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24 alternatives to Nihongo

A modern Japanese dictionary and study tool

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Nihongo launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Nihongo – Study Japanese using authentic text from games, songs, etc.▲139
2015 · nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →
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A Japanese learning app focused on efficient vocab/grammar acquisition▲161
Hey HN, it’s been 8 years since I posted on here about the launch of my Japanese dictionary app Nihongo [0] and I’m finally back with a new app: Nihongo Lessons! Think of Nihongo Lessons as the textbook to Nihongo’s dictionary. It’s an app for learning Japanese, specifically made for learners who are serious about becoming fluent, and want a guided set of content that will help them efficiently acquire vocabulary and grammar. The project came about when Adam Shapiro of Japanese Level Up (Jalup) [1] announced last April that he was shutting Jalup down. As a fan of Adam’s work I was bummed to…
2022 · lessons.nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →
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LanGo▲140
Learn Japanese with 1000 phrases and smart flashcards
2016 · its alternatives →
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UX Companion▲257
A handy glossary of UX theories, tools and principles (iOS)
2014 · its alternatives →
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Taptaro▲130
Tap. Learn. Repeat. 450+ free Japanese words and phrases
2017 · its alternatives →
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Kano▲159
A computer and coding kit for all ages
2014 · its alternatives →
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Swift▲271
Apple's innovative new programming language
2014 · its alternatives →
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Mainichi▲112
Learn Japanese each time you open a new tab
2015 · its alternatives →
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Yarn Vocabulary▲90
Learn foreign vocabulary as you browse in English
2016 · its alternatives →
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Terminology▲126
A comprehensive research tool for words
2017 · its alternatives →
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Kano▲238
The educational computer and coding kit for all ages
2016 · its alternatives →
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The Noun Project for Mac▲332
Building a visual language of icons anyone can understand
2015 · its alternatives →
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LingoTime▲76
Language learning anywhere: from Apple Watch to the Mac
2020 · its alternatives →
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NihonGo!▲2
Launch of NihonGo! - Daily Japanese iOS App
Dec 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Duolingo▲310
Learn languages completely free.
2013 · its alternatives →
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iOS Stack▲213
A curated collection of iOS resources for app builders
2016 · its alternatives →
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Kann▲173
Master Japanese vocabulary you care about!
2024 · kann.app · its alternatives →
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WhatMoji▲133
A dictionary for (all those confusing) emojis 😯 👾 🙇
2016 · its alternatives →
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Simply Learn Japanese▲144
Learn Japanese with 1000 phrases and intelligent flashcards
2016 · its alternatives →
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Skillshare for iOS▲146
Learn just about anything.
2014 · its alternatives →
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Kanaji▲95
Learn Japanese Kanji
Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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iOSStash▲198
A huge collection of app-related tools
2016 · its alternatives →
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Foreign Buddy▲123
Learn any language with me 🇺🇸 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹
2017 · its alternatives →
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Gem and I built an open-source app to learn Japanese▲7
I've been fascinated by the Japanese language and culture for a while now, and I wanted to create a simple, no-fuss way for beginners to get started. So, I built *[Nihongo](https://nihongo.site/)*, a free and open-source web app designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Japanese in about a month. The name of the app, Nihongo (日本語), is the Japanese word for the "Japanese language." You can check it out here: *[https://nihongo.site/](https://nihongo.site/)* And for those who like to tinker, the code is available on GitHub:…
2025 · nihongo.site · its alternatives →

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