HeyJapan: Learn Japanese

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4.7
216K reviews
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About this app

SUMMER FESTIVAL: A BIG THANK YOU TO 10M USERS


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
✔ Become proficient in using 46 basic Japanese characters
✔ Practice writing and pronunciation of each tone through the Alphabet Game and Shibi Game

Japanese communication: Learn and use it immediately
✔ Practice conversation with dubbing videos: Choose your favorite anime clips, then listen, record, and dub your own voice to improve pronunciation and response fluency in a fun, dynamic way
✔ Speak clearly and naturally with Shibi: Learn through questions, real-life scenarios, and guided responses to effectively memorize vocabulary and grammar in context

Acquire 999+ vocabulary words and grammar structures
✔ Learn vocabulary with illustrated images and flashcards for 3x better retention
✔ Grammar structures are presented with real-life examples, making them much easier to remember
✔ Review and consolidate vocabulary and grammar through interactive games within the lessons

Prepare well for the JLPT exam
✔ Practice JLPT tests with detailed answers and explanations
✔ High-quality JLPT test system, structured like real exams, continuously updated for each level

A personalized learning journey, task completion, and tons of adorable badges: Each badge is a recognition of your dedication and hard work, keeping you motivated and encouraging daily learning.

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 fascinating world of Japanese with us!

📩 We are always ready to address any issues and listen to your feedback. HeyJapan strives to provide the best Japanese learning experience. However, mistakes are inevitable, and we truly appreciate your feedback to improve the app. Please send your feedback via email at heyjapan@eupgroup.net.
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Jun 18, 2025
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Ratings and reviews

4.7
204K reviews
Kari M.
September 3, 2024
The Good: Shibi is adorable and I love the trophies! Cute app, generally nice UI. Introduces kanji and grammar concepts much quicker than Duolingo. Pro version is reasonably priced and you get it for life. The Bad: Trophies are glitchy; ex: tells me I got the Alphabet Master trophy but won't let me claim it. Voice recognition has gotten better but can still be iffy. The Ugly: The Engrish!! PLEASE have a native English speaker proofread! Many translations are awkward or flat out wrong.
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Language Skills Studio
September 4, 2024
Hello, I am sorry for the bad experience. Please send me the details of the problem you met at my email: heyjapan@eupgroup.net or our fanpage: https://m.me/heyjapan.eup. I will check and contact you. Please update your rating after the problem is solved. Thanks.
Lee Cisneros
June 14, 2025
So far really great! The lessons on character strokes are really in depth and you can switch between hiragana and katakana at any time. The lesson path can be a bit confusing, but that may just be my opinion. The only problem I have is with a long ad popping up after every standard path lesson. While it is skippable after about 15 seconds, it can be really annoying. On a side note, I highly recommend using an irl journal to practice what you've learned each day. Great app compared to many others
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Camila Rojas
May 28, 2025
I love this app I really do, I've been using it for quite some time and it's been improving. However some stuff like writing the kanji is a little messed up, but with these new updates I've been loving the app even more. I think it would be great if they added some mini games where we can practice reading and learning the kanji, like for example if there's the kanji はな I would like to apply it and learn that it means flower.
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What’s new

New: Practice Japanese Speaking through Videos with HeyJapan
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