Pages for learning Japanese about graded readers, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Portal collecting websites and apps for reading easy Japanese, including news sites with furigana, audio support, and dictionary tools designed for beginner learners.
Guide to learning Japanese through manga, covering six-step reading methodology from initial exposure through repeated reading, with recommendations for manga series suitable for learners and strategies for managing.
A curated collection of 100 essential Japanese words and phrases with romaji, meanings, and example sentences, organized by category for absolute beginners who want practical communication skills.
An app offering hundreds of graded Japanese stories with native audio, illustrations, and built-in vocabulary lookups for JLPT N5 to N2 learners. Stories span 25 themes and each includes a quiz to reinforce learning.
A collection of 14 short stories graded to JLPT N5 level, with furigana on every word, vocabulary notes, grammar explanations, and a tap-to-look-up dictionary for beginners.
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.
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.
Free intermediate Japanese stories based on folklore and classical tales, each annotated with furigana and contextual translations for JLPT N3 learners.
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 graded N5 reading story about two students caring for classroom flowers after school. The story includes 15 sentences with furigana, English translations, and links to related grammar lessons and similar stories.
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 curated collection of websites, tools and resources for Japanese reading practice, including graded readers, literary works, browser extensions and materials for learners at various levels.
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.
A beginner-level Japanese news story about Hikone Castle with furigana, native audio, and English translation. Part of Shinobi's collection of graded reading materials for learners.
A blog about reading Japanese literature and graded readers at various JLPT levels, with book reviews, reading recommendations, and tools for learners including browser extensions for reading assistance.
Blog featuring reviews of Japanese novels and classical texts for language learners, with guides on how to read Japanese novels and classical Japanese, plus resources for learning Cantonese.
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.
Official site for the Kanji Learner's Course series, offering a textbook and graded reading sets that teach kanji through contextual reading practice. Supports learners from beginning to advanced levels.
A complete guide to passing JLPT N2 — the professional Japanese threshold. Keigo, complex reading, fast listening, and advanced grammar strategies from a JLPT N1 certified teacher.
A beginner's guide to starting Japanese book reading with step-by-step strategies, book recommendations by level, and techniques for building a reading routine from absolute beginner to intermediate.
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