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What’s New Version 1.13.0
- Added a review management screen.
- Added the ability to pause or restore review cards by course.
- Improved review queues and study statistics to reflect paused review cards.
- Improved access to review management from the study report.
- Improved external links so they open in the device’s default browser.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
Description
- Includes 20,000 Japanese words and 9,200 JLPT words
- Study again just before you forget with FSRS-based smart review
- Tap kanji inside words to see detailed analysis instantly
- Learn vocabulary, kanji, grammar, and reading in one connected flow
- Supports offline learning, dark mode, and iOS/Android sync
Learn Japanese without letting everything feel scattered.
Manana Japanese is a Japanese learning app that connects vocabulary, kanji, grammar, reading, and review.
Review words before you forget them, check unfamiliar kanji instantly, and meet the expressions you learned again in reading passages.
Key Features
- JLPT N5–N1 vocabulary, kanji, and grammar learning
- 20,000 Japanese words and 9,200 JLPT words included
- FSRS-based smart review
- Instantly view kanji inside words
- Check kunyomi, onyomi, and similar kanji
- Korean and English meanings and example sentences
- Verb and adjective conjugation
- Reading content by level
- Furigana and translation display
- Offline learning
- Sync across iOS/Android, phone, and tablet
- Bookmarks and custom word lists
- Integrated search
- Dark mode
- App language support for Korean, English, and Japanese
A little every day, without scattering your learning.
Start your own Japanese learning routine with Manana Japanese.
Terms of Use / EULA:
https://en.mananasystem.com/terms/
Capabilities
In-App Purchases
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Version history 23 versions
Build 888046576v1.13.02026-07-09 17:13:33
- Added a review management screen.
- Added the ability to pause or restore review cards by course.
- Improved review queues and study statistics to reflect paused review cards.
- Improved access to review management from the study report.
- Improved external links so they open in the device’s default browser.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
Build 887934639v1.11.12026-07-07 16:02:01
- Improved API request handling so requests are retried when a Firebase token expires.
- Added guidance when flashcard study options have changed before resuming a session.
- Improved flashcard session saving and restore stability.
- Improved app stability for the updated Flutter SDK.
- Fixed some bugs and improved overall stability.
Build 887965728v1.12.02026-07-07 21:07:51
- Added example sentence shadowing practice.
- Improved shadowing practice so it counts toward learning streaks and daily study statistics.
- Added a Learning Focus Mode to help you concentrate on studying.
- Improved the study summary with clearer review status and memory distribution.
- Improved the design and selection flow of the review start screen.
- Improved the display of related words and example words.
- Added access to kanji detail pages from kana-only words.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
Build 887555647v1.11.02026-06-28 22:54:27
- Redesigned the learning navigation around the Home tab.
- Improved Study Home with easier access to today's tasks, learning history, bookmarks, and vocabulary lists.
- Added clearer descriptions and help text to learning status cards.
- Refined the order and layout of the study tabs.
- Improved notification badge display on the Settings tab.
- Reorganized learning database information in Program Info for better readability.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
Build 887472300v1.10.02026-06-26 20:45:46
- Added a card list view to study statistics with access to detailed card information.
- Improved flashcard relearning behavior and word card display.
- Improved the usability of the study progress and study home screens.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
Build 887403224v1.9.02026-06-25 15:31:10
- Added an option to reset learning data.
- Added the ability to add vocabulary, kanji, and grammar items to review directly from search detail pages.
- Added haptic feedback settings for study cards and quizzes.
- Improved link and map previews in community posts.
- Improved display handling for kana-based words, prefixes, and suffixes.
- Added clearer guidance when a profile nickname is already in use.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
Build 887174687v1.8.22026-06-19 16:02:22
- Improved the Read This content screen.
- Article content now displays images, tables, links, and dividers more naturally.
- Improved loading of Korean and English content based on the app language setting.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
Build 886972357v1.8.12026-06-15 22:06:46
- Added maintenance mode so users can see when the server is under maintenance.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
Build 886863862v1.8.02026-06-12 22:36:02
- Added stroke order animations to the kanji detail screen.
- Improved the kanji detail layout and copy action.
- Improved the usability of the Bookmark Library.
