iPhone and iPad
Available through the official store.
Free to download.
Version 3.0. Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
Latest store release 28 December 2019.
Language learning
Learn Japanese Words
Study Japanese words and phrases with pictures, explanations and practice in both directions.
A focused way to study
Practise commonly used Japanese words and phrases on iPhone and iPad. Picture based prompts, romanized spellings and explanations help you connect a word with its meaning and context.
Inside the app
What you can practise
Connect words with images
Pictures accompany vocabulary practice to give each word a visual association.
Practise in both directions
Work from English to Japanese and Japanese to English. Pause a question when you want to take notes.
Begin with romanized text
Romanized spellings help you approach the words before you are comfortable reading Japanese script. Explanations provide context for the phrases.
Availability and app information
Download on the App Store
Store availability was checked on 1 November 2026. Availability and pricing can vary by country.
Questions about the app
Do I need to read Japanese script first?
The App Store edition includes romanized spellings so you can begin without knowing Japanese script.
Can I practise reading Japanese characters too?
Explore Hiragana and Kanji for separate character focused apps from GigafishApps.
Help with Learn Japanese Words
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