Benkyo - Learn Japanese
Kanji, Vocabulary & JLPT Quiz
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Your all-in-one Japanese study companion. Benkyō uses the FSRS spaced repetition algorithm to schedule reviews at the perfect time — so you remember more and forget less. Whether you're preparing for the JLPT or building your first kanji foundation, Benkyō adapts to your pace with smart flashcards, quizzes, and detailed progress tracking.
◆ MASSIVE CONTENT LIBRARY
• 2,200+ kanji with readings, meanings, radicals, and stroke order animations
• 22,500+ vocabulary words organized by JLPT level (N5–N1)
• All 208 hiragana and katakana characters with romaji
• Grade-level kanji decks: Elementary 1–6 and Junior High
◆ SMART STUDY MODES
• SRS Review — spaced repetition quiz that schedules cards when you're about to forget
• Flashcard Review — Anki-style cards with Again/Hard/Good/Easy ratings
• Weak Spots — targets your most difficult cards
• Focus Cards — browse and study at your own pace
◆ POWERFUL FEATURES
• Handwriting recognition — draw kanji to search
• Custom study decks — build your own from any content
• Multiple choice quizzes with meaning and reading questions
• Mastery tracking with visual progress indicators
• Romaji toggle for all readings
◆ TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
• Detailed statistics dashboard with accuracy, streaks, and study time
• Achievement system with XP rewards
• Daily study heatmap
• Per-JLPT-level accuracy breakdown
• Response time analytics
◆ BEAUTIFUL & NATIVE
• Built with SwiftUI for a fast, native iOS experience
• Home screen widgets — Daily Kanji and Review Count
• Alternate app icons
• Dark mode optimized
• Works completely offline — no account required
◆ PREMIUM (OPTIONAL)
• Remove ad interruptions after study sessions
• Auto-save all quiz statistics
• Support independent development
• $0.99/month or $19.99 lifetime
All dictionary data sourced from KANJIDIC2, JMdict, and KanjiVG under open licenses. Your study data stays on your device — private by design.
Start your Japanese journey today. 勉強しましょう！
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Six new ways to study.
• NEW: Graded Reading — 75 passages from N5 to N1, each with a vocabulary glossary, a kana view and comprehension questions
• NEW: Grammar Reference — 250 JLPT grammar points with formation, usage, examples and the common mistake to avoid, plus a drill at every level
• NEW: Conjugation Drills — practise verb and adjective forms from N5 to N1
• NEW: Mock Exams — timed JLPT-style practice papers that never touch your review schedule
• NEW: Pitch Accent — see how a word rises and falls on any vocabulary card
• NEW: iCloud Sync — back up and restore your progress across devices (Premium)
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Information
- Seller
- VINCENTE NGUYEN
- Size
- 76.2 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 12 more
- English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Monthly Ad-Free $0.99
- Lifetime Ad-Free $19.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 vcxz