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JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT

All-in-one app to learn Japanese: kanji, hiragana, grammar, culture, JLPT & more

CrossPower Philippines Inc. · com.japanactivator.android.jasensei

3.6 out of 5 (5 ratings) 1M+ downloads v6.1.2c 92.7 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v6.1.2c (228)
Updated
Aug 25, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size
92.7 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Education (app)
Listed since
Jul 6, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
19 (4 sensitive)
Website
japan-activator.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT is an app by CrossPower Philippines Inc. in the Education category, listed since at least July 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.7.4a, the APK grew from 47.3 MB to 92.7 MB. Since version 5.7.3a, the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 6.0. It asks for 19 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 6.1.2b. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

3.6out of 55 ratings
  • 5 ★20%
  • 4 ★20%
  • 3 ★60%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★0%

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What's new in v6.1.2c

* Kanji: on/kun readings improved * Vocabulary: 1798 new examples + search by drawing * Reading: illustrations added * Lessons: new Challenge added * Grammar: 74 new documents

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

All-in-one app to learn Japanese. Learn hiragana, katakana, kanji, vocabulary, phrasebook, grammar, and much more. Japanese lessons from beginner to advanced level. Build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Discover surprising Japanese cultural codes and avoid embarrassing mistakes. Why choose JA Sensei? ★ Ongoing project since 2011 with continuous updates and improvements ★ High-quality content developed over the years and validated by native Japanese speakers using authoritative sources ★ Native Japanese audio recordings for authentic Japanese pronunciation ★ Learn Japanese offline: most content can be downloaded for offline use ★ Highly customizable quizzes with spaced repetition (SRS) to track your progress Japanese learning features Progressive Japanese lessons ✓ Learn Japanese step by step, starting at beginner level ✓ For each lesson: Japanese dialogue, vocabulary, grammar, exercises, and a culture page ✓ Take the final quiz to validate each lesson ✓ Many entertaining and explanatory illustrations Japanese kana, kanji, radicals ✓ Phonetic information and audio recordings for each Japanese sound ✓ Explore 6,350 kanji with stroke orders, meanings, word examples, and more ✓ Kanji breakdown to analyze the composition of each kanji and remember them more easily ✓ Powerful kanji search by handwriting, radicals, meanings, on/kun readings, and JLPT level ✓ Detailed information on kanji radicals (Kangxi number, position, meaning, frequency, etc.) ✓ Drawing tool to learn how to write kana/kanji/radicals with the right stroke order ✓ Learn by JLPT, Jouyou, or Kanji Kentei levels ✓ Create and manage your personal lists Japanese vocabulary ✓ Japanese dictionary with 136,900 words, authentic audio recordings, and example sentences ✓ Over 74,300 example sentences with native audio to learn words in context ✓ Take listening, writing, and speaking quizzes ✓ Learn vocabulary by JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2, N1 or by theme ✓ Hands-free mode for learning while commuting or walking ✓ Search Japanese words from a single search box ✓ Record your voice and compare your pronunciation with native Japanese audio ✓ Create and manage your personal lists of Japanese words Japanese phrasebook ✓ Travel to Japan with confidence ✓ Over 900 common Japanese phrases for real-life communication, grouped by topic ✓ Smart quizzes to improve Japanese speaking and listening skills ✓ Learn Japanese phrases with audio clips and words in context ✓ Each Japanese phrase can be broken down to get a list of words and detailed grammar explanations Japanese listening comprehension ✓ Practice Japanese listening with entertaining illustrated situations ✓ 3 levels of difficulty for each situation. Easy enough for beginners and challenging enough for advanced users ✓ Take the final quiz to validate your comprehension ✓ Learn the vocabulary before listening to each text Japanese culture guide ✓ Be ready for a culture shock and avoid embarrassing situations! ✓ Discover Japanese culture, customs, social rules, and everyday behavior ✓ Understand cultural codes to communicate naturally and avoid common mistakes More Japanese learning tools ✓ Grammar: 429 beginner-to-advanced Japanese grammar guides with examples organized by JLPT level ✓ Dialogues: 152 real-life dialogues to learn Japanese in context ✓ Stories: 30 stories to practice Japanese reading skills ✓ Japanese particles: 168 usages with examples ✓ Japanese counters: 45 essential counters with examples, quizzes, and exercises ✓ Japanese verbs and adjectives: basic and advanced conjugation

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v5.7.3a. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v5.10.3a it requires Android 6.0+.

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 25, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Raphael Weissend” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 5 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Aug 25, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Aug 25, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Raphael Weissend, L=Sarreguemines, ST=Lorraine, C=FR
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)BB:C2:89:58:8F:D6:02:1A:09:C3:D6:16:63:C2:1D:60:76:E0:D9:C0
  • File MD59997ae6da8513227e32d729b7887793c
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT requests 19 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 5.9.10d is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 5.9.10d · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the JA Sensei: Learn Japanese JLPT APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 5 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 9997ae6da8513227e32d729b7887793c.

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