Laifu: Japanese Phrases
Ryusei Maeda Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Laifu: Japanese Phrases is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Ryusei Maeda. Rated 4.5/5 from 10 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated October 1, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.5
- 10 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 92 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 1
- 2026 · v1.0.9
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About Laifu: Japanese Phrases
Speak real Japanese from day one, not textbook grammar you'll forget. Laifu teaches whole phrases real people actually say, so you know exactly what to say at the konbini, at the dentist, on a date, or when something goes wrong. Every phrase comes with clear audio and a chat example. Whether you live in Japan, you're planning a trip, you're learning for someone you love, or you just love the language, this is built for you. WHAT YOU GET 1,409 real-life phrases Across 24 everyday categories: Basics, Food & Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, Airport & Transportation, Hotel & Accommodation, Convenience Store, Drugstore, Clinic, Dentist, Hair Salon, School, Drinking & Nightlife, Casual Conversations, Dating & Romance, Compliments & Rapport, Small Talk & Culture, Saying No Politely, Polite Expressions, Onomatopoeia, Summer, Guilty Pleasures, and Trouble & Help. A chat example for every single phrase Each phrase comes with a short chat-style dialogue, so you see exactly how it lands in a real back-and-forth, not floating on its own. Audio on every phrase Tap any phrase or dialogue line to hear it spoken, with per-character voices and a slow mode for the tricky ones. Say it out loud and get scored Practice your pronunciation by speaking each phrase. Laifu listens and scores how close you got, so you build the confidence to actually say it. Play through real scenes 64 play-through scenarios put you in the moment: order at an izakaya, check into a hotel, grab something at the konbini, take a taxi. The characters talk back, and you handle the whole exchange. English, reading, Japanese, your way Show or hide each with one tap, and switch the reading between furigana and romaji, so you can read along while you're learning and test yourself once you're ready. PREMIUM Start free with over 770 phrases. Go Premium to unlock everything: - Every phrase in every category, no locked rows - Cards mode: Anki-style smart review on your favorites, so what you learn actually sticks - The full audio library and slow mode - All 64 scenes, start to finish Premium comes as a monthly or annual plan, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Real Japanese, for real life. Start free and see how fast it clicks. Terms of Use (EULA): https://laifu-japanese.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://laifu-japanese.vercel.app/privacy.html
Ratings & reviews
4.5
10 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.0.9 · Updated October 1, 2026
Seven new scenes, and a badge so you can find them. Seven new conversations went in: turning up late to class, asking the question you sat on all lesson, group work that goes nowhere, and the midnight snack you are not admitting to. They sit at the top of Scenes with a NEW badge on them, and the badge is on the new phrases too, so you can see what landed without hunting for it. 31 more everyday phrases, which makes 1,409 across 24 categories. Onboarding opens with a real phrase now, audio and all, instead of asking which language you want before showing you anything. Laifu follows your phone, and you can switch it on that same screen. And from now on the app tells you when something new lands, instead of hoping you scroll far enough to notice.
App privacy
The developer, Ryusei Maeda, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Other Diagnostic Data
- Contact Info: Name, Email Address
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laifu: Japanese Phrases | 4.5 / 5 (10 ratings) | Free | October 1, 2026 |
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| Talkura - AI Language Tutor | 4.0 / 5 (6) | Free | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Pululu - Master Real Languages | 4.7 / 5 (7) | Free | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Gravity - Japanese Immersion | 3.8 / 5 (21) | Free | Oct 2, 2026 |
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