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Japanese

C Tier
Situational
69
4.810.9K ratings
4.6recent reviews
Freeto download
6.9ysince update
Reference
category
Education
category
4+age rating
1language
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad

What is Japanese?

Offline Japanese dictionary and study app with over 175,000 entries, 58,000 example sentences, flashcards and JLPT.

Japanese is a reference app for learning the Japanese language. It includes a dictionary with handwriting recognition for kanji, conjugation search, and a text reader. It also includes flashcards, text-to-speech, and JLPT study lists, and it runs offline.

Pricing. Japanese is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Looking up Japanese words and example sentences offline
  • Finding unfamiliar kanji by drawing them by hand
  • Preparing for the JLPT with dedicated study lists

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Why this app is in C tier

69/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating95
Ratings80
App Store search rank100
Update recency0

C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Japanese scores 69 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 80, App Store search rank 100, update recency 0. The four parts are averaged and C tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Japanese is the ultimate study companion for any Japanese language learner. Japanese is comprehensive, with over 175,000 dictionary entries and 58,000 example sentences, and fits perfectly in your pocket. It comes complete with references, flashcard study tools and all you need to master the Japanese language. Japanese runs offline, allowing you to learn on the go, wherever you go.

DICTIONARY

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  • Japanese’s search engine is unparalleled in its speed, returning the most relevant results for your search as you type.
  • Search from over 175,000 words and 58,000 example sentences.
  • Handwriting recognition: Write any kanji in any stroke order and have Japanese decipher and display the most likely kanji or kana.
  • Conjugation Search: Search a word in any conjugation to get a complete dictionary entry for that word.
  • Text Reader: Struggling with a website or text message? Input long text and see it translated into its constituent parts.

STUDY TOOLS

  • Flashcards: Easy-to-use flashcard study with study reminders and social elements that allow you to share your lists with friends.
  • Text-to-Speech: Learn a word’s pronunciation.
  • JLPT: Tests aren’t everything. But for those seeking to master the JLPT, Japanese has dedicated study lists.

WORK WITH IT

  • Intuitive user interface: Find the information you need, when you need it.
  • Split View: Use Japanese simultaneously with other applications on your iPad or large screen Apple device with Split View.
  • Custom Content: Create your own lists, labels, history, folders and notes to help organise your studies.
  • Sharing: Share Lists with Family, Friends and Study Buddies via AirDrop, Messages or Email.
  • Import: Easily import your data from other Japanese language learning apps such as Imiwa, Midori and Nihongo, Rikaichan.
  • Backup & Restore: Never worry about loosing your data with Japanese’s in-app backup and restore features.

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Questions about Japanese

Does it work without an internet connection?

Japanese runs offline, allowing you to learn without a connection.

Does it include study material for the JLPT?

The app has dedicated JLPT study lists. Other JLPT features are not described.

Can I bring in data from other apps?

You can import data from apps such as Imiwa, Midori and Nihongo, Rikaichan, and includes in-app backup and restore.

Is Japanese free?

Yes. Japanese is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

Is Japanese right for me?

Japanese is built for looking up japanese words and example sentences offline, finding unfamiliar kanji by drawing them by hand, preparing for the JLPT with dedicated study lists. It sits in the dictionary list on AppTierList.

Is Japanese worth it?

Japanese is C tier, ranked #32 of 40 dictionary apps with a score of 69 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 10,859 ratings. 31 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does Japanese compare to trainchinese?

Japanese is C tier at 69; trainchinese is C tier at 70. trainchinese ranks higher. Japanese is free, with no in-app purchases, trainchinese is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Japanese updated?

Japanese was last updated over a year ago, on 2019-12-28, which holds its tier down.

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Ranking

Lists
Dictionary (C tier, #32) · Flashcard Studying (F tier, #40)
Tier
C (Situational)
Score
69 / 100
Rank in list
#32 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.8 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
10,859
Recent reviews
4.6 from 10 in the last 180 days

App

Price
Free download
App Store category
Reference
Current version
(2503 days ago)
Size
260 MB
Requires
iOS 12.3 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad

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