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By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms. 4 | 5 | Thank you for your interest in contributing to the Awesome Japanese List! We're excited to collaborate with you. This list thrives on the valuable contributions from contributors like you. Here’s how you can help make the Awesome List even more awesome. 6 | 7 | ## How to Contribute 8 | 9 | ### Suggesting New Resources 10 | 11 | 1. **Check for duplicates**: Before adding a new resource, please ensure it is not already listed or suggested. 12 | 2. **Create a new issue**: Use the issue template to suggest your resource. Please include the name, link, and a brief description of why it's a valuable addition. 13 | 3. **Pull request**: Once your suggestion has been acknowledged, you can submit a pull request. Please see the section below on how to do this properly. 14 | 15 | ### Improving Existing Resources 16 | 17 | - If you notice a resource that could be improved or updated, please open an issue detailing your proposed changes. 18 | 19 | ### Documentation and Miscellaneous 20 | 21 | - Suggestions for improving the documentation or any other non-code aspects of the project are welcome. Please open an issue to discuss your ideas. 22 | 23 | ## Submitting a Pull Request 24 | 25 | 1. Fork the repository. 26 | 2. Create a new branch for your contribution (`git checkout -b new-resource`). 27 | 3. Add your resource or make your changes in the relevant section. 28 | 4. Commit your changes with a clear and descriptive message (`git commit -m "Added [Resource Name]"`). 29 | 5. Push the branch to your fork (`git push origin new-resource`). 30 | 6. Open a pull request from your fork to the original repository. 31 | 32 | ## Guidelines 33 | 34 | - Ensure your contribution is in line with the project's theme and quality standards. 35 | - Provide a clear and concise description for each contribution. 36 | - Check your spelling and grammar. 37 | - Please add a disclaimer if you are the resource owner for transparency. 38 | 39 | ## Questions? 40 | 41 | If you have any questions or need further clarification on how to contribute, please don't hesitate to open an issue or contact the maintainers directly. 42 | 43 | Thank you for your contributions, and let's make this Awesome List even better together! 44 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /code-of-conduct.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct 2 | 3 | ## Our Pledge 4 | 5 | In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as 6 | contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project and 7 | our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body 8 | size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, 9 | nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and 10 | orientation. 11 | 12 | ## Our Standards 13 | 14 | Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment 15 | include: 16 | 17 | * Using welcoming and inclusive language 18 | * Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences 19 | * Gracefully accepting constructive criticism 20 | * Focusing on what is best for the community 21 | * Showing empathy towards other community members 22 | 23 | Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include: 24 | 25 | * The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or 26 | advances 27 | * Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks 28 | * Public or private harassment 29 | * Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic 30 | address, without explicit permission 31 | * Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a 32 | professional setting 33 | 34 | ## Our Responsibilities 35 | 36 | Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable 37 | behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in 38 | response to any instances of unacceptable behavior. 39 | 40 | Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or 41 | reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions 42 | that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or 43 | permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate, 44 | threatening, offensive, or harmful. 45 | 46 | ## Scope 47 | 48 | This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces 49 | when an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of 50 | representing a project or community include using an official project email 51 | address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed 52 | representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be 53 | further defined and clarified by project maintainers. 54 | 55 | ## Enforcement 56 | 57 | Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be 58 | reported by contacting the project team at yudataguy@gmail.com. All 59 | complaints will be reviewed and investigated and will result in a response that 60 | is deemed necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. The project team is 61 | obligated to maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident. 