Get to know Pocket JLPT

Make room for Japanese in your day. Practice vocabulary and grammar from N5 to N1 with guided sessions, helpful explanations, and a clear next step.

Three free starter sessions at every level. iPhone & iPad. Subscribe for more practice in the app.

Pocket JLPT vocabulary and grammar question with an explanation — Practice at your level.

Pocket JLPT Today screen with a quick session and Smart Review — Know what to practice next.

Pocket JLPT weak areas for vocabulary and grammar review — Work on your weak areas.

A few minutes. A useful next step.

Choose your JLPT level and start a guided session. Read the explanations, revisit tricky words and grammar, and see your progress as you build a daily habit.

Practice works offline without a Pocket JLPT account. Your progress stays on your device, with optional sync through your private iCloud account.

Questions you can learn from

Every question is reviewed by a native Japanese speaker before it goes into the app. See how we review questions.

Pocket JLPT focuses on vocabulary and grammar. Pair it with reading, listening, and full exam practice.

Start your first session.

Choose N5, N4, N3, N2, or N1 and try three free starter sessions.

About the app

Pocket JLPT is made by Back After Sento for iPhone and iPad, with iOS 17 or later. It’s independent of the JLPT organizers.

Need help? Email support@backaftersento.com.

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