nihongo.ink App
In development
Japanese practice, in your pocket.
The dictionary, picture scenes, textbook lessons, grammar and quizzes from the site in one app, offline too. In development; downloads will appear here when it ships.
Download buttons will appear here when the app ships. Until then, add the site to your home screen for almost the same experience.
What's inside
A 4,200-word dictionary
Search by kanji, kana, romaji, Chinese or English. Every word has audio, pitch accent, examples and a picture.
100 picture scenes
The kitchen, the station, a convenience store, a summer festival. Tap a label to hear it, or hide labels to test yourself.
104 textbook lessons
Six books of texts with translations and notes. Flashcards and multiple choice, with spaced repetition built in.
Grammar and keigo
608 grammar points from N5 to N1 plus 45 keigo lessons, with formation, examples and common mistakes.
JLPT quizzes
617 exam-style questions including listening, each with an explanation and per-level accuracy tracking.
Kana and numbers
Kana charts, hand-written conversion drills, and readings for numbers, dates and counters, all with audio.
Planned features
- Offline use with bundled content
- Push reminders for due reviews
- Sync your records across devices
- Home-screen widget: word of the day
Use it like an app today
The site supports Add to Home Screen: it opens full-screen with no address bar, with an icon like any app.
- 1iPhone / iPad: open the site in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
- 2Android: open the site in Chrome, tap the menu, then Add to Home Screen or Install app.
- 3Mac / Windows: click the Install icon at the right of the address bar in Chrome or Edge.
Want to know when it ships?
Watch the GitHub repository for releases, or tell me which features you want most through feedback.