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What’s New Version 2.10.0
Added new lessons and expanded learning content.
Enhanced audio pronunciation for a more accurate listening experience.
Improved app performance and overall stability.
Thanks for your support!
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Learn Japanese from zero to JLPT N2 — completely free, no ads, no subscription.
A Star Japanese is a gamified Japanese learning app for beginners through intermediate learners. Follow a beautifully designed winding learning path through 68 bite-sized lessons across 11 modules.
JLPT N5 FOUNDATION (5 modules)
- Hiragana — all 46 characters plus dakuten and handakuten
- Katakana — 46 characters plus common loanwords
- Grammar — particles, verbs, adjectives, sentence structure, conditionals
- Vocabulary — numbers, time, food, travel, body & health, home, weather, restaurant phrases
- Kanji — 100+ essential characters with readings and compounds
JLPT N4 INTERMEDIATE (3 modules)
- N4 Grammar — passive, causative, potential, comparisons, wishes, reported speech
- N4 Vocabulary — work, school, emotions, society, travel, events
- N4 Kanji — 48+ intermediate kanji for verbs, descriptions, feelings, places
JLPT N3 INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED (3 modules) — NEW!
- N3 Grammar — "Only" nuance, changes/habits, expectations, cause/effect with feeling
- N3 Vocabulary — workplace Japanese (報連相 trio!), feelings, modern tech, travel
- N3 Kanji — advanced verbs, society & people, nature, time and days
INTERACTIVE LEARNING
- 615 spaced repetition flashcards powered by the SM-2 algorithm
- 340+ practice exercises across 6 question types
- Comprehension checks at the end of new lessons gate completion until you understand
- 45 listening drills — words, sentences, and dialogues
- 10 graded reading stories with comprehension questions
- JLPT N5 mock exam with timed sections
- Stroke order practice for 120 characters
- Particle game, conjugation drills, personalised Quick Review
GAMIFIED & FUN
- Winding anime-style learning path with curved dotted trails
- Tappable bonus emojis that cheer you on in Japanese (Ganbatte! Sugoi!)
- Hoshi the fox mascot on every lesson
- 24 Japan-themed floating decoration
- XP, levels, streaks, freeze shields, animated celebrations
- Works offline for all lesson content
From A Star Learner — education that's fun, free, and effective.
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Version history 10 versions
Build 887733162v2.10.02026-07-03 15:45:34
Added new lessons and expanded learning content.
Enhanced audio pronunciation for a more accurate listening experience.
Improved app performance and overall stability.
Thanks for your support!
Build 887484484v2.9.02026-06-26 21:24:41
JLPT N2 has arrived!
- New level: Start your N2 journey with two new Grammar lessons covering the わけ family (logic & nuance) and proportional change (ば〜ほど・につれて・にしたがって) — each with practice and flashcards.
- More N3 content: Three new N3 lessons — the four conditionals (と・ば・たら・なら), Health & the Body vocabulary, and Body & Health kanji.
- Quick Review fix: The final question now correctly shows its answer and explanation before your results.
- Polish and stability improvements throughout.
Thanks for your support!
Build 886918521v2.8.02026-06-19 21:58:32
9 NEW LESSONS
Learn the Japanese you'll actually use: counting & counters, everyday conversation, watching TV & streaming, calling a friend, money & shopping kanji, communication & media kanji, socializing & making plans, reading the news, and reporting/hearsay grammar.
JLPT LEVEL TESTS
Each level (N5, N4, N3) now ends with a cumulative Level Test drawn from every module. Pass to earn a 合格 badge — untimed, with an explanation after every answer.
LISTEN & CHOOSE
Listening is now built right into lessons. Hear natural Japanese with the text hidden, pick what you heard, then see it revealed. Train your ear as you learn.
SMARTER FLASHCARDS
The deck now remembers what you know. Mark a card "I Know It!" and it won't come back until it's due — your progress saves across restarts and devices, so you never grind the same cards twice. Plus 59 new flashcards.
A TIDIER LEARNING PATH
Collapse JLPT levels to jump straight to where you are, and the path now auto-scrolls to your current lesson when you return.
FINISH STRONG
The module quiz is now part of your path — give it a go before moving on to lock in what you've learned.
Plus more in-lesson practice exercises and various fixes and improvements. がんばって！
Build 886749856v2.7.02026-06-10 01:49:41
15 new lessons across all levels
N5 (Beginner):
Anime Japanese — unlock the words you already know from watching anime (すごい, かわいい, いただきます and more)
Colour Kanji — 赤・青・白・黒 with the stories inside each character (青春, 告白, 花火...)
Survival Japanese — the phrases you actually need on day one in Japan (すみません, てもいいですか, ゆっくりはなして)
N4 (Intermediate):
Everyday N4 patterns — 〜てしまう, 〜ばよかった, 〜みたい and the patterns you'll actually use every day
Japanese food culture — texture words (もちもち, ふわふわ, サクサク), restaurant phrases, and the real meaning of いただきます
Body and nature kanji with stories — 花火, 言葉, 流れ星, 火山
N3 (Upper Intermediate):
のに・くせに・ものの — three ways to say "even though" with totally different emotional feels
Real Japanese — やばい, まじで, なるほど, the polite soft no, and idioms native speakers use constantly
Emotion kanji — 心・愛・好・悲・怒・笑 with cultural depth and beautiful compound words
Build 886526110v2.6.02026-06-04 18:53:19
v2.6 — JLPT N3 LAUNCH! Intermediate Japanese is here.
