Learn Japanese for life and work in Japan
Made in Japan by CCN CO., LTD. Choose where to start. New to Japanese? Follow the 8-week beginner path, or prepare with the JLPT N5 study plan.
Hiragana and Katakana
The two basic Japanese scripts: full charts with romaji and stroke order for all 46 characters, plus voiced and combined sounds.
JLPT Kanji, N5 to N1
Kanji lists for every JLPT level, each kanji with meanings, readings, stroke order, common words and example sentences. The levels are a study guide, not the official list. Audio plays with a free account.
How to Say It in Japanese
515 everyday English words with the natural Japanese for each one, other ways to say it, and example sentences. Audio plays with a free account.
Japanese Talk
Scene-based conversation practice with native audio, romaji and English on every line. The Greeting scene is free, and a free account unlocks the first lessons of every scene.
Executive Japanese
One-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan, taught by Kazuyuki Imoto, founder and CEO of CCN CO., LTD.
Life in Japan
Plain-English guides to schools, hospitals, the city office and local life, with the Japanese words you will need.
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Kanji by JLPT level
Writing
Life in Japan
Daily Japanese
Words and conversation
For international residents
Learn Japanese
Hiragana, katakana, JLPT kanji and everyday words.
Japanese conversation
Rehearse real Japanese conversations before you need them.
Life in Japan
A guide for foreign families living in Japan.
Learn about Japan
Japan's 47 prefectures and more, explained in English.
Choosing a town
Compare places across Japan, measured the same way.
Child development support
Speech and language support for children in Tokyo.