Graded readers, easy news, guided reading and texts with furigana.
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A graded Japanese reading passage at JLPT N3 level about attending a festival, with versions with and without kanji readings, accompanied by a vocabulary list and cultural context about daily life in Japan.
Complete katakana chart showing all 46 basic characters, dakuten and handakuten marks, combination sounds, and reading tips with romaji equivalents and audio. For beginners learning to read and write katakana.
Daily news story rewritten at three JLPT levels (N5, N4, N3) with furigana, English translations, vocabulary lists, comprehension quizzes and audio.
A 20-sentence N5 graded story about a boy and his father flying a kite, with furigana, English translations, vocabulary notes, and related grammar lessons.
A curated directory of Japanese books graded by difficulty for language learners, including picture books, manga, children's literature, and novels.
Guide to finding Japanese comprehensible input by level, covering books, podcasts, TV, movies, anime, manga, video games, and YouTube channels with recommendations organized for beginners through advanced learners.
Guide to reading techniques and strategies for Japanese learners, covering visual novels, light novels, manga, and setup tools like Yomitan and ッツ Reader for different proficiency levels.
Weekly news stories read slowly in clear Japanese with popup translations and kanji readings. Covers basic, intermediate and advanced listening levels with archive lessons organized by difficulty.
Collection of Japanese side dish recipes with instructions, videos, and Japanese names, helping learners understand food vocabulary and Japanese culinary culture through accessible cooking examples.
How the JLPT 読解 section is built at each level: the official timings, the six question types, where reading gets its own score floor, and what to read.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning resources including graded reading sets, kanji and vocabulary apps, and tools for practicing reading at various levels.
A directory of websites and online tools for studying Japanese, with sections organized by skill level and learning type including reading practice, listening, grammar, and vocabulary resources.
Archive of blog posts about JLPT N3 preparation, intermediate Japanese study resources, light novel reviews for learners, and tips for kanji study apps. Serves intermediate learners preparing for the JLPT N3 level.
Japanese language classes using tadoku graded readers for students of all levels, with instruction in summarizing, discussion, and writing. Courses run in Tokyo with both online and in-person options.
A graded news story about Kumamon visiting a nursery school in Kumamoto Prefecture, written in easy Japanese with furigana, English translation, and native audio. Designed for beginner learners.
An article from Hiragana Times explaining Japanese ancestry through DNA research and haplogroups, with furigana annotations and bilingual English-Japanese text for intermediate learners interested in Japanese history.
Hiragana Times magazine offers graded reading material for intermediate learners, with articles on Japanese culture, seasonal traditions, and language features.
Furigana explained: what the small kana printed above kanji actually do, why they're a beginner's best friend for reading, and when to start relying on them less.
A free JLPT N3 graded reading story about a man confused by three identical blue umbrellas at a supermarket.
Mobile app for iOS and iPad that uses OCR to identify Japanese text, provide definitions, pronunciation, and create adaptive flashcards. Designed for learners who can read hiragana and katakana.
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