 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
13+
  • 13+
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  • Infrequent
    Mature or Suggestive Themes
    Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
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    Contains
    Advertising
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Bento Japanese Monthly Subscription $9.99
  • Bento Japanese Lifetime $249.00
  • Bento Japanese Annual Subscription $89.99
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Copyright
  • © Skydea K.K.
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