Master Japanese naturally with story-based lessons, smart vocabulary practice, and clear grammar explanations designed for English speakers.
Learning Japanese does not have to mean memorizing endless word lists or struggling through dry grammar charts. Our platform helps English speakers learn Japanese through interactive bilingual stories that feel more like reading a compelling comic or short novel than studying from a textbook. You see Japanese and English side-by-side, listen to native audio, and interact with each line so that new words and patterns sink in naturally.
Every story is carefully graded for level and packed with high-frequency words and real-life expressions. As you follow characters through everyday situations in Japan—ordering food, riding the train, meeting friends—you absorb vocabulary and grammar in meaningful context. This makes it much easier to remember and reuse what you learn when you speak or write Japanese yourself.
Our approach combines three powerful elements that reinforce each other:
Because our lessons are designed specifically for English speakers, we highlight the differences that matter most: word order, particles like は and が, the use of context instead of pronouns, and the way kanji, hiragana, and katakana work together. You will not just memorize phrases; you will understand how Japanese really works.
Whether you are a complete beginner or already know some Japanese, our story-based system helps you build a strong foundation, expand your vocabulary, and gain confidence using Japanese in real situations—one story at a time.
Click any sentence to see its translation, grammar explanation, and example sentences.
Toggle full-page translations to read side-by-side in English and Japanese.
Hear the story read aloud with word-by-word highlighting to improve pronunciation and reading speed.
A practical, step‑by‑step guide for English speakers learning Japanese, with strategies, examples, and useful phrases with translations.
vocabularyLearn essential Japanese vocabulary and beginner phrases with clear examples, romaji, and English translations to start speaking Japanese today.
On your first read, focus on understanding the story with English support. On your second read, hide the English and pay attention to Japanese word order, particles, and new expressions.
Always listen to the native audio while you read. Shadow (repeat out loud) short sentences, copying rhythm and intonation. This builds listening and speaking skills at the same time.
When you learn a new word, picture the scene from the story where it appeared. This context helps you remember usage, nuance, and which expressions feel natural together.
Read the grammar explanations, then immediately look back at the story examples. Ask yourself, “Why did they use this form here?” Let patterns emerge through repeated exposure.
Use the built-in vocabulary practice for 5–10 minutes each day. Regular short reviews are far more effective than occasional long study sessions, especially for kanji and phrases.
Yes. Our beginner stories start with simple sentences, furigana support, and clear English translations. You will be introduced step by step to hiragana, katakana, and basic grammar. You can rely on English support at first and gradually hide it as your confidence grows.
Each story is broken into short, manageable segments. You can toggle English on or off, tap any sentence for native audio, and tap words for definitions and grammar notes. After finishing a segment, you complete quick vocabulary and comprehension checks to reinforce what you just read.
You will learn both. Our stories expose you to natural phrases in context, and our built-in grammar explanations show you how those sentences are constructed. We focus on core topics like particles, verb forms, and politeness levels, always tied to real examples from the stories so grammar feels meaningful, not abstract.
No. You can start with full furigana support and romaji options if you prefer. As you progress, we gradually reduce your dependence on romaji and help you learn high-frequency kanji through repeated exposure in stories, targeted practice, and clear breakdowns of each character’s reading and meaning.
Consistency matters more than long sessions. We recommend 15–30 minutes a day: read or listen to one story segment, then spend a few minutes on vocabulary and grammar review. This steady routine helps you build a strong foundation, improve retention, and see clear progress week by week.
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