Japanese Guru by Xamisoft combines JLPT-focused study withkanji and kana writing and a robust dictionary in one comprehensive app. It guides learners from A1 to C2 with structured lessons, custom study lists, and stroke-order writing, backed by a 4.0 rating from 767 reviews. Not ranked in any top lists, it shows steady traction with 100,000+ total downloads and 1.2K in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Comprehensive JLPT preparation from A1 to C2
Large dictionary with 200,000+ entries and versatile search
Custom study lists with export options and printable writing sheets
Stroke-order kanji writing with handwriting recognition
No explicit flashcards feature listed
Offline mode not specified in the data
No explicit pronunciation or listening practice advertised
About Japanese Guru
Japanese Guru is an education app developed by Xamisoft.
Download Statistics
Japanese Guru has been downloaded 440 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 1.2 thousand times.
User Ratings
Japanese Guru is rated 4.07 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 790 ratings.
App Information
Japanese Guru is FREE to download. The APK download size is 669.71 MB. The latest version available is 3.1.3. The last update was on July 29, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play November 2022.
Description
Learn Japanese the smart way — JLPT preparation, kanji & kana writing, and a comprehensive dictionary in one powerful app. Whether you’re a complete beginner or aiming for advanced fluency (A1 to C2), Japanese Guru is your all-in-one companion for learning Japanese effectively and sustainably.
Perfect both as a learning app and as a daily Japanese reference tool, Japanese Guru helps you build real, lasting skills — from mastering kana to confidently reading and writing kanji.
โจ Why choose Japanese Guru?
๐ Structured Learning • Official exams preparation: JLPT, JFT, NAT-TEST • Progressive learning from A1 to C2 • Smart learning sessions to practice writing, reading, and translation
๐ Custom & Downloadable Study Lists • Ready-made lists aligned with JLPT levels and popular textbooks • Curated vocabulary and kanji sets by level and theme • Create and manage your own custom lists directly from the dictionary • Smart lists to review difficult items and track your mistakes • Export lists and generate printable writing sheets
โ๏ธ Writing & Characters • Learn to write kana and kanji stroke by stroke • Clear stroke order animations and guided practice • Over 3,000 kanji available, with regular content updates
๐ Reading & Transcription • Kana practice: find the correct rลmaji transcription • Kanji & words: find the correct kana reading • Improve reading accuracy and recognition speed
๐ Dictionary & Lookup Tools • 200,000+ dictionary entries • Search by Japanese, rลmaji, or English • Radical and key-based kanji search, just like in a paper dictionary • Handwritten kanji recognition by drawing • Favorites, history, and detailed entry information
๐ Japanese Language Reference • Hiragana & Katakana tables • Example sentences • JLPT grammar points • Expressions and usage guides • Colours, shapes, numbers, time, dates, and units • Gairaigo & Wasei-Eigo • Jลyล kanji (ๅธธ็จๆผขๅญ) • Kanji by frequency and by radical
๐ฏ Built for real progress
Japanese Guru is trusted by students, teachers, and Japanese language enthusiasts worldwide. Our structured and methodical approach helps you develop strong foundations and long-term mastery — not just memorized vocabulary.
Learn Japanese seriously, efficiently, and at your own pace.
๐ณ Subscriptions
Unlock all features with a subscription: • 1-week free trial (except lifetime plan) • Auto-renewing plans: 1 month, 6 months, or 12 months • Lifetime access: Pay once, learn forever
Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Download Japanese Guru today and start your Japanese learning journey — risk-free with a 1-week free trial.
Recent changes: Thank you for your comments and suggestions! - Reading: vocabulary list, story translation, and comprehension exercises - Bug fixes and improvements
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This could easily become one of the best vocabulary apps for Japanese thanks to the custom lists users can create! Big request: please allow to quiz for Japanese audio -> kanji/JPN writing and JPN audio -> English meaning. Also, please allow fast exclusion of word aspects (e.g. just meaning) when terms popup during learning & SRS. Would be also great if "Easy" and "Difficult" selection would actually give +2 and - 2 points for word status. Now if 1 aspect is known, users still need to repeat all
โ โ โ โ โ Picklesยท Dec 3, 2025
I haven't used it for long, and I might change this review when I have used it for longer but this app seems really good for helping learn Japanese
โ โ โ โ โ Simon Kยท Dec 1, 2023
This app is amazing. It literally covers from MY two N1 all-inclusive with extensive word by word, sentence by sentence and voice/sound by sound examples. It has extensive reference on almost all popular Japanese learning books. It is worth every penny I paid for the app. Recommend for all levels of learning in Japanese.
โ โโโโTanisยท Nov 16, 2024
Even the most basic features like n5 words, kanji is locked behind a monthly subscription. Don't even bother.
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Trust & Safety: Permissions reflect standard education app needs: network access, storage, notifications, foreground service, account access, and billing for subscriptions. The app states that it never sells or shares personal data. Privacy policy: https://www.xamisoft.com/privacy-policy; Terms of use: https://www.xamisoft.com/cgu
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