Learn Japanese: HeyJapan

HeyJapan is a beginner-friendly app that makes learning Japanese natural and enjoyable by connecting lessons to what you already love, such as anime, Japanese culture, or travel. With just 15 minutes a day, you start speaking from the very first week, building confidence step by step.

The app tackles common hurdles for beginners, like unfamiliar alphabets, pronunciation, and kanji, by offering in-depth Hiragana and Katakana lessons with spaced repetition, native audio, and demonstration videos. You can also practice speaking through anime dubbing, receive instant pronunciation feedback, and expand your vocabulary with over 1,500 topic-based words, each with example sentences, images, and audio.

HeyJapan lets you customize lessons around your interests, whether it's anime, food, or travel, and includes stroke-order writing practice, systematic kanji, and clear grammar explanations. With over 10 million learners and a 4.8-star rating, it's a trusted way to start your Japanese journey.

By using HeyJapan, you'll be able to say your first Japanese sentences quickly, handle basic conversations on a trip to Japan, watch anime without subtitles, and understand Japanese culture more deeply with every lesson. The app is constantly improved, and feedback is always welcome.