ReadNihongo
Education
Read real Japanese stories, and practice vocabulary!
- Downloads
- 5K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 1
- 2026 · v1.0.2
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About ReadNihongo
Immerse yourself in authentic Japanese reading practice with ReadNihongo!
ReadNihongo provides engaging, stories crafted for language learners, starting around the N5-N3 level. Each story offers built-in translations and grammar explanations, making it accessible even if you're a beginner or slightly behind. Practice key vocabulary with spaced-repetition flashcards tailored specifically to each story, ensuring a deeper understanding and long-term retention.
Key Features:
Authentic Stories: Written by passionate Japanese language enthusiast Haruki Yamamoto, each story is designed for immersive, contextual learning.
Flashcard Vocabulary Practice: Strengthen your vocabulary with smart spaced repetition flashcards linked directly to lesson content. Gain vocabulary as you read.
Helpful Explanations: Each story comes with detailed translations and explanations to support learning at every step.
Interactive Quizzes: Reinforce your understanding through quizzes at the end of each story.
Offline-Friendly: Cache stories and sync progress across devices seamlessly.
Engaging Progress Tracking: Earn XP and maintain your streak, making learning consistent and enjoyable.
TTS Support: Conveniently listen to sentences using your phone’s built-in text-to-speech for easy pronunciation practice.
Created by Learners, for Learners:
ReadNihongo is built by a dedicated two-person team passionate about making Japanese learning accessible and enjoyable. We actively respond to your feedback, continuously enhancing the app to better support your learning journey.
Start reading, immersing, and growing your Japanese skills today because language learning should be for everyone.
ReadNihongo provides engaging, stories crafted for language learners, starting around the N5-N3 level. Each story offers built-in translations and grammar explanations, making it accessible even if you're a beginner or slightly behind. Practice key vocabulary with spaced-repetition flashcards tailored specifically to each story, ensuring a deeper understanding and long-term retention.
Key Features:
Authentic Stories: Written by passionate Japanese language enthusiast Haruki Yamamoto, each story is designed for immersive, contextual learning.
Flashcard Vocabulary Practice: Strengthen your vocabulary with smart spaced repetition flashcards linked directly to lesson content. Gain vocabulary as you read.
Helpful Explanations: Each story comes with detailed translations and explanations to support learning at every step.
Interactive Quizzes: Reinforce your understanding through quizzes at the end of each story.
Offline-Friendly: Cache stories and sync progress across devices seamlessly.
Engaging Progress Tracking: Earn XP and maintain your streak, making learning consistent and enjoyable.
TTS Support: Conveniently listen to sentences using your phone’s built-in text-to-speech for easy pronunciation practice.
Created by Learners, for Learners:
ReadNihongo is built by a dedicated two-person team passionate about making Japanese learning accessible and enjoyable. We actively respond to your feedback, continuously enhancing the app to better support your learning journey.
Start reading, immersing, and growing your Japanese skills today because language learning should be for everyone.
What’s new
Version 1.0.2 · Updated September 1, 2026
ReadNihongo is now ad-free. This update removes advertising components while keeping the complete Japanese reading experience unchanged.
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