Learn Japanese Free
Everything you need to start learning Japanese — AI conversation practice, hiragana & katakana charts, vocabulary, grammar guides, and JLPT prep. No credit card required.
What You Get for Free
3 AI conversation scenarios
Practice real Japanese conversations with AI characters. Choose from 2 interest worlds — anime, travel, food, or business.
Complete hiragana & katakana
Interactive charts with mnemonics for all 46 hiragana and 46 katakana. Learn to read Japanese from scratch.
200+ vocabulary words
Essential Japanese words organized by category and JLPT level, with example sentences and audio readings.
Grammar guides & JLPT prep
Core grammar patterns explained simply, with JLPT N5–N1 study guides to plan your learning path.
Free Japanese Learning Resources
Browse our library of free resources to start learning Japanese right now — no signup needed.
Hiragana Chart & Guide
Learn all 46 hiragana characters with mnemonics
Katakana Chart & Guide
Master katakana for foreign words and loanwords
Japanese Vocabulary
200+ essential words organized by topic
Grammar Guide
Core patterns from beginner to advanced
JLPT N5 Study Guide
Everything you need for the first JLPT level
JLPT N4 Study Guide
Level up to elementary Japanese proficiency
Learn Japanese for Anime
Understand your favorite shows without subtitles
Learn Japanese for Travel
Essential phrases for your trip to Japan
Your Free Learning Path
Learn hiragana
Master the 46 basic characters. Use our interactive chart with mnemonics to memorize them quickly.
Learn katakana + basic words
Add katakana for foreign words, and start building vocabulary with common nouns and verbs.
Basic grammar + first conversations
Learn essential grammar patterns (です, ます, particles) and try your first AI conversation scenario.
JLPT N5 preparation
Work through the JLPT N5 study guide. You'll know 100+ kanji, 800+ words, and basic conversation.
Free vs. Pro
| Free | Pro ($9.99/mo) | |
|---|---|---|
| AI scenarios | 3 scenarios | Unlimited |
| Interest worlds | 2 worlds | All worlds |
| Vocabulary & grammar | Full access | Full access |
| Hiragana & katakana | Full access | Full access |
| JLPT guides | Full access | Full access |
| Voice mode | — | Text + voice |
| AI manga comics | — | Included |
| Spaced repetition | Basic | Advanced SRS |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Japapapa really free?
Yes. You can learn hiragana, katakana, vocabulary, and grammar for free forever. The free plan includes 3 AI conversation scenarios and 2 interest worlds. No credit card needed to sign up.
Can I learn Japanese from zero?
Absolutely. Start with our hiragana guide, then build vocabulary and grammar step by step. The AI adapts to complete beginners.
How is this different from Duolingo?
Instead of multiple-choice quizzes, Japapapa uses AI-powered role-play scenarios. You have real conversations in Japanese, which builds practical speaking ability faster.
Do I need to know any Japanese to start?
No. The app starts from zero. You'll learn hiragana first, then gradually build up vocabulary and grammar through guided conversations.
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