Learn real Japanese, one clip at a time.

Short clips of real Japanese with subtitles you can tap. Furigana, romaji and English on every line, and every word explained.

Available on iPhone. Android coming soon.

Tap any word

Every word, explained in context.

Tap a word to see its reading and what it means in this exact line, plus a simple explanation of how it's used.

Like it? Add it to your deck with one tap.

Words that stick

Your saved words come back as flashcards just before you'd forget them, each one with the line you heard it in.

Made for your level

Tell Tanu your level and what you enjoy. Your feed is matched to you, from beginner to intermediate.

Search any word to hear it used by real people in real clips.

A little every day

Set a daily goal, keep your streak and watch your word count grow.

Who is Tanu for?: Beginner to intermediate learners who want to understand real, everyday Japanese.
How much does it cost?: Tanu Pro is a subscription, monthly or yearly. The yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial. You can cancel any time in your iPhone's settings.
Is there an Android version?: Not yet, but it's coming soon. Tanu is on iPhone for now.
I need help.: Email us at tanuhelp.app@gmail.com or see Support.