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ReadNihongo
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Everything you need to read, learn, and remember

Beautifully crafted tools—from graded stories to instant lookups and smart reviews—designed to keep you in flow.

Reading experience

Read with confidence and control

A focused reader with graded stories, precise furigana control, and an optional vertical text mode for an authentic experience.

Graded reading

Graded reading

Stories tailored for JLPT N5–N3 keep you challenged but never overwhelmed.

Furigana toggle

Furigana toggle

Show or hide readings on demand to strengthen kanji recognition without losing flow.

Vertical text

Vertical text

Switch to tategaki for an authentic Japanese reading experience.

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Story samples

Story samples

はじめての朝

わたしあさはやきます

駅までの道

えきまでみちおしえてください

小さな約束

かれ約束やくそくまもべき

Learning tools

Look up instantly. Remember for longer.

An instant dictionary, adaptive spaced repetition, and clear progress insights keep you moving.

Instant dictionary

Instant dictionary

Tap any word to see definitions, example sentences and pitch accents.

Adaptive SRS

Adaptive SRS

Spaced repetition adjusts to your performance to maximise retention.

Progress tracking

Progress tracking

Earn XP, unlock levels and maintain a streak to stay motivated.

Adaptive SRS schedule
Platform & customization

Made for comfort—anywhere you read

Read anywhere with offline packs, dark mode, and a smooth cross‑platform experience.

Offline packs

Offline packs

Download units so you can read anywhere without a connection.

Dark mode

Dark mode

Enjoy comfortable reading day or night with a choice of themes.

Cross‑platform

Cross‑platform

Works great on desktop, tablet, and mobile — install it as an app.

Ready to start reading?

Open the ReadNihongo web app and read your first story now.

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