Hitokoto: One-Phrase Japanese

Stop sounding like a textbook.

One-Phrase Japanese gives you the first 300 phrases of real Japanese conversation — the short, natural expressions native speakers actually use every day — and shows you exactly when to sound friendly and when to sound polite.

EVERY PHRASE, TWO WAYS Japanese changes depending on who you're talking to. That's why every single phrase in this app comes as a pair: the casual version you'd use with friends, and the polite version for work, shops, and people you've just met. Switch between them with one tap and see exactly what changes.

HEAR IT, THEN SAY IT Tap the speaker button to hear any phrase read aloud with natural Japanese text-to-speech. Casual and polite versions each have their own audio, so you can train your ear to the difference.

READ IT YOUR WAY

• Furigana on or off — hide the reading aids as you improve
• Romaji toggle for absolute beginners
• Plain-English explanations of nuance, so you know not just what to say but when to say it

300 PHRASES FOR REAL SITUATIONS Organized into 13 everyday situations — small talk, food & drinks, shopping, getting around, work, feelings, trouble and more — plus grammar tags to help you spot patterns. Save your favorites and build your own personal phrasebook.

WORKS ANYWHERE, EVEN OFFLINE Everything is on your device. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no internet required. Perfect for the plane to Japan, the train with no signal, or anywhere else.

Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, talking with Japanese friends, or starting your learning journey, One-Phrase Japanese helps you say the right thing, the right way, from day one.