# Learn Japanese: HeyJapan

> Hiragana, katakana, conversation, vocabulary - Learn Japanese from what you love

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eup.heyjapan](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eup.heyjapan)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.eup.heyjapan`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Language Skills Studio
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 8,429,691
- **Rating:** 4.62 / 5 (258,126 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2020-01-07
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eup.heyjapan)
- **Website:** [https://heyjapan.net/](https://heyjapan.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://eupgroup.net/apps/heyjapan/terms.html](http://eupgroup.net/apps/heyjapan/terms.html)

## Description

HeyJapan is a smart, beginner-friendly Japanese learning app built around a Minna no Nihongo-inspired path. Start with the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets, then build vocabulary and conversation skills with 1000+ words, vivid images, and audio. Practice exercises cover from N5 to N3 with clear explanations, and you’ll boost retention through spaced repetition, games, and interactive activities. The course also features anime voice videos and real-life conversation topics to improve listening and speaking, plus personalized recommendations and a badges-and-rankings system to stay motivated. More than 7 million learners worldwide use HeyJapan to master Japanese efficiently and enjoy the culture.

This Chrome extension provides quick in-browser access to HeyJapan’s lessons, tracks your progress, and invites feedback to help improve the app. It’s ideal for travel, work, or personal interest—start your journey today and explore Japanese culture with an engaging, effective learning companion.

## Rankings

- #16,173 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.eup.heyjapan.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Overall, reviews are highly positive about Learn Japanese: HeyJapan. Users praise its fun, easy-to-learn approach and beginner-friendly content, with many noting it helps for travel and practical use. The app's cute design and well-structured lessons are frequently highlighted as strengths, occasionally described as the best design among language apps. A minority report concerns about pricing/refunds and a data-safety issue, but these complaints are not as widespread as the praise. The app is generally seen as engaging and useful for starting Japanese.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging to learn Japanese
- Easy to use and beginner-friendly
- Very helpful for beginners and for travel
- Nice, cute design with a clear lesson structure
- Strong lesson design compared to other language learning apps

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eup.heyjapan)