Jargon Japan

Real Japanese slang, explained in English with comic cards. 36 phrases with examples and culture notes. Offline. No account, no ads. Private by design.

Jargon Japan is a Japanese slang dictionary with comic-style illustrations. Textbooks teach you polite Japanese. This app teaches you the words people actually use online, at work, and with friends.

WHAT'S INSIDE

• 36 slang phrases, each with its own full-color comic card
• Plain-English explanations of meaning and nuance
• Example sentences with romaji readings
• Culture notes on when (and when not) to use each phrase
• Variations and related expressions

LEARN YOUR WAY

• Flip each card to test yourself before revealing the meaning
• Six decks to browse: All, Now, Common, Retro, Jargon, and a personalized For You
• Answer a few quick questions (all optional) and get a personalized "For You" order
• Save the ones you want to keep to your own list

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

• Works fully offline
• No account, no sign-up
• No ads
• Only anonymous usage stats, never your answers. Turn them off anytime in Settings
• Your answers, saved list, and progress stay on your device and can be deleted in Settings

WHO IT'S FOR

• Japanese learners who want to understand real conversations
• Fans of anime, manga, and Japanese social media
• Anyone curious about how people in Japan actually talk

Start with 36 essential slang words — from "yabai" to "kusa" — and sound a little more like a local.

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