Swipe to flip. Learn Japan's proverbs one card at a time.

Japanese Proverbs Dictionary is an iOS flashcard app that makes learning Japanese proverbs natural and enjoyable. The front of each card displays the proverb in traditional vertical Japanese script. Swipe left or right to flip the card and reveal the reading, meaning, usage example, synonyms, and antonyms — all in one place. Swipe up or down to move between proverbs. The app remembers where you left off, making it easy to build a daily habit.

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Get it on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Swipe to Flip Cards

Swipe left or right and the card flips with a 3D rotation, revealing the reading, meaning, usage example, synonyms, and antonyms. Swipe up or down to navigate between proverbs with a smooth animation.

Packed Back Side

The back of each card shows reading, meaning, and usage example as standard. Where available, synonyms and antonyms are shown too — each section color-coded for quick scanning. Everything you need to understand a proverb, on a single card.

Keyword Search

Tap the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner to open the search screen. Type part of a proverb to filter results. Tap any result to jump directly to that card.

Resumes Where You Left Off

The app saves your position automatically when you close it. The next time you open the app, the same card is waiting for you — perfect for steady, incremental daily study.

Vertical Script Cards with 3D Flip

Each card displays the proverb in traditional vertical Japanese script at a large, readable size. Long proverbs are automatically split into two columns at a natural linguistic boundary using morphological analysis — so the layout always looks intentional, never awkward. Swipe left or right to flip the card with a 3D rotation effect. Swipe again to flip back.

FRONT
BACK

Reading, Meaning, Usage, Synonyms, and Antonyms

The back of every card organizes information into color-coded sections: reading (blue), meaning (green), and usage example (pink) are always shown. Synonyms (yellow) and antonyms (purple) appear when data is available. Each section uses a pastel background with a labeled header, making it easy to scan at a glance.

Swipe and Slider Navigation

Swipe up to move to the next proverb, swipe down to go back — each transition plays a smooth slide animation. A slider at the bottom of the screen lets you jump to any specific card number instantly. A counter shows your current position out of the total number of proverbs.

NAVIGATE
SEARCH

Find Any Proverb Instantly

Tap the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner to open the search screen. Type any part of a proverb to search the full database. Matching results appear in a list showing the proverb text and its reading. Tap a result to jump straight to that card in the main view.

Flip the card.
Build your knowledge, one proverb at a time.

3 Simple Steps to Start Learning

1
Swipe left or right to flip the card

Open the app and your last-viewed proverb card is shown automatically. Swipe left or right to flip the card with a 3D animation, revealing the reading, meaning, usage example, and more on the back.

2
Swipe up or down to move between proverbs

Swipe up to advance to the next proverb, or swipe down to go back to the previous one. Use the slider at the bottom to jump to a specific card number without swiping through every card.

3
Search for a specific proverb

Tap the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner, type a keyword, and tap Search. Tap any result in the list to jump directly to that proverb's card.

Get it on the App Store

Download on the App Store

What Users Are Saying

"I love that it doesn't feel like studying. Flipping the card is satisfying, and having synonyms and antonyms on the back makes it easy to learn related proverbs at the same time."

— japanese_learner_akiko

"I use this during my commute. The fact that it picks up where I left off means I can study in small bursts every day without losing my place. The search feature is handy too."

— daily_learner_taro

"The vertical text layout really suits the feel of traditional Japanese proverbs. Having usage examples included is a big help — it makes it much easier to imagine using them in real conversation."

— vocab_builder_hanako

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions below.

QHow many proverbs are included?
APlease check the App Store listing for the full count. Each entry includes reading, meaning, usage example, and synonyms and antonyms where available.
QHow do I use the cards?
ASwipe left or right to flip a card and see the reading, meaning, and other details on the back. Swipe up to go to the next proverb, or swipe down to go back to the previous one.
QDoes the app remember where I left off?
AYes. Your position is saved automatically, and the app resumes from the same card the next time you open it.
QHow do I search for a specific proverb?
ATap the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner to open the search screen. Type part of the proverb text and tap Search. Tap any result to jump to that card.
QHow much does it cost?
APlease check the App Store listing for current pricing.

Get it on the App Store

Download on the App Store
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