Pages for learning Japanese about graded readers, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A graded N5 reading story about two people retrieving their bag from a station locker, with 20 sentences, furigana support, English translations, and related grammar lessons.
Guide to Aozora Bunko, a free digital library of Japanese literature in the public domain and by consenting authors.
A graded story at N5 level about a girl discovering a large sweet potato in her grandmother's field.
App offering hundreds of graded stories with native audio, illustrations, and spaced repetition for learners from JLPT N5 through N2.
Collection of 22 graded reading passages at JLPT N3 level on topics like festivals, food, and daily life, with instant word translation tools for learners.
A five-volume digital bundle of Japanese essays about historical periods, with full furigana, English translations, native audio at slow and normal speeds, and Anki flashcard decks for vocabulary.
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.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning resources including graded reading sets, kanji and vocabulary apps, and tools for practicing reading at various levels.
A beginner-level news story about Japan's largest imoni festival in Yamagata, presented with furigana, full English translation, and native audio for learners.
A collection of book reviews and reading recommendations for N5-level Japanese learners, featuring graded readers, short stories, and simple Japanese texts with full furigana.
Easy Japanese reading passages and simplified news at JLPT N5 to N3 levels with furigana, English translations, audio, and grammar breakdowns for beginners.
Learn hiragana, the core Japanese writing system. See the hiragana chart, learn all 46 characters, hear pronunciation, and practice reading real Japanese words.
A1 beginner graded reader retelling the Japanese folktale of Kintarō with simple vocabulary, easy grammar, audio playback, and tap-to-translate help. Includes lesson notes on nature and animal vocabulary.
Makoto is a monthly digital magazine with short Japanese stories, vocabulary explanations, grammar notes, and native speaker audio, aimed at beginner to intermediate learners.
A bundle of four eBooks with audio files containing beginner-level stories and phrase lessons designed for learners who know hiragana and basic grammar, featuring vocabulary and kanji in context with English.
Guide to selecting beginner-friendly Japanese reading materials including picture books, simple manga, and bilingual manga, with recommendations for Ghibli movie books and other resources to build vocabulary and grammar.
Free JLPT N5 short stories in Japanese, with kana, beginner kanji, furigana, and tap-to-translate support.
A simple N5 level story about a girl visiting a bakery with her mother, presented with furigana, English translations, and related grammar lessons for beginning Japanese learners.
A collection of 170 advanced Japanese texts from classical literature and short stories organized by length and topic, designed for learners preparing for JLPT N1 and seeking native-level reading comprehension.
Collection of free N5-level graded stories covering everyday topics, travel, culture, and food designed for complete beginners. Stories use simplified grammar and vocabulary to build reading confidence.
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