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Renshuu
What Renshuu is
Renshuu is a Japanese learning service covering vocabulary, kanji, grammar, and sentences. It adjusts how Japanese is presented to a learner’s knowledge, down to individual kanji, and offers multiple choice, typing, and writing questions. Learners can use curated lesson packs, browse thousands of lessons made by staff and users, follow paths for most textbooks, the JLPT, and Kanji Kentei, or study independently. Vocabulary resources include over 15,000 audio files recorded by native speakers, 17,000 selected images, and 160,000 example sentences. Grammar materials cover over 800 expressions and more than 7,500 quiz questions. The free plan includes Japanese learning paths, vocabulary, kanji, grammar, sentences, games, and review. Renshuu is available on Android, iOS, macOS, and the web, but lessons are not available offline. Users can sign up by email or Google. The service also has a Discord community with Japanese learning events and an account-linking bot. The two-person company answers questions directly, and the app listing provides a support email address.
Who it suits
Renshuu suits Japanese learners who want structured paths, varied question formats, or self-directed study across vocabulary, kanji, grammar, and sentences. It is available on web, Android, iOS, and macOS.
What it does well
- Adapts Japanese display to knowledge of individual kanji.
- Offers paths for textbooks, JLPT, and Kanji Kentei.
- Free plan includes learning paths and review.
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, and web.
What to know first
- Lessons are not available offline.
- The service focuses on Japanese learning.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Renshuu Pro monthly | Optional paid feature set | On request |
| Renshuu Pro annual | Annual Pro access | On request |
| Lifetime Renshuu Pro | Lifetime Pro access | On request |
| Free | Unlimited free version; no timer before payment is required | Free |
As renshuu.org lists them, read 19 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Renshuu website
- Choose email or Google sign-up
- Use the web service or install the Android, iOS, or macOS app
- Select a learning path, lesson pack, or self-directed study
- Start vocabulary, kanji, grammar, sentence, game, or review activities
Verdict
Renshuu combines adaptive study with lesson paths, varied question formats, and substantial vocabulary and grammar resources. Its free plan covers the core study areas, though learners need an internet connection for lessons.
Questions
Is Renshuu free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and includes Japanese learning paths, vocabulary, kanji, grammar, sentences, games, and review.
Which platforms support Renshuu?
Renshuu is available on Android, iOS, macOS, and the web.
Does Renshuu offer offline lessons?
No. Lessons are not available offline.
How can I create an account?
The website offers sign-up by email or Google.
Who makes Renshuu?
The site identifies Michael as its creator and administrator. Questions are answered directly by the two-person company.
Facts from Renshuu's own pages
- Account sign-in
- The website offers sign-up by email or Google. · renshuu.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Adaptive learning
- It adjusts how Japanese is displayed to match a learner’s knowledge, down to individual kanji. · renshuu.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Community
- Renshuu has a Discord community with Japanese learning events and a bot that can link Discord and Renshuu accounts. · renshuu.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Creator
- The site identifies Michael as its creator and administrator and says he originally created it while studying computer science and Japanese in college. · renshuu.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · renshuu.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Grammar resources
- The app listing describes over 800 grammar expressions and more than 7,500 hand-made quiz questions. · play.google.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Languages offered
- 1 · renshuu.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Learning paths
- The service provides learning paths for most textbooks, JLPT, and Kanji Kentei, as well as self-directed study. · play.google.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Lessons
- Learners can use curated lesson packs and thousands of staff- and user-made lessons. · renshuu.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yes · renshuu.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Offline lessons
- No · renshuu.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Personalized review
- Yes · renshuu.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Privacy and security
- The privacy policy says the service may collect email and app error log data, uses third-party services including Google Play Services, Sentry, and RevenueCat, and cannot guarantee absolute security. · renshuu.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Renshuu is a Japanese learning service with vocabulary, kanji, grammar, and sentence study materials. · renshuu.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Study formats
- It offers varied question styles, including multiple choice, typing, and writing input. · play.google.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The app listing says questions are answered directly by the two-person company and provides [email protected] as a support contact. · play.google.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Vocabulary resources
- The app listing states that vocabulary study includes over 15,000 native-recorded audio files, 17,000 hand-picked images, and 160,000 example sentences. · play.google.com, 12 Oct 2026
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