Yabai Word
Learn Japanese Slang Daily
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Ever wondered what that slang term in your favorite anime or J-pop lyric actually means? Yabai Word teaches you the Japanese your textbook never will.
FEATURES
• Today's Slang — a new word every day, hand-picked from categories: basic expressions, youth slang, internet slang, anime/otaku terms, oshi fandom language, and gyaru culture (classic & reiwa era)
• Native pronunciation — tap the speaker icon to hear every word spoken aloud
• Example sentences — see slang used in real, natural context
• Archive — browse the full word collection anytime
• Quiz mode — test what you've learned
• Favorites — save the words you want to remember
• Japanese mode — switch the whole app to Japanese with the EN/日 button for explanations, origins and today's equivalents written for native speakers: a step up for advanced learners
• 300 words — now including 45 retro slang words from Japan's 80s to the 2010s
Whether you're an anime fan, a J-pop listener, learning Japanese for travel, or just want to understand what your favorite creators are actually saying, Yabai Word gets you talking like a native — not a textbook.
Yabai Word Premium (auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly) unlocks the full archive with complete explanations, unlimited quizzes with weak-word review and endless mode, faster illustration unlocks, and an ad-free experience. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in Settings > Subscriptions.
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Privacy Policy: https://yousaku2222-cmd.github.io/yabai-word/privacy.html
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Information
- Seller
- YUSAKU MIZOGAMI
- Size
- 93.9 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 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+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Monthly $2.99
- Premium Yearly $19.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Yusaku Mizogami