Japanese Word Chain Downloads & RevenueJapanese Word Chain: Shiritori · App Store
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Updated 6 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperMINERVA K.K.
CategoryGames
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 0.0 (0)
Version1.0
Age rating9+
First seen by us
30 Sep 2026
30 Sep 2026Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori update history & changes
Last change · 6 events since 1 Sep 2026Full timeline ↓🆕First spotted by AppInsider📈Dropped out of every chart we track🆕Its developer released another app: RHYME GAME : 韻踏みゲーム！ラップの練習など📦Version 1.0
Full timeline · 6 events
- 🆕Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori first spotted by AppInsider#53 in Top Free · Word · Indonesia
- 📈Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori dropped out of every chart we trackLast seen 29 Sep
- 🆕Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori: its developer released another app: RHYME GAME : 韻踏みゲーム！ラップの練習など
- 🆕Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori: its developer released another app: KOMA: Speech Bubble Maker
- 📦Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori version 1.0No release notes
- 🆕Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori released on the App Store
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Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori on the App Store
App details
App ID
6802028933
Publisher
MINERVA K.K.
On the store since
Sep 2026
Under a year
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
9+
1 content note below
Languages
2
EN JA
Size
78 MB
Also listed in
Puzzle, Word, Reference
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humour
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
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|---|---|---|
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Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
0.0 ★
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About Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori
How many Japanese words can you connect before your mind goes blank?
Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori turns Japan’s classic word-chain game into a fast, stylish vocabulary challenge. Start each word with the final sound of the previous one, keep the chain alive, build combos, and chase a new high score.
APPLE → ELEPHANT is the basic idea in English. In Japanese, りんご (ringo) ends with ご (go), so your next word must begin with ご. Easy to understand. Surprisingly difficult under pressure.
■ 210,000+ JAPANESE WORDS
Play with a huge local dictionary containing over 210,000 entries, from everyday vocabulary to uncommon terms, proper nouns, and specialist words. The vast word pool keeps every run fresh and rewards players who know more than the obvious answers.
■ FAST TIME ATTACK
You start with 60 seconds. Every correct word can restore time, while longer words can earn bigger bonuses. As the level rises, the pressure builds and every second counts.
Think fast. Type fast. Keep going.
■ ENDLESS SHIRITORI
Prefer playing without a clock? Endless Mode removes the time limit, letting you focus on finding words, exploring vocabulary, and building the longest chain possible.
Check available words for the current kana, discover new answers, and play until you run out of ideas.
■ COMBOS, FEVER & HIGH SCORES
Correct answers build your combo. Reach 8 combos to trigger Fever and multiply your score for a limited time.
Your score is affected by word length, combo count, rare words, kanji input, fast answers, and Fever. A short, familiar word may save your run, while a long or unusual word can send your score soaring.
Can you reach S Rank?
■ HIRAGANA, KATAKANA, KANJI & ROMAJI
Play using the input style that feels most natural to you.
• Hiragana
• Katakana
• Kanji
• Romaji
The game normalises multiple Japanese writing styles and converts supported forms to their readings for Shiritori judgement.
That makes it approachable for Japanese learners, while giving fluent players plenty of room to compete for speed and score.
■ LEARN THROUGH PLAY
Shiritori is more than a word game. It constantly challenges you to recall vocabulary by sound.
Stuck on a difficult kana? Explore words that begin with it. Discover unfamiliar vocabulary. See kanji forms and readings, then use what you learn in your next run.
The built-in kana index lets you browse the dictionary by Japanese sound and search for words whenever curiosity strikes.
■ CLASSIC SHIRITORI RULES, GAME-FRIENDLY JUDGEMENT
The next word must begin with the final Japanese sound of the previous word.
Small kana are normalised for chaining, long vowel marks use the preceding sound, and voiced or unvoiced variations are accepted in supported cases to keep the game flowing.
But remember the most famous rule:
End a word with ん (n), and your run is over.
■ MADE FOR QUICK SESSIONS AND SERIOUS CHALLENGES
Play for a minute while waiting for a train, chase a personal best, practise Japanese vocabulary, or spend longer
Japanese Word Chain: Shiritori turns Japan’s classic word-chain game into a fast, stylish vocabulary challenge. Start each word with the final sound of the previous one, keep the chain alive, build combos, and chase a new high score.
APPLE → ELEPHANT is the basic idea in English. In Japanese, りんご (ringo) ends with ご (go), so your next word must begin with ご. Easy to understand. Surprisingly difficult under pressure.
■ 210,000+ JAPANESE WORDS
Play with a huge local dictionary containing over 210,000 entries, from everyday vocabulary to uncommon terms, proper nouns, and specialist words. The vast word pool keeps every run fresh and rewards players who know more than the obvious answers.
■ FAST TIME ATTACK
You start with 60 seconds. Every correct word can restore time, while longer words can earn bigger bonuses. As the level rises, the pressure builds and every second counts.
Think fast. Type fast. Keep going.
■ ENDLESS SHIRITORI
Prefer playing without a clock? Endless Mode removes the time limit, letting you focus on finding words, exploring vocabulary, and building the longest chain possible.
Check available words for the current kana, discover new answers, and play until you run out of ideas.
■ COMBOS, FEVER & HIGH SCORES
Correct answers build your combo. Reach 8 combos to trigger Fever and multiply your score for a limited time.
Your score is affected by word length, combo count, rare words, kanji input, fast answers, and Fever. A short, familiar word may save your run, while a long or unusual word can send your score soaring.
Can you reach S Rank?
■ HIRAGANA, KATAKANA, KANJI & ROMAJI
Play using the input style that feels most natural to you.
• Hiragana
• Katakana
• Kanji
• Romaji
The game normalises multiple Japanese writing styles and converts supported forms to their readings for Shiritori judgement.
That makes it approachable for Japanese learners, while giving fluent players plenty of room to compete for speed and score.
■ LEARN THROUGH PLAY
Shiritori is more than a word game. It constantly challenges you to recall vocabulary by sound.
Stuck on a difficult kana? Explore words that begin with it. Discover unfamiliar vocabulary. See kanji forms and readings, then use what you learn in your next run.
The built-in kana index lets you browse the dictionary by Japanese sound and search for words whenever curiosity strikes.
■ CLASSIC SHIRITORI RULES, GAME-FRIENDLY JUDGEMENT
The next word must begin with the final Japanese sound of the previous word.
Small kana are normalised for chaining, long vowel marks use the preceding sound, and voiced or unvoiced variations are accepted in supported cases to keep the game flowing.
But remember the most famous rule:
End a word with ん (n), and your run is over.
■ MADE FOR QUICK SESSIONS AND SERIOUS CHALLENGES
Play for a minute while waiting for a train, chase a personal best, practise Japanese vocabulary, or spend longer
Latest updates
1.0
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