Kotoba Tanken: Japanese Words

Brain Bloom LLC

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About this app

◆ Discover Japanese through play — for curious kids and beginners of all ages!
Kotoba Tanken ("Word Explorer" in Japanese) is a beautifully designed Japanese vocabulary app packed with 1,000+ flashcards covering everyday objects, animals, nature, Japanese culture, and much more.
Whether your child is just starting to explore Japanese, or you're an adult beginner looking for a fun and stress-free way to build vocabulary, Kotoba Tanken makes learning feel like an adventure.

▶ How It Works
Each flashcard features a vivid visual, the Japanese word, natural Japanese audio, and translations in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese — so the whole family can learn together.
Choose from two learning modes:
— Auto-play mode — Sit back and listen as cards flip automatically. Great for passive learning.
— Manual swipe mode — Go at your own pace. Perfect for focused study or parent-child learning time.
Tap any card to hear the word in natural Japanese audio.

▶ A Window into Japanese Culture
Kotoba Tanken isn't just about words — it's about understanding Japan. Explore categories like Japanese festivals, traditional tools, famous landmarks, and seasonal customs. Each card includes fun trivia to spark curiosity and deepen understanding.

▶ Key Features
— 1,000+ flashcards with vivid visuals and natural Japanese audio
— 2 learning modes: auto-play & manual swipe
— Translations in English, Chinese, Korean & Vietnamese shown simultaneously
— Hiragana & Katakana cards with stroke order animations
— Fun trivia on every card
— Create your own custom flashcards
— 100% ad-free — safe and distraction-free for kids
— Regular updates with new categories
▶ Categories Include
Animals · Birds · Sea creatures · Insects · Plants · Vegetables · Fruits · Vehicles · Colors (traditional Japanese names) · Numbers · Directions · Japanese lifestyle tools · Japanese festivals · Musical instruments · Sports & play · Kitchen tools · Body parts · Emotions · Actions · Greetings · Japanese landmarks · World landmarks · National flags · Hiragana · Katakana · and more!
▶ Who Is Kotoba Tanken For?
— Kids aged 3-8 whose parents want to introduce Japanese at home
— Families living in Japan learning the language together
— Beginners who want a gentle, visual introduction to Japanese vocabulary
— Anyone who loves Japanese culture and wants to explore it through words

Start your Japanese word adventure today!

What’s new

- The app is now available in multiple languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
- Updated the card layout and other UI improvements.