Mainichi
Learn Japanese vocabulary with light practice and track progress by prefecture
About Mainichi
Mainichi helps you build authentic Japanese vocabulary through light, fun learning activities, covering all 47 prefectures of Japan and 20,000+ words. You can build a personal dictionary and look up entries when you forget an expression; the app also tracks XP, learning streaks, and prefecture unlock progress in real time, and provides audio pronunciation for every vocabulary card to help you learn Japanese by listening while comparing your performance with that of other users.
Best for
Best use cases
Building everyday Japanese vocabulary
Listening to vocabulary-card pronunciations
Tracking learning streaks and unlock progress
Organizing easily forgotten words
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The official comparison page says: You can compare your learning performance with that of other users.
Features
Personal dictionary
Add new entries while studying and look them up when you forget an expression.
Real-time progress tracking
View learning progress through XP, learning streaks, and prefecture unlocks.
Audio pronunciation
Every vocabulary card includes audio pronunciation for listening-based study.
Coverage
Provides 20,000+ words covering all 47 prefectures of Japan.
Pros
- Covers more than 20,000 words and all 47 prefectures
- Provides audio pronunciation for every vocabulary card
- Supports building a personal dictionary
- Tracks XP, learning streaks, and unlock progress in real time