JA Sensei 5.9.9 is now available! This new version enhances your learning experience with a brand new voice interface, a random flashcard mode, and immersive illustrations for every lesson.

A completely redesigned speech recognition system

JA Sensei now offers a fully revamped pronunciation tool for a smoother and more enjoyable training experience.

You can now:

• pronounce each sentence at your own pace, without stress or time limits
• validate spoken elements progressively: the tool recognizes what you've said in real time
• clearly see the text: kanji, furigana, romaji (optional), and translation for better guidance
• repeat as many times as needed to gain fluency and sound more natural

A real breakthrough for effective speaking practice!

This tool is already available in the vocabulary, dialogues, and lessons modules (learning mode only). It is not yet available in quizzes.

Flashcards: new random mode to spice up your reviews

The flashcard tools (kana, kanji, vocabulary) now let you enable random card order.

An excellent way to:

• break the routine by avoiding fixed sequences
• boost active recall by removing predictable context
• personalize your sessions: combine randomness with level filters or progress tracking

A progressive and stress-free approach, perfect for consolidating knowledge before switching to more challenging quiz modes.

New lesson illustrations

Each lesson now features a unique header illustration to:

• immerse you in the lesson's theme right from the start
• motivate you with a richer visual experience
• bring your learning journey to life

Version 5.9.9 is now available on Google Play
Thank you for your loyalty, your feedback, and your passion for the Japanese language!

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Posted on Aug 6, 2025, 10:21:39 AM	#8
AMN2025 Update: I reinstalled everything and restarted the phone. Still not working. The color dots are actually not moving. Although the app has access to the microphone, it doesn't recognize it. The microphone is working properly on other apps including Google. I hope it will start working again with one of the next updates. Thank you for the support!

Posted on Aug 5, 2025, 3:27:48 PM	#7
AMN2025 I've already tried all that...there is a bug somewhere, but I cannot find where. Maybe I'll try to uninstall the app and reinstall it. I'm out of ideas, but thank you for trying to find a solution.

Posted on Aug 5, 2025, 2:12:31 PM

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Administrator That's an unexpected situation. When the dots move it means that you are connected to the voice recognition service. So when you speak the Google service should send a feedback to the app. I don't own a Xiaomi to try it on, but: 1. Make sure that under Settings > Language & Input, the default voice engine is set to Speech Services by Google, not XiaoAI. 2. Try turning off the “Ok Google” or Voice Match feature, because some users found that when they disabled it, voice input (e.g. dictation, voice typing) started working properly again. 3. Also, verify app permissions: JA Sensei must have access to the microphone in app settings on your phone.

Posted on Aug 5, 2025, 1:56:35 PM	#5
AMN2025 Hi, thank you. I've already tried multiple times with a simple phrase. They never turned green and it was always doing a "beep" sound. Yes, the color dots are moving as it was working properly (except for the "beep-beep-beep"). No idea, maybe it will start working again after one of the next updates.

Posted on Aug 5, 2025, 7:58:57 AM

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Administrator If the colored dots are moving, it's most probably working properly. So now, if you press the large round button again, it will stop the microphone, you shouldn't do that while using the tool. So, there may be a UI misunderstanding. When the dots are moving, you need to read what is written in the text boxes at the top of the screen. If you read them well, they should turn green. Try to speak loud enough.

Posted on Aug 4, 2025, 10:50:43 AM	#3
AMN2025 Hi, thank you for your answer. Yes, google services are installed. When I speak I hear a bip-bip sound and there are color dots moving. When I stop the recording it is like nothing happened. Phone: Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G. Android 12 SKQ1.211006.001. I've already restarted the phone but nothing changed

Posted on Aug 4, 2025, 8:39:32 AM	#2
Administrator @AMN2025 are the Google Services installed on your device? I'd also need to know your exact phone model and android version you are using. When you press the round button in the middle, and speak, do you see an equalizer moving up and down?

Posted on Aug 1, 2025, 3:36:51 PM	#1
AMN2025 Hi, great work with the app! However, I cannot make the new speach recognition system working on my android phone..It seems like it is working, microphone is connected, but it is like it doesn't hera/recognize my voice. I have no error message, it looks like it works but it doesn't. Do you have any idea on what I could try to do to make it work? ありがとうございます.

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