Graded readers, easy news, guided reading and texts with furigana.
745 pages
An introduction to the three Japanese writing systems (hiragana, katakana, and kanji) with example sentences showing how each script functions in practice.
Forty-five structured lessons covering JLPT N2 grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension based on Marugoto Master materials. Designed for self-study and exam candidates preparing for the N2 level.
Blog post documenting an advanced Japanese learner's 2024 immersion activities across games, visual novels, light novels, manga and anime.
Line-by-line breakdown of LiSA's "Gurenge" from Demon Slayer with Japanese lyrics, furigana, English translations, vocabulary notes, and audio recordings for learners who want to study through popular music.
An app for reading Japanese stories at intermediate level with adjustable kanji, native audio, interactive vocabulary building through spaced repetition, grammar explanations, and community Q&A support.
A resource list of extensive reading sites for Japanese learners, featuring collections of graded reading materials at beginner and intermediate levels including KC Yom Yom, Yomimono-Ippai, and Tadoku no Hiroba.
Guide to selecting anime by JLPT level (N5 to N1) and using it for learning Japanese, with strategies for subtitles, study routines, and matching difficulty to learner level.
Magazine for intermediate Japanese learners featuring articles on Japanese culture, seasonal words, and contemporary topics, with audio support for selected pieces.
Collection of 54 hand-picked Japanese stories graded by JLPT level from Pre-N5 to N2, with translations in 9 languages. Also provides daily simplified Japanese news with English translation for all levels.
Interactive reading practice platform with 100+ articles graded for JLPT N5 through N1 levels.
Blog post explaining the research behind extensive reading as a language learning method, with guidance on choosing text difficulty and comprehension levels for effective reading practice.
A twenty-sentence N5 graded story about Haru's first bowling game, with furigana, English translations, and linked lessons on counters, adjectives, comparisons, and verb forms.
Curated collection of free reading materials for JLPT N3 level learners, including graded readers, news articles, blogs, fairy tales, manga, and games with links to specific resources organized by format.
A storytelling and craft session at the Japan Foundation Sydney Library for children aged 4 and up who understand spoken Japanese, featuring Japanese picture books and cultural themes.
A short N5 graded story about a girl who finds and returns a wallet at a police box. The story uses polite verb forms, location words, and everyday vocabulary for beginner readers.
Free Japanese stories at JLPT N5 level. 250–400 characters, 5 pages, JLPT N5 grammar · daily life situations.
Explains how Japanese writing works, covering hiragana, katakana, kanji, and romaji, with guidance on reading and pronunciation for learners starting out.
A ranked list of Japanese movies and dramas sorted by difficulty, with vocabulary and kanji statistics to help learners choose content appropriate for their level.
A conversational dialogue between two characters discussing the challenges of learning Japanese counter words, with furigana and vocabulary support for beginner learners.
Article explaining Japanese urban legends such as Kuchisake-Onna and Kisaragi Station, their cultural significance, and how they differ from traditional yokai.
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