Pages for learning Japanese about free, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A Chrome extension that shows the vocabulary of the anime episode playing on Crunchyroll or Netflix as you watch.
Blog post explaining seven major Japanese dialects with grammar comparisons to standard Japanese.
Guide to selecting and using Japanese graded readers appropriate to your level, covering what to look for in a reader and how to identify whether a book matches your current ability.
Blog and resource site with guides on hiragana, katakana, vocabulary, and grammar for beginners learning Japanese, plus JLPT N5 preparation material and reviews of textbooks.
Language learning app with spaced repetition flashcards for Japanese kana, kanji, vocabulary, and grammar. Designed for learners progressing from fundamentals to immersion-based study.
Learn Japanese sentence structure: basic word order (topic + information + verb), topic vs subject (は vs が), omitted subjects, です sentences, forming questions with か, and connecting ideas.
Free membership program offering a learning app with audio stories, weekly sentence breakdowns, and monthly vocabulary lessons at beginner and intermediate levels, plus downloadable materials and a kanji eBook for new.
Marugoto Master N4 offers 45 lessons covering JLPT N4 grammar patterns, vocabulary, and reading comprehension designed for self-study and exam preparation.
Japanese language school in Tokyo offering online and in-person private lessons for English speakers from beginner to advanced levels, with free JLPT study materials, kanji practice, and business Japanese resources.
An interactive A2 graded reader of the traditional Japanese folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter with clickable vocabulary, audio narration, and lesson notes on key grammar patterns and vocabulary.
A curated guide comparing 16 online Japanese courses covering different learning styles and skill levels, from beginner audio courses to advanced grammar resources.
In-depth explanation of the が particle and its distinction from は, addressing common misconceptions about Japanese grammar and the concept of subject in Japanese. Suitable for beginners struggling with particle usage.
Free daily Japanese word-guessing game with vocabulary organized by JLPT level (N5, N1). Players type romaji without needing a Japanese keyboard and receive color-coded feedback to help identify hidden words.
Free printable worksheets and charts for learning hiragana and katakana, with practice exercises for writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and particles. Designed for complete beginners and children.
Converts historical kana spelling to modern spelling and back, for reading prewar texts.
Comparison of five furigana reader tools online, explaining what each tool does and how to choose based on reading goals. For learners seeking ways to read Japanese texts with pronunciation guides.
Lesson on the J-pop song "Spring Thief" by Yorushika with lyrics in Japanese and English, vocabulary notes, cultural context, and audio files.
Dogen, a Japanese phonetics expert, shares the resources and methods he uses to study Japanese, focusing on pronunciation, pitch accent, and speaking ability.
Curated list of over 16 online Japanese courses evaluated by rating, covering beginner through advanced levels with options for grammar, vocabulary, kanji, reading, and listening practice.
Guide to learning katakana with charts for vowels and consonant rows, tips on distinguishing shapes, and sample words showing how Japanese adapts foreign loanwords.
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