You don’t need to speak perfect Japanese to enjoy Japan more.
Learn practical Japanese for travel and everyday conversation, discover the real meaning behind words and expressions, and understand the culture that comes with the language.
A little Japanese can make a big difference.
Learn the basics of Japanese step by step, from simple sentence structure and grammar to useful everyday phrases.
Discover everyday Japanese words and expressions—and the cultural meanings that don't always translate into English.
Practice what you’ve learned with vocabulary quizzes and simple activities designed to help Japanese stick.
Beginner Lesson
Learn the simple phrase to learn the structure. Each lesson covers one phrase with new vocabulary.
Basic Sentence Structure
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Japanese You Actually Hear
Real Meanings Explained
Discover what everyday Japanese words really mean, how we actually use them, and the culture behind them.
How well do you remember the Japanese words you've learned?
Practice vocabulary from Genki Lessons 1–12 with quick, interactive quizzes. Choose a lesson, pick your quiz style, and test yourself in just a few minutes.
Learn a little. Practice a little. Remember a lot.
For those who like to quiz based on JLPT level. Click the link below
Japanese Vocabulary Practice
Self Quiz
Why is 1本 “ippon” instead of “ichihon”? Learn how Japanese counters work, discover the most useful counting patterns, and test yourself with interactive quizzes.