Japanese for Travelers vVARY

Traveling in Japan becomes much easier when you can use a small set of essential Japanese phrases and words with confidence. Instead of relying only on translation apps, you can quickly ask for directions, order food, handle check-ins, and deal with simple problems. This app is designed specifically for tourists who want practical Japanese for real situations, with a learning system built for long-term recall.

At the core is an adaptive spaced repetition system that adjusts review intervals based on your actual memory performance. If you recall a phrase after a longer delay than expected, the next interval increases. If you hesitate or answer incorrectly, the interval shortens without resetting progress. This keeps practice efficient and focused on what you still need.

Two learning modes are available. Multiple Choice is great for fast practice and building early recognition. Self-Assessment strengthens active recall: you try to retrieve the phrase yourself first and then rate whether you knew it, almost knew it or did not know it. This method improves real-world recall when you actually need the phrase.

Content is organized into travel-focused sets such as greetings and basics, politeness, restaurants and ordering, directions and transport, shopping, hotel and check-in, emergencies, and common questions. Each card shows the Japanese phrase and its meaning, and where helpful includes an easy-to-read pronunciation to support speaking.

You can enable or disable sets freely and choose question directions such as Japanese → Meaning or Meaning → Japanese. This allows you to focus on recognition or production depending on your goal and time before the trip.

Tests provide a clear overview of your level. Each test shows all selected items once and awards a silver or gold medal based on results. This helps you track progress and quickly spot weak areas before you travel.

A complete card browser is included for quick lookup and last-minute review.