62 | Further details of specific enforcement policies may be posted separately. 63 | 64 | Project maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of Conduct in good 65 | faith may face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other 66 | members of the project's leadership. 67 | 68 | ## Attribution 69 | 70 | This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage], version 1.4, 71 | available at [http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4][version] 72 | 73 | [homepage]: http://contributor-covenant.org 74 | [version]: http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/ 75 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /mobile.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # Awesome Japanese - Mobile [![Awesome](https://cdn.rawgit.com/sindresorhus/awesome/d7305f38d29fed78fa85652e3a63e154dd8e8829/media/badge.svg)](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome) 2 | 3 | > Alpha version. A curated list of Japanese language learning resources for smartphones. Each category is limited to 5 websites/apps. 4 | 5 | ## Contents 6 | 7 | - [Contents](#contents) 8 | - [Indicator Explanation](#indicator-explanation) 9 | - [Course](#course) 10 | - [Japanese Alphabet: Hiragana \& Katakana](#japanese-alphabet-hiragana--katakana) 11 | - [Kanji](#kanji) 12 | - [Vocabulary](#vocabulary) 13 | - [Grammar](#grammar) 14 | - [Reading](#reading) 15 | - [Listening](#listening) 16 | - [Speaking](#speaking) 17 | - [Dictionary](#dictionary) 18 | - [Language Exchange](#language-exchange) 19 | 20 | ## Indicator Explanation 21 | 22 | | Indicator | Description | 23 | | ---------- | ------------------- | 24 | | :apple: | iOS | 25 | | :robot: | Android | 26 | | :moneybag: | Paid Feature(s) | 27 | | :japan: | Japan IP restricted | 28 | | :jp: | Japanese interface | 29 | 30 | ## Course 31 | 32 | - [Lingodeer](https://www.lingodeer.com) - Preferred Japanese language learning app. :apple: :robot: 33 | - [Duolingo](https://www.duolingo.com) - Japanese language learning app. :apple: :robot: 34 | 35 | ## Japanese Alphabet: Hiragana & Katakana 36 | 37 | - [Kana Drill](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kana-drill/id1208009110) - Master Japanese Hiragana & Katakana. :apple: 38 | - [Kana](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kana-hiragana-and-katakana/id1454200955) - Learn Hiragana & Katakana with quiz and drawing :apple: 39 | - [Kana Town](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.koridev.kanatown) - Learn Japanese, Hiragana & Katakana :robot: 40 | 41 | ## Kanji 42 | 43 | - [Kanji Study](https://mindtwisted.com/) - Kanji learning app. Note: search "Kanji Study" in the app store. :apple: :robot: 44 | 45 | ## Vocabulary 46 | 47 | - [Anki](https://apps.ankiweb.net/) - Japanese vocabulary learning app. :apple: :robot: 48 | - [Memrise](https://www.memrise.com/) - Community driven Japanese vocabulary learning app. :apple: :robot: 49 | 50 | ## Grammar 51 | 52 | - [Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese](https://guidetojapanese.org/learn/grammar) - This guide was created as a resource for those who want to learn Japanese grammar in a rational, intuitive way that makes sense in Japanese. The explanations are focused on how to make sense of the grammar not from English but from a Japanese point of view. :apple: :robot: 53 | - [Bunpro](https://bunpro.jp/) - Grammar learning web app. Mobile apps in open alpha testing, which can be accessed [here](https://bunpro.jp/apps). :moneybag: :apple: :robot: 54 | 55 | ## Reading 56 | 57 | ## Listening 58 | 59 | ## Speaking 60 | 61 | ## Dictionary 62 | 63 | - [Japanese](https://www.japaneseapp.com/) - Japanese dictionary. :apple: :robot: 64 | - [Akebi](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.craxic.akebifree) - Japanese dictionary, supports exporting words to Anki. :robot: 65 | - [Takoboto](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.takoboto&hl=en_US&gl=US) - Japanese dictionary. :robot: 66 | 67 | ## Language Exchange 68 | 69 | - [HelloTalk](https://www.hellotalk.com) - Online language exchange app, some features require a subscription. :apple: :robot: :moneybag: 70 | - [iTalki](https://italki.com) - Paid tutoring app, has a community board. :apple: :robot: :moneybag: 71 | - [HiNative](https://www.hinative.com) - Online language/culture exchange app, some features require a subscription. :apple: :robot: :moneybag: 72 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /readme.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # Awesome Japanese [![Awesome](https://cdn.rawgit.com/sindresorhus/awesome/d7305f38d29fed78fa85652e3a63e154dd8e8829/media/badge.svg)](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome) 2 | 3 | > A curated list of Japanese language learning resources. 