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日本語能力試験 · JLPT

Study by JLPT Level

Pick your target level and follow a guided study plan with vocabulary, kanji, and grammar.

Beginner

~800 words · ~100 kanji

Elementary

~1,500 words · ~300 kanji

Intermediate

~3,000 words · ~650 kanji

Upper-Int

~6,000 words · ~1,000 kanji

Advanced

~10,000 words · ~2,000 kanji

国際交流基金 · For SSW Visa

JFT-Basic

The Japan Foundation Test for SSW (Specified Skilled Worker) visa applicants.

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JFT-Basic Study Plan

Vocabulary and grammar for the JFT-Basic exam

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JFT-Basic Exam Info

Dates, registration, and what to expect

会話 · Conversation

Phrasebooks

Ready-to-use phrases for real life in Japan.

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At a Restaurant

Ordering, paying

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Convenience Store

Shopping basics

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Clinic / Pharmacy

Medical visits

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Part-time Job

Work phrases

単語・漢字 · Library

Vocabulary & Kanji

Browse and study by level or theme. Track your progress with spaced repetition.

Vocabulary

9,251 words across N5–N1

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Kanji

2,145 characters by level

Today's Session

読解 · Reading

Reading Practice

Graded Japanese articles with furigana and vocabulary support.

Reading Library

Easy news and graded readings at your level

試験情報 · Exam Info

JLPT & JFT Exams

Exam dates, registration, and what to expect.

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All Exams

Compare JLPT, JFT, NAT

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JLPT Hub

Dates, levels, registration

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JFT-Basic Hub

For SSW visa applicants

模擬試験 · Practice

Mock Tests

Practice JLPT-style questions and track your progress.

JLPT Practice Tests

Vocabulary, grammar, and reading sections with scoring

初心者 · Beginners

New to Japanese?

Start here. Learn the scripts first, then build vocabulary step by step.

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Step 1

Hiragana

ア

Step 2

Katakana

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Step 3

First 100

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Then

N5 Plan

ガイド · Guides

Study Guides

How to study Japanese

The SRS method explained

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How long does it take?

Realistic timelines

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Which exam?

JLPT vs JFT-Basic

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Not sure where to start?

Find your path

先生を探す · Teachers

Find a Teacher

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Japanese classes in India

Japan Foundation, JLPT hosts, university departments

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Language schools in Japan

Study Japanese in Japan on a student visa