Graded readers, easy news, guided reading and texts with furigana.
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Explains how the JLPT scaled scoring system works, passing scores for each level from N5 to N1, section requirements, and how to interpret score reports for test takers.
A collection of over 350 graded news stories in easy Japanese with furigana, English translations, and native audio. Designed for beginner learners to practice reading comprehension through contemporary news topics.
Free guides and interactive reading tools for learning Japanese from kana through advanced levels, including JLPT strategies, grammar explanations, vocabulary lists, and recommendations for reading native content.
An encyclopedia of Japanese yokai and supernatural beings organized by name, type, place, and theme, with illustrated entries explaining their origins and significance in folklore.
Ten short Japanese stories with furigana, English translations, vocabulary lists, grammar notes and JLPT-style questions, designed for N2 level reading practice.
An article from Hiragana Times about the Pacific saury fish and its cultural significance in Japan, with Japanese text and furigana for intermediate learners. Includes vocabulary notes and an audio component.
A reading and listening platform with over 1650 episodes of original stories in learner-friendly Japanese, ranging from folklore to thrillers, designed for intermediate learners with audio and comprehension support.
Teaches 10 Japanese personality vocabulary words used in everyday conversation, with example sentences, translations, and practical context for intermediate learners.
A graded news story about a school torch relay in Aichi before the Asian Games, written for beginners with furigana, English translation, and native audio.
Blog posts about Japanese society and culture with full furigana and English translations, suitable for beginner readers learning to connect written Japanese with spoken language.
Guide to browser extensions that provide furigana and word definitions while hovering over Japanese text on websites. Helps learners read news, blogs and social media in Japanese.
Curated list of five free sources for graded Japanese reading at various levels, from simplified news to classic literature, with audio and furigana support.
NPO Tadoku Supporters provides a free library of graded readers for learners at all levels from absolute beginner to JLPT N2 and N1.
A blog post introducing a tool to extract vocabulary lists from anime episodes using subtitles, with JLPT level filtering, example sentences, and export options for Anki and Quizlet.
Free collection of graded stories at four difficulty levels covering everyday Japanese life, travel, culture, and social situations. Designed to build reading confidence from absolute beginner through intermediate.
MyAnimeList entry for Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou, a completed manga series about two girls surviving in a post-apocalyptic world.
A collection of Japanese proverbs (kotowaza) with Japanese text, romaji, literal translations, and explanations of their meanings and cultural context.
Blog articles from a Japanese language school explaining JLPT exam levels, grammar points, and reading strategies for learners preparing for the N2 through N5 tests.
Collection of 230 Japanese reading passages graded by JLPT level from N5 to N1, with each passage containing at least 98 percent in-level vocabulary and optional translations and word glosses.
Learning platform with 12 topic-based units combining videos, articles, listening, kanji practice, and vocabulary study. Supports Japanese and English with optional furigana for beginners.
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