Kikupuku: Learn Japanese Words
Capture, review, remember
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Free to use. Heard a word in anime, on a sign, from a friend? Capture it in seconds — Kikupuku makes sure you remember it.
You hear a word in anime. You see it on a sign. A friend says it once — and it's gone. Textbook apps keep teaching someone else's course. Kikupuku remembers the Japanese you actually encounter.
STOP LOSING WORDS. START KEEPING THEM.
HEAR IT → CAPTURE IT → REMEMBER IT
CAPTURE WHAT YOU HEAR
• Type Japanese, English, or romaji — the dictionary finds it in seconds
with reading, kanji, meaning, and JLPT level
• One tap saves it. No forms, no friction
• Word of the day brings something new every morning
ACTUALLY REMEMBER
• Spaced repetition schedules each word for the moment you're about to forget
• Training wheels fade as you improve — until you read the kanji unaided
• "Mastered" means you can read it without help
• Quick Quiz uses your own cards — recognition and production, not a
stranger's textbook
KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO TODAY
• A clear daily plan you can finish in minutes
• Grammar patterns, vocab review, and kanji when you're ready
• Streaks that count real practice — not empty check-ins
GO DEEPER
• Learn to read kanji — meaning and reading first. Stroke writing is there when you want it
• Curated decks: JLPT N5–N1, travel, food, anime essentials
• JLPT readiness bars, personal records, practice heatmap, and study insights
• Export your collection to CSV anytime — your words are yours
KIKUPUKU PRO
Everything above is free, for good. Pro adds the tools that need a camera or a connection:
• Photo capture — menus, signs, manga pages; tap any word to save it
• AI search — slang and casual phrases the dictionary misses
• Word insights — example sentence and cultural note on any saved word
• Native-quality Japanese audio on words and example sentences
• AI illustrations that turn abstract meanings into memorable scenes
• Cloud backup across your devices
Kikupuku Pro is $49.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or billed monthly.
BUILT FOR REAL LIFE
• Works offline — your words live on your device
• No ads, ever
• Free to start, no credit card required
Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.
Terms: https://kikupuku.app/terms · Privacy: https://kikupuku.app/privacy
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Kanji now has a real reading path.
• Learn to read — meet each character, then practice the meaning and the reading. Stroke writing is still there when you want to go deeper.
• People usually say… — when everyday Japanese prefers a spoken form (リラックス, not 休息), Kikupuku tells you.
• Grammar drills are clearer and more reliable.
• Fixes and polish throughout.
The developer, Genaza Jasmine, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Genaza Jasmine
- Size
- 116.9 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
- Copyright
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