Graded readers, easy news, guided reading and texts with furigana.
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A collection of short daily life and anime-themed stories at N5 level with romaji, furigana, vocabulary lists, and quizzes for beginning Japanese learners.
Guide to reading manga in Japanese for beginners, explaining how furigana supports early reading and measuring kanji coverage in dialogue versus narrative texts.
A series of lessons teaching fundamental Japanese vocabulary and expressions through short examples and cultural context. Designed for absolute beginners building foundational word knowledge.
A guide to learning kanji through the Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime, manga, and game, explaining why the franchise's emotional context and kanji-dense content make it effective for study and providing breakdowns of core.
Article introducing ten types of traditional Japanese masks used in theater, festivals, and ceremonial contexts. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and art history.
Free graded Japanese reading passages with furigana and English translations, organized by JLPT level from N5 to N1. Develops reading speed and comprehension skills without requiring dictionary use on first pass.
Index of Daily Japanese lessons covering vocabulary and listening for everyday situations like shopping, dining, travel, and daily routines, with audio files and PDF materials for beginners.
Curated list of 30 Japanese blogs for learners to practice reading, covering topics like cooking, culture, and travel. Blogs range from beginner-friendly to advanced JLPT N2/N1 level content.
Free online reading practice quizzes for JLPT N3 with authentic passages, native audio, English translations, and vocabulary lists.
Curated list of 41 Japanese books for learners from JLPT N5 to N1, covering graded readers, contemporary novels, and advanced literature, with guidance on furigana, difficulty level, and where to find each title.
Reviews and compares graded readers for Japanese learners, including Tadoku, White Rabbit Press, ASK, and Satori Reader, with practical guidance on choosing appropriate reading levels and the extensive reading method.
iOS app for reading native Japanese texts with one-tap word lookups, automatic furigana, and flashcard creation.
Reading practice passage at JLPT N2 level with furigana versions and vocabulary list. Draws from the author's personal diary and provides authentic practice material for intermediate learners preparing for the JLPT.
Free JLPT N5 reading practice with graded stories and articles, furigana, audio, and word lookup tools designed for learners at the earliest beginner level.
Satori Reader is an app and web platform offering over 1650 Japanese stories with integrated grammar explanations, vocabulary support, and adjustable text displays for intermediate learners.
A Chrome extension that transforms Netflix, YouTube, and web content into language learning materials through one-click flashcards, word lookup, and spaced repetition review.
A multilingual reading app for learning Japanese, Chinese, English and German through daily updated articles with tap-to-translate dictionary, native audio for listening practice, and vocabulary notebooks for retention.
Guide to using Japanese children's picture books for learning, featuring five recommended titles with explanations of their benefits for pronunciation, vocabulary and cultural knowledge.
A dialogue lesson between two people meeting for the first time, with Japanese text, English translation, vocabulary notes, and grammar explanations for beginner learners.
Hiragana Times is a bilingual magazine for Japanese learners featuring articles on Japanese culture, language evolution, and contemporary issues with audio support and furigana.
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