Yomikata : Read Japanese

Yomikata : Read Japanese Free App

Rated 4.66/5 (694) —  Free Android application by Jehutyno

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About Yomikata : Read Japanese

Learn Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji the simple way.
One sentence is display and you have to give the pronunciation of one of the sign.
If you click on the sentence you get the translation. You can also just browse the words of one given quiz and see their translation and their examples.
Check the parameters to adjust your experience.
A system of color let you know if you have already seen this sign or not and what is your current level knowledge on it.

If you like the application and want to support so I can continue to add content, you can donate whatever you want here:
http://sd-41598.dedibox.fr/donate/

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This application is totally free and has been developed in my free time. I love learning Japanese, especially reading and vocabulary and couldn't find the expected tool to learn anywhere with my smartphone. So I decided to do it myself. After two years gathering information, vocabulary and programming, you can now use this tool to learn yourself. I really hope it will be useful to you has it is useful to me! I successfully passed my JLPT N5 last year and expect to pass the N4 this year!

When you will be learning Kanji, the signs you type will be directly transformed to hiragana while you type them. You don't need any Japanese keyboard; it is built in the application.
To help you you can download a TTS to be able to hear the words you are learning.

Yomikata's content is currently the following:
- All the Hiragana grouped in 11 quizzes for gradual learning
- Also 1 quiz containing 100 words in Hiragana
- All Katakana grouped in 11 quizzes
- 1 quiz containing 127 country name in Katakana
- 10 quiz containing 157 first easy Kanji... if we can call Kanji easy !
- 17 quizzes to learn counting different things in Japanese
- 7 quizzes containing most of the Kanji you will encounter if you try JLPT N5 !
- 8 quizzes containing most of the Kanji you will encounter if you try JLPT N4 !
- 10 quizzes containing most of the Kanji you will encounter if you try JLPT N3 !

More content will come with the time as I will update the application with JLPT N2, N1...

Thank you Nicolas Kraj for all the help on the graphical assets and for all the ideas !


Thank you! May you learn all the Kanji!

How to Download / Install

Download and install Yomikata : Read Japanese version 4.3 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.jehutyno.yomikata, download Yomikata : Read Japanese.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
The new version Yomikata Z is now in OPEN BETA.
Go to the Facebook Page to know how to get it.
You’ll discover many new features and a new design of the application.
Some new parts of the application is not free. By unlocking the full version, you help to secure time to develop new features but also to pay a native speaker to verify and improve the database of words.
The full version price is discounted during the Beta !
Version update Yomikata : Read Japanese was updated to version 4.3
More downloads  Yomikata : Read Japanese reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
Version update Yomikata : Read Japanese was updated to version 3.20
Version update Yomikata : Read Japanese was updated to version 3.12

What are users saying about Yomikata : Read Japanese

X70%
by X####:

It's helpful so far, but I feel it's missing some key features to really compete with other free language apps, such as an indication of when you should review already learned characters. I also think it'd be helpful if the app would pronounce the character after you guess correctly, to really set in how to pronounce the word. While you do type the sound to answer, it still may sound different in your head than how it's really pronounced. This isn't a problem for everyone, so this app may still work for you. It has a good database of the characters and of the sounds.

R70%
by R####:

On "ue" of Kanji words, the "wa" of the example sentence says "ha" when you click to listen to the voice..

M70%
by M####:

To all who learn japanese the reading of japanese kanji is a whole new level of skill. I can speak japanese but reading practice was always very hard to find, per JLPT level, with kanji combo practice, And Within Full Sentence structure!, you learn the next level combo while answering your current level! This app gave me just what i needed to break the limit and practice Non Stop! Thank you!

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by X####:

I really Hope Yomikata Z will be accessible price-wise, because this simply changed my life and I'm really looking forward to that. I always had trouble learning japanese by myself because most apps were always either disorganized or wouldn't have the words applied in a sentence, but this one is great! N5 to N3 in just a few weeks.

M70%
by M####:

One of the most difficult things I've encountered in trying to learn Japanese is finding a resource inclusive enough to allow steady progress without feeling too overwhelming. This app breaks down the different character sets (hira, kata, kanji) as well as vocabulary, providing written and audio examples for each one. You're allowed to preview each section before taking a quiz and it will even keep track of your mastery of the various categories. My only complaint would be the lack of kun and on readings.

