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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.

Ready to start reading?

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

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