Manabu - Learn Japanese

Manabu (学ぶ) takes you from zero to reading Japanese. Learn all three writing systems — hiragana, katakana, and kanji — through structured lessons, spaced repetition, and game modes that keep practice engaging. STRUCTURED LESSONS - 46 hiragana with mnemonics and native audio - 46 katakana unlocked after hiragana - 80 JLPT N5 kanji with radical breakdowns - Lessons unlock progressively as you advance SPACED REPETITION THAT WORKS Reviews are scheduled by FSRS — the same open algorithm behind Anki. It adapts to your memory so you review at exactly the right time. No guesswork, no black box. 7 GAME MODES - Survival — 3 lives, no timer. How far can you go? - Speed Blitz — 60-second sprint for high scores - Typing — type the romaji, no multiple choice - Listening — hear native audio and identify the character - Confusion Drill — targets the pairs you mix up most - Cumulative Test — full assessment across everything you know - Mixed Kana — hiragana and katakana combined Games unlock as you learn so you're always challenged at the right level. STAY MOTIVATED - XP and levels that reflect real progress - Daily streak tracking - Achievements across milestones, speed, mastery, and consistency - Personalized study plan on your dashboard - Game high score tracking REFERENCE TOOLS - Interactive kana chart with audio for every character - Achievement gallery to track your journey BUILT FOR iOS Native SwiftUI app with a dark theme and warm gold accents. Clean, focused interface that stays out of your way. Supports guest mode — no account required to start learning. Sign in to sync your progress across devices. Free to use, no ads.