4 | 5 | Update: The mobile alpha version is now available ([mobile.md](./mobile.md)). Community input is welcome for selecting the best mobile resources for each category. Please see the GitHub Issues tab for more information. 6 | 7 | ## Contents 8 | 9 | - [Awesome Japanese](#awesome-japanese-) 10 | - [Contents](#contents) 11 | - [How To Use These Resources](#how-to-use-these-resources) 12 | - [Beginner Guide](#beginner-guide) 13 | - [Textbook](#textbook) 14 | - [Genki :baby:](#genki-baby) 15 | - [Tobira :older\_man:](#tobira-older_man) 16 | - [Minna no Nihongo :man:](#minna-no-nihongo-man) 17 | - [Other textbooks](#other-textbooks) 18 | - [Course](#course) 19 | - [Hiragana and Katakana](#hiragana-and-katakana) 20 | - [Kanji](#kanji) 21 | - [Vocabulary](#vocabulary) 22 | - [Grammar](#grammar) 23 | - [Reading](#reading) 24 | - [Listening](#listening) 25 | - [Speaking](#speaking) 26 | - [Community](#community) 27 | - [Video](#video) 28 | - [Dictionary](#dictionary) 29 | - [Software](#software) 30 | - [Contribute](#contribute) 31 | - [License](#license) 32 | 33 | ## How To Use These Resources 34 | 35 | | Indicator | Description | 36 | | ------------ | ------------------- | 37 | | :baby: | beginner | 38 | | :man: | intermediate | 39 | | :older_man: | advanced | 40 | | :iphone: | mobile app | 41 | | :computer: | computer software | 42 | | :satellite: | browser extension | 43 | | :jp: | Japanese UI only | 44 | | :japan: | Japan IP restricted | 45 | | :moneybag: | costs money | 46 | | :warning: | warning | 47 | | :book: | book | 48 | | :card_index: | Anki deck | 49 | 50 | ## Beginner Guide 51 | 52 | **New to Japanese?** Start here! 53 | 54 | 1. All beginners should start with one of the guides below (the top two are the best in my personal opinion). 55 | 56 | - [Starter's Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnJapanese/wiki/index/startersguide) - From /r/learnjapanese subreddit. 57 | - [DJT guide](https://djtguide.neocities.org/guide.html) - A well-written guide. 58 | - [Japanese Walkthrough](http://japaneselevelup.com/japanese-quest-walkthrough/) - A visual learning guide. 59 | - [Grammar Guide to Japanese](https://www.guidetojapanese.org/learn/grammar) - By Tae Kim (Note: Tae Kim also has a "Complete Guide to Japanese", which is a work in progress). 60 | - [The Moe Way](https://learnjapanese.moe/guide/) - A Japanese guide outlining the fundamentals as well as guides on setting up various language acquisition software tools such as visual novel text hooks. 61 | 62 | 2. A summary of the guides is basically this: first, learn hiragana and katakana using the links in [Hiragana/Katakana](#hiragana-and-katakana) section further down this page. The Tofugu links are a good starting place. 63 | 64 | 3. Next is grammar/vocabulary. You can either use a structured textbook or a more free-form online grammar guide like Tae Kim. Either one works, try one or both and stick with the one you like the best. 65 | 66 | For vocabulary, three nice options are [Wanikani](https://www.wanikani.com/), [Memrise](https://www.memrise.com/), and [Anki](https://djtguide.neocities.org/anki.html). If you go with the Anki route, consider [using this deck](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zyyuiWkiz2IF2CCROeJebl8mgRdHBqNfS5D7MFjDTzE/edit), which is the same as the deck in the above link, but with the front and back flipped around to display sentences on the front rather than single words, as this will force you to learn words in context. 67 | 68 | For translation, try to avoid Google Translate. Instead choose one from the [Dictionary](#dictionary) list. 69 | 70 | 4. That's it. There are many, many paths to learning Japanese. The most important thing is to choose the one you enjoy. If you don't enjoy your study, you won't succeed, so keep searching until you find the resource or study method that you enjoy. Look through all the resources below, ask someone if you need help, and good luck. 71 | 72 | ## Textbook 73 | 74 | *Textbooks provide you with structured learning material.* 75 | 76 | ### Genki :baby: 77 | 78 | Everyone's favorite Japanese textbook. Recommended for beginners. 79 | *Description*: The second edition of the most highly regarded teaching textbook on the Japanese language, covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing to cultivate overall language ability. Each lesson in the revised edition features a new section dubbed "Culture Notes", and now includes the audio CD companion which is in mp3 format ready to install on any music player. In Japanese/English. 80 | 81 | - [Official](http://genki.japantimes.co.jp/index_en) 82 | - Amazon:moneybag: 83 | - [Genki 1 Textbook](http://amzn.to/2sWHdZH) | [Genki 1 Workbook](http://amzn.to/2sWRsgR) 84 | - [Genki 2 Textbook](http://amzn.to/2uqnJBh) | [Genki 2 Workbook](http://amzn.to/2sX7RBQ) 85 | - [Genki Answer Key](http://amzn.to/2sX4ZF8) 86 | - Anki Deck:card_index: 87 | - [Genki 1 & 2](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1132238466) - All the vocab from Genki 1 & 2 and more. :warning: Still updating. 