Start with kana recognition. This guidance uses progress saved in this browser only.
N5 Starter Path
Start with kana, then follow the ladder.
Practice tools
Structured N5 roadmap
Current focus
Step 1: Hiragana and Katakana
One step at a time.
Japan Ready Coach now starts with the path instead of a wall of tools. The first job is kana. Vocabulary, grammar, and kanji stay visible as the ladder, but they do not need to compete for attention on day one.
-
Step 1
Hiragana and Katakana
Recognize kana, connect sounds, type without IME, and build confidence before kanji.
-
Step 2
840 basic vocabulary words
Grow in small practical groups instead of one giant list.
-
Step 3
100 grammar example sentences
Learn particles and patterns through short examples and checks.
-
Step 4
100 basic kanji
Add kanji after kana and starter N5 patterns feel familiar.
Later N4-N1 can mirror this ladder: vocabulary, grammar, kanji, reading, review, and a checkpoint before moving on.
Guided study plan Timer, calibration, mini-session, today's path, and reflection
Beginner ramp
Kanji stays out of the first lap. The early loop is recognize kana, connect sounds, type without IME, learn particles, and only then practice full phrases.
15:00
Complete a timer to log study time.
- Streak
- 0 days
- Days
- 0
- Hours
- 0.0
- Today
- 0 min
N1 horizon
0.0% of 3,000 hrs
Next milestone: 100 hours.
Start here
Choose one small next step.
Pick a short path without reading the whole dashboard.
Start calibration
Beginner-safe
Pick the lightest useful start.
Start with kana recognition, then move into N5 basics when the sounds feel familiar.
Tiny lesson
Choose a focus to see a short intro.
A few examples will appear here before you start quizzing.
Guided mini-session
Ready
Intro, five questions, then reflect.
Selected focus
Start a short guided run when you are ready.
This uses the focus above and feeds your daily reflection.
Recommended: hiragana first.
Today
Today
Follow a short N5 path.
Loading today's plan.
Resume today
Your local progress snapshot will appear here.
Keep going from the last useful point without an account or cloud sync.
Session reflection
Practice a few questions to build a summary.
This will show what you practiced today, weak areas, and the next best action.
Kana recognition
Hiragana
あ
Choose the matching sound.
Deck progress
0 / 0 mastered
Get each kana correct 3 times to master it.
Study chart
Closed during recognition practice so the quiz stays honest.
Stage 1 workbook
Workbook-style kana writing practice for paper, pencil, and repetition. This uses browser print only.
Built for a real move to Japan.
This project is my study coach for rebuilding Japanese from the beginning: kana first, then N5 vocabulary, particles, grammar, and practical phrases. It is shaped by my Japan background, Emi's current perspective, and the need to keep learning useful enough to continue.
No account. No server. No tracking.
Progress, study timers, review items, and notes stay in this browser's local storage. Export a backup before switching browsers or devices. This site keeps that privacy-first model unless a sync feature is clearly introduced.
Learning tool, not an official JLPT claim.
The current focus is beginner-safe N5 practice and habit-building. Kanji, advanced levels, listening, and full JLPT readiness checks are roadmap items. Human review is still needed for naturalness and authenticity.
Start with money basics.
Planning a Japan move or first trip also means handling small real-world friction. I started the blog with how I would think about cash, cards, and Suica in Japan.
Everything is stored in this browser only: scores, kana mastery, weak review, study time, mini-session history, and notes.
- No account, server, analytics, or cloud sync.
- Export a backup before switching browsers or clearing cache.
- Reset only when you want a clean local start.
Use this local note pad for feedback from Emi or another reviewer on naturalness, politeness, or better phrase choices. Notes stay in this browser and are included in backup exports.