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Nihongo Life is your new club to improve your confidence.

Enjoy efficient studying without the confusion.

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No ads ever. Hiragana and Katakana are always free.

Built just for Japanese

We focus on just one language and do it well.

Nihongo Life takes care of lots of things for you, so you can learn faster.

No managing flashcard decks, no dull memorisation, no endless lists.

Speak Confidently

Nihongo Life uses native Japanese speakers to teach what you really need to know and cut down on all the unhelpful extra vocabulary.

Multiple platforms

Nihongo Life uses multiple learning strategies and has an app for when you're on the go.

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Review

We use spaced-repetition grading system to choose the right things for you at the right time and you get remember more! You can practice until it's second nature. Nihongo Life constantly releases new features and materials.

Vibrant community

You're in good hands with a community of over 5,200 students on our platform.

Simplified

Nihongo Life has simplified the process after years of fine-tuning to teach Japanese so you can pick it up. We have the tools teach you the useful parts.

Challenging

You don't have to spend hours in a classroom to learn a language. Our system is where you need it, when you have the time.

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Hiragana Chart

Every single letter at a glance

Spaced Repetition Decks

Automagically managed and intuitive learning

Everyday vocabulary

High frequency, conversational words

Gamification

Celebrate your progress as you go with badges and levels

Dashboard

A smart screen bringing what you need when you need it

Katakana Chart

Understand pronunciation and master loan words

Example Sentences

Test your grammar and vocabulary knowledge simultaneously

Kanji Chart

Get over your plateau and break Kanji down with handy context

Pronunciation

Hear real native speakers and ace your enunciation

Membership

More than just a subscription, join the community

Kana quizzes

Quickly learn the basics and move on

Verb conjugations

Check patterns until it's second nature

We love feedback

We grow with you and are evolving

Test again

Need one more try? Study just what you need

Fast support

If you have a question you can get in touch directly

Private and secure

Your data is yours. We don't snoop or sell it

Research backed

Tailored content to reduce procrastination

Lessons

Free, members-only and supplementary guides to the language

Community

You're not alone here!

Social

Available 24/7 wherever, whenever, however

Videos

Meet modern learning and learn your way

Relearn

Coming back after a break?

Ouch!

Makes your head hurt!

Frequently asked questions

: Nihongo Life is an interactive and holistic approach to learn Japanese. We produce videos, lessons, textbooks and apps to suit your learning needs, so all you need is 10 minutes a day to study and improve.
: Learning Hiragana and Katakana on Nihongo Life will always be free. Our Pro subscription is $8.99 a month and includes access to thousands of words, kanji, sentences and lessons to keep you going with your studies.
: The Nihongo Life iOS app is a great tool to study offline and to practice handwriting. The Web app is available on any device with an internet connection, including Android phones and tablets.