Nihonfren: Learn Japanese

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About this app

Streaks are fun, we get it. But real progress comes from setting a clear goal with a deadline, and learning daily towards that goal.

Nihonfren gives you a structured curriculum — from Hiragana and Katakana to Kanji, Vocabulary, and Grammar — with SRS flashcards built to guide you from beginner to JLPT N1.

Practice writing characters.
Learn words from characters.
Master Kanji easily with mnemonics and the smaller parts that make the kanji.
Don’t just memorize sentences — understand the grammar behind them.

Nihonfren offers -

• Hiragana and Katakana with writing practice
• 2,136 kanji organized by JLPT level
• 8,000+ vocabulary words with readings and meanings
• 826 grammar points from N5 to N1

BUILT FOR REAL GOALS

• Planning a trip to Japan?
Learn practical Japanese you can actually use while traveling in Japan.

• Preparing for the JLPT?
Follow a structured path designed around JLPT levels and stay consistent with daily progress.

• Want to read and understand Japanese content?
Build your vocabulary and kanji step by step so you can read manga, signs, and everyday Japanese — and watch anime without subtitles.

WHY NIHONFREN

• Follow a clear learning path from beginner level to JLPT N1
• Set a target exam date and study at a pace built around your goal
• Learn faster with spaced repetition focused on what you forget
• Review old lessons anytime without losing your progress

LEARN JAPANESE FASTER

Difficult cards appear more often. Easy cards appear less frequently. Nihonfren’s spaced repetition focuses your study time on what actually needs work — less wasted review, better retention.

MAKE KANJI EASIER

Kanji feels less intimidating when it’s broken down. Learn meanings, readings, stroke order, and the components that build each character — with mnemonics to make them stick.

PRACTICE THAT STICKS

• Multiple choice
• Typing practice
• Drawing practice
• Match-pairs games
• Instant feedback on every answer

SEARCH, TRACK, STUDY ANYWHERE

• Search by Japanese, romaji, or English
• Track streaks, progress, and study stats
• View learning charts and session history
• Study offline and sync when back online

Start free — no account needed. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited lessons, the full library, richer kanji details, and advanced stats.

Download Nihonfren and start learning Japanese the right way.

What’s new

Stats now has a weekly activity calendar and heatmap. Fren also fixed some minor bugs and improved the UX.
Plus ultra! O(≧▽≦)O