01 / Kana practice
Japanese Core
Kana Mastery
Meet hiragana and katakana. Build your foundations with reading, listening, writing, and spaced review.
Open Japanese CoreHIRAGANA + KATAKANA READ / WRITE / LISTEN
Your next little adventure
A little Japanese.
A little every day.
Learn Japanese for free with
bite-sized practice and minigames.
English guidanceSmall sessions. Stronger roots.
Pick your cartridge
Let’s get growing.
Two ways to make
Japanese feel familiar.
02 / Reading minigame
Kana Rain
Catch the sound
Read the falling kana and type their sounds before they reach the pond. Start small and grow as you play.
Play Kana RainSHORT SESSIONS KEYBOARD + TOUCH
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A free little home
for learning Japanese.
Nihongo means “Japanese.” This grove brings together free learning apps and minigames, with English guidance to help you get started. Begin with kana, find a rhythm, and let your curiosity grow.