Laifu: Japanese Phrases
Learn phrases, not grammar
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Japanese you'll actually use, for your daily Laifu (life).
Most apps drill you on grammar rules and word lists. Laifu teaches whole phrases real people say, so you can use them today. Whether you live in Japan, you're planning a trip, you're learning for someone you love, or you just love the language, this is built for you.
WHAT YOU GET
Over 1,000 real-life phrases
Across 14 everyday categories: Food, Shopping, Sightseeing, Hotel, Airport & Transport, Convenience Store, Drinking & Nightlife, Small Talk, Casual Conversations, Dating & Romance, Compliments, Saying No Politely, Basics, and Trouble & Help.
A chat example for every single phrase
Each phrase comes with a short chat-style dialogue, so you see exactly how it lands in a real back-and-forth, not floating on its own.
Hear it, in natural Japanese
Tap any phrase or dialogue line to hear it spoken, with per-character voices and a slow mode for the tricky ones.
Say it out loud and get scored
Practice your pronunciation by speaking each phrase. Laifu listens and scores how close you got, so you build the confidence to actually say it.
Play through real scenes
48 play-through scenarios put you in the moment: order at an izakaya, check into a hotel, grab something at the konbini, take a taxi. The characters talk back, and you handle the whole exchange.
Japanese, romaji, English, your way
Show or hide Japanese, romaji, or English with one tap, so you can read along while you're learning and test yourself once you're ready.
PREMIUM
Start free with hundreds of phrases. Go Premium to unlock everything:
- Every phrase in every category, no locked rows
- Cards mode: Anki-style smart review on your favorites, so what you learn actually sticks
- The full audio library and slow mode
- All 48 scenes, start to finish
Premium comes as a monthly or annual plan, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.
Real Japanese, for real life. Start free and see how fast it clicks.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://laifu-japanese.vercel.app/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://laifu-japanese.vercel.app/privacy.html
Ratings & Reviews
Laifu just got better:
- Spaced repetition, front and center. Save a phrase and we bring it back right before you'd forget it, until it sticks.
- Sign in with Apple or Google. Your streak, saves, and progress now sync across your devices.
- A quick guided tour the first time you open the app.
- A cleaner phrase screen and smoother touches throughout.
Thanks for learning with us.
The developer, Ryusei Maeda, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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- Purchases
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- Usage Data
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Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Ryusei Maeda
- Size
- 238.1 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
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Profanity or Crude Humor
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Yearly $39.99
- Premium Lifetime $99.99
- Premium Monthly $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ryusei Maeda