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Connect Japanese words with their meanings and sounds. Practise vocabulary and characters, listen to everyday phrases, or save words from the Japanese you are already studying.

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Declan Words

Prepared vocabulary topics

Build your Japanese vocabulary with native-speaker recordings and focused exercises.

6,500words
111topics
  • Hear each word spoken by a native speaker
  • Practise vocabulary, listening and character recognition
  • Work through a manageable learning list, then move on as you complete words

First 3 topics free in every language · Additional content via in-app purchases

Phrases

Native-speaker expressions

Hear Japanese in complete, everyday expressions. Use prepared phrases to connect individual words with context and rhythm.

  • Listen to Japanese phrases recorded by native speakers
  • Browse useful phrases organised by topic
  • Review and practise phrases through exercises

Free download with in-app purchases · iPhone & iPad

LEXEphant

Your own vocabulary and phrases

Build a personal collection of Japanese words and phrases from your own materials. Use AI tools to explore the text, then return to it for practice.

  • Type, paste, dictate or capture text with your camera
  • Use AI translation and word-by-word phrase analysis
  • Listen with AI-generated audio and review your collection

Free download · Subscriptions unlock full access

A way to get started

Build recognition, then add context

Declan Words combines Japanese vocabulary with native-speaker recordings and character exercises. Phrases lets you hear words in complete expressions. For vocabulary from a class, book or your own notes, LEXEphant gives you a personal collection to return to.

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Choose one topic

Pick a Japanese vocabulary topic that connects with your current studies. Start with the free content in Words.

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Listen, then practise

Hear the native-speaker recordings before trying the exercises. Give unfamiliar words a little extra attention.

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Put it in context

Listen to complete expressions in Phrases or collect your own examples in LEXEphant.

Before you begin

Learning Japanese
Your questions

A few practical details to help you choose.

Can I practise Japanese characters?

Yes. Declan Words includes character exercises for Japanese, alongside vocabulary and listening practice. It offers 6,500 words organised into 111 topics.

What can I try for free in Japanese?

The first 3 topics in the Japanese course in Declan Words are free. Additional Words content is available through in-app purchases.

Can I use these Japanese apps on Android?

Declan Words is available on Android, iPhone and iPad. LEXEphant supports Android, iPhone and iPad. Phrases is available on iPhone and iPad.

Is the audio recorded or generated?

Declan Words and Phrases use native-speaker recordings. LEXEphant uses AI-generated audio for the words and phrases you add.

Do I need to buy every app?

No. Choose the app that meets your current need. Each app is a separate download with its own purchases, so you can begin with one tool and add another if it is useful.