NoriJapanese
JLPT N5–N1
Start with songs you love,
all the way to the JLPT.
- Read along with J-pop and anime songs as the lyrics play.
- New to kana? Start with hiragana.
- Finish the level check to see your estimated score and pass chance.
Learn Japanese and Chinese through songs
Hear it. Know it.
Listen to songs you love.
Press and hold a new word to save it.
It comes back in reviews and questions.
From songs you love
Hear a word.
Save it right there.
1Read along with the lyricsThe line being sung lights up with the music. 
2Press and hold a word you don’t know.Its meaning opens right where you pressed. 
3See the meaning and an exampleCheck the reading and hear it, too. 
4Save it to your wordbook.The song you found it in is saved with it. 
5See it again tomorrow.Saved words show up in your words to review the next day.
These are real screens from the Korean version of the app. Songs play through YouTube or Apple Music.
After you save a word
Save it once,
meet it again and again.
- 01
Save from songs
See what a word means and save it along with the song.
- 02
Review it before you forget
On the review card, hear the part of the song where the word appeared.
- 03
Meet it in questions
Answer exam questions that use the words you saved and reviewed.
- 04
Work on weak spots
Practice the question types you missed, and review the words you mixed up.
Then back to the songs you love.
Today’s study picks what to do today.
Words to review, new words, and what you found hard on exams, all in one flow.
Two languages, one app
Japanese and Chinese,
in one app.
Chinese
New HSK 1 to 7–9
Start with the sounds,
all the way to the HSK.
- Start with pronunciation by listening to the four tones and picking the one you hear.
- Learn basic sentences and grammar in short lessons, then build sentences yourself.
- Learn words for each level, from New HSK 1 to 7–9.
Chinese songs are on the way.
You can switch the language you’re learning in the app at any time. Known words and target levels are kept separately for each language.
Pronunciation basicsSee and hear the four tones as you learn them. 
HSK word cardsSee the meaning and an example sentence with tone colors. 
Grammar lessonsSee word order in a short lesson and listen to examples.
Real screens from the Chinese course, shown in the Korean version of the app.
Check what you’ve learned
Would you pass
if you took it today?
Finish the level check to see your pass chance and estimated score for each level. As you do practice and mock exams, your records build up and show how much you’ve changed since last time.
- Level checkFind the target level that fits you now.
- PracticePick only the question types you’re weak at.
- Mock examTake it with the real test’s time limits and see your score for each section.
N3 estimated scoreExample
126/ 180+28 since the start
Pass chance89%
Estimated range111~141
How the estimated score changedChanges with your records
First level checkNow
Language Knowledge41 / 60
Reading39 / 60
Listening46 / 60
A made-up record to show how it moves.
The estimated score and pass chance are estimates calculated from the questions you’ve answered. They may differ from your real test results.
Nori made the mock exams itself, and is not affiliated with the JLPT organizers. You can take one full mock exam for each level for free.
A round now and then
Play with
what you’ve learned.
Nori’s Ticket Booth
Listen to the number a customer says and print the tickets.
Ninja Nori
Type the reading on each falling scroll to slash it.
Nori’s Sushi Bar
Pick the right counter word for each plate and serve it.
Shiritori with Nori
Bring out words you know and keep the chain going with Nori.
Anywhere
Listen on your phone,
pick up anywhere.
iPhone
Save words right as you listen. Check your words to review with a Home Screen widget.
iPad
Turn it sideways and the song screen opens into two columns. You can also play and move between lines with a keyboard.
Browser
Keep studying with your records on a bigger screen.
Start in your browser →An Android version is on the way. The app appears in Korean or English depending on your device language.
Free and Plus
Learn plenty for free.
Go Plus for more.
Free
Core features stay free, with no ads.
- Songs and lyrics
- Saving words, reviews, and Today’s study
- Kana, pronunciation basics, and grammar lessons
- Level checks and practice by type
- One JLPT full mock exam per level
- Games and some practice within a daily limit
Nori Plus
When you want to do more, without limits
- Subscribe to one language, or both together
- Games and practice with no daily limit
- Study insights that point out weak spots
- Voice packs by level
- Every JLPT full mock exam
- Unlimited Japanese speaking practice
You can subscribe to Japanese or Chinese alone, or to both together. First-time subscribers can get a 7-day free trial. Check the price on the purchase screen in the app before you pay. Subscriptions and billing are managed in the App Store.
Are there Chinese songs?
Not yet. The Chinese course starts with pronunciation basics, HSK words, and grammar lessons. We’ll post on the Notices page when songs arrive.
Can I learn both languages?
Yes. When you switch the language you’re learning, your wordbook and Today’s study switch to that language. Your streak stays as one.
How much can I use for free?
Listening to songs, lyrics, saving words, reviews, and Today’s study are free and have no ads. Games and some practice have a daily limit. For games, you get more rounds when you finish Today’s study, or when you choose to watch an ad. Nori Plus is subscribed per language you learn, or for both together. For the languages you subscribe to, you can practice without limits, and for Japanese you can take every JLPT full mock exam.
Do I need to sign in?
You can start the app without signing in. Sign in when you want to continue your records on another device or use speaking practice. In a browser, you need to sign in first.
Do I need an Apple Music subscription?
You can also listen through YouTube videos. If you subscribe to Apple Music, songs keep playing even with the screen off or while you use other apps.
Can I use it on Android?
An Android version is on the way. For now, you can use it on iPhone and iPad, and in a browser.