NEW: JLPT N3 LEVEL (12 new lessons across 3 modules!)
N3 Grammar (4 lessons):
• "Only" expressions — だけ・しか〜ない・ばかり nuance
• Changes & habits — ようになる / ようにする / なくなる
• Expectation & reasoning — はず・わけ・つもり
• Cause and effect with feeling — ため・せい・おかげ
N3 Vocabulary (4 lessons):
• Workplace Japanese — 報連相 trio, hierarchy, お疲れ様 culture
• Feelings & reactions — びっくり, 安心, イライラ, わくわく
• Modern life & tech — スマホ, LINE, 既読スルー, テレワーク
• Travel & transport — ICカード, train types, 旅館, お土産
漢Ⅲ N3 Kanji (4 lessons):
• Action verbs — 急/始/続/終/変/試/集
• Society & people — 社/会/世/医者/経験 vs 経済
• Nature & environment — 海/空/島/森/林/風/雪
• Time & days — 今朝, 週末, 過去/現在/未来/将来, いつか
SMOOTHER LEARNING PATH
- Path now winds through curved dotted trails between lessons
- Bigger, brighter dots (50% larger) make the path clearer
- 4 floating Japan-themed emojis per lesson with stepping stones along the curve
- Bonus tappable emojis are 55% bigger and easier to hit
- "Reaction" messages (Ganbatte! Sugoi! Yatta!) now display on one clean line
ONBOARDING FIX
- Returning users who reinstall the app no longer have to redo onboarding
- When you log back in, the app detects your existing progress and skips straight to home
- Brand new users still get the full welcome experience
CONTENT TOTALS
- 68 lessons across 11 modules (5 N5 + 3 N4 + 3 N3)
- 615 flashcards (up from 495)
- 340+ practice exercises (up from 270+)
- 90 new N3 flashcards + 30 expansion flashcards
- 76 new N3 practice exercises with comprehension checks
Build 886338785v2.4.02026-06-01 16:36:07
v2.4 — More beginner-friendly lessons, interactive learning path, and smoother lesson flow!
NEW BEGINNER-FRIENDLY LESSONS (12 new!)
- 3 new N5 vocabulary lessons: Counting Things (two number systems, counters), Weather & Seasons (four seasons, hot vs cold words), At the Restaurant (ordering, いただきます culture, no tipping)
- 3 new N4 grammar lessons: Making Comparisons (より、いちばん), Expressing Wishes (たい・ほしい・てほしい), Reporting Speech (と言う・と思う・そうです)
- 6 new N4 lessons across Grammar, Vocabulary, and Kanji modules from previous update
COMPREHENSION CHECKS
- New lessons now end with 2-3 Comprehension Check exercises
- Must answer correctly to mark the lesson complete — active recall before moving on
INTERACTIVE LEARNING PATH
- Path now decorated with 24 Japan-themed emojis and more
- Tappable bonus emojis between lessons — tap them for a surprise message in Japanese (Ganbatte!, Sugoi!, Yatta!)
- Gentle floating animations on all decorations
- Hoshi the fox mascot now sits above your current lesson
- Pulsing green glow ring highlights where you are
SMOOTHER LESSON FLOW
- Practice exercises between lessons now reset cleanly — no more carried-over state
- "Next Lesson" button after completion jumps you straight to the next uncompleted lesson
- Removed the buggy in-lesson quiz step — practice exercises now handle knowledge checks
CONTENT TOTALS
- 62 lessons across 8 modules
- 270+ practice exercises (up from 230+)
- 495 flashcards, 45 listening drills, 10 reading stories, 28 stroke practice kanji
Build 886082463v2.3.02026-05-25 18:06:50
v2.3 — JLPT N4 content, more lessons, and a better learning experience!
JLPT N4 CONTENT (NEW!)
- 3 new modules: N4 Grammar, N4 Vocabulary, and N4 Kanji
- 12 intermediate lessons covering passive, causative, potential forms, keigo (polite speech), work & school vocabulary, emotions, travel, and 48+ new kanji
- 120 new flashcards for N4 learners
- Ready for JLPT N4 preparation
MORE N5 CONTENT
- 7 new lessons added to Grammar, Vocabulary, and Kanji modules
- Body & Health, Home & Daily Routine, Giving & Receiving, Conditionals & Opinions, plus 3 new Kanji lessons
- 125 new flashcards across all N5 modules (now 75 per module)
- Total: 50 lessons, 495 flashcards across 8 modules
BITE-SIZED LESSONS
- Lessons split into small focused steps — learn one concept at a time
- Progress bar and step counter show how far you are
- Practice exercises between teaching steps keep learning active
BETTER FLOW
- "Next Lesson" button after completing a lesson — jump straight into the next one
- Redesigned learning path with anime-style nodes, Hoshi mascot, chapter banners, and floating decorations
- Quick Review replaces Daily Challenge — 5 personalised questions daily from your weak areas
IMPROVEMENTS
- Larger flashcard characters for easy reading (64px for Japanese text)
- Flashcard progress saves automatically — resume where you left off
- Fixed pair matching exercise — reliable two-column layout
- Improved sound effects using correct useSound API
Build 885902397v2.2.02026-05-20 19:59:07
v2.2 — More content, bite-sized lessons, and smarter review!
