Learn to read Japanese, one card at a time.
Hiragana, katakana, and 235 kanji across N5 and N4 — taught through spaced repetition, flashcards, games, and writing practice that actually stick.
A curriculum that builds on itself
Each stage unlocks the next, so you're never drilling something out of order.
Hiragana & Katakana
The two phonetic alphabets behind native Japanese words and foreign loanwords, drilled until automatic.
N5 foundations
104 kanji, 784 vocabulary words, and 39 grammar points — everything you need for JLPT N5.
N5 placement exam
A real exit exam modeled on the official JLPT N5 structure and pass standard — clear it to unlock N4.
N4 content
130 more kanji, 659 more vocabulary words, and 34 more grammar points, building directly on N5.
Reading & listening
Real sentences, audio, and word-order practice that pull everything together.
Built around how memory actually works
Drilling alone doesn't make things stick. These do.
Guided lessons
A step-by-step intro, flashcard, then quiz for every new character.
Flashcards
SRS-weighted reviews that resurface what you're about to forget.
Quiz modes
Multiple choice and type-the-romaji drills test recall from different angles.
Writing practice
Stroke-by-stroke order diagrams you trace by hand, not just recognize on screen.
Listening practice
Hear real Japanese, understand it, and respond.
Reading practice
Comprehend real sentences, with grammar notes built right in.
Sentence making
Arrange tiles into the correct word order until it feels natural.
Vocabulary in context
1,443 N5–N4 words taught the way they're actually used, not in isolation.
Conversation chapters
Vocabulary, matching, and live dialogue tied to real scenes.
Games
Kana Rush, Vocab Blitz, and more — quick rounds with lives and streaks.
Use Jikakugo like a native app
No app store required. Add it to your home screen in a few taps and it opens full-screen, works offline, and feels just like an installed app.
iPhone / iPadSafari
- 1Tap the Share button ⎋ at the bottom of the screen
- 2Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
- 3Tap Add in the top right — done!
iPhone / iPadChrome
- 1Tap the ⋯ menu in the bottom right corner
- 2Tap "Add to Home Screen"
- 3Tap Add to confirm — done!
AndroidChrome
- 1Tap the ⋮ menu in the top right corner
- 2Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
- 3Tap Install to confirm — done!
This is a testing build
Jikakugo is in active testing. Everything is unlocked and free while we work out the rough edges — if something breaks or feels off, that's useful information, not a problem you need to apologize for finding.