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What’s New Version 6.10
Updated some grammar patterns
Description
Kaku is an app for learning Japanese, perfect for beginner to intermediate learners. It helps with sentence structure by merging useful tools in one place:
- A live feedback translator for sentences
- Word lookup via Jisho.org for Japanese or English terms
- Inline Translate (⌘ + I) feature for quick sentence translations
- Conjugation tool for nouns, verbs, and adjectives
- Shadow Reader gives audio and text highlighting
- Synced sheets between iPhone and iPad for easy access
- Word lists for various categories
- Auto-translate clipboard feature for web text snippets
- Reader Mode for better readability on large screens
- Widgets offering a rotation of Japanese words and meanings
Report bugs or suggestions to @kaku_app and follow for updates.
In-App Purchases US pricing
Premium Monthly Subscription Subscription
Monthly 7-day free trial$1.99
Premium Subscription
Annual Subscription · Yearly$4.99
Weekly Subscription · 7 days$0.99
One-Time Purchases
Modest Tip$0.99
No Ads$0.99
Premium Lifetime$14.99
Generous Tip$99.00
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Version history 25 versions
Build 881120496v6.102026-01-02 02:50:46
Updated some grammar patterns
Build 879225656v6.02025-10-26 15:35:59
- New Liquid Glass app icon!
- All sheets can be exported to a text file
Build 872076927v5.912025-01-28 15:37:53
Minor UI updates.
Build 866566780v5.902024-06-10 15:51:03
New app icon!
Build 865501074v5.802024-04-26 12:14:43
Added video tutorial.
Build 860036489v5.702023-09-27 08:41:44
Optimised to support iOS 17!
Build 859438296v5.602023-08-28 06:38:57
Fixed some grammar examples and improved the translation speed for shorter texts.
Build 858209716v5.512023-07-03 14:50:01
Fixed some grammar examples.
Build 856211420v5.502023-04-09 16:15:55
Highlight a word in English or hiragana, and select Quick Replace (⌘ R) to replace it with the kanji writing. e.g. meat becomes 肉
Build 854779594v5.402023-02-16 20:08:05
Added setting to increase/decrease font size.
Build 854684934v5.302023-01-31 17:22:34
Placeholder text is automatically deleted as the user enters text.
Build 853119060v5.202022-11-02 20:52:31
Removed clutter from highlighted word menu.
Build 850031492v5.102022-08-06 01:08:18
User interface improvement - added a close button to the word bank and conjugation modal sheets.
Build 849525120v5.02022-06-01 01:08:41
Kaku 5.0 MAJOR UPDATE!
- The UI has been overhauled. The number of tabs has been reduced to bring greater focus to the writing tab.
- New light/neutral colour theme similar to Financial Times
- Adopted a Helvetica-like font for Japanese text
- A toolbar has been added to easily access features such as the Word Bank, external dictionary search, inline translation, conjugations and grammar examples, keyboard toggle
- New app logo/icon
- Updated in-app icons with the latest SF Symbols
- Added external dictionary search for popular dictionary apps such as imiwa?, Japanese, Midori, Shirabe Jisho
- Added conjugations for potential form, you-form, ba-form, passive form, imperative form, negative imperative form, causative form, causative passive form
- Added over 80 grammar examples that can be applied to any highlighted verb, adjective or noun
- Added onboarding tutorial
Build 847811593v4.102022-04-24 11:51:26
Translation section is now editable so you can correct any outputs before saving your sheet.
Build 847472666v4.02022-03-19 01:01:13
In this major update we have collaborated with the popular Nihongo dictionary app.
Highlight any text and save it directly to Nihongo as a clipping!
Also, search for the definition of any word in Nihongo by highlighting and pressing ⌘ + D. You can select your preferred external dictionary app via the Settings tab.
Build 846203902v3.902022-02-05 01:02:20
Icons have been updated with the latest SF Symbols.
Build 846048350v3.802021-12-25 00:13:58
Highlight any verb and conjugate it to the ~te-form from the menu.
Build 845728191v3.702021-12-04 11:47:46
Highlight any verb, adjective or noun and conjugate it to the past form (~ta) from the menu.
Build 845608643v3.612021-11-29 00:51:46
New app icon!
Build 845205858v3.602021-11-28 01:07:37
Kaku x Japanese dictionary app collaboration is here!
Search for the definition of any word in the popular Japanese dictionary app by highlighting and pressing ⌘ + D.
Build 844742989v3.502021-11-01 01:00:57
Highlight any verb, adjective or noun and conjugate it to the negative past form (~nakatta) from the menu.
Build 844654002v3.412021-10-16 04:27:42
You can now highlight any noun or adjective and immediately convert it to the negative/~nai form via the menu.
Build 844443964v3.402021-10-03 18:52:08
Conjugation Assistant is here! Type and highlight any verb and immediately convert it to the negative/~nai form via the menu.
Build 843994599v3.302021-09-27 10:57:43
Added counter words to the Word Bank.
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Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Updated some grammar patterns
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description updated
Kaku is an app for learning Japanese, perfect for beginner to intermediate learners. It helps with sentence structure by merging useful tools in one place:
- A
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subtitle updated
Translations & Conjugations
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name updated
Kaku: Japanese Notebook
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Version 6.10 released
Updated some grammar patterns
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Version 6.0 released
- New Liquid Glass app icon!
- All sheets can be exported to a text file
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Version 5.91 released
Minor UI updates.
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Version 5.90 released
New app icon!
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Version 5.80 released
Added video tutorial.
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Version 5.70 released
Optimised to support iOS 17!
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Version 5.60 released
Fixed some grammar examples and improved the translation speed for shorter texts.
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Version 5.51 released
Fixed some grammar examples.
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Version 5.50 released
Highlight a word in English or hiragana, and select Quick Replace (⌘ R) to replace it with the kanji writing. e.g. meat becomes 肉
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Version 5.40 released
Added setting to increase/decrease font size.
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Version 5.30 released
Placeholder text is automatically deleted as the user enters text.
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Version 5.20 released
Removed clutter from highlighted word menu.
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Version 5.10 released
User interface improvement - added a close button to the word bank and conjugation modal sheets.
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Version 5.0 released
Kaku 5.0 MAJOR UPDATE!
- The UI has been overhauled. The number of tabs has been reduced to bring greater focus to the writing tab.
- New light/neutral colour theme similar to Financial Times
- Adopted a Helvetica-like font for Japanese t
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Version 4.10 released
Translation section is now editable so you can correct any outputs before saving your sheet.
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Version 4.0 released
In this major update we have collaborated with the popular Nihongo dictionary app.
Highlight any text and save it directly to Nihongo as a clipping!
Also, search for the definition of any word in Nihongo by highlighting and pressing ⌘ +
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Version 3.90 released
Icons have been updated with the latest SF Symbols.
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Version 3.80 released
Highlight any verb and conjugate it to the ~te-form from the menu.
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Version 3.70 released
Highlight any verb, adjective or noun and conjugate it to the past form (~ta) from the menu.
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Version 3.61 released
New app icon!
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Version 3.60 released
Kaku x Japanese dictionary app collaboration is here!
Search for the definition of any word in the popular Japanese dictionary app by highlighting and pressing ⌘ + D.
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Version 3.50 released
Highlight any verb, adjective or noun and conjugate it to the negative past form (~nakatta) from the menu.
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Version 3.41 released
You can now highlight any noun or adjective and immediately convert it to the negative/~nai form via the menu.
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Version 3.40 released
Conjugation Assistant is here! Type and highlight any verb and immediately convert it to the negative/~nai form via the menu.
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Version 3.30 released
Added counter words to the Word Bank.