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A small, considered collection for N5–N3 learners. Start with what you need, and check each publisher’s terms before you sign up.
10 resources
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Real Kana (external resource)
A focused drill for recognising hiragana and katakana. Choose the rows you want to practise and build up gradually.
Open accessNo visible paywall in the source check; the page does not explicitly state a price.
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Tae Kim’s Guide to Learning Japanese (external resource)
English explanations of Japanese grammar, from the basics to more involved sentence patterns. Read a little, then try your own example.
Open accessNo visible paywall in the source check; the guide does not explicitly state a price.
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NHK Easy Japanese News (external resource)
Short news written in easier Japanese. Try one headline and a short paragraph as a bridge toward everyday reading.
Free accessListed as free in the curation source. Check the publisher for current access conditions.
The source reports NHK’s newer address above. The redirect and furigana support still need a final check; the current title is NHKやさしいことばニュース.
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Tofugu Learn Hiragana (external resource)
A hiragana guide built around visual mnemonics. Pair a small group of characters with recall practice before adding the next group.
Free guideThe guide is listed as free in the curation source.
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Jisho (external resource)
An English–Japanese dictionary for checking words and kanji while you read. Use it to answer a specific question, then return to the sentence.
Free dictionaryListed as free in the curation source.
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Anki (external resource)
Spaced repetition flashcards for vocabulary and kanji. Make a few cards from words you meet, rather than starting with an unmanageable deck.
Free desktop / AndroidDesktop Anki and AnkiDroid are free. The official AnkiMobile iOS app is paid; its price has not been checked.
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Tadoku Free Graded Readers (external resource)
A collection of free, levelled books for extensive reading. Start with a story that feels easy enough to enjoy without constant dictionary lookups.
Free booksUse the free-books collection linked here. Tadoku reading levels are not JLPT levels.
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Bunpro (external resource)
Grammar practice with spaced repetition. An option if you want a structured review routine alongside grammar explanations.
Paid · trial offeredThe subscription amount and trial terms have not been verified. Check the publisher before signing up.
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WaniKani (external resource)
Kanji and vocabulary study using mnemonics and spaced repetition. Consider it when you want a guided sequence rather than building your own cards.
First levels free · then paidThe source reports free introductory levels. The current free limit and subscription price need checking.
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Satori Reader (external resource)
Supported Japanese stories for learners moving into longer reading. Try the available samples to judge whether the difficulty suits you.
Some free · paid subscriptionFree access is limited. The subscription price and current free allowance have not been verified.