- Refined the Continue Learning card and Card Settings screen.
Build 886794933v1.7.22026-06-10 23:10:08
- Updated the app icon.
- Updated the default database.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
Build 886683183v1.7.12026-06-08 22:49:38
- Adjusted the layout of kanji study screens to improve readability.
- Added an option to show essential on/kun readings in kanji card settings.
- Changed the order of study search results to vocabulary, kanji, then grammar.
- Added STEP numbers to JLPT-related items in study search results.
- Improved premium purchase and restore behavior so course and step locks are released immediately.
Build 886587164v1.7.02026-06-06 17:16:03
- Added a “Read This” section to Settings.
- Added new achievements to the Study Journey.
- Improved app stability and fixed bugs.
Build 886392592v1.6.02026-06-01 23:38:56
- Improved reading content layout and TTS usability.
- Improved the usability of Community features.
- Added resume support for in-progress flashcard sessions.
- Flashcard review can now repeat while unknown cards remain.
Build 886276954v1.5.12026-05-29 16:48:10
- Improved DB update status visibility in Settings and App Info.
- Simplified the DB update flow and UI on the DB Info screen.
- Refined community date display, the post button, and bottom navigation badges.
Build 886218712v1.5.02026-05-28 15:59:08
- Added a Japanese Basics tab to the Study screen.
- Added hiragana/katakana charts and TTS for basic characters.
- Added beginner guides for kanji and sentence reading.
- Added a Japan Trends tab to the Content screen.
- You can now view Japan trend rankings, details, and search links.
Build 886137228v1.4.02026-05-26 18:15:50
- Added a daily quote section to the Study home screen.
- Improved access to TTS on vocabulary flashcards.
- Added display options for yomigana, radicals, and TTS buttons on flashcards.
- Added image ordering and exit confirmation when creating community posts.
- Improved the community post body editing screen and some link preview behavior.
- Refined the bottom tab bar and detail view usability.
Build 886000553v1.3.32026-05-22 17:17:14
- Improved community link previews and image viewer usability.
- Added Card Settings and expanded flashcard display options.
- Refined some settings screens and text.
Build 885979059v1.3.12026-05-21 23:33:09
- Improved app stability and overall user experience.
- Refined some screen behaviors and multilingual display.
Build 885922871v1.3.02026-05-20 21:32:21
- Added Google TTS integration
- Added an option to choose between Google TTS and the device’s built-in TTS in TTS settings
- Expanded TTS playback for words, example sentences, and reading content
- Added a setting for kanji kunyomi display style
- Added community role badges for admins, team members, and official users
- Restored board and tag display on the post detail screen
Build 885799803v1.2.02026-05-19 04:20:57
- The new Community feature is now available.
- You can create posts, comment, like and save posts, view popular posts, and receive notifications.
- Reporting and blocking tools are available for a safer community experience.
- Learning data sync is now available for signed-in users.
- Study progress and personal vocabulary data can now be kept more reliably connected.
Build 885387731v1.1.02026-05-07 21:21:32
- Added achievement badges and milestone records to the Study Journey screen.
- Improved the Excel custom vocabulary list upload guide.
- Fixed UI display issues in some settings and study screens.
- Improved stability and usability.
Build 885004574v1.02026-05-04 15:59:40
Build 885251542v1.0.12026-05-04 22:14:15
Fixed an issue where the learning database could fail to open in some iOS release environments, causing vocabulary, kanji, and grammar study lists not to appear.
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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | en-US | Free | 0 | — | 1.13.0 |
Change log 27 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
- Added a review management screen.
- Added the ability to pause or restore review cards by course.
- Improved review queues and study statistics to reflect pau
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description updated
- Includes 20,000 Japanese words and 9,200 JLPT words
- Study again just before you forget with FSRS-based smart review
- Tap kanji inside words to see detailed
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subtitle updated
JLPT Vocabulary Starter
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name updated
Manana Japanese
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Version 1.13.0 released
- Added a review management screen.
- Added the ability to pause or restore review cards by course.
- Improved review queues and study statistics to reflect paused review cards.
- Improved access to review management from the study report.
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Version 1.12.0 released
- Added example sentence shadowing practice.
