Illustration, Japanese audio and an example · 10,291 words N5–N1
Three ways to remember
Every word comes with an illustration, Japanese audio and one example sentence. The image, sound and sentence each give you a cue to remember the word.
Aptenyo JLPT Vocabulary N5–N1
Japanese Words N5–N1 & Kana
一語ずつ、合格へ。
Open Aptenyo 単語 and tap GO to start: 10,291 Japanese words from N5 to N1, each with an illustration, Japanese audio and an example sentence. One round is 10 words and takes about 3–4 minutes.
- No sign-up
- N5 and kana free
- N4–N1 one-time purchase
合格noun / verbN3
passing, to pass an exam
Example
兄は第一志望の大学に合格して、家族みんなでお祝いをした。
My older brother passed the entrance exam for his first-choice university, and the whole family celebrated.
Know it? Swipe right. Not sure? Swipe left. Reviews are scheduled for you
Tap GO and swipe
Swipe right if you know a word; swipe left if you’re not sure. Each card takes about 2–3 seconds. The app schedules what to learn and review, mixing new words across topics.
Word Carousel · Lock Screen widget
On the desk, still learning
Tap “Word Carousel” to show words full screen, advancing every 5, 10 or 15 seconds. Each screen shows the reading, meaning and example sentence. Sound is off by default; you can turn on audio for the word alone, or for the word and its example sentence. The screen stays on. Words in a level do not repeat until all have appeared. Glance at it in a meeting or class and learn one more word.
On iPhone, add word widgets to the Lock Screen, Home Screen or StandBy; the words change automatically.
Quick quiz + spaced review
Back before you forget
- Each round ends with a quick quiz: see the word and pick its meaning, then pick its reading
- Hear the word after every quiz answer, so you learn it by sight and sound
- A word you get wrong comes back 2–3 questions later
- Words are scheduled for review before you’re likely to forget them
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- Favorites & mistakes: review only your Favorites and Mistakes
Hiragana and katakana, one row at a time
Start with kana
Learn hiragana and katakana one row at a time. Quiz both ways: see a kana and pick its sound, or hear a sound and pick the kana. You master a character only when you get both directions right, then continue into N5.
Pricing
No registration needed. N5 and the kana course are free; N4–N1 is a one-time purchase, with no subscription.
- All 1,273 N5 words and the kana course: free
- N4–N1: one-time purchase of US$9.99, yours for life (local prices are shown in the App Store / Google Play)
- No subscription and no ads
Start with the level you’re studying
- N51,273 wordsFree
- N41,223 words
- N32,276 words
- N22,605 words
- N12,914 words
N5–N110,291 words
Also in the app
Word library: look up any word
Browse all 10,291 words from N5 to N1. Search by Japanese, kana, romaji or English meaning, then tap a word to see its illustration, audio and example sentence. Want to see a word again? Add it to Favorites.
Japan through the seasons
Cherry blossoms in spring, summer fireworks, autumn leaves and winter snow bring seasonal scenery to the interface. The app icon also has four seasonal versions to choose from in Settings.
Study offline
Download images and audio once, then study without an internet connection on the subway or on a plane.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to create an account?
No. Open the app and tap GO to start; no sign-up or login is needed. Your progress is stored on your phone, and you can export or import it in Settings.
What is free? Is there a subscription?
All 1,273 N5 words and the kana course are free. N4–N1 is a one-time purchase that is yours for life. No subscription and no ads.
How many words are included?
10,291 words from N5 to N1: N5 1,273 · N4 1,223 · N3 2,276 · N2 2,605 · N1 2,914. Every word has an illustration, Japanese audio and an example sentence.
Can I study offline?
Yes. Download images and audio once from Media packs in Settings, then study without an internet connection on the subway or on a plane.
Can I learn words from my iPhone Lock Screen?
Yes. Add word widgets to the Lock Screen, Home Screen or StandBy on iPhone; the words change automatically. To set how often a widget changes words, touch and hold the widget, then tap Edit Widget. Word Carousel in the app works on both iPhone and Android.
How do I restore my purchase on a new phone?
Go to Settings and tap Restore purchases. Use the same Apple ID (iPhone) or Google account (Android) that you used to buy.
Built for the exam
Passing the JLPT and mastering Japanese are two different things. Aptenyo 単語 focuses on JLPT vocabulary by level, with practice to help you recognize each word at a glance on exam day.
一語ずつ、合格へ。