Kairou: Learn Japanese
Daniel Meyer Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Kairou: Learn Japanese is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Daniel Meyer. Rated 4.8/5 from 5 ratings. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated July 28, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 5 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 240 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 28
- 2026 · v1.4.2
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About Kairou: Learn Japanese
Finally remember Japanese — not just recognize it. Every word in Kairou arrives as a complete memory: an illustration, a real example sentence, and clear Japanese audio. Meaning, sound, and context land together — so words stick, instead of dissolving the moment the quiz ends. Start with the 400 most common words, free. When you've worked through a set, add the next. Kairou Premium opens the full catalog: over 3,000 words spanning JLPT N5 through N3. WHY IT STICKS - Every card anchors three ways: image, sentence, sound - Real Japanese sentences, never isolated word lists - Kanji breakdowns show the characters inside every word - Words arrive in sets ordered by frequency — the Japanese you'll actually meet comes first STUDY YOUR WAY - Flashcards and guided study sets - Quizzes that check what's actually sticking - Reading mode with word-by-word sentences - Listening mode for walks and commutes — study without looking - Kana reference for hiragana and katakana - A quiet garden that grows each day you show up NO STRINGS - Everything works offline — words, audio, and images live on your phone - No account, no sign-up, no ads - A calm alternative to noisy, game-like language apps FOR YOU IF YOU - Recognize words in the app but blank on them in the wild - Want to hear Japanese as you study, not just read it - Are building toward JLPT N5–N3 vocabulary - Want studying to feel like a ritual, not a slot machine The first 400 words are free with every study mode included. Kairou Premium unlocks all 3,000+ words for $5.99/year, with a free two-week trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kairou.app/privacy
Ratings & reviews
4.8
5 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.4.2 · Updated July 28, 2026
Improve listening feature. Bug fixes.
App privacy
The developer, Daniel Meyer, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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