Nihongo Manabi
Education
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Want to learn Japanese but afraid to speak?
Nihongo Manabi gives you an AI tutor that's available 24/7 to practice with - no need to find a Japanese friend, no language exchange queue, no fear of being judged.
[Why learners pick Nihongo Manabi]
AI Tutor - always on
Practice ordering ramen, navigating Shinjuku station, business introductions, or any scenario. AI corrects your mistakes instantly and explains in your language.
JLPT mock exam + AI explanations
Five levels (N5 to N1). When you get a question wrong, an AI explains the grammar point in your native language. Better than a cram school.
Watch & Learn (NEW)
80+ short teaching videos right in the app, vertical TikTok-style scroll. Anime catchphrase breakdowns, traveler phrases, JLPT grammar, kana drills - new content daily.
Pronunciation Scoring (NEW)
Tap the microphone on any phrase, say it aloud, get an instant A/B/C/D/F grade plus a transcript of what your iPhone heard. On-device speech recognition - your audio never leaves your phone.
Camera Translate (NEW)
Point at any Japanese sign, menu, or station board. The AI reads the kanji, translates, and extracts 3-5 key vocabulary words. Perfect for travel.
275+ vocab with smart SRS
N5 to N1 essential words. The algorithm schedules your reviews - you just open the app.
Streak Badges
Earn badges for 3 / 7 / 14 / 30 / 60 / 100 / 200 / 365 consecutive days. Your longest streak is preserved forever.
Dark mode + Tri-lingual UI
Full dark mode. Switch between Traditional Chinese, English, and Korean anytime.
[Who it's for]
- Japanese beginners starting from zero
- JLPT N5-N1 candidates
- Anime fans who want to understand without subtitles
- Travelers prepping for a Japan trip
- Anyone who wants a 24/7 speaking partner
[About the subscription]
Free tier covers all core learning features. Nihongo Pro unlocks:
- Unlimited AI conversations
- JLPT N1 / N2 advanced prep
- Unlimited camera translation
- No ads
NT$99/month or NT$590/year (7-day free trial).
Subscription auto-renews. Cancel anytime via Settings - Subscriptions.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
• Nihongo Pro subscriptions are now available
• Minor fixes and stability improvements
The developer, Chuang Lung Chien, 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 Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Chuang Lung Chien
- Size
- 46.1 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.4 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Medical Treatment information
Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Nihongo Pro Monthly $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Chien Chuan Lung