A Star Japanese
Learn Japanese
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Study Japanese faster with flashcards, kana practice, kanji review, and focused lessons to build real language skills.
Learn Japanese from scratch with A Star Japanese — a free, structured app covering Hiragana, Katakana, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Kanji.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 31 lessons across 5 modules
- 228 flashcards with spaced repetition
- Interactive practice exercises
- Hiragana & Katakana complete guides
- Core Grammar patterns for beginners
- Essential Vocabulary for everyday use
- Introductory JLPT N5 Kanji
FEATURES
- Guest mode — no account needed to get started
- Spaced repetition flashcards to lock in what you learn
- Practice exercises in every lesson
- Clean, distraction-free design
- Free — no subscriptions, no ads
Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up on the basics, A Star Japanese gives you everything you need to get started.
LEARN — Follow the Path
• 31 lessons across 5 modules: Hiragana, Katakana, Grammar, Vocabulary, Kanji
• Duolingo-style learning path — complete one lesson to unlock the next
• XP system, streaks, and level progression to keep you motivated
• Daily challenge and Word of the Day
PRACTICE — 10 Interactive Drills
• Flashcards with spaced repetition (SM-2 algorithm)
• Conjugation drills for verbs and adjectives
• Particle game — which particle fits? はがをにで
• Listening game — hear Japanese, pick the meaning (no text shown!)
• Reading comprehension with fun stories
• Real-life conversation scenarios (restaurant, station, hotel)
• JLPT N5 mock exam with 3 timed sections and pass/fail scoring
• Stroke order practice — draw characters with your finger
• Kanji radical breakdown — see how kanji are built from parts
• Speed quizzes — rapid fire, blitz, and kana modes
WRITE — Draw Characters
• Interactive drawing canvas — trace hiragana, katakana, and kanji
• Stroke-by-stroke guidance with start dots and direction hints
• All 46 hiragana + 46 katakana + 10 basic kanji
LISTEN — Train Your Ears
• Japanese pronunciation on every word, sentence, and dialogue
• Normal speed + slow mode for beginners
• Listening comprehension game — no reading allowed!
TRACK — See Your Progress
• Achievement badges (19 to collect)
• XP and level system: Beginner → Elementary → Intermediate → Advanced → Fluent
• Streak tracking with daily motivation
• Progress saved to the cloud (or play as guest)
A Star Japanese covers everything you need for JLPT N5 — the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan, watching anime, or starting a language journey, this app will get you speaking, reading, and writing Japanese.
Download free and start your Japanese adventure today!
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v2.1 — More content + better experience!
• New lesson complete celebration screen
• Stroke practice auto-advances through each row
• 5 new reading stories (now 10!)
• Nearly doubled listening drills (now 45!)
• 18 more kanji for stroke practice (now 28!)
• Streak rewards with freeze shields & XP multipliers
• Much improved Japanese pronunciation
• Flashcard review now works across all modules
The developer, Dung Ba Nguyen, 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 Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Dung Ba Nguyen
- Size
- 31.3 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 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. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 A Star Learner