日本語 · JLPT N5–N2
Learn Japanese online: a 365-day course from N5 to N2
Japanese has three scripts and a very different sentence order, so the first weeks matter. This course introduces hiragana row by row alongside real greetings, then adds katakana and kanji gradually while grammar and vocabulary grow around them. Everything is aligned with the JLPT levels so you always know how close you are to N5, N4, N3 and beyond.
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Who this Japanese course is for
- Complete beginners who want to read hiragana within the first days
- Anime and manga fans who want to understand real Japanese
- Learners preparing for JLPT N5 to N3
Learning to read is the first wall. Hiragana is introduced in small groups with writing practice, so you are reading simple sentences before you have to deal with kanji.
How the 365-day Japanese path works
The course takes you from your first hiragana (N5) up to N2-level material. Progress is measured against JLPT levels (N5 to N2).
- Take the free placement test and we drop you on the right day of the 365-day path.
- Each day is one lesson of about an hour: vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, speaking and writing.
- A short quiz at the end unlocks the next day, and spaced-repetition review brings old words back before you forget them.
Preview: Day 1 — Sounds & script I: hiragana あ–そ and first greetings
Here is what your very first Japanese lesson teaches you:
- Read and write the first 15 hiragana characters
- Pronounce Japanese with even rhythm instead of English-style stress
- Greet someone for the time of day
| Japanese | Romaji | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| こんにちは | konnichiwa | hello; good afternoon | こんにちは、たなかさん。 |
| おはようございます | ohayou gozaimasu | good morning (polite) | おはようございます、せんせい。 |
| ありがとうございます | arigatou gozaimasu | thank you (polite) | どうも ありがとうございます。 |
| すみません | sumimasen | excuse me; sorry | すみません、せんせい。 |
Japanese course questions
- Do I need to know hiragana first?
- No. Day 1 teaches the first hiragana characters together with greetings, and the following days continue the rest.
- Does the course cover kanji?
- Yes. Kanji is introduced gradually once hiragana and katakana are in place.
- Which JLPT level can I reach?
- The path is built around N5 to N2 material. Real exam results depend on your daily practice and test-taking experience.
- Is Japanese explained in my language?
- Japanese lessons are taught in English. For explanations in Mongolian, Chinese, Spanish or French, start with our English course.
Find your starting day in 10 minutes
The placement test is free. It tells you exactly which day of the Japanese path to begin on.
Take the free placement test