Awesome Japanese - Mobile [](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome)

May 22, 2025 ยท View on GitHub

Alpha version. A curated list of Japanese language learning resources for smartphones. Each category is limited to 5 websites/apps.

Contents

Indicator Explanation

IndicatorDescription
:apple:iOS
:robot:Android
:moneybag:Paid Feature(s)
:japan:Japan IP restricted
:jp:Japanese interface

Course

  • Lingodeer - Preferred Japanese language learning app. :apple: :robot:
  • Duolingo - Japanese language learning app. :apple: :robot:

Japanese Alphabet: Hiragana & Katakana

  • Kana Drill - Master Japanese Hiragana & Katakana. :apple:
  • Kana - Learn Hiragana & Katakana with quiz and drawing :apple:
  • Kana Town - Learn Japanese, Hiragana & Katakana :robot:

Kanji

  • Kanji Study - Kanji learning app. Note: search "Kanji Study" in the app store. :apple: :robot:

Vocabulary

  • Anki - Japanese vocabulary learning app. :apple: :robot:
  • Memrise - Community driven Japanese vocabulary learning app. :apple: :robot:

Grammar

  • Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese - This guide was created as a resource for those who want to learn Japanese grammar in a rational, intuitive way that makes sense in Japanese. The explanations are focused on how to make sense of the grammar not from English but from a Japanese point of view. :apple: :robot:
  • Bunpro - Grammar learning web app. Mobile apps in open alpha testing, which can be accessed here. :moneybag: :apple: :robot:

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Dictionary

  • Japanese - Japanese dictionary. :apple: :robot:
  • Akebi - Japanese dictionary, supports exporting words to Anki. :robot:
  • Takoboto - Japanese dictionary. :robot:

Language Exchange

  • HelloTalk - Online language exchange app, some features require a subscription. :apple: :robot: :moneybag:
  • iTalki - Paid tutoring app, has a community board. :apple: :robot: :moneybag:
  • HiNative - Online language/culture exchange app, some features require a subscription. :apple: :robot: :moneybag: