NihongoCue
Japanese on your Lock Screen
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Study Kanji and vocabulary from N5 to N1 with contextual examples, smart reviews, quizzes, progress tracking, and an iOS Lock Screen widget.
Learn Japanese throughout your day with NihongoCue.
NihongoCue combines structured JLPT study with an iOS Lock Screen widget, helping Kanji and vocabulary stay visible even when you are away from the app.
Choose your level from N5 through N1, set a manageable daily target, and follow a personalized learning plan built around Kanji, vocabulary, quizzes, and spaced review.
Learn in context
Explore more than 2,200 Kanji and 8,300 vocabulary entries across JLPT N5–N1.
Kanji lessons include:
- Contextual readings and meanings
- On’yomi and Kun’yomi readings
- Natural example sentences
- Furigana and English translations
- Stroke information and writing animations
- Helpful mnemonics
- Japanese pronunciation
Learn from your Lock Screen
Keep Japanese present throughout your day with the NihongoCue Lock Screen widget.
Choose:
- Kanji or vocabulary
- A specific JLPT level or mixed levels
- How frequently the content changes
- Reference mode to show the answer
- Recall mode to test yourself before revealing it
Tap supported widget content to continue learning inside the app.
Practice at your own pace
Create focused sessions using:
- Kanji flashcards
- Vocabulary flashcards
- Mixed practice
- Custom quizzes
- Adjustable session lengths
- Difficulty ratings that help prioritize future reviews
Save useful Kanji and vocabulary to build your own review collection.
Follow a clear daily plan
NihongoCue organizes due and difficult items into a focused daily learning plan. Choose how many cards you want to study and continue practicing after reaching your target.
See your progress
Track:
- Daily learning progress
- Current and longest streaks
- Recent study activity
- Kanji and vocabulary mastery
- Quiz performance
- Items that need more attention
Premium access
NihongoCue Premium unlocks the complete JLPT N5–N1 learning library, quizzes, flashcards, Japanese audio, stroke-order practice, bookmarks, progress tools, notifications, and Lock Screen learning.
Eligible annual subscriptions may include a 7-day free trial. The exact price, trial availability, renewal period, and billing terms are displayed before purchase. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled through your Apple ID settings.
Make Japanese part of the moments already in your day—with NihongoCue.
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Information
- Seller
- Bijen Duwal
- Size
- 114.6 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- NihongoCue Lifetime Premium $147.99
- NihongoCue Annual Premium $79.99
- NihongoCue Monthly Premium $3.99
- Copyright
- © NihongoCue 2026