Japanese
you can use.

Learn kanji, useful grammar and conversations around your interests.

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Android grammar reference explaining をください: request water, tea or a book politely in a shop or café.
Grammar reference · Android app detail

From a new word
to your own sentence.

One study session connects what you remember with what you want to say.

  1. Learn

    A small kanji set, word readings and one useful grammar pattern. Explore the components behind each kanji.

  2. Practise

    Listen, record and build sentences. Try a conversation with hints, translations and corrections.

  3. Review

    Revisit meanings and readings separately. Save useful phrases and return when your reviews are due.

A little Japanese.
An everyday use.

Start with “a polite request”: learn 水、茶、本、円 and use them to request something politely.

Choose food, culture, places, anime or manga. Qloo helps suggest conversation topics around your interests. You can change the subject whenever you like.

From the first lesson

水をください。

みずをください

Water, please.

Pattern[item] + をください
Explore the 7 starter lessons

Focused N5/N4 practice. These starter lessons are not a complete JLPT course.

  1. A polite request

    Request water, tea or a book politely in a shop or café

    [item] + をください

  2. Find your way

    Ask where the entrance or exit is and understand a simple right or left answer

    [place] + はどこですか

  3. Talk about what you like

    Say what you like, ask about another person's interests and respond

    [thing] + が好きです

  4. Ask what is available

    Ask whether a shop has something and understand a short yes or no answer

    [item] + はありますか

  5. Say what you want to do

    Say an activity you would like to do and ask a friend about theirs

    [verb masu-stem] + たいです

  6. Say what you can do

    Say what you can do, ask about an ability and respond honestly

    [dictionary-form verb] + ことができます

  7. Try something new

    Say what you will try or would like to try, and answer a simple suggestion

    [verb in て-form] + みます

Your next phrase
starts here.

Try Kiro JP on Android.

v0.2.16 · APK · 102.8 MB

How do I install the APK?
  1. Download the APK on your Android phone.
  2. Open the file and allow installation from your browser if Android asks.
  3. Install Kiro JP, then open the app to get started.

Requires Android 7.0 or later. This preview is distributed directly, outside Google Play.

A few useful answers.

Can I start without knowing Japanese?

Yes. Choose “Completely new” or “I’m not sure” during setup. A short optional level check helps recommend a starting point, with readings, English explanations and romaji support available.

What can I study offline?

Previously downloaded lessons, flashcards, references and model audio. New AI replies, Qloo suggestions, WaniKani imports and account synchronization need an internet connection.

Can I bring my WaniKani progress?

Yes. An optional import identifies familiar kanji and vocabulary. Grammar, listening and speaking are tracked separately.

How does speaking practice work?

Listen to model audio, record your attempt and check the recognized transcript before submitting. Replay, retry or type instead. Speech recognition requires internet.