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Using the App

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What is ReadNihongo?

ReadNihongo is a practice tool for reading authentic Japanese stories, graded from beginner to intermediate. It includes reader modes, furigana controls, and vocabulary support so you can grow confidence step by step. See theHow it works page for a quick tour.

Is there offline access?

Yes. Stories you open are cached so you can keep reading without a connection.

  • Open a story once while online to cache it.
  • On mobile, install as a PWA for the best offline experience.
  • If storage is low, older items might be evicted by your browser. Re-open a story to refresh the cache.

Tip: Add the site to your Home Screen (Android Chrome: Menu → Add to Home screen; iOS Safari: Share → Add to Home Screen).

How do I show or hide furigana or switch to vertical text?

Go to Settings → Reader Modes. You can always show furigana, toggle it per word, hide it entirely, or enable vertical text for a book-like layout.

These preferences are remembered per device and synced if you sign in.

Does it support dark mode?

Yes. The interface follows your system preference automatically. You can also override it in Settings. Most modern browsers on desktop and mobile are supported.

Is a web version or PWA available?

Yes. The web app works great on mobile and can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) from your browser menu. Once installed, it appears on your Home Screen and supports offline reading.

Pricing & Access

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Do I need an account?

Accounts are optional but recommended. Signing in lets you sync progress, bookmarks, and settings across devices, and it helps us restore your data if you switch phones.

How much does it cost?

The web app is free and supported by occasional, unobtrusive ads.

Supporters can subscribe to remove ads and unlock extras like extended caching and early access features. See theFeatures page for what is available today.

Is there a mobile app?

Android and iOS apps are in beta. If you would like early access, reach out via the contact page.

Technical Issues

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Where can I send feedback?

We would love to hear from you. Send a note via thecontact page and we will get back to you.

What level of Japanese do I need?

Content is graded for beginners through intermediate learners. If you are around JLPT N5, you will be comfortable, and the app will help you advance from there.

Didn’t find your answer?

Check out the How it works page, or get in touch and we will help.

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