88 | - [Unofficial](https://sethclydesdale.github.io/genki-study-resources/) - Study tool. 89 | 90 | ### Tobira :older_man: 91 | 92 | The "Tobira" textbook combines the practice of all four language skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking) and is designed for use by students who have completed a beginner level Japanese textbook, or in terms of classroom time, have taken somewhere between 250 to 300 hours of Japanese study. 93 | The primary goals of this textbook are to solidify the grammar, vocabulary and kanji foundation studied during the beginner level and to develop all 4 language skills. What makes this book unique is that you can learn Japanese using multimedia in addition to the textbook. 94 | 95 | - [Official](http://tobiraweb.9640.jp/) - Unlock multimedia content and Anki deck with special code in the textbook. 96 | - Amazon:moneybag: 97 | - [Tobira Textbook](http://amzn.to/2sX0KcF) 98 | - [Tobira: Power Up Your Kanji](http://amzn.to/2sX31nV) - With it, students can study a total of 800 kanji - the 297 kanji generally introduced in beginning-level textbooks and an additional 503 kanji introduced in Tobira. 99 | - [Tobira: Grammar Power](http://amzn.to/2ugA22i) - Japanese grammar skill build up book. 100 | 101 | ### Minna no Nihongo :man: 102 | 103 | Similarly to Tobira, Minna no Nihongo is intended for intermediate-level students. 104 | 105 | - [Official](https://www.3anet.co.jp/en/) 106 | - Amazon:moneybag: 107 | - [Minna no Nihongo II](https://www.amazon.com/Minna-Nihongo-II-Main-Textbook/dp/4883196461/) | [Minna no Nihongo II Workbook](https://www.amazon.com/Nihongo-Shokyu-Workbook-Hyojun-Mondaishu/dp/4883196631/) 108 | 109 | ### Other textbooks 110 | 111 | [Google Drive A](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7RbJJM_m3GDWTBVRk5mcm9YMEU?resourcekey=0-QdQYKB8lfciygD4mZNdnxw&usp=sharing) | [B](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7RbJJM_m3GDUGw3VFlVWkd0bjA?resourcekey=0-J1qnxyNU3Pa1m-LqhXkSwA) - contains links to many textbooks such as Japanese for Busy People, Japanese - The Manga Way, and An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese. Additionally, it also includes some reading resources such as Yotsubato, and some listening material. 112 | 113 | ## Course 114 | 115 | - [Easy Japanese](https://www.nhk.or.jp/lesson/english/index.html) - Made by NHK in multiple languages :baby: 116 | 117 | - [Erin's Challenge](https://www.erin.ne.jp/en/) - Video based Japanese lessons :man: 118 | - [LingoDeer](https://www.lingodeer.com/) - Japanese course on a new learning app similar to Duolingo, but made with a focus on East Asian languages. :iphone: 119 | - [NativShark](https://nativshark.com/) - All in one Japanese learning platform, combining vocab, grammar, kanji and speaking practice. :moneybag: 120 | - [NHK 高校講座 / NHK High School Course](https://www.nhk.or.jp/kokokoza/) - Video or audio of high school course made by NHK. Easy to study the basic glossaries of different fields. :man: 121 | - [Drops: Language learning app](https://languagedrops.com/) - Duolingo-like app which offers 5 minutes/day free flashcards-based app separated by categories. :iphone: 122 | 123 | ## Hiragana and Katakana 124 | 125 | *Alphabet of Japanese language.* 126 | 127 | - Hiragana 128 | - [Tofugu for Hiragana](https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/learn-hiragana/) - Hiragana lesson. 129 | - [Learn Hiragana in 1 Hour](https://youtu.be/6p9Il_j0zjc) - Hiragana video lesson. 130 | - [Hiragana Practice Sheet](http://japanese-lesson.com/resources/pdf/characters/hiragana_writing_practice_sheets.pdf) - Print and practice. 131 | - [Listening Game for Hiragana](https://www.digitaldialects.com/Japanese/Hiragana.htm) - Hiragana game. 132 | - [Kana SH](https://kana.rezoleo.fr) - Practice Hiragana in a terminal fashion ([sources](https://github.com/benoitlx/kanash)). 💻 133 | - Katakana 134 | - [Tofugu for Katakana](https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/learn-katakana/) - Katakana lesson. 135 | - [Learn Katakana in 1 Hour](https://youtu.be/s6DKRgtVLGA) - Katakana video lesson. 136 | - [Listening Game for Katakana](https://www.digitaldialects.com/Japanese/Katakana.htm) - Katakana game. 137 | - [Katakana Practice Sheet](http://japanese-lesson.com/resources/pdf/characters/katakana_writing_practice_sheets.pdf) - Print and practice. 