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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.

Your Free Learning Path

Free vs. Pro

FreePro ($9.99/mo)
AI scenarios3 scenariosUnlimited
Interest worlds2 worldsAll worlds
Vocabulary & grammarFull accessFull access
Hiragana & katakanaFull accessFull access
JLPT guidesFull accessFull access
Voice modeText + voice
AI manga comicsIncluded
Spaced repetitionBasicAdvanced 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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