Obenkyo Android

Obenkyo

By: Atomusk
Learn Japanese hiragana, katakana and kanji, and test yourself.

Features & Capabilities

Obenkyo is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed to help users learn and memorize Japanese writing systems including hiragana, katakana, and over 2300 kanji characters. It offers interactive learning features such as flashcards, drawing recognition, multiple-choice quizzes, and stroke animations sourced from KanjiVG. Users can also expand their vocabulary with a set of 14,600 Japanese words with English translations and explore Japanese grammar with the Tae Kim guide and experimental particles test.

Supporting multiple locales including German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Thai, Polish, Chinese, Swedish, and French, Obenkyo caters to a global audience. The extension allows customization such as disabling analytics and ads, and supports writing data to SD card for persistent learning progress. Whether you're a beginner or preparing for JLPT levels, Obenkyo provides a user-friendly platform to master Japanese language essentials efficiently.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Atomusk
Downloads:
2,259,478 87
Rating:
4.64
(27,195)
20 ratings
Version:
3.3.4.5 Last updated: 2023-08-26
Version code:
3345
Creation date:
2010-09-14
Publisher country:
FR FR
Permissions:
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
Size:
10.92MB
Email:
at*****@live.fr
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-07
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Atomusk
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Obenkyo
Email:
at*****@live.fr
Website:
http://atomusk.free.fr

User Reviews

Obenkyo is widely praised as a free, offline, lightweight app that offers a complete toolkit for learning Japanese: kana and kanji practice, stroke order, vocabulary, and a dictionary. Reviewers value its simple, fast UI and its usefulness across learning levels, with no subscription required. The main downside mentioned by multiple users is the lack of audio pronunciation. Some users also note compatibility/update concerns for older Android versions.
Pros
  • Free resource with offline access, small app size, and no subscription required
  • Comprehensive learning tools: Kana/Kanji practice, stroke order, vocabulary, dictionary, handwriting tests, and grammar notes
  • Simple, fast UI and lightweight performance
  • Useful across levels and great for kanji learning
Cons
  • Missing audio pronunciation/voice lines (widely requested by users)
  • Compatibility issues on older Android versions (upgrade/update requests)
Recent reviews
The app is too strict about character shape, even though many users write with their fingers instead of a stylus.
by tH*****, 2026-05-25

Totally Helpful.. and it is accessible in offline mode too
by F.*****, 2026-05-05

very good
by Ja*****, 2026-03-20
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