YukigoLearn Japanese,
explained in English.
Kana, kanji, grammar, vocabulary and reading — with spaced repetition, handwriting, audio and Yuki, your AI tutor. Free, with no ads.
Free beta, installs in two minutes. How do I install it?
What you learn
All of Japanese, from your first kana to fluent reading.
Hiragana & Katakana
Both syllabaries from scratch, with stroke order.
Kanji
The full set: on/kun readings, compounds and writing.
Grammar
Every rule, from N5 to N1, explained clearly.
Vocabulary
Thousands of words (goi) with real examples.
Reading
Graded passages with furigana to read for real.
Listening (chōkai)
Real exam-style dialogues with audio, from N5 to N1.
How you learn
A method that makes things stick.
Spaced repetition
Review everything at the right moment, and remember it.
Handwriting
Trace kana and kanji with your finger, in the right order.
Audio
Pronunciation for every word and example.
Pronunciation
Speak into the mic and get instant, sound-by-sound feedback.
Exercises
Quizzes, fill-in and recognition, with furigana on/off.
Goals, streaks & leagues
Daily goals, study streaks and weekly leagues to keep you coming back.
JLPT training & mock exam
Exam-style drills for every section and a full timed simulation with scoring — for all five levels. Walk in on exam day already knowing what to expect.
- N5
- N4
- N3
- N2
- N1
Exam-format questions for every section — vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening
A full mock exam with timer and scoring, just like the real thing
Results by section, so you know where to focus next
Yuki, your tutor
Stuck on a grammar point? Ask Yuki right inside the lesson: simpler explanations, more examples, tricks to remember. In your language.
- Explain it more simply
- More examples
- How do I remember this?
Included for free, with a fair daily limit.
Explained in your language
Yukigo speaks your language: the interface and explanations adapt to you.
- Italiano
- English
- Español
- Français
- Deutsch
- Português
More languages coming.
Take a look
A peek inside the app.
Your data stays yours
Study offline — your progress stays yours. An account is optional and only syncs it across devices. No ads, and your data is never sold.
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Start today
Download the free beta and start from your first kana.
Free beta, installs in two minutes. How do I install it?
On iPhone? Leave your email and we’ll write as soon as the iOS beta is ready.