138 | - App 139 | - [Hiragana and Katakana](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hiragana-and-katakana-complete-basics-of-japanese/id385817288?mt=8) - iOS Hiragana and Katakana learning app :iphone: 140 | - [Kakugo](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kaqui) - Android hiragana, katakana and kanji learning app :robot: 141 | - [Kanji Dojo](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ua.syt0r.kanji) - Android application for practicing writing Japanese characters :robot: 142 | - Anki Deck 143 | - [Hiragana + Katakana w/ Audio & Stroke Order](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1632090287) - :card_index: 144 | 145 | ## Kanji 146 | 147 | - [Hacking Kanji](https://nihongoshark.com/learn-kanji/) - Guide: 2,200 Kanji in 97 Days. 148 | - [Kanji Koohii](https://kanji.koohii.com/) - Help you complete the kanji learning method called Remembering the Kanji. 149 | - [Kanji Damage](http://www.kanjidamage.com/introduction) - A Kanji learning method. 150 | - [Wanikani](https://www.wanikani.com/) - Kanji learning platform. :moneybag: 151 | - Anki Deck 152 | - [DJT Anki Guide](https://djtguide.neocities.org/anki.html) - A guide for downloading/customizing Anki with a link to the popular 6k/2k deck 153 | - [Kodansha kanji learner's course with vocabulary](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/779483253) - :card_index: This deck is meant to be used together with the Kodansha Kanji Learner's Course book (KLC). 154 | - [Official KanjiDamage deck](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/748570187) - :card_index: This is the ultimate deck to learn Kanji with the KanjiDamage method. 155 | - [All in One Kanji Deck (Heisig's RTK Order, 6th ed.)](https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1862058740) - :card_index: Based on Heisig's Remember the Kanji 6th ed. book. 156 | - [Kanji alive](https://app.kanjialive.com) - Kanji study tool created by the University of Chicago. 157 | - [Kanjipedia](https://www.kanjipedia.jp/) - Kanji search site operated by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation. :jp: 158 | - [Kakijun](https://kakijun.jp/) - Help you find the stroke order of a kanji. :jp: 159 | - [Kanji Explorer](https://kanjiexplorer.com) - Navigate kanji using radicals 160 | 161 | ## Vocabulary 162 | 163 | - [Anki](https://apps.ankiweb.net/) - Popular flashcard based software. :iphone: :computer: 164 | - [Anki User Manual](https://apps.ankiweb.net/docs/manual.html) 165 | - [How to use Anki to Learn Japanese](https://youtu.be/dPVpsX9ZPWE) - Anki video tutorial. 166 | - [Nayr's Core 5000](https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnJapanese/comments/4itr0d/updated_nayrs_core_5k_anki_deck/) - :card_index: Designed around an i+1 approach where learners are exposed to more than they know. 167 | - [Japanese Core 2000/6000 A](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zyyuiWkiz2IF2CCROeJebl8mgRdHBqNfS5D7MFjDTzE/edit) | [B](https://djtguide.neocities.org/anki.html) - :card_index: Popular Anki Japanese Deck Core 2k/6k 168 | - [Japanese 10K WK Breakdown](https://mega.nz/#!AdRjlZoL!FZoz3f3jq4oFUvwa59-AN3yKuQn-mFuIgNDftHtJ8n0) - :card_index: Core 10K vocabulary, broken down by WaniKani kanji. 169 | - [Memrise](https://www.memrise.com/) - Popular online/app flashcard platform. :iphone: 170 | - [jpdb](https://jpdb.io/) - jpdb is a powerful Japanese dictionary and all-in-one learning system for kanji and vocabulary. 171 | - [Japanese Number Converter](https://japanesenumberconverter.com) - Japanese number converter (Kanji - Hiragana - Romaji) 172 | - [SakeSaySo](https://sakesayso.com/) - A Japanese-English dictionary app featuring SRS flashcards, daily news translations for sentence-based learning, vocabulary inspection, and example sentences. Supports offline use. :iphone: 173 | 174 | ## Grammar 175 | 176 | - [Japanese Grammar Guide](https://www.guidetojapanese.org/learn/grammar) - By Tae Kim. A complete guide to Japanese grammar from knowing nothing to advanced topics. 177 | - [Supplement Grammar List](https://aryailia.blogspot.my/2017/05/supplements-to-tae-kims-guide-to.html) by Araia to the Japanese Grammar Guide. Targeted towards intermediate and advanced learners. 178 | - [Imabi](https://imabi.org/) - A grammar website like Tae Kim, but made by a linguist. Has many great, in-depth explanations, but some may find them almost too in-depth. 179 | - [Visualize Japanese Grammar](https://www2.gwu.edu/~eall/vjg/vjghomepage/vjghome.htm) - Links to 66 animations of various grammatical structures in Japanese and 12 downloadable appendices. 180 | - [JGram](http://www.jgram.org/) - The Japanese Grammar Database. 181 | - [Maggie Sensei](http://maggiesensei.com/) - Conversational Grammar. 