HeyJapan: Learn Japanese

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4.7
198K reviews
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About this app

15 MINUTES A DAY - LEARN JAPANESE FROM ZERO



Learning Japanese is not an easy journey, especially when you have to memorize the three alphabets: Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji and thousands of Japanese vocabulary. Learning methods are boring and hard to apply in practice, making you quickly give up. If you're looking for a more effective way to learn Nihongo, HeyJapan is your great companion.

Wisely trusted by more than 7 million Japanese learners around the world, HeyJapan is the leading app to help you learn Japanese easily and interestingly. The unique Anime theme opens up a world of inspired learning with a smart approach that combines learning and playing.

First, master the Japanese alphabet with HeyJapan
✔ Learn all 3 alphabets: intensive Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji
✔ Use proficiently 46 basic Japanese characters
✔ Practice writing and pronouncing each of the first tones through alphabet games and Shibi games

Collect 1000+ Japanese vocabulary and grammatical structures
✔ Learning vocabulary through illustrations and flashcards helps triple learning efficiency
✔ Grammatical structures are included in specific examples to make memorization easier
✔ Synthesize and review vocabulary through multiple-choice questions interspersed in the lesson

Japanese communication: Learn to use immediately
✔ Shibi chat feature helps practice conversations from simple to complex
✔ Practice communication reflexes: Shibi will ask questions, present situations, and guide you to respond accurately, helping you master japanese vocabulary and apply grammar naturally in communication
✔ Correct pronunciation: HeyJapan's listen and repeat feature helps you practice pronunciation properly, avoid basic pronunciation mistakes that many learners make

Well-prepared for the JLPT exam
✔ JLPT test preparation with answers and detailed explanations
✔ Quality JLPT exam system, test structure like real exam questions, continuously update for each level

Personalized roadmap, complete tasks and receive countless super cute badges: Each badge will be a recognition and praise for your hard-working spirit, helping to motivate and promote learning spirit every day.

Self-study anytime, anywhere, whenever you have free time with short, easy-to-understand and effective Japanese lessons. Start your Japanese learning journey with HeyJapan today and explore the exciting world of Nihongo with us!

📩 We are always ready to solve problems and listen to your opinions. HeyJapan always strives to provide the best Japanese lessons. However, errors are inevitable, and we look forward to receiving your feedback to improve the application. Please send feedback via email [email protected].
Updated on
Jan 25, 2025
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Ratings and reviews

4.7
187K reviews
Juno “Juno” McGlew-Baumgardner
December 7, 2024
I love this app so much, I even have a lifetime membership. But, the quizzes for the hiragana and katakana are complete BS. Not the lessons for each character, the quizzes at the end. Because I will draw a character one way in the lessons and it's FINE, but if I draw it the same way in the quiz, it's wrong, so I feel like you miss out a lot there, especially having to pay for it. I really wanted to learn how to write Japanese too, so beware.
8 people found this review helpful
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Language Skills Studio
December 9, 2024
Hello, I am sorry for the bad experience. Please send me the details of the problem you met at my email: [email protected] or our fanpage: https://m.me/heyjapan.eup. I will check and contact you. Please update your rating after the problem is solved. Thanks.
Lito P
October 24, 2024
pretty fun so far (day 2) however some features don't work such as when I'm trying to trace the Japanese letter for "o" I swear I'm doing it correctly but the system doesn't register it. Also, the UI is cute but takes some getting used to- I am using Duolingo at the same time and it has been easier to start on there. However this app has a 1-time purchase for lifetime access, which seems more worth it.
15 people found this review helpful
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Language Skills Studio
November 2, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you’re enjoying the app. Sorry about the issue with tracing "o"—we’re working on improving sensitivity for better accuracy. We’re also refining the UI to make it more intuitive. If you have suggestions or need help, feel free to reach out at [email protected].
Eternal Security
August 19, 2024
Decent app for learning Japanese, but know this. After the beginner and early lessons it becomes quite apparent that this app was not created by people with a firm grasp on English. Sometimes the English translations are bizarre or in the wrong tense. There are many typos in the explanation pages for words and phrases. All that said, You can still learn Japanese but I wouldn't rely on this app alone.
78 people found this review helpful
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Language Skills Studio
November 9, 2022
Hello, please send me the detail of the problem you met at my email: [email protected] or our fanpage: https://m.me/heyjapan.eup. I will check and get back to you. Please update your rating after the problem is solved. Thanks.

What’s new

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