iOS Japanese learning app

The best way to learn Japanese on iPhone, one short round at a time.

Hane turns Japanese practice — kanji, kana, vocabulary, grammar, and reading — into quick game-style rounds you can do during a commute, a coffee break, or a study session.

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Free during the public beta on Apple TestFlight.

Active practice instead of passive flashcards

Most Japanese-learning apps fall into two camps: flashcard tools that drill you on isolated cards, and grammar references you read but never use. Hane sits in between. Each game asks you to do something with what you just studied — translate a sentence, pick the right particle, recognize a kanji, build a phrase from scrambled words. Active recall sticks much better than passively scrolling through a deck.

The result is short sessions with measurable progress: a five-minute round of Kanji Memory or Particle Picker is a real workout, not a chore.

Built around the JLPT

Every practice game, kanji entry, and grammar lesson in Hane is tagged by JLPT level (N5 through N1). Pick a level and the app filters to exactly what is in scope for that test. This is the same study path the official JLPT specification uses, so you are not learning vocabulary or kanji that will not be tested.

Browse the grammar archive by level. If you already know N5 basics, start with the JLPT N4 grammar path for everyday Japanese, where related patterns are grouped by function.

Ready to try it yourself?

Install Apple TestFlight first, then use the Hane invitation link to start practicing on your iPhone or iPad today.

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What is in the app

Hane is one app, not a bundle of tools. Inside you get:

🎮 Practice games — Kana Trio, Kanji Memory, Reading Battle, Word Finder, Whack-a-Kanji, Particle Picker, Kanji Climb.

漢 Kanji library — search by character, reading, meaning, or word with stroke order and example vocabulary.

📖 Reading & grammar — passages with audio, furigana, vocabulary, and grammar callouts.

🔍 Sentence breakdowns — every kanji and word becomes its own study card with related vocabulary.

🧭 JLPT roadmap — clear progress per level, from N5 basics to N1 nuance.

📱 Designed for iOS — native SwiftUI, Dynamic Type, dark mode, fast launch times.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hane a good app for beginners learning Japanese?

Yes. Hane includes hiragana and katakana practice in Kana Trio, basic vocabulary games, and JLPT N5 grammar lessons. Beginners can start with kana before moving to kanji and grammar at their own pace.

Can I prepare for the JLPT with Hane?

Yes. Practice content and grammar lessons are organized by JLPT level (N5 to N1). The blog has a dedicated grammar list per level so you can study only what is in scope for your test.

Does Hane work without an internet connection?

Practice games and downloaded study material work offline once you have opened them once. Account sync, the grammar blog, and TestFlight updates require an internet connection.

How is Hane different from other Japanese learning apps?

Hane combines short, game-style practice rounds with deep study tools (kanji search with stroke order, sentence breakdowns, JLPT-organized grammar) in one iOS app. Most other apps focus on either flashcards or grammar reading, not both.

Try Hane today

The Hane iOS app is in public beta on Apple TestFlight. Install TestFlight first, then open the Hane invitation link to join.