182 | - :book:Amazon:moneybag: 183 | - [A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar](http://a.co/fMGHlG2) - Popular Japanese grammar dictionary series. :baby: 184 | - [A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar](http://amzn.to/2txGg9H) - :man: 185 | - [A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar](http://amzn.to/2u1pLVg) - :older_man: 186 | - [Dictionary of Japanese Grammar](https://dojgdeck.neocities.org/) - :card_index: The DoJG deck allows you to review the contents of the Dictionary of Japanese Grammar through Anki. 187 | - [Bunpro](https://bunpro.jp/) - Grammar learning web app using SRS. :moneybag: 188 | - [Sakubi](https://sakubi.neocities.org/) - Basic grammar primer that doesn't try to drill you :baby: 189 | 190 | ## Reading 191 | - [NHK Easy News](https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/) - News for elementary, middle school, and foreigners with audio and video. :baby: 192 | - [読み物いっぱい](http://www17408ui.sakura.ne.jp/tatsum/project/Yomimono/Yomimono-ippai/index.html) - Reading materials for elementary learners. :baby: 193 | - [Tadoku](https://tadoku.org/japanese/en/free-books-en/) - Illustrated books for elementary learners. Some books require purchase. :baby: :moneybag: 194 | - [青空文庫](https://www.aozora.gr.jp) - A Japanese digital library encompasses several thousands of works of Japanese-language fiction and non-fiction. :older_man: 195 | - [Japanese Folktales](http://www.e-hon.jp/ehon_jp/index1.htm) - Japanese folktales with drawings and audio. :jp: 196 | - [Hukumusume Fairy Tale Collection](https://hukumusume.com/douwa/) - A website where you can read and hear traditional folk tales, legends and fairy tales - from Japan and all around the world - read aloud for you in Japanese. :jp: 197 | - [Kyoko Shinbun](https://kyoko-np.net/index.html) - Fake Japanese News (similar to The Onion), podcast available. :iphone: :jp: :older_man: 198 | - [用例.jp](http://yourei.jp/) - Search engine for Japanese sample sentences. :jp: 199 | - [Japanese in Anime & Manga](http://anime-manga.jp/) - Learn Japanese from anime and manga. 200 | - [Satori Reader](https://www.satorireader.com/) - Japanese reading and listening practice, first two chapters of each article is free. :moneybag: 201 | - [Keio University Reading Materials Bank](http://language.tiu.ac.jp/materials/jpn/index.html) - The site is mostly in Japanese, but follow the 1-stars for the easiest reading materials. It's great because there is an English glossary integrated into the articles. 202 | - [Japanese IO](https://www.japanese.io) - Learn Japanese through fun and easy reading practice. :older_man: 203 | - [PressReader](https://www.pressreader.com/) - This website/app offers [毎日新聞 (Mainichi Shinbun)](https://mainichi.jp/) digital daily newspaper and other Japanese language publications for free with many American libraries, please check your local library to see whether it is available. See [details](https://care.pressreader.com/hc/en-us/articles/211272703-Library-Card-Sign-In). Otherwise paid plan available. :older_man: :moneybag: 204 | - [ImaWakatta](https://imawakatta.com/) - You can start reading real Japanese today, regardless of your level. ImaWakatta has stories with audio that include native speakers and professional voice overs. Every story has dynamic highlighting so you can follow the audio line by line. Includes 4 free stories. :baby: :moneybag: 205 | - [LearnNatively](https://learnnatively.com) - The Natively community grades each book, movie or TV show to an approximate language proficiency level. This helps you find content that's appropriate for you. 206 | - [Manabi Reader](https://reader.manabi.io) - Web, RSS, and EPUB ebook reader for looking up words, tracking vocabulary and kanji learning progress, and adding flashcards into Anki or Manabi Flashcards. Includes free library of curated native reading material. :iphone: :computer: 207 | 208 | ## Listening 209 | 210 | - [SuperNative](https://supernative.tv/) - Trains you to hear, read, and speak Japanese using over 10,000 bite-sized clips from TV and movies. :warning: Only Chrome browser supports voice recognition practice. 211 | - [Delvin](https://delvinlanguage.com) - Practice Japanese listening and reading with authentic Japanese video. 212 | - [mykikitori](https://www.mykikitori.com/) - Practice your Japanese listening skills. 213 | - [Tsunahiro](https://tsunagarujp.bunka.go.jp) - Website for Foreign Nationals as Residents to Learn Japanese Language 214 | - Podcast 215 | - [Podcast Ranking](https://podcastranking.jp/) - Japanese Podcast ranking website, discover Japanese language podcasts. 216 | - [Learn Japanese Pod](https://learnjapanesepod.com/) - Japanese language learning podcast. 217 | - [JapanesePod101](https://www.japanesepod101.com/) - Japanese language learning podcast with multiple levels and web platform. 218 | - [News in Slow Japanese](http://newsinslowjapanese.com/) - Listen to Japanese News in slow speed. :moneybag: 219 | - [NHK News Podcast](https://www.nhk.or.jp/podcasts/) - Three podcasts available: Japanese news :older_man:, English news, and Easy Japanese. 