Shinobi: Read & Learn Japanese
Japanese Story Reader
| Revenue % | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | 170 | $2.14 – $23.39 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| Annual | 167 | $4.06 – $44.43 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| Annual | 167 | $5.49 – $60.02 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| Annual · 3 days trial | 163 | $6.85 – $72.41 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| Monthly · 7 days trial | 161 | $2.14 – $22.71 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| Annual · 7 days trial | 159 | $6.85 – $72.41 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| Monthly · 3 days trial | 157 | $2.14 – $22.71 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| Weekly | 156 | $1.02 – $10.77 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| One-time purchase | 134 | $0.16 – $1.49 | 24.8% | +18.0% | |
| One-time purchase | 129 | $35.75 – $389.85 | 24.8% | +18.0% |
Description
Learn Japanese by reading stories you'll actually want to finish. Illustrated, JLPT-aligned stories with native audio take you from your first hiragana all the way to N2.
Downloaded more than 400,000 times by learners who stopped memorizing word lists and started reading real Japanese.
WHY SHINOBI WORKS
Most apps teach Japanese in isolated pieces. Shinobi teaches it the way it sticks: in context. Every kanji, word, and grammar point appears inside a story, with images, audio, and a reason to remember it.
READ REAL JAPANESE FROM DAY ONE
91 levels of graded stories covering JLPT N5 to N2
Curriculum reviewed by native Japanese teachers
Tap any word for its reading, meaning, and examples
Grammar explanations built right into the text
Furigana toggle to raise the challenge as you improve
Full-page translation whenever you need it
LISTEN AND SPEAK
Native Japanese audio for every story
Slow mode for tricky passages
Shadowing practice to improve pronunciation and rhythm
MAKE KANJI AND VOCABULARY STICK
Save words as you read
Review them with smart spaced-repetition flashcards
Quizzes after every story to lock in what you learned
A NEW STORY EVERY DAY
A daily Japanese news story, with double XP for 24 hours
Download stories for offline reading
TRAIN LIKE A NINJA
Climb the ninja ranks as you progress
Streaks, badges, and rewards to keep you consistent
Live Activities on your lock screen so you never lose your streak
Whether you're a total beginner or preparing for the JLPT, Shinobi turns daily reading into real fluency.
Download Shinobi Japanese and read your first story today.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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