NihonGyan: Learn Japanese
RAM KRISHNA SHRESTHA Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
NihonGyan: Learn Japanese is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by RAM KRISHNA SHRESTHA. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated October 7, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 164 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 7
- 2026 · v1.1.0
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About NihonGyan: Learn Japanese
NihonGyan is the comprehensive Japanese learning app designed for serious JLPT learners. Whether you're just starting with hiragana or preparing for JLPT N1, NihonGyan gives you everything you need - completely free. WHAT'S INSIDE - Camera OCR Kanji Search Instantly look up Kanji and Japanese words just by pointing your camera at printed text or screen characters. No need to type or draw manually. - Elementary School Grade 1-6 Kanji Complete coverage of all 1,005 Japanese Elementary School Kanji (Grades 1-6) alongside standard JLPT N5-N1 sets, featuring seamless dual-filtering by school grade or examination level. - Spaced Repetition Flashcards (SRS) Study smarter with our SRS engine. Cards are scheduled based on your mastery level - Apprentice, Guru, Master, Enlightened. Review due cards daily and watch your vocabulary grow. - 8,000+ Vocabulary Words Complete JLPT N5 (1,000), N4 (1,000), N3 (2,000), N2 (2,000), and N1 (2,000) word lists with kanji, hiragana, romaji, meanings, and example sentences. - 2,100+ Kanji with Deep Study Go beyond flashcards. Each kanji includes on-yomi/kun-yomi readings, radicals, stroke information, example words, and practice sentences. - 660+ Grammar Blueprints Structured grammar patterns across N5-N1 with meaning, structure, notes, and example sentences. - Mock Test Engine Four practice modes to match your study style: - Full Mock Exam: timed, sectioned, JLPT-style - Quick 10: 10 mixed questions for a quick check - Section Drill: focus on vocab, grammar, reading, kanji, or listening - Weak Area Review: targets your weakest topics - Past JLPT Questions Practice with real JLPT exam papers (N1-N5) - reading comprehension with furigana support AND listening sections with native audio playback. - Minna no Nihongo Companion Complete coverage of Minna no Nihongo Book I & II (50 lessons). Vocabulary, grammar, and kanji for every lesson. - Hiragana & Katakana Reference All basic hiragana and katakana with stroke order data, grouped into basic, dakuten, and yoon sections. - Built-in Dictionary Search across all vocabulary and 6,950+ compound words by kanji, romaji, English, or localized languages. Instant results across all JLPT levels. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT (5 LANGUAGES) NihonGyan offers full multilingual support across 5 languages: - English - Nepali - Japanese - Vietnamese - Sinhala Every screen, grammar explanation, mock test review, and vocabulary meaning is fully localized - making it the ideal learning companion for international students and self-studiers worldwide. KEY FEATURES - On-device Camera OCR for instant text lookups - Smart SRS scheduling with 4 mastery tiers - Write and save your own Japanese sentences per word - Bookmark favorite cards for quick review - Add personal notes and mnemonics to any card - Audio pronunciation for words and sentences - Haptic feedback on interactions - Dark mode support - Streak tracking and achievement badges - Guest mode: start learning instantly, no account required - Cloud sync: back up your progress across devices - Study time tracking and accuracy statistics WHO IS THIS FOR? - JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2, or N1 students - Elementary school Kanji self-studiers (Grade 1-6) - Minna no Nihongo textbook users - Anyone learning Japanese from English, Nepali, Vietnamese, or Sinhala backgrounds - Self-studiers who want a structured, free alternative - Learners who prefer flashcards, mock exams, or grammar study NihonGyan is built by language learners, for language learners. No subscriptions. No paywalls. Just honest tools to help you master Japanese. Start your journey today.
What’s new
Version 1.1.0 · Updated October 7, 2026
Camera OCR Search: Instantly look up Kanji and Japanese compound words using your camera for faster, on-the-go learning. Elementary School Grade 1–6 Kanji: Added full coverage of all elementary school Kanji with convenient dual-filtering options by JLPT level and school grade. Expanded Dictionary: Over 6,950+ compound words are now fully indexed and searchable with instant readings and meanings. Enhanced Practice Exam Runner: Improved test-taking UI with section-based question grouping, smoother navigation, and lower memory usage. Performance & Bug Fixes: General performance refinements for a smoother, more reliable learning experience.
App privacy
The developer, RAM KRISHNA SHRESTHA, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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