Japanese is spoken by approximately 125 million people, making it one of the most studied Asian languages worldwide. Japan's cultural influence through anime, manga, gaming, cuisine, and technology makes Japanese appealing to learners globally.
250 essential Japanese words for absolute beginners (CEFR A1 / JLPT N5). Greetings, numbers, colors, pronouns, basic verbs, particles, and survival phrases. All words and example sentences include rōmaji romanization alongside kanji and hiragana (e.g. 食べる · たべる · taberu).
250 everyday Japanese words (CEFR A1 / JLPT N5). Family, food, body parts, clothing, home, animals, weather, emotions, occupations, and transportation. All words and example sentences include rōmaji romanization alongside kanji and hiragana.
230 Japanese words for everyday conversations (CEFR A2 / JLPT N4). Opinions, feelings, social interactions, making plans, and giving advice. All words and example sentences include rōmaji romanization alongside kanji and hiragana.
220 Japanese words for travel (CEFR A2 / JLPT N4). Airport, hotel, restaurant, directions, transportation, sightseeing, and emergencies. All words and example sentences include rōmaji romanization alongside kanji and hiragana.
220 Japanese words for daily routines (CEFR A2 / JLPT N4). Household chores, cooking, shopping, hygiene, hobbies, technology, and work routines. All words and example sentences include rōmaji romanization alongside kanji and hiragana.
Japan has the world's third-largest economy and is a global leader in technology, automotive, gaming, and entertainment. Learning Japanese gives you access to a vast cultural world — from classical literature and martial arts to anime and J-pop — that often loses nuance in translation. Japanese proficiency is highly valued in international business.
125+ million speakers across Japan, and Japanese communities worldwide.
Japanese is classified as a Category IV language by the FSI (88 weeks to proficiency), the highest difficulty category. However, Japanese pronunciation is relatively simple, and consistent vocabulary building with spaced repetition creates a strong foundation.
For reading and writing, yes — about 2,000 kanji are needed for literacy. Our vocabulary decks present kanji in context with readings, making the learning process incremental and manageable.
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