Learn to speak
Japanese.

Start speaking Japanese in short everyday exchanges, with time to listen and repeat before moving on.

Start learning Japanese

Try free starter phrases. Choose Japanese when you enter the app.

Coming soon to Google Play

Start with something you can say

Your first Japanese phrases

こんにちは

konnichiwa

Hello

ありがとう

arigatō

Thank you

いただきます

itadakimasu

Said before eating

Examples from the Japanese starter lessons in Bolo! Open the app to hear them and practice out loud.

A little practice. Your own voice.

Listen first

Hear a Japanese phrase in the app. Follow the written example and its meaning, then listen again.

Try it out loud

Hold the speaking button while you say the phrase. Release it when you finish and review your attempt.

Come back to it

Repeat one useful Japanese phrase before adding another. A small routine is easier to keep.

Make it part of your day

Your first week with Japanese

Days 1 and 2: make the first phrase familiar. Start with “Hello”. Hear it, try it, and revisit it tomorrow.
Days 3 and 4: add another exchange. Practice “Thank you”. Try recalling it before looking at the written example.
Days 5 through 7: put your voice first. Revisit your Japanese starter phrases. Choose the one you would most like to use in a real conversation.

This is a suggested practice routine. Move at the pace that works for you.

Bolo! East Asia app home shown in Cantonese — Real Bolo! East Asia screenshot, shown in Cantonese. Select Japanese in the app.

Before you start

Can I start Japanese as a beginner?

Yes. Start with the Japanese examples above, then choose Japanese in Bolo! East Asia. Listen and practice one short phrase at a time.

What if I understand Japanese but hesitate to speak?

Use a familiar phrase as your starting point. Say it in the app, listen again, and repeat it before adding something new. You can practice privately at your own pace.

Can I try Japanese for free?

Bolo! includes free starter phrases so you can try Japanese before deciding whether to buy access to more content. Check the app for current plans.

Which Bolo! app includes Japanese?

Japanese is included in Bolo! East Asia. Use the store badges on this page, or start in your browser. A grey badge means that store release is coming soon.

Your next Japanese conversation starts with one phrase.

Start small. Say it out loud. Come back tomorrow.