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Recommended apps for studying Japanese by type (vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, etc.)

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Many people may want to study Japanese. There are many applications for studying the Japanese language, and we recommend that you learn according to what you want to improve, such as notation and grammar.

In this issue, we will introduce an application for studying Japanese.

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Choose a Japanese language study app for each of the four skills you want to learn

We recommend that you learn Japanese language study applications by type, such as notation, grammar, and reading comprehension. Each type is explained below.

1. notation/word

For those who have no knowledge of the Japanese language and would like to start learning it, we recommend learning from the notation and vocabulary.

Understand that the Japanese language has hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Also, if you want to learn basic vocabulary necessary for living in Japan, such as numbers and how to call days of the week and months, start here.

2. grammar

If you know a lot about notation and vocabulary, but not conversational English, learning grammar is recommended.

Beginning with daily conversation, gradually expand to business Japanese, from basic to advanced.

3. reading/listening comprehension

Those who have gained some knowledge of vocabulary and grammar should move on to reading and listening comprehension.

If you are able to read and answer the questions in the texts, you will be able to read Japanese books and newspapers. If you want to be able to read sentences easily, you should improve your reading comprehension skills.

Once you are able to listen to Japanese sentences and conversations and answer questions, you will be able to enjoy Japanese videos and music. If you want to be able to understand the Japanese you hear by ear, proceed with listening comprehension.

4. pronunciation

If you find it difficult to pronounce Japanese, practice your pronunciation.

Pronunciation and intonation will become familiar as you practice repeatedly until you are comfortable with them.

【 】 by type, recommended for foreigners who want to study Japanese.

Let's take a look at recommended Japanese language learning applications for foreigners by type. Also, please note that prices indicate free of charge, additional services and options will cost you.

1. recommended Japanese study apps specializing in notation/vocabulary

Here are some recommended applications for notation and vocabulary.

Learn Japanese Phrases (free)

If you are a beginner and want to study from vocabulary, this app is for you.

You can also record your own pronunciation and compare it with the recorded model. You can also record your own pronunciation and compare it with the recorded model.

Supported languages include English, Arabic, Bengali, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese. Prices are free.

Anki (free)

You can learn not only vocabulary but also grammar.

Flashcards are recommended for those who want to increase their vocabulary. The flashcards allow you to repeatedly practice the words you have difficulty with. You will be able to remember them as you progress through the application.

Supported languages are English, Arabic, French, German, Irish, Japanese, Korean, Farsi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Price is free.

Obenkyo (free)

This is recommended for those who want to learn how to write hiragana from scratch.

Handwriting recognition allows you to practice carefully while watching a model. The simple and easy-to-read design makes studying easier. Supported languages are unknown.

2. recommended Japanese study apps specializing in grammar

Here are some recommended applications for grammar.

Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese (free)

This application specializes in grammar and is recommended for beginners who find Japanese grammar too difficult to understand.

The simple design allows you to concentrate on your studies. The supported language is English, and the price is free.

LingoDeer (free)

Recommended for students with beginner to intermediate level of Japanese grammar.

Recommended for those who want to increase their vocabulary as well as grammar. You will even learn grammar and be able to construct sentences.

Supported languages are English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Chinese, Turkish, and Vietnamese. The price is free.

HelloTalk (free)

This application allows you to communicate with people from all over the world while studying Japanese.

You can send messages to each other about the language you want to study and the language the other person wants to study. When you write a message, a grammar correction function is provided so that you can learn as you go.

For advanced users. Languages include Russian, Turkish, German, Italian, Japanese, French, Farsi, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. The price is free.

3. recommended Japanese study apps specializing in reading/listening comprehension

Here are some recommended applications for reading and listening comprehension.

Easy Japanese News (free)

Easy Japanese News is an application for reading Japanese news in simple Japanese.

This service is suitable for those who want to become more familiar with Japanese events while developing their reading comprehension skills. Recommended for those whose reading comprehension is at the beginner to intermediate level.

Supported languages are English, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese. The price is free.

LingQ (free)

LingQ is an application that allows you to develop both reading and listening comprehension skills, such as reading and listening.

You can read news, listen to podcasts, and much more. You can also save unfamiliar words to a Fresh Card, which is recommended for advanced learners who want to expand their vocabulary.

Supported languages are English, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, and Ukrainian. Price is free.

italki

italki is an application that allows you to find a language tutor and study Japanese.

It will be available for beginner to advanced students depending on their level and the areas they wish to strengthen.

Supported languages are English, Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Esperanto, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Prices vary by teacher.

4. recommended Japanese study apps specializing in pronunciation

Here are some recommended applications for pronunciation.

Mindsnacks (free)

This application allows you to memorize English words through various games, but it is also recommended for those who want to train their pronunciation as the English words are accompanied by audio.

The program is available for beginner to intermediate levels, in English, and is free of charge.

JA Sensei (free)

You can develop your Japanese language skills comprehensively, including reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

You can also compare your own pronunciation with that of the model to see if you are pronouncing the words correctly. It is suitable for intermediate to advanced users. The language support is unknown, and the price is free of charge.

TenguGo Kana Hiragana Katakana (free)

This application is for beginners who want to learn hiragana and katakana.

You can see examples of pronunciation so you can learn from scratch. With this application, you will be able to pronounce all hiragana and katakana. The supported language is English, and the price is free.

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summary

We have introduced some recommended applications for those who wish to study Japanese.

Japanese language applications should be divided into four categories: notation/vocabulary, grammar, reading/listening comprehension, and pronunciation, and should be studied gradually in each area of weakness.

Please take advantage of our Japanese study apps to improve your Japanese language skills.

Also, please refer to the following related articles to further deepen your Japanese language study.

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