5.9.7 Safe to install
Master Japanese with JA Sensei: A Comprehensive Learning Tool

JA Sensei offers an interactive and user-friendly platform for mastering the Japanese language, tailored for JLPT exam preparation.
All-in-one application to learn Japanese. Hiragana, katakana, kanji, vocabulary, phrasebook, grammar, and much more! Basic to advanced lessons. Smart progress tracking exercises to improve your writing, reading, speaking and listening skills. Discover surprising culture facts to think like a Japanese, and avoid embarrassing situations.
GENERAL IMPORTANT BENEFITS
★ On-going project since 2011, you are sure to get continuous updates and improvements
★ All audio clips by a native Japanese speaker for authentic Japanese pronunciation. No voice synthesis.
★ No Internet connection required, almost everything is downloadable
★ Highly customizable quizzes paired with the scientific SRS system that tracks your progress.
★ Adapted for beginners to advanced learners
DETAILED INFORMATION
PROGRESSIVE JAPANESE LESSONS
- Ideal introduction to the Japanese language, and quick progress
- For each lesson: Japanese dialogue, vocabulary, grammar, exercises, and a culture page
- Take the final quiz to validate each lesson
- Many entertaining and explanatory illustrations
JAPANESE KANA, KANJI, RADICALS
- Phonetic information and audio recordings for each Japanese sound
- Over 6,000 kanji with stroke orders, meanings, word examples, and more.
- Kanji breakdown to analyze the composition of each kanji and remember it more easily
- Powerful kanji search tools by radicals, meanings, on/kun readings, JLPT levels, etc.
- Detailed kanji radicals information (Kangxi number, position, meaning, frequency, etc.)
- Drawing tool to learn how to write kana/kanji/radicals with the right stroke order
- Learn by JLPT, Jouyou, or Kanji Kentai levels
- Create and manage your personal lists
JAPANESE PHRASEBOOK
- Over 900 Common Japanese phrases for real life communication grouped by themes
- Smart quiz to improve your Japanese expression and comprehension skills
- Learn Japanese phrases with audio clips and words in context
- Each Japanese phrase can be broken down to get a list of words and detailed grammar explanation
- Record your voice, and compare it to a native speaker's pronunciation
- Create and manage your personal lists
JAPANESE AURAL COMPREHENSION
- Listen to entertaining illustrated situations
- 3 levels of difficulty for each situation. Easy enough for beginners and challenging enough for advanced users
- Take the final quiz to validate your comprehension
- All words available in the vocabulary module to learn before listening to the text
JAPANESE CULTURE GUIDE
- Be ready for a culture shock and avoid embarrassing situations!
- Fun and surprising detailed information on various topics of the Japanese culture
- Get straight into the Japanese mind to understand how they think and behave. Japanese people will feel more comfortable with you.
JAPANESE VOCABULARY
- Thousands of words with audio clips grouped by themes
- Take audio, writing, or even speaking quizzes
- Comments explain the word when necessary
- Search for any word with one easy-to-easy search box
- Record your voice, and compare it to a native speaker's pronunciation
- Create and manage your personal lists of Japanese words
AND MUCH MORE TO DISCOVER...
- Grammar: 185 easy to advanced grammar sheets with examples ordered by JLPT
- Japanese Particles: 168 different usages with examples
- Japanese Counters: 45 of the main counters with examples
- Verbs and Adjectives: basic and advanced conjugation
- Numbers: audio quiz, search tool, personal lists, etc.
An in-app paid version is proposed to support the investments for new features and contents.
Overview
JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by RaphaelW.
The latest version of JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT is 5.9.7, released on 05/19/2025. It was initially added to our database on 11/04/2023.
JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Users of JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Comprehensive study material for JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
- Offers lessons on grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and listening comprehension
- Includes quizzes and exams to track progress and assess knowledge
- Interactive activities like flashcards and quizzes for effective learning
- Option to customize study plans based on individual learning pace
- Offline access to study materials for learning on the go
Cons
- May not cover all aspects of Japanese language beyond JLPT exam
- In-app purchases required for access to advanced lessons and content
- User interface and design may not be the most intuitive or visually appealing compared to other language learning apps
- Some users may find the content overwhelming or difficult to digest

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