Master Japanese
every time you check your phone.
The only Japanese SRS flashcard app with an Hourly Kanji Lock Screen Widget for effortless, distraction-free passive learning.
Experience Vocab Bento in Browser
Click the card to flip between Kanji and Meaning. Tap the speaker to hear native Japanese audio.
Mindful Japanese Learning, Reimagined
Combining scientifically proven spaced repetition with delightful passive hourly exposure.
Passive Hourly Lock Screen Widget
Learn 1 Kanji every hour right from your iOS 18 Lock Screen and Home Screen without ever opening the app. Every glance at your phone reinforces kanji characters and vocabulary in your long-term memory.
Pay Once, Keep Forever
Zero recurring subscriptions. Master the entire JLPT N5 curriculum for free, and unlock lifetime access to all 6,000+ words with a single honest purchase.
Intelligent Spaced Repetition (SRS)
Over 6,000+ curated words across JLPT N5–N1, Kana, Radicals, and thematic packs. Built on memory-optimized forgetting curves to make sure you never forget a word.
Mindful Washi Craft & Bento-kun
Distraction-free Japanese stationery aesthetic accompanied by Bento-kun, your faithful Shiba Inu mascot celebrating your study streaks and milestones.
Deep-Dive Japanese Learning Guides
Comprehensive tutorials, reference lists, and guides crafted by the Vocab Bento team.
How to Set Up Japanese Kanji Lock Screen Widgets on iOS 18
Step-by-step illustrated guide to configuring hourly rotating kanji flashcard widgets on your iPhone Lock Screen.
JLPT N5 Reference
Complete JLPT N5 Kanji List with Readings, Meanings & Audio
Searchable directory of essential beginner Kanji characters with Onyomi, Kunyomi, stroke orders, and pronunciation.
Culture & Anime
50 Essential Anime Japanese Words, Kanji & Catchphrases
From 仲間 (nakama) to 限界突破 (genkai toppa), master iconic anime vocabulary with context, kanji, and audio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Hourly Lock Screen Widget work?
Vocab Bento takes advantage of iOS 18 widget capabilities to passively rotate through your current study deck every hour. Every glance at your phone reinforces kanji characters and vocabulary in your long-term memory.
Is there a subscription fee?
No! We believe in subscription-free software. Vocab Bento offers the full JLPT N5 curriculum and lock screen widgets for free, with an optional one-time purchase for lifetime access to N4–N1 and specialized packs.
Does it include audio pronunciations?
Yes, all vocabulary entries and Kana charts feature high-quality native audio recordings so you can master accurate pitch and pronunciation.
Can I study offline?
100% offline. All 6,000+ words, audio clips, and spaced repetition schedules are stored directly on your iPhone with optional private iCloud sync.