Best apps for studying Japanese

We have come a long way from boring textbooks beeing the norm when learning Japanese. Today there are apps for almost any aspekt of Japanese studies.

Here are some of the best for learning Japanese.

Hiragana and katakana

The first thing you need to learn when studying Japanese is hiragana and katakana. It will make kanji-studies much easier as well as a good basic understanding of the Japanese language.

Kanji Apps

So you’re ready to take on kanji? Good for you! You have a long but rewarding road ahead of you. Luckily there are a lot of great kanji apps to choose from, both free versions and premium. 

Flashcard apps

Flashcards are a very powerful tool for memorization. It’s no surprise that most Japanese language apps use it in one way or another. There are apps with ready made cards and others that lets you create your own.

Grammar Apps

Japanese grammar apps provide a convenient and accessible way to learn the language. Interactive lessons, exercises, and quizzes makes it both easy and fun.

Lessons online

You don’t have to join a classroom to take Japanese lessons. There are many apps and websites where you can easily find a Japanese teacher available at a time of your choice.

Language exchange

Studying grammar and kanji is important, but at some point you have to accually use the language. One of the best ways to do so is by doing a Japanese language exchange.