Kichi: Read & Study Japanese

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About this app

Accelerate your Japanese learning journey with Kichi. Whether you're a relative beginner or an advanced learner, Kichi makes reading Japanese text easy and helps you quickly remember new words.

Instant Definitions: Snap a picture of Japanese text and tap on words to get easy-to-understand, in-context definitions and explanations.
Pronunciation Guide: Hear the correct pronunciation of any word you tap.
Smart Flashcards: Automatically create flashcards with the word, meaning, furigana, and the surrounding text.
Adaptive Learning: Review flashcards in fun, personalized lessons managed by an intelligent algorithm.
Custom Flashcards: Make your own flashcards to fit your learning style.
Gamified Learning: Earn points for each review and track your score over time. Share your stats with friends to stay motivated.

If you can read hiragana and katakana, you’re ready to use Kichi.

Regardless of the type of content you want to read, Kichi fits right in with your study materials and courses, making it easier to understand and remember new words. As you get better, Kichi helps you learn from native materials and keep improving your skills.

Created by someone who studied Japanese to fluency, Kichi blends practical experience with advanced tech to make learning Japanese fun and effective. With Kichi, you can quickly read and understand Japanese text, making your study sessions more productive and enjoyable.

A gamified learning experience keeps you motivated by letting you earn points for each review. Track your progress over time and share your scores with friends to make language study a fun experience.

Join other learners who have transformed their Japanese reading skills with Kichi. Download Kichi today and take the next step in your Japanese language journey!

*Kichi also has a Chrome Extension to help you add words fro your browser to review in the app!
Updated on
Apr 17, 2026

Data safety

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No data shared with third parties
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Personal info, Photos and videos and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
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What’s new

Fix crash that occurs when completing a review set