Shinobi: Read & Learn Japanese
Shinobi: Read & Learn Japanese Summary
Shinobi: Read & Learn Japanese is a with in-app purchases iOS app in the Education category, developed by Jeremy Pitault. First released 1 year ago(May 2024), the app has 668 ratings with a 4.87★ (excellent) average rating.
Recent activity: 351 new ratings this week (373 over 4 weeks) with surging momentum. View trends →
Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Nov 17, 2025.
Store info: Last updated on App Store on Dec 16, 2025 (version 108).
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Ratings: 668
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App Description
Discover Shinobi , the app designed for effective, immersive language learning through illustrated stories. Master Japanese at any level by reading, listening, and experiencing the language in a way that’s both captivating and practical.
LEARN JAPANESE READING ILLUSTRATED STORIES
Shinobi Japanese centers on illustrated stories to teach Japanese through visually engaging and culturally rich narratives. Each story takes you through multiple illustrated pages, immersing you in Japan's language, traditions, and everyday expressions. With a wide variety of stories on diverse topics – from fun themes like aliens and magicians to unique, everyday scenarios – Shinobi offers endless ways to learn. Dive into a new adventure every day and broaden your understanding of Japanese culture.
Shinobi combines kanji, vocabulary, and grammar in one experience, teaching you how to use each element correctly within context for deeper understanding and mastery.
Key features in every story:
- One Click: Tap any word for translations, explanations, readings, examples
- Full-Page Translation: Understand entire pages with a single view
- Furigana Toggle: Show or hide readings above kanji for customized learning
- Grammar Explanations : Gain in-depth understanding of Japanese grammar
JAPANESE AUDIO FOR ENHANCED LISTENING SKILLS
Listening comprehension is critical in Japanese learning, and Shinobi provides Japanese audio for every story, along with a slow audio option. This enables you to:
- Practice pronunciation with authentic Japanese voices
- Improve listening comprehension and rhythm
- Follow along at your own pace with adjustable audio speed
BUILD KANJI KNOWLEDGE IN CONTEXT
Learning kanji can be challenging, but Shinobi Japanese integrates kanji naturally into each story, helping you retain kanji by seeing it used in real contexts. With our Click-to-Translate tool, you can:
- Access in-depth kanji breakdowns with meaning and pronunciation
- View example sentences and grammar notes for deeper understanding
- Toggle furigana to control when you see readings above kanji
SMART VOCABULARY REVIEW WITH SRS FLASHCARDS
Bookmark vocabulary as you read and review it later with Shinobi’s Spaced Repetition System (SRS) flashcards, designed to:
- Reinforce memory retention by reviewing words at optimal intervals
- Build a strong vocabulary foundation over time
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