- Improved shadowing practice so it counts toward learning streaks and daily study statistics.
- Added a Learning Focus Mode to help you concentrate on studying.
- Improved the study summary with
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Version 1.11.1 released
- Improved API request handling so requests are retried when a Firebase token expires.
- Added guidance when flashcard study options have changed before resuming a session.
- Improved flashcard session saving and restore stability.
- Improv
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Version 1.11.0 released
- Redesigned the learning navigation around the Home tab.
- Improved Study Home with easier access to today's tasks, learning history, bookmarks, and vocabulary lists.
- Added clearer descriptions and help text to learning status cards.
- R
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Version 1.10.0 released
- Added a card list view to study statistics with access to detailed card information.
- Improved flashcard relearning behavior and word card display.
- Improved the usability of the study progress and study home screens.
- Improved app sta
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Version 1.9.0 released
- Added an option to reset learning data.
- Added the ability to add vocabulary, kanji, and grammar items to review directly from search detail pages.
- Added haptic feedback settings for study cards and quizzes.
- Improved link and map pre
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Version 1.8.2 released
- Improved the Read This content screen.
- Article content now displays images, tables, links, and dividers more naturally.
- Improved loading of Korean and English content based on the app language setting.
- Improved app stability and fix
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Version 1.8.1 released
- Added maintenance mode so users can see when the server is under maintenance.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
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Version 1.8.0 released
- Added stroke order animations to the kanji detail screen.
- Improved the kanji detail layout and copy action.
- Improved the usability of the Bookmark Library.
- Refined the Continue Learning card and Card Settings screen.
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Version 1.7.2 released
- Updated the app icon.
- Updated the default database.
- Improved app stability and fixed some bugs.
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Version 1.7.1 released
- Adjusted the layout of kanji study screens to improve readability.
- Added an option to show essential on/kun readings in kanji card settings.
- Changed the order of study search results to vocabulary, kanji, then grammar.
- Added STEP nu
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Version 1.7.0 released
- Added a “Read This” section to Settings.
- Added new achievements to the Study Journey.
- Improved app stability and fixed bugs.
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Version 1.6.0 released
- Improved reading content layout and TTS usability.
- Improved the usability of Community features.
- Added resume support for in-progress flashcard sessions.
- Flashcard review can now repeat while unknown cards remain.
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Version 1.5.1 released
- Improved DB update status visibility in Settings and App Info.
- Simplified the DB update flow and UI on the DB Info screen.
- Refined community date display, the post button, and bottom navigation badges.
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Version 1.5.0 released
- Added a Japanese Basics tab to the Study screen.
- Added hiragana/katakana charts and TTS for basic characters.
- Added beginner guides for kanji and sentence reading.
- Added a Japan Trends tab to the Content screen.
- You can now view J
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Version 1.4.0 released
- Added a daily quote section to the Study home screen.
- Improved access to TTS on vocabulary flashcards.
- Added display options for yomigana, radicals, and TTS buttons on flashcards.
- Added image ordering and exit confirmation when crea
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Version 1.3.3 released
- Improved community link previews and image viewer usability.
- Added Card Settings and expanded flashcard display options.
- Refined some settings screens and text.
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Version 1.3.1 released
- Improved app stability and overall user experience.
- Refined some screen behaviors and multilingual display.
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Version 1.3.0 released
- Added Google TTS integration
- Added an option to choose between Google TTS and the device’s built-in TTS in TTS settings
- Expanded TTS playback for words, example sentences, and reading content
- Added a setting for kanji kunyomi displa
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Version 1.2.0 released
- The new Community feature is now available.
- You can create posts, comment, like and save posts, view popular posts, and receive notifications.
- Reporting and blocking tools are available for a safer community experience.
- Learning dat
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Version 1.1.0 released
- Added achievement badges and milestone records to the Study Journey screen.
- Improved the Excel custom vocabulary list upload guide.
- Fixed UI display issues in some settings and study screens.
- Improved stability and usability.
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Version 1.0.1 released
Fixed an issue where the learning database could fail to open in some iOS release environments, causing vocabulary, kanji, and grammar study lists not to appear.
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Version 1.0 released