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There are many reasons to learn Japanese – to be able to watch anime without subtitles, to be able to build better business relationships, to challenge yourself, or maybe you’re going there on holiday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whatever your reason, trying to learn Japanese as a native English speaker can be very overwhelming. There is very little Japanese that is similar to English, you even have to learn three new systems of writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So where do you start? Perhaps you’ve looked into getting a personal tutor before realizing how expensive it is.<\/span><\/p>\n Perhaps you’ve bought yourself a textbook that you’ve struggled to get your head around. The good news is\u2026 there’s an app for that!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many language learning apps are designed by professional educators who have spent years studying the best way to teach a new language. <\/span><\/p>\n We love apps for language learning because they combine that knowledge with the most up to date technology.<\/span><\/p>\n The apps will let you track what vocabulary you’ve learned, as well as track what you’re struggling with. And as a bonus, they’re way cheaper than a personal tutor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We’ve put together this article, to help you find the best Japanese language learning app for you. <\/span><\/p>\n We’ve included a list of our five favorite apps, as well as a buyer’s guide and FAQs section so that you can get started on your Japanese journey as soon as you’ve finished reading this piece.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In a hurry?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Our top pick is the Obenkyo app – this app will take you from a very beginner to being confident in over 2500 Kanji and 14,500+ words. It also teaches Katakana and Hiragana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This app uses quizzes and flashcards to help you build your vocabulary. Vocabulary is stored in lists that are easy to access so it is easy to keep track of what you’ve learned.<\/span><\/p>\n Originally designed to help students prepare for the JLPT exams, you can also sort vocabulary by the levels of the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This app has a world-class handwriting tracker that will help you to learn how to write in Japanese, and do it well. It will correct form, shape, and stroke order.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is unrivaled in the collection of vocabulary flashcards its offers. Although it did not originally offer a huge amount of grammatical teaching, it has recently imported grammatical guides from another well-reviewed app. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our Pick<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Our rating:<\/p>\n Obenkyo is our top pick for a few reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Firstly, this app offers a mind boggling number of vocabulary flashcards (over 14,500) and Kanji writing exercises (over 2000).<\/span><\/p>\n If you’re looking to build up your Japanese vocabulary this app has everything from beginner to advanced in one place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This app uses quizzes, writing exercises, Flashcards, tables, games, and drawing exercises to help you learn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the highlights of this app is its world-class handwriting tracker. This acts like a personal Kanji tutor and will help you to build up your Japanese writing skill in the correct way. It tracks form, shapes, and stroke order.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Obenkyo app was originally developed to aid students in studying for the JLPT exams. If that is something you need the app for, you can filter the activities and vocabulary lists by exam level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although originally not offering a lot of grammar work within the app, Obenkyo has recently ported over the grammar guides from Tae Kim’s Guide to Learning Japanese (a name you’ll see pop up a little later). <\/span><\/p>\n You may want to find something more grammar oriented to supplement your learning with this app.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately, this app is only available on Android – Apple users should check out our next choice, or Kanji Study.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pros\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Our rating:<\/p>\n WaniKani is the guide to learning Japanese produced by the Japanese Ministry of Education. This is a great app for those who have learned the basics and are looking to improve their skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This app includes practice in Kanji drawing and drills you on following the correct brush strokes.<\/span><\/p>\n This makes up for one of the harder sections of Japanese learning, which is trying to learn Kanji without a writing tutor. The app includes 2000 Kanji and over 6000 words.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The app also includes pronunciation guides recorded by native speakers to allow the user to get to grips with how the words sound whilst practicing their Kanji.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This app is one of the best Kanji and vocabulary building apps out there, however, it does very little in the way of grammar.<\/span><\/p>\n It is worth having for the Kanji brush stroke practice alone, however, it is best to use it in combination with either our 1st or 3rd choices on this list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pros\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Our rating:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Lingodeer is an award-winning app that offers courses in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The absolute best thing about this app is that as you’re learning new vocabulary the app automatically makes a set of flashcards within the app for you.<\/span><\/p>\n The more you learn, the more it adds. This means you don’t have to get another app to make these flashcards or physically make them yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This app is designed to work with all types of learners – it uses pictures, sound clips, reading, and typing to engage as many parts of the brain as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Like Duolingo, one of our later choices, this app is designed by learning experts to help people learn a new language.<\/span><\/p>\n Everything is laid out in an easy to follow way, and the progression between lessons doesn’t feel too steep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If there is one area you are really struggling with, Lingodeer allows you to take part in targeted lessons to improve your skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pros\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\nBest Apps for Learning Japanese – Reviews<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Obenkyo<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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WaniKani<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Lingodeer<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Tae Kim’s Guide to Learning Japanese<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n