NEW CONTENT
- 7 new lessons (38 total): Body & Health, Home & Daily Routine, Giving & Receiving, Conditionals & Opinions, plus 3 new Kanji lessons covering 36 essential characters
- 125 new flashcards (375 total) across all 5 modules — dakuten/handakuten, loanwords, grammar patterns, daily life vocab, and JLPT N5 kanji
BITE-SIZED LESSONS
- Lessons are now split into small, focused steps — learn one concept at a time
- Tap CONTINUE to advance through each step with a progress bar at the top
- Practice exercises appear between teaching steps to keep learning active
- Animated transitions and a summary screen with your practice score
QUICK REVIEW
- Replaces Daily Challenge with 5 personalised questions each day
- Questions pulled from your completed lessons, weighted toward weak areas
- Build your review streak and track your improvement over time
IMPROVEMENTS
- Larger flashcard characters — Japanese text now displays at 64px for easy reading
- Flashcard progress saves automatically — resume where you left off
- Fixed pair matching exercise — reliable two-column layout, never get stuck
- Fixed practice continue button in lessons
Build 885709716v2.1.02026-05-15 22:45:44
v2.1 — More content + better experience!
• New lesson complete celebration screen
• Stroke practice auto-advances through each row
• 5 new reading stories (now 10!)
• Nearly doubled listening drills (now 45!)
• 18 more kanji for stroke practice (now 28!)
• Streak rewards with freeze shields & XP multipliers
• Much improved Japanese pronunciation
• Flashcard review now works across all modules
Build 884269653v1.02026-05-12 08:33:30
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Change log 14 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Added new lessons and expanded learning content.
Enhanced audio pronunciation for a more accurate listening experience.
Improved app performance and overall sta
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description updated
Learn Japanese from zero to JLPT N2 — completely free, no ads, no subscription.
A Star Japanese is a gamified Japanese learning app for beginners through inter
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subtitle updated
Learn Japanese N5 to N2 Free
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name updated
A Star Japanese
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Version 2.10.0 released
Added new lessons and expanded learning content.
Enhanced audio pronunciation for a more accurate listening experience.
Improved app performance and overall stability.
Thanks for your support!
◆
Version 2.9.0 released
JLPT N2 has arrived!
- New level: Start your N2 journey with two new Grammar lessons covering the わけ family (logic & nuance) and proportional change (ば〜ほど・につれて・にしたがって) — each with practice and flashcards.
- More N3 content: Three new N3 le
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Version 2.8.0 released
9 NEW LESSONS
Learn the Japanese you'll actually use: counting & counters, everyday conversation, watching TV & streaming, calling a friend, money & shopping kanji, communication & media kanji, socializing & making plans, reading the news
◆
Version 2.7.0 released
15 new lessons across all levels
N5 (Beginner):
Anime Japanese — unlock the words you already know from watching anime (すごい, かわいい, いただきます and more)
Colour Kanji — 赤・青・白・黒 with the stories inside each character (青春, 告白, 花火...)
Survival Japa
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Version 2.6.0 released
v2.6 — JLPT N3 LAUNCH! Intermediate Japanese is here.
NEW: JLPT N3 LEVEL (12 new lessons across 3 modules!)
N3 Grammar (4 lessons):
• "Only" expressions — だけ・しか〜ない・ばかり nuance
• Changes & habits — ようになる / ようにする / なくなる
• Expectation
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Version 2.4.0 released
v2.4 — More beginner-friendly lessons, interactive learning path, and smoother lesson flow!
NEW BEGINNER-FRIENDLY LESSONS (12 new!)
- 3 new N5 vocabulary lessons: Counting Things (two number systems, counters), Weather & Seasons (four seas
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Version 2.3.0 released
v2.3 — JLPT N4 content, more lessons, and a better learning experience!
JLPT N4 CONTENT (NEW!)
- 3 new modules: N4 Grammar, N4 Vocabulary, and N4 Kanji
- 12 intermediate lessons covering passive, causative, potential forms, keigo (polite s
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Version 2.2.0 released
v2.2 — More content, bite-sized lessons, and smarter review!
NEW CONTENT
- 7 new lessons (38 total): Body & Health, Home & Daily Routine, Giving & Receiving, Conditionals & Opinions, plus 3 new Kanji lessons covering 36 essential character
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Version 2.1.0 released
v2.1 — More content + better experience!
• New lesson complete celebration screen
• Stroke practice auto-advances through each row
• 5 new reading stories (now 10!)
• Nearly doubled listening drills (now 45!)
• 18 more kanji for stroke prac
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Version 1.0 released