Kotowaza Karuta
Learn Japanese Proverbs
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Learn Japanese proverbs through picture cards, meanings, and short quizzes.
Learn Japanese proverbs through picture cards, meanings, and examples.
Save expressions you want to revisit, then try short four-choice quizzes to check your understanding.
The catalog contains 2,000 entries, with 400 available free. It includes Japanese proverbs, idioms, four-character expressions, and sayings from classical stories. Start without creating an account.
Learning features
- Japanese and English explanations, with example sentences
- Furigana readings on kanji; readings on explanations can be toggled
- Three quiz formats combining cards, expressions, and meanings
- Eight goal-based courses, including selections for beginners and Japanese learners
- Saved words and review of words you find difficult
- Mastery totals, accuracy, streaks, and progress by category and course
- Learning stays on your device before registration; an optional account lets you sync progress across supported devices
- No ads on any plan
Premium is a one-time purchase that unlocks all 2,000 entries. Purchase and restore work without an account. The store purchase screen shows the applicable localized price and currency.
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Improved textbook and artwork loading, including after updates and app restarts. Purchased learning materials now load more reliably, with improved recovery when loading fails.
The developer, Takeshi Nogi, 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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Information
- Seller
- Takeshi Nogi
- Size
- 70 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.4 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.4 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+
- This app is rated 13+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls. - In-App Controls
Age Assurance
Infrequent
Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Realistic Violence
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Horror/Fear Themes
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Guns or Other Weapons
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Kotowaza Karuta Premium $14.99
- Copyright
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