Kana Conbini: Learn Japanese

JLPT N5 Roguelike Vocab Game

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

NEW Learning Mode — practice every card with zero timer pressure. 800+ N5 vocab, hiragana forever free, no subscriptions. LEARN JAPANESE. BEAT BOSSES. BREAK CURSES. What if your Japanese textbook was actually a roguelike card game? Welcome to Kana Conbini - the best way to learn hiragana, katakana, and kanji! Run a Japanese convenience store, serve customers by matching flashcards, and master the Japanese alphabet. A real card game with spaced repetition designed to help you memorize Japanese characters and vocabulary. 1000+ JAPANESE FLASHCARDS Every Japanese character is a collectible card: - 109 Hiragana + Dakuten flashcards - 119 Katakana + Dakuten flashcards - 800+ JLPT N5 Vocabulary words Each flashcard features mnemonic artwork, native Japanese pronunciation audio, and tracks your mastery level. Learn to read Japanese the fun way! FLASHCARDS EVOLVE AS YOU LEARN Your Japanese study cards level up with you: LEARNING → Full hints (image + kana + romaji) FAMILIAR → Partial hints (image + kana) PRACTICED → Minimal hints (kana only) MASTERED → Pure Japanese reading Watch your training wheels disappear naturally. The best Japanese alphabet tutor - no forced difficulty, just organic progression. SMART SPACED REPETITION Behind the fun, effective Japanese learning techniques: ADAPTIVE STUDY Japanese characters you struggle with appear more often. Mastered flashcards fade to long-term review. The game adapts to your learning pace - better than traditional vocabulary apps. PROGRESS TRACKING See mastery percentage for every hiragana, katakana, and kanji character. Track your Japanese learning journey. Build daily study streaks. JAPANESE AUDIO Every flashcard includes native Japanese pronunciation. Learn Japanese by ear, not just by eye. Perfect for beginners studying the Japanese writing system. FAIR DEAL - Hiragana study: COMPLETELY FREE - Katakana: Unlocks at Level 3 - Vocabulary: First 300 words FREE (unlocks at Level 5) - Free to start, no subscriptions - Lifetime unlock option available - NO pay-to-win mechanics - NO forced ads during gameplay PERFECT FOR - Gamers curious about learning Japanese - Beginners bored by flashcard apps - JLPT N5 students wanting vocabulary practice - Anime fans wanting to read Japanese - Roguelike enthusiasts seeking something new - Anyone who wants to memorize Japanese characters the fun way PLAY YOUR WAY - Offline Japanese study - no internet needed - Quick 3-5 minute study sessions - Cloud save across devices - Works on iPhone and iPad - Study Japanese in 10 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese ROGUELIKE DEPTH Every run is different: SHIFT BUFFS (16 types) Choose powerful modifiers every 5 shifts. Stack them. Evolve them. Break the game. KONBINI EVENTS (27 types) Random events shake things up: Golden Hour doubles points, Y2K Bug glitches your flashcards, Cram Session tests your Japanese reading speed. GACHA HELPERS (15 characters) Collect helpers with unique abilities. Discover 27+ synergies between them. SHRINE FORTUNES Draw omikuji for blessings... or curses. Risk it for the biscuit. BOSS BATTLES Nine bosses test your Japanese knowledge: ヤクザ (YAKUZA) - Demands perfection. No room for mistakes. プロゲーマー (PRO GAMER) - Speed demon. Match a gaming champion's pace. インフルエンサー (INFLUENCER) - Pattern recognition under pressure. Bosses curse your flashcards with visual effects: Fog, Mirror, Glitch, Grayscale. Can you still read Japanese when your cards fight back? TRICKY CUSTOMERS Not all customers are simple: PICKY: "Anything EXCEPT this kana!" GROUPIE: "K-row characters only!" EXCLUDER: "No vowels allowed!" These force you to think in Japanese, not just recognize patterns. Real Japanese alphabet practice! ACTIVELY DEVELOPED New events, balance updates, and content drops coming regularly. Your feedback helps shape the game! Start learning Japanese today. Master hiragana, katakana, kanji. Beat bosses. いらっしゃいませ！(Welcome!)

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1.2 update — cleaner practice for new learners. NEW - Learning Mode: practice every card with no timer pressure IMPROVED - Hiragana & Katakana modes: distraction-free practice — no more tricky multi-character customers interrupting basic reading - Quality-of-life polish across the board Free hiragana forever. No subscriptions. いらっしゃいませ！

Version 1.2.2

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Information

Seller
  • Kiattisak Kalkumnerd
Size
  • 275.3 MB
Category
  • Word
Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 9 more
  • English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
Age Rating
13+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Kana Conbini Pro - Lifetime $29.99
  • N5 Vocabulary Pack $3.99
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Copyright
  • © 2026 Available Company Limited
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