Ace the JLPT.

Quick, game-like lessons in JLPT vocabulary, kanji and grammar.
Build combos, beat your score and keep your streak!

Supports:

1,900+ questions, each checked by a native speaker.
For iPhone and iPad.

PocketMoji sushi Arcade game: serving 国籍 (こくせき) by picking its kanji for +200 points

PocketMoji kanji reading question with an 8 combo and the correct answer selected

How PocketMoji works

One free lesson a day

Keep coming back and you’ll reach every lesson for your level.

Want to study faster? Join PocketMoji Plus to access all lessons today.

In PocketMoji, tapping a lesson on Journey opens its preview. Swiping unlocks it with confetti, Start lesson opens the first question, and the right answer turns green.

Always know what to study next.

Follow guided sessions at your level instead of planning them yourself.

PocketMoji Journey with the Chapter 4, Session 3 preview open, listing its vocabulary and grammar

1,900+

Questions reviewed by native speakers.

A native Japanese speaker reviews every question before it goes into the app.

How we review questions

Go back to what you missed.

Weak Areas shows which skills need more practice.

Weak Areas word list in PocketMoji, lowest confidence first

See your practice add up.

Track your completed sessions, accuracy and time spent.

PocketMoji Progress with N4 words, grammar and kanji learned, practice rounds, accuracy and time spent

Beat your best in the Arcade.

Quick games with the words from your lessons.

Sushi RushBuild each order with the right kanji before the customer leaves.
Last TrainPick the right answer at every gate to catch the last train home.

PocketMoji sushi Arcade game: customers order words by reading, and you serve each one by picking its kanji.

What to know before you download

PocketMoji is a JLPT practice app for iPhone and iPad covering vocabulary, kanji and grammar at every level from N5 to N1. Follow guided lessons, read answer explanations, and revisit weak areas.

Who is PocketMoji for?

Learners preparing for any JLPT level who want a few minutes of practice a day. You’ll need to read hiragana and katakana first. Use it alongside reading, listening, and full exam practice.

See how we review practice questions, or try a free session to read the questions and explanations yourself.

What can I try for free?

You get one new lesson free every day at your JLPT level, and you can go back to any lesson you’ve already unlocked. Subscribe to PocketMoji Plus to study without the daily wait.

PocketMoji Plus is $29.99 for six months or $2.99 a week on the US App Store.

You can also try free JLPT practice in your browser, download practice PDFs, explore printable N5 and N4 kanji lists, or set up your routine with the free JLPT study-plan calculator.

Can I study offline without an account?

Practice works offline, and no PocketMoji account is required. Progress is saved on your device, with optional sync through your private iCloud account.

Who makes PocketMoji?

PocketMoji is made by Back After Sento. Writing about the app? PocketMoji at a glance has prices, comparisons and a media kit. For help, see support and frequently asked questions.