Hiyoko: Learn Japanese

New lower prices on every Pro and Pro+ plan, including lifetime. Start Japanese from zero with romaji beside new characters and 3–4 minute rounds that teach first.

New to Japanese? Start from zero: every character you haven't learned yet shows romaji beside it, and each word is taught before you're quizzed on it. Rounds take 3–4 minutes: 3D flip cards, stroke-scored writing, and N5/N4 listening at 1×, 0.75× or 0.5×. Go from Hiragana and Katakana to the N5–N1 path with Hiyo the chick. Pro+ adds Topic courses: Travel, Anime, Conversation and more.

START FROM ZERO, WITHOUT OVERWHELM Romaji always appears next to characters you have not learned; once you can read kana, you choose whether romaji stays on or off. Kana arrive gradually, lesson by lesson, and every round teaches first and tests after, so you are never asked about a character you have not met.

SHORT 3–4 MINUTE ROUNDS Pick a 5, 10, or 15 minute goal. Continue combines due reviews, a new round, and an optional extra, so your next step is always clear.

FLIP CARDS Tap to flip a 3D card, swipe right to stamp it with a hanko when you remember it, swipe left to see it again later. A reading fog hides the pronunciation: wipe it away with your finger to peek, and peeking counts as not fully remembered. Review words you just learned, cards that are due, and cards you often forget.

AN ALPHABET TAB WITH STROKE SCORES Practise Hiragana, Katakana, and kanji. Write each stroke, get a score, and see what to practise next.

GRADED LISTENING AND SHORT READING Graded listening sets for N5 and N4 with normal or slow audio; the script and explanation appear only after you answer. Words and sentences that have audio use native-speaker voices. Short reading passages come with furigana and romaji you can switch on or off.

PITCH ACCENT ON WORD CARDS For words that have pitch data, the high-low line appears right on the card. Switch it on or off in Settings.

REMEMBER LONGER, REVIEW LESS Learned cards enter spaced review. Every card has a named memory stage (New, Learning, Fair, Strong, Mastered) and shows when it returns. After a break, Hiyoko brings back just a few cards before you continue.

LEAGUE AND STREAK SHIELDS Sign in to join the weekly league and compare XP with other learners. Everyone gets 2 shields that are used automatically when you miss a day; each used shield recharges after 7 days.

THE N5–N1 PATH Move from Hiragana and Katakana through N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1 stages. Hiyoko helps you prepare for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (N5–N1) with a stage-by-stage study path; it is not official exam content or practice exams.

TOPIC COURSES WITH PRO+ Pro+ unlocks every Topic course: Basics, Travel, Anime, Interview, Cuisine, Festivals, and Conversation, with pictures and native-speaker audio.

FREE, PRO, AND PRO+ Start with free content. Pro expands the Path and flip-card sets. Pro+ includes Pro benefits and every Topic course. Both Pro and Pro+ come as 3 months, 1 year, or lifetime. Prices are shown in the app before you buy.

The 3-month and 1-year plans are auto-renewing subscriptions: payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation; the subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://nihongoapps.com/hiyoko/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://nihongoapps.com/hiyoko/privacy/

Hiyoko is an independent Japanese-learning app and is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES. The interface is available in English and Vietnamese. No ads. Progress stays on your device and can sync when you sign in.