Learn Japanese with an AI tutor who explains it in your language
Real conversation practice, corrected in real time, explained in the language you already speak.
Japanese is studied by millions of learners worldwide, often driven by interest in anime, manga, travel, or business ties to Japan. It uses three writing systems together — hiragana, katakana, and kanji — plus a system of politeness levels that changes verb endings depending on who you're speaking to.
That combination makes Japanese feel like a bigger undertaking than most languages, but spoken conversation is actually one of the more approachable parts — Japanese pronunciation is simple and consistent. Hi Zazoo focuses on that conversational core, with tap-to-translate support for kanji you don't recognize yet.
Why learn Japanese with Hi Zazoo
Real conversation from day one
Talking with your AI tutor in Japanese is the core of the app — free, from your very first message.
Explained in your language
Stuck on a grammar point in Japanese? Get it explained in the language you already speak, not just in Japanese.
Hear it, tap it, slow it down
Tap any Japanese word to translate it instantly, or hear it played back slowly, syllable by syllable.
Progress that feels good
XP, streaks, levels, and achievement badges keep you motivated as your Japanese improves week after week.
Common questions about learning Japanese
Start speaking Japanese today — free.
No credit card, no time limit on the free plan. Your first Japanese conversation takes about 30 seconds to start.
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