Japanese Language Learning
Japanese blends hiragana, katakana, and kanji into a writing system that's intimidating up front but logical once you start reading. Stories give you the spaced repetition kanji actually require, with furigana when you need it.
Beginner
First words, short sentences, and high-frequency vocabulary. Build confidence from day one.
Hiragana, katakana, basic particles, and the -masu form.
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Everyday topics and familiar grammar. Read fuller scenes without reaching for a dictionary.
Te-form, plain past, and the first wave of common kanji.
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Richer grammar and natural dialogue. Follow real stories at a comfortable pace.
Conditional forms, passive and causative, and keigo basics.
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Complex sentences, idioms, and nuanced ideas. Read like a native, one tap away from any phrase.
Literary register, dense kanji, and complex nested clauses.
Start readingWhy read in Japanese
What makes our Japanese library different
Furigana on tap
Tiny hiragana over kanji until you no longer need it.
Politeness levels
See how speech shifts between plain, polite (-masu), and humble forms.
Particles in context
は, が, を, に, で - learn them by what they actually mark, not by definitions.