
Shinobi: Learn Japanese 4+
Learn Japanese with Stories
Jeremy Pitault
Designed for iPhone
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
iPhone Screenshots
Description
Discover Shinobi , the app designed for effective, immersive language learning through illustrated stories. Master Japanese at any level by reading, listening, and experiencing the language in a way that’s both captivating and practical.
LEARN JAPANESE READING ILLUSTRATED STORIES
Shinobi Japanese centers on illustrated stories to teach Japanese through visually engaging and culturally rich narratives. Each story takes you through multiple illustrated pages, immersing you in Japan's language, traditions, and everyday expressions. With a wide variety of stories on diverse topics – from fun themes like aliens and magicians to unique, everyday scenarios – Shinobi offers endless ways to learn. Dive into a new adventure every day and broaden your understanding of Japanese culture.
Shinobi combines kanji, vocabulary, and grammar in one experience, teaching you how to use each element correctly within context for deeper understanding and mastery.
Key features in every story:
- One Click: Tap any word for translations, explanations, readings, examples
- Full-Page Translation: Understand entire pages with a single view
- Furigana Toggle: Show or hide readings above kanji for customized learning
- Grammar Explanations : Gain in-depth understanding of Japanese grammar
JAPANESE AUDIO FOR ENHANCED LISTENING SKILLS
Listening comprehension is critical in Japanese learning, and Shinobi provides Japanese audio for every story, along with a slow audio option. This enables you to:
- Practice pronunciation with authentic Japanese voices
- Improve listening comprehension and rhythm
- Follow along at your own pace with adjustable audio speed
BUILD KANJI KNOWLEDGE IN CONTEXT
Learning kanji can be challenging, but Shinobi Japanese integrates kanji naturally into each story, helping you retain kanji by seeing it used in real contexts. With our Click-to-Translate tool, you can:
- Access in-depth kanji breakdowns with meaning and pronunciation
- View example sentences and grammar notes for deeper understanding
- Toggle furigana to control when you see readings above kanji
SMART VOCABULARY REVIEW WITH SRS FLASHCARDS
Bookmark vocabulary as you read and review it later with Shinobi’s Spaced Repetition System (SRS) flashcards, designed to:
- Reinforce memory retention by reviewing words at optimal intervals
- Build a strong vocabulary foundation over time
DAILY NEW CONTENT AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
Stay engaged with fresh, daily content. Each new story offers unique cultural insights, exposing you to Japan’s customs, everyday life, and rich traditions, making your language journey as educational as it is enjoyable.
PROGRESS TRACKING AND REWARDS
Shinobi Japanese keeps you motivated with progress tracking and rewards. Track your growth and celebrate each milestone as you:
- Earn XP, badges, and other rewards for each completed story
- Keep learning momentum with daily streaks and achievements
LEARN JAPANESE WITH SHINOBI
Shinobi Japanese combines the power of illustrated stories, native audio, and interactive tools to make Japanese learning enjoyable and effective. With Shinobi, every story is a new journey, a new way to master Japanese while exploring the heart of Japan’s culture. Download Shinobi Japanese today and start your adventure to fluency!
By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s New
Version 1.0.26
- Various Bug Fixes
Ratings and Reviews
Great customer service
I purchased this app and enjoy the variety of topic covered. The illustrations are quite beautiful as well. After obtaining the initial free version I attempted to purchasing the year plan for a discount and had much difficulty, but the support team was helpful every step as they worked through several bugs and issues with one feature and with Apple. Thank you! A minor suggestion, on the phone, the type font is small for some to read. A button for increasing font size would be wonderful!
Shortly after my suggestion they made the font size adjustment! Great customer service!
Developer Response ,
Hey there,
Thank you so much for your sweet words, happy to see the app is helping you in your learning journey ☺️
Thanks for your recommendation about the font size, we've implement a new feature for you to increase it.
Cheers, Jeremy, Co-founder of Shinobi Japanese
The best for beginner reading/listening I have found
This app is a gamified reading and listening. It can be used similar to satori (too difficult for me) and linq (which requires more customization). I love that the stories are matched with pictures. My only critique is that I wish there an option to take quizzes or see definitions in Japanese for those of us who are going for immersion. It is very rewarding to feel I am leveling up as I read and the pictures with the stories help me as a beginner. I can’t wait to see where it goes next.
Developer Response ,
Hey there! 😁
Thanks a ton for your valuable feedback, it means a lot to us. We're working on improving quizzes and story comprehension test, a new update will be out soon. We'd love to hear your thoughts once you've tested it. Join our Discord to suggest new features or report bugs: https://discord.gg/5PBg8DCmdn
Cheers,
Jeremy, Co-Founder of Shinobi
Very useful and interesting app + not IAP
The app starts on a beginner level and lets you easily look up words you don't know. It will help you practice grammar and vocab in context + familiarize you with kanji. The best part is that it is 100% free right now. Great app!
Developer Response ,
Hey there! 😁
Glad you're enjoying the app and thank you so much for your support! Cheers, Jeremy, Co-Founder.
App Privacy
The developer, Jeremy Pitault, 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 Used to Track You
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- Identifiers
Data Linked to You
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- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
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Information
- Seller
- Jeremy Pitault
- Size
- 58.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.4 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.4 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Shinobi Japanese
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- English (U.S.) $99.99
- Monthly Premium Subscription $9.99
- Yearly Premium Subscription $99.99