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ReadNihongo
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Step-by-step walkthrough

How it works

A straightforward three‑step journey: pick a story, read with support, review & retain.

  1. 1

    Pick a story

    Choose from graded stories by level and topic.

    Selecting a graded story in ReadNihongo

    Start at your level to build confidence.

  2. 2

    Read with support

    Toggle furigana and tap words to see definitions and examples.

    Tapping a word to view furigana and definition

    Never get stuck on unknown kanji.

  3. 3

    Review & retain

    Build lasting vocabulary with smart reviews.

    Reviewing vocabulary cards with spaced repetition

    Remember new words with spaced repetition.

How everything fits together

ReadNihongo is more than a reader — it’s a complete learning system that turns reading into retention.

Pick a story
Tap to lookup
Add to review
Spaced repetition

Stories, instant lookups, and reviews work together so you read more and remember better.