Learn Japanese
Short Japanese lessons in the browser. You learn words, listen to them, and practise with exercises.
Where this language is spoken
These cities are places where Japanese is official, widely used, or part of daily life for many people. It is not the only language you will hear.
Tokyo
Japan
Japanese is the language of daily life, from the station to the corner shop.
Kyoto
Japan
Japanese is what you use in a tea house, on a bus, and at a temple gate.
Osaka
Japan
Japanese is everyday speech. The local colour is still Japanese.
Fukuoka
Japan
Japanese is the public language, in shops, at the port, and on the street.
Sapporo
Japan
Japanese is the language of the street. Winter talk and daily errands both use it.
Hiroshima
Japan
Japanese is the language you use in the park, on the tram, and in a shop.
Nara
Japan
Japanese is what you use with a shop, a bus driver, and a temple office.
Kanazawa
Japan
Japanese is the language of the garden gate, the market, and the bus.
Who it is for
For anyone learning Japanese for travel, work, study, or everyday conversation. You start at the level you choose.
In the app
You choose Japanese as the language to study, set a level and a daily time, then take short lessons. Pronunciation uses ja-JP.
A few phrases
| Phrase | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| こんにちは | Konnichiwa | Hello |
| ありがとう | Arigatō | Thank you |
| おはよう | Ohayō | Good morning |
| 私の名前は… | Watashi no namae wa… | My name is… |