220 | - [Bilingual News](http://bilingualnews.libsyn.com/) - Bilingual English and Japanese news podcast. Casual and unedited colloquial language learning experience through a weekly review of relevant news topics. :older_man: 221 | - [Nihongo con Teppei](https://nihongoconteppei.com/) - Japanese podcast for beginners 222 | 223 | ## Speaking 224 | 225 | - [Online Japanese Accent Dictionary](http://www.gavo.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ojad/) - Learn the correct accent to properly pronounce Japanese words. Lists of words are categorized by textbook. 226 | 227 | ## Community 228 | 229 | - [/r/learnjapanese](https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnJapanese/) - Learn Japanese subreddit. :iphone: 230 | - [Kanji Koohii Forum](https://forum.koohii.com/) - Forum which covers all aspects of Japanese learning. 231 | - [Lang-8](http://lang-8.com/) - A language learning platform where native speakers correct what you write. :iphone: 232 | - [Discord](https://discord.com/) - Popular chatroom platform. :iphone: :computer: 233 | - [English-Japanese Language Exchange](https://discord.gg/NJJCYVD) - Highly active English/Japanese discord chat server. 234 | - [日本語と英語](https://discord.gg/0eIsYvFQul270V1L) - Another popular English/Japanese discord chat server. 235 | - [Reddit Masterlist](https://www.reddit.com/r/languagelearning/comments/5m5426/discord_language_learning_servers_masterlist/) - A list on Reddit of all the language Discord servers. Scroll down to the East Asian Languages section for Japanese servers. 236 | - [TheMoeWay](https://discord.gg/nhqjydaR8j) - Highly active discord chat server for an immersion Japanese learner with immersion logs 237 | - [HelloTalk](https://www.hellotalk.com/) - Popular language exchange app. :iphone: 238 | 239 | ## Video 240 | 241 | - YouTube 242 | - [Organic Japanese with Cure Dolly](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdmU8hGK4Fg3LghTVtKltQ) - Japanese learning courses channel. 243 | - [Cure Dolly course script](https://kellenok.github.io/cure-script/) - Courses script website accompying the videos. 244 | - [Nihongo no Mori](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVx6RFaEAg46xfAsD2zz16w) - JLPT test-oriented YouTube channel. 245 | - [Dogen](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSX0NhNdBA-ZnEFkYFzdw4A) - Japanese phonetic lessons YouTube channel. 246 | - [Game Grammar](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8UqIZlupjIQ3vxcAOEoNug) - Teach you Japanese by playing video games YouTube channel. 247 | - [JapanesePod101](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ox9NuTHYeRys63yZpBFuA) - Popular Japanese podcast's YouTube channel. 248 | - [Japanese Ammo with Misa](https://www.youtube.com/c/JapaneseAmmowithMisa) - Grammar & vocabulary lessons YouTube channel. 249 | - [Japanese from scratch](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg9uYxuZf8x_A-vcqqyOFZu06WlhnypWj) - Different "organic" approach to learning Japanese. 250 | - [Comprehensible Japanese](https://www.youtube.com/@cijapanese) - YouTube channel with great playlists for complete beginners. 251 | - News 252 | - [BBC News in Japanese](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCcey5CP5GDZeom987gqTdg) - BBC News in Japanese language YouTube channel. 253 | - [Asahi News](https://www.youtube.com/user/ANNnewsCH) - Asahi News YouTube channel. 254 | - [Asahi News Live](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu2etwHzcvw) - 24/7 Asahi News Live YouTube stream. 255 | - [Fuji News Network](https://www.fnn-news.com/) - FNN live and VOD. 256 | - [News24](https://www.news24.jp/) - News24 Channel live and VOD. 257 | - [Weather News Live](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfTq_A9nBM0) - 24/7 Japanese Weather Channel Live stream. 258 | - [NIKKEI News](https://www.youtube.com/user/TouchTheNIKKEI) - NIKKEI News YouTube channel. 259 | - [Yomiuri News](https://www.youtube.com/user/YomiuriShimbun) - Yomiuri News YouTube channel. 260 | - Stream 261 | - [QVC Japan](https://qvc.jp/cont/live/Main?sc_initcmp=icpc_TOP_Left-Menu_005) - QVC Japan Shopping Channel Live stream. 262 | - [Abema TV](https://abema.tv/) - Live Japanese TV stream. :iphone: :japan: 263 | - [GYAO!](https://gyao.yahoo.co.jp/) - Japanese TV programs on demand. :iphone: :japan: 264 | - [FRESH!](https://freshlive.tv/) - Japanese streamer platform. :iphone: 265 | - [NicoNico](https://www.nicovideo.jp/) - Japanese streamer platform. :iphone: 266 | - [DaiWEEB](https://www.daiweeb.org/) - Japanese anime with both Japanese and English subtitles. 267 | - Players 268 | - [Memento](https://github.com/ripose-jp/Memento) - An mpv-based video player for studying Japanese 269 | - [animebook](https://github.com/animebook/animebook.github.io) - In-browser video player for learning Japanese with subtitles 270 | - [asbplayer](https://killergerbah.github.io/asbplayer/) - Browser-based media player and Chrome extension for subtitle sentence mining 271 | - [miteiru](https://github.com/hockyy/miteiru) - Miteiru is an open source Electron video player to learn Japanese and other languages 👴 272 | - [mirumoji](https://github.com/svdC1/mirumoji) - Open-source and self-hosted video player with Japanese subtitle tokenization and generation, built-in JMDict, Anki deck creation and other features. 