# Manabu - Learn Japanese

> Learn Kana & Kanji with SRS

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6761655870](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6761655870)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6761655870`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sebastian Lhado
- **Category:** Education
- **Version:** 1.3.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-21
- **First published:** 2026-04-21
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/manabu-learn-japanese/id6761655870)
- **Website:** [https://manabu.skurken.se](https://manabu.skurken.se/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://manabu.skurken.se/privacy](https://manabu.skurken.se/privacy)

## Description

Master hiragana, katakana, and 80 N5 kanji with FSRS spaced repetition — the same algorithm behind Anki. 7 game modes, achievements, and daily streaks. Free, no ads.

Manabu (学ぶ) takes you from zero to reading Japanese. Learn all three writing systems — hiragana, katakana, and kanji — through structured lessons, spaced repetition, and game modes that keep practice engaging.

STRUCTURED LESSONS
- 46 hiragana with mnemonics and native audio
- 46 katakana unlocked after hiragana
- 80 JLPT N5 kanji with radical breakdowns
- Lessons unlock progressively as you advance

SPACED REPETITION THAT WORKS
Reviews are scheduled by FSRS — the same open algorithm behind Anki. It adapts to your memory so you review at exactly the right time. No guesswork, no black box.

7 GAME MODES
- Survival — 3 lives, no timer. How far can you go?
- Speed Blitz — 60-second sprint for high scores
- Typing — type the romaji, no multiple choice
- Listening — hear native audio and identify the character
- Confusion Drill — targets the pairs you mix up most
- Cumulative Test — full assessment across everything you know
- Mixed Kana — hiragana and katakana combined

Games unlock as you learn so you're always challenged at the right level.

STAY MOTIVATED
- XP and levels that reflect real progress
- Daily streak tracking
- Achievements across milestones, speed, mastery, and consistency
- Personalized study plan on your dashboard
- Game high score tracking

REFERENCE TOOLS
- Interactive kana chart with audio for every character
- Achievement gallery to track your journey

BUILT FOR iOS
Native SwiftUI app with a dark theme and warm gold accents. Clean, focused interface that stays out of your way. Supports guest mode — no account required to start learning.

Sign in to sync your progress across devices. Free to use, no ads.

## Rankings

- #1,124,843 — Overall

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