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50 Minna no Nihongo lessons
The complete vocabulary of all 50 lessons from the classic textbook — organised exactly the way you study.
Everything you need, ぜんぶ in one app
From your very first あ to full Minna no Nihongo mastery — a focused daily companion.
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Vocabulary in 17 languages
Learn in the language you think in — from English and 中文 to Tiếng Việt, Español and हिन्दी.
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Kana tables with native audio
Every Hiragana and Katakana character voiced by native speakers. Tap, listen, repeat.
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Quizzes & listening mode
Read and choose, or listen first and pick what you heard — two ways to make it stick.
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Tinder-style flashcards
Swipe right if you know it, left if you don't. Reviewing has never felt this quick.
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Write practice
Trace every kana with the correct stroke order until your hand remembers it too.
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Today widget
A fresh word of the day on your Home Screen and Lock Screen — learn before you even unlock.
Three steps to your first real Japanese words
No account, no setup — just open the app and start with today's kana or vocabulary.
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1. Warm up with Kana
Learn Hiragana and Katakana with native audio, one character at a time, at your own pace.
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2. Work through Minna no Nihongo
Pick a lesson and study its vocabulary with flashcards, quizzes and listening practice.
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3. Build a daily habit
Check the Today widget each morning for a new word, and watch your progress bar fill up lesson by lesson.
Try it: a Lesson 1 quiz
Real vocabulary from Minna no Nihongo Lesson 1 — right here in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know before you start.
Is Japanese Daily free?
Yes. Hiragana and Katakana practice is free, and so are the first 5 Minna no Nihongo lessons. A one-time purchase or subscription unlocks all 50 lessons and removes ads.
Do I need an internet connection?
No. All vocabulary, kana tables and native audio are bundled with the app, so you can study offline on a plane, a train, or anywhere else.
What languages are supported?
Vocabulary and the app's own interface are both available in 17 languages, from English and Spanish to Vietnamese, Hindi and Korean — pick whichever you think in.
Is this based on a real textbook?
Yes. Japanese Daily follows Minna no Nihongo, one of the most widely used Japanese textbooks in classrooms worldwide, with all 50 lessons' vocabulary organised exactly as you'd study them in the book — a solid foundation before tackling JLPT-level study.
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