Kichi: Read & Study Japanese2.0.5 - App Store

Accelerate your Japanese learning journey with Kichi. Whether you're a relative beginner or an advanced learner, Kichi makes reading Japanese text easy and helps you quickly remember new words.

If you can read hiragana and katakana, you’re ready to use Kichi.

- Instant Definitions: Snap a picture of Japanese text and tap on words to get easy-to-understand, in-context definitions and explanations.
- Pronunciation Guide: Hear the correct pronunciation of any word you tap.
- Smart Flashcards: Automatically create flashcards with the word, meaning, furigana, and the surrounding text.
- Adaptive Learning: Review flashcards in fun, personalized lessons managed by an intelligent algorithm.
- Custom Flashcards: Make your own flashcards to fit your learning style.
- Gamified Learning: Earn points for each review and track your score over time. Share your stats with friends to stay motivated.

If you can read hiragana and katakana, you’re ready to use Kichi.

Regardless of the type of content you want to read, Kichi is here to support you. It fits right in with your study materials and courses, making it easier to understand and remember new words. As you get better, Kichi helps you learn from native materials and keep improving your skills.

Created by someone who studied Japanese to fluency, Kichi blends practical experience with advanced tech to make learning Japanese fun and effective. With Kichi, you can quickly read and understand Japanese text, making your study sessions more productive and enjoyable.

A gamified learning experience keeps you motivated by letting you earn points for each review. Track your progress over time and share your scores with friends to make language study a fun experience.

Thoughts from our users:

"I think Kichi is definitely the best app for words. I can't imagine my life without this app."
"I'm working on my teaching degree at a Japanese university. Thanks to Kichi, I can keep up with the rest of my class."

Join other learners who have transformed their Japanese reading skills with Kichi. Download Kichi today and take the next step in your Japanese language journey!

*Kichi also has a Chrome extension and Mac desktop app.

Version History Easier to use touch controls for choosing words from images. 2.0.5 May 28 Fix crash that occurred every time a review session finished. 2.0.4 Apr 17 Fixed a connectivity bug 2.0.2 Mar 20 OCR is much faster! 2.0.0 Mar 20 Better onboarding experience
Performance upgrades 1.9.8 06/24/2025 Big bug fixes! 1.9.7 06/06/2025 A huge range of UI improvements, bug fixes, and code upgrades to make Kichi smoother and easier to use. 1.9.6 05/28/2025 Big bug fixes and a better learning algorithm! 1.9.4 12/27/2024 Fixes for a bug on the review lesson screen 1.9.3 12/20/2024 Reviews look nicer and some major bug fixes! 1.9.2 12/18/2024 Serious bug fix for cases where E-E dictionary wasn't loading correctly. 1.9.1 12/07/2024 Many, many, many bug fixes. 1.9.0 08/05/2024 Various fixes 1.8.8 07/31/2024 Smoother camera 1.8.7 07/30/2024 Bug fixes, crash fixes. 1.8.6 07/28/2024 - Fun lessons for practicing input and output
- Score tracking
- A ton of bug fixes and UI improvements 1.8.4 07/18/2024 Fixed a serious crashing bug on the search screen 1.7.8 04/23/2024 iOS bug fixes and a new, sleek navigation UI! 1.7.7 03/11/2024 Bug fixes and a furigana reading practice quiz! 1.7.6 03/07/2024 Furigana & listening quizzes!
Massive bug fixes! 1.7.4 03/04/2024 Now explains Japanese Grammar in real time! Just highlight the grammar and tap "Ask AI"
Custom quizzes based on the words you learn!
Chat with fun anime personalities that will use your most recent vocab!
Long press on any word in a quiz or chat to get a definition!
Customizable study reminder notifications!
Bug Fixes 1.7.3 02/22/2024 Custom quizzes based on the words you learn!
Chat with fun anime personalities that will use your most recent vocab!
Long press on any word in a quiz or chat to get a definition!
Customizable study reminder notifications!
Bug Fixes 1.7.2 02/19/2024 Custom quizzes based on the words you learn!
Chat with fun anime personalities that will use your most recent vocab!
Long press on any word in a quiz or chat to get a definition!
Customizable study reminder notifications!
Bug FixesHave fun reading any Japanese text you want! Take a picture or screenshot to get flashcards, definitions, and quizzes! 1.7.1 02/14/2024 Many, many bug fixes.
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Confetti plays when you hit a study goal!
Camera improvements - Give the new camera a try!
Now supports 100% offline usage 1.7.0 01/18/2024 Quizzes!
Custom notifications to remind you to study (up to 3/day). 1.6.9 01/15/2024