Native audio on every example
Every Japanese and English example recorded by native speakers. Train your ear with natural pronunciation and rhythm.
日本語 Listen & Speak Japanese ─ English Edition
Listen & Speak.
Japanese, made closer.
A Japanese learning app for English speakers living in Japan ─ conversations, grammar, listening, and vocabulary, all with native audio.
🎉 iOS now available on the App Store ─ Android β testers wanted.
100% Free ・ No ads ・ No in-app purchases.
日本に暮らす英語話者のための日本語学習アプリ。
Available on the App Store. Android is in β testing (testers wanted).
Features
Why this app ─ 9 reasons.
No flashy gimmicks. Just calm, quiet design you'll want to open every day, focused on real learning outcomes.
毎日開きたくなる、静かで集中できるデザイン。
Fully offline
All audio bundled in the app. Learn on the train, in airplane mode, or anywhere without internet.
Kanji + furigana support
Readable typography with furigana over kanji. Get comfortable with Japanese script naturally, while learning.
Calm, focused UI
Minimal design with no distractions. A quiet screen that supports your daily study.
No ads
No banners, no pop-ups. Nothing to break your focus.
No tracking
No analytics, no behavioral tracking. No account required.
Romaji pronunciation aid
Can't read hiragana yet? Romaji notation shows the pronunciation. Your first steps are fully supported.
Made for English speakers
Full menus and explanations in English. No Japanese required to start ─ learn entirely from your mother tongue.
Japan-immersive content
Workplace, hospital, bank, daily life in Japan. Names, places, and culture in every example help you settle into life here.
For You
Who is this app for?
English-speaking residents of Japan, students, professionals, partners, and anyone curious about Japanese.
在日英語話者・留学生・働く人・パートナーの方へ。
English-speaking residents of Japan
For expats, professionals, students, and anyone making Japan home. Full English UI ─ romaji pronunciation aid included throughout.
Travelers to Japan
Phrases for trains, restaurants, hotels, and everyday conversations. Native audio on every example ─ practice before you fly.
People with Japanese friends or family
Surprise loved ones by speaking their language. Even a few phrases of Japanese can make the connection a little closer.
International students
Coming to Japan to study? Practical conversations for classrooms, dorms, part-time jobs, and admin offices.
Absolute beginners
Start from zero. Kanji + furigana, romaji aid, native audio, and a structured curriculum that works for self-study.
📢 Android β testers wanted!
Help us launch by joining the closed Android beta. We're looking for early testers ─ your feedback brings the full release closer. See how to join ↓
4 Learning Modes
Four modes. One steady path.
Conversation builds real-life ability. Grammar gives you structure. Listening trains your ear. Vocabulary widens your reach. Combined, they make it stick.
MODE 01
Conversation
Themes × levels × examples = thousands of practical sentencesSee the sentence, build it in your head, then reveal the answer. That split-second pause is what builds the circuit that lets Japanese flow naturally from your mouth.
- Levels (beginner / intermediate / advanced) for steady progression
- Study in both directions: Japanese ⇔ English
- "Think before you peek" training method
MODE 02
Grammar
Curated grammar areas with multiple examples eachRepeat the same structures until grammar becomes something you use without thinking. Systematic ─ and practical at the same time.
- Present (affirmative / negative), past, te-form, potential, comparison, and more
- Multiple examples per area to settle the pattern naturally
- Pair with Conversation mode for mutual reinforcement
MODE 03
Listening
Background playback supportedCommute, chores, workouts. Turn the gaps in your day into study time. Repeat until it lives in your ear.
- Playback order: English → Japanese / Japanese → English
- Japanese repeat count: 1× / 2× / 3×
- Speed: 0.8× / 1.0× / 1.2× / 1.5×
- Background play ─ keeps going even with the screen off
MODE 04
Vocabulary
Themed categories covering life in JapanGrow your vocabulary efficiently with flashcards. Shuffle and auto-flip keep every session fresh.
- Categories: directions, time, adjectives, verbs, family, body parts, emotions, and more
- Practical coverage: food, jobs, cities, transport, emergency phrases
- Both directions: English ↔ Japanese, with shuffle and auto-flip
✨ Native Language Editions
Pick your native language.
Learn Japanese from your own mother tongue. We ship dedicated editions for each native language.
母語ごとに専用エディションを提供しています。
EDITIONS
8 native-language editions
You're on the English edition. 7 other editions available.The target language is always Japanese. Choose the edition whose UI matches your mother tongue ─ explanations, menus, and translations are all in that language.
- 🇬🇧 English (you are here)
- 🇻🇳 Tiếng Việt ・ 🇳🇵 नेपाली ・ 🇧🇩 বাংলা
- 🇰🇷 한국어 ・ 🇨🇳 中文 ・ 🇵🇭 Tagalog ・ 🇮🇩 Indonesia
- See all editions →
Privacy, protected from the start.
No account registration. Your study history stays on your device and is never sent anywhere.
Android Beta ─ Open Call
📢 Android β testers wanted.
Help us bring the full release closer. Join the closed Android test in 3 steps (Google account required).
Android β テスター募集中 ─ ご協力をお願いします。
The Android β has exactly the same features as the iOS release. You're trying the finished app ─ "β" here just refers to the store-review stage, not unfinished work.
- 01
Sign in to Google & join the group
Sign in to your Google account, then join the tester Google Group.
Join the group
※ You won't see the group page unless signed in to Google. - 02
Become a tester & install
Open the Google Play page ─ opt in as a tester and install the app from the same screen.
Open in Google Play
β testers get to try new features ahead of release. If you spot a bug, please reach us at [email protected].
こんにちは
Start your Japanese journey today.
iOS is available on the App Store. Android is in closed β.
Pick whichever works for you ─ and help us launch by joining the β test.
📢 Android β testers wanted ─ help us launch!
We need Android testers to bring the full release closer.
Your help directly enables the next milestone.
🎉 Available in 8 native languages ─ easy to share with friends whose first language isn't English.
8つの母語版を提供 ─ 英語以外の母語のご友人にも共有しやすく。