👴 273 | - Subtitles 274 | - [kitsunekko](https://kitsunekko.net/dirlist.php?dir=subtitles%2Fjapanese%2F) - Repository of Japanese subtitles for many series 275 | 276 | ## Dictionary 277 | 278 | - Web 279 | 280 | - [Jisho](https://jisho.org/) - Gold standard online Japanese dictionary platform. 281 | - [Jotoba](https://jotoba.de/) - Great alternative to jisho.org with improved radical search and more. 282 | - [Tangorin Japanese Dictionary](https://tangorin.com/) - Tangorin is an online Japanese-English dictionary with example sentences and many features to help you learn the Japanese language. 283 | - [Weblio](https://www.weblio.jp/) - Comprehensive Japanese dictionary portal. :jp: 284 | - [Google Translate](https://translate.google.com/) - Supports voice and image translation, mobile app supports offline translation. :iphone: 285 | - [語源由来辞典 / Gogen Yurai jiten](https://gogen-yurai.jp/) - Etymology of Japanese. :man: 286 | - [Goo 辞書 / Goo Dictionary](https://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/) - Online Japanese dictionary. :jp: 287 | 288 | - Software 289 | - [Houhou](http://houhou-srs.com/) - The dictionary doubles as a learning tool. :computer: 290 | - [Takoboto](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.takoboto) - Android Japanese dictionary app, also has web and computer based version. :robot: :computer: 291 | - [imiwa?](https://www.imiwaapp.com/) - iOS Japanese dictionary app. :iphone: 292 | - [Tagaini Jisho](https://www.tagaini.net/) - Open-source Japanese dictionary and kanji lookup tool for Windows, MacOS X and Linux. 293 | - [Jiten](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.obfusk.jiten) - Android Japanese dictionary and kanji lookup app, also has web version. :robot: 294 | - [Japanese](https://www.japaneseapp.com/) - Dictionary, stroke order and flashcards for iOS :iphone: 295 | - [Midori (Japanese Dictionary)](https://apps.apple.com/it/app/midori-japanese-dictionary/id385231773) - Dictionary, stroke order and flashcards for iOS :iphone: :computer: 296 | 297 | ## Software 298 | 299 | - Computer 300 | - [Human Japanese](https://www.humanjapanese.com) - Popular Japanese learning program. :iphone: :computer: :moneybag: 301 | - [Google Japanese Input](https://www.google.co.jp/ime/) - Google Japanese Input, available on Windows, Mac, and Android. :computer: :robot: 302 | - [How to Install Japanese Keyboard on Everything](https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/how-to-install-japanese-keyboard/) - Guide by Tofugu. 303 | - Browser Extension:satellite: 304 | - Firefox 305 | - [Rikaichamp](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/rikaichamp/) - Japanese to English/German/French/Russian dictionary. Just hover the mouse on top of a word, and a popup appears. This add-on is more compatible with the latest Firefox version and comes with dictionary files. 306 | - Chrome 307 | - [Yomitan](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/yomitan/likgccmbimhjbgkjambclfkhldnlhbnn) - Yomitan turns your browser into a tool for building Japanese language literacy by helping you to decipher texts which would be otherwise too difficult to tackle. 308 | - [rikaigu](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/rikaigu/gmgccdlimakdipjjogccblkaoipdklcb) - Rikaikun enhanced. Translate Japanese by hovering over words. 309 | - [IPA furigana](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ipa-furigana/jnnbgnfnncobhklficfkdnclohaklifi) - Looks up the readings for kanji words and inserts them as Furigana. 310 | - [ReadNihon](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/readnihon/gpbdeemekjaigcjldahhmckkfbkmebfd) - ReadNihon generates website Furigana by JLPT level. It also allows you to save known words that are ignored from Furigana conversion. 311 | - Safari 312 | - [Safarikai](https://ashchan.github.io/safarikai/) - Rikaichan's Safari extension version. 313 | - [Toucan - Language Learning](https://jointoucan.com/) - When you visit a website, Toucan automatically translates certain words and phrases on the page into the language you're trying to learn. :iphone: 314 | 315 | ## Contribute 316 | 317 | Contributions welcome! Read the [contribution guidelines](contributing.md) first. 318 | 319 | ## License 320 | 321 | [![CC4](https://mirrors.creativecommons.org/presskit/buttons/88x31/svg/by.svg)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 322 | 323 | This work is licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). 324 | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------