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How to Learn Japanese Online — the Easy, Fun Way
Hundreds of lessons, smart drills, a full dictionary, and a huge community — everything you need to learn Japanese online, all in one place. You can learn something new in as little as five minutes.
Everything You Need to Learn Japanese
Lessons, smart tools, a global community, and full mobile support — Nihongo Master gives you everything in one place.
Easy and fun lessons
Learn something new in as little as five minutes. Entertaining stories and notes about Japanese culture keep you coming back, day after day.
Amazingly smart tools
Our adaptive drills know where you need to study most and when you've mastered a skill. Reinforce what you learn with custom writing sheets and spaced-repetition practice.
A huge, motivated community
Never learn alone. Join thousands of other students from around the world. Ask questions, get help, and team up with others as you learn Japanese.
Take your studies on the road
Our mobile-friendly site goes wherever you do. Keep up your streak on the bus, on a break, or anywhere you have a few minutes to spare.
About Nihongo Master
Made by people who love Japanese
Nihongo Master is built by people who love the Japanese language and culture. We work hard every day to make this the best place to learn Japanese online. Our lessons are written by native Japanese teachers, and our community is made of tens of thousands of learners around the world — all studying Japanese together.
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Learn Japanese anytime
Find the perfect moment to learn a word or some grammar — just five minutes is enough. Plan your lessons around your own schedule and learn at your own pace.
Communicate with the world
Meet people from all around the world and practice your Japanese. Your new friends can become your favorite teachers and build the confidence you need to speak.
Personalize your course
Choose the topics you care about and study the words and kanji you want most. Power through new lessons in a day, or spend the week refreshing your memory.
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