M70%
by M####:

Most important app for learning Japanese. Its library of kanji is so extensive. The sample sentences and accompanying audio are absolutely invaluable. I will be using this app for a long time.

M70%
by M####:

only one consistent glitch in pronouncing "ha" as "wa" when it is the first letter of a word. other than that, it's the most fantastic Japanese learning app I didn't even know existed.

M70%
by M####:

I have been studying for eight years and downloaded dozens of Japanese apps. This is one of the best no matter what level you are at. If you are studying for the jlpt this is great since it forces you to write out the hiragana of the kanji which is how you are judged on the exam.

M70%
by M####:

Input occasionally doesn't recognize correct answers. E.g - refuses to see ふん as ふん nor さん as さん。Also occasionally insists し is sひ. Otherwise interesting tool.

M70%
by M####:

I have been studying Japanese for a long time, Never have I ever tried to learn how to write. When I did, It was hard, luckily I found this app and it made studying Japanese easier.

L70%
by L####:

when i do the quiz, all the writing are in the same color, there is none that have different color, so i don't know wich one i should pronounce in my answer.

M70%
by M####:

The /i/ sound sounds weird (there's a whistle-like sound whenever I play it).

M70%
by M####:

Great app but I'd like to be able to add certain kanji to a favorites category or something.

M70%
by M####:

Feels great to try out my reading skills whenever I want.

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by P####:

Acctualy other apps not gives steps of Japanese language learning steps . But this app have learning steps ♡♥♡♥

D70%
by D####:

Best app I downloaded. Exactly what I need to study readings. Additionally teaches kana, kanji, counter, and vocab. Perfect.

M70%
by M####:

It would be wonderful if it stopped crashing every time I open it

M70%
by M####:

Now suitable for learning kanji. Thank you dev :)

A70%
by A####:

Thank you for making such useful app! Loved it so far!

A70%
by A####:

download this app you will learn japanese

M70%
by M####:

すごいこのアプリ

M70%
by M####:

this is the best app i ever use. good app for beginners.

M70%
by M####:

Pretty simple and I liked it

M70%
by M####:

Love it!!

M70%
by M####:

it's perfect

M70%
by M####:

Nothing to complain about so far. Simple and funcional, the best in its category. Kanji quizzes don't show furigana, but I got used to this configuration, and I might actually prefer it to the alternative. Bonus: totally free of advertisements and any charge.

V70%
by V####:

Some of the pronunciation is not correct .

O70%
by O####:

Very useful app. Highly recommended.

Y70%
by Y####:

Now I will finally learn Japanese :D

M70%
by M####:

Very useful tool indeed

M70%
by M####:

Totally loved it!

M70%
by M####:

easy to use

M70%
by M####:

Basically, this app has a lot of kanji vocab divided by JLPT level. You can browse manageable lists with example sentences for a particular reading, and then take quizzes to test your knowledge of the list. Very no frills and self driven--but a lot of utility so far. I'm really impressed by the amount of words covered--now all the way through N1! I would definitely recommend.

M70%
by M####:

Nice update! Now that I can use my usual keyboard, I don't mistype nearly as much words as before :D! And the option to mark a word as known when entering a blank answer is great too! Thank you for the update ^^

M70%
by M####:

I know alot of the kanji so I use it as a reading practice

X70%
by X####:

Congratulations on completing the library. This has been the best app for vocabulary training for me.

M70%
by M####:

Truly a great app, extremely useful.

M70%
by M####:

Love this app, works similar to the ReadTheKanji service but doesn't provide as many stats. Crashes frequently when starting a recent quiz (presumably after app has been running for a while in the background)

M70%
by M####:

This is so far the best language and kanji writing app i had tried. Hope that it stays the same or if it will be updating, i hope that it won't become a problem. I also recommended this app to my friends and they loved it..

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by Q####:

Only problem do far is that at quizzes, I sometimes press enter by mistake and it gets that my answer is "no answer". It's frustrating... A popup needing me to confirm my wanting to skip this question (because I don't know the answer) would be great!


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