Tsugi

Learn Japanese words through complete sentences. Tsugi follows a hand-curated n+1 order: each new sentence introduces one target word, then spaced repetition brings the words you need to review back at the right time.

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Tsugi Japanese sentence flashcard

Real Japanese, One Step Ahead

Learn from complete Japanese sentences instead of isolated word lists. Tsugi keeps each new card just beyond your current level, so every review adds something useful without becoming overwhelming.

Tsugi interactive furigana and audio controls

Read, Listen, Recall

Interactive furigana, native audio, and simple recall controls turn every sentence into focused reading and listening practice, with help available when you need it.

Tsugi learning progress and retention statistics

See What’s Sticking

Track review momentum, retention, active sentences, and mastery across memory tiers, so you can see your Japanese vocabulary growing over time.

MADE FOR THE WAY YOU STUDY

Tsugi, in detail.

Learning your next Japanese word in a sentence you can follow.

iPhone, iPad & Mac

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Meet one new word in a complete sentence

New cards follow an ordered n+1 curriculum built to introduce one target word at each step.

Review what is due before moving on

Short sessions put due reviews first, then introduce new material.

Listen, look up, and keep reading

Hear the sentence, tap a Japanese word for its dictionary meaning, and choose romaji or unassisted Japanese.

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Read with furigana when you need it

Add furigana above the kanji so you can follow the Japanese sentence without replacing it with romaji.

Give each word a visual memory

Turn on cosy illustrated flashcards for another way to remember the target vocabulary.

Unpack the Japanese in front of you

Open a sentence breakdown to inspect words, readings and grammar patterns.

Learn grammar as it appears

Show a short grammar lesson the first time a new pattern comes up during review.

See more than a study streak

Track daily activity for free.

Pick up on another device

Keep learning progress and review history in sync through iCloud.