Japanese Guru
Education In-app purchases
Learn Japanese with ease!
- Rating
- 3.7
- 879 ratings
- Downloads
- 441K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 30
- 2026 · v3.2.1
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About Japanese Guru
Learn Japanese faster and more easily. Master kanas and thousands of kanjis in no time! Download it today and enjoy one week free trial!
Japanese Guru is one of the most effective and feature packed Japanese learning apps in the market.
- JAPANESE WRITING, TRANSLATION AND READING
• Study the already available lists (JLPT, Jōyō, Themes...) or create your own lists of words. Just enter you words in Japanese and the app will translate them. You can even download commonly used Japanese textbooks words lists.
• Follow your progress thanks to the smart lists. Review difficult elements or check your last errors.
• Browse your lists, edit them or choose the elements you want to include in your studies. You can also export your lists and even create writing sheets.
• Practise and learn to translate your words in Japanese or in English. The translations are available in English and in French.
• Learn to write and read any character until you master it. Many options are available. More than 53 000 kanjis are ready for use and many more are on their way.
• Learn Hiragana and Katakana faster than ever
- DICTIONARY
• More than 200 000 entries are available.
• Search any word or character, from Japanese (Kanji, Kana), rōmaji, or English.
• Search any kanji from it radical or key, juste like in a paper Japanese dictionary.
• Draw a character stroke by stroke to find its translation.
• Browse the history of the entries you already referred to or manage your favorites list.
• Get the translations and other details about the selected entries.
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You need a subscription to access all features.
- a one-week free trial is offered for any subscription.
- subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period.
Available subscriptions :
• 1 month (automatically renewed until canceled)
• 6 months (automatically renewed until canceled)
• 12 months (automatically renewed until canceled)
• Lifetime (one-time purchase)
Japanese Guru is one of the most effective and feature packed Japanese learning apps in the market.
- JAPANESE WRITING, TRANSLATION AND READING
• Study the already available lists (JLPT, Jōyō, Themes...) or create your own lists of words. Just enter you words in Japanese and the app will translate them. You can even download commonly used Japanese textbooks words lists.
• Follow your progress thanks to the smart lists. Review difficult elements or check your last errors.
• Browse your lists, edit them or choose the elements you want to include in your studies. You can also export your lists and even create writing sheets.
• Practise and learn to translate your words in Japanese or in English. The translations are available in English and in French.
• Learn to write and read any character until you master it. Many options are available. More than 53 000 kanjis are ready for use and many more are on their way.
• Learn Hiragana and Katakana faster than ever
- DICTIONARY
• More than 200 000 entries are available.
• Search any word or character, from Japanese (Kanji, Kana), rōmaji, or English.
• Search any kanji from it radical or key, juste like in a paper Japanese dictionary.
• Draw a character stroke by stroke to find its translation.
• Browse the history of the entries you already referred to or manage your favorites list.
• Get the translations and other details about the selected entries.
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You need a subscription to access all features.
- a one-week free trial is offered for any subscription.
- subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period.
Available subscriptions :
• 1 month (automatically renewed until canceled)
• 6 months (automatically renewed until canceled)
• 12 months (automatically renewed until canceled)
• Lifetime (one-time purchase)
What’s new
Version 3.2.1 · Updated October 30, 2026
Thank you for your comments and suggestions! - Streak Pauses & Shields - Bug fixes and improvements
Frequently asked questions
What can I learn with Japanese Guru?
You can learn Japanese writing, translation, reading, and master kanas and thousands of kanjis.
How can I create my own word lists?
You can enter your own words in Japanese and the app will translate them. You can also download commonly used Japanese textbooks words lists.
Can I track my progress?
Yes, you can follow your progress thanks to the smart lists. You can review difficult elements or check your last errors.
Can I customize my studies?
Yes, you can browse your lists, edit them, choose the elements you want to include, export your lists, and create writing sheets.
Is there a dictionary available?
Yes, there is a dictionary with more than 200,000 entries. You can search words or characters in Japanese, romaji, or English.
How can I find the translation of a character?
You can draw the character stroke by stroke to find its translation.
How can I manage my favorite entries?
You can browse the history of the entries you referred to or manage your favorites list.
Are all features accessible for free?
No, you need a subscription to access all features.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, a one-week free trial is offered for any subscription.
How do subscriptions work?
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period.
What are the available subscription options?
The available subscription options are 1 month, 6 months, 12 months, and lifetime (one-time purchase).
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