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Free Anki flashcard decks for all JLPT levels with kanji, furigana, and romaji
The most popular textbook series for beginning Japanese. Covers N5-N4 level grammar and vocabulary with excellent exercises.
Comprehensive beginner textbook used in many Japanese language schools. All-Japanese approach with separate grammar notes.
Bridge from intermediate to advanced. Rich cultural content with reading passages and grammar explanations.
JLPT-focused study book series. Covers vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening in a 6-week study plan.
The gold standard for JLPT prep at advanced levels. Separate books for vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening.
Structured 8-week study plan for each skill area. Great for systematic JLPT preparation.
Essential reference covering basic, intermediate, and advanced grammar. Every serious learner should have these.
Systematic approach to learning kanji through imaginative memory techniques. Covers 2,200+ kanji.
Spaced repetition flashcards for all JLPT levels with progress tracking, vocabulary PDFs, and study plans.
Start Learning Free →SRS-based kanji and vocabulary learning app. Teaches 2,000+ kanji and 6,000+ vocabulary through mnemonics.
Visit Website →Free, open-source spaced repetition flashcard app. Highly customizable with thousands of community-made JLPT decks.
Visit Website →SRS-based Japanese grammar learning. Organized by JLPT level with example sentences and practice exercises.
Visit Website →Free, comprehensive Japanese grammar guide. Available as a website and app. Excellent for self-study from beginner to intermediate.
Visit Website →Read NHK Easy Japanese news with built-in dictionary, furigana, and translation. Great for reading practice at N4-N2 levels.
NHK World Easy Japanese →Powerful Japanese-English dictionary with kanji lookup, example sentences, JLPT level tags, and radical search.
Visit Jisho.org →Free Japanese lessons from Japan's public broadcaster. Audio lessons, reading practice, and cultural content.
Visit NHK World →Complete guide to Japanese grammar from beginner to advanced. Free, well-organized, and widely recommended.
Visit Tae Kim's Guide →Official JLPT website with test information, sample questions, registration, and results.
Visit jlpt.jp →In-depth Japanese grammar resource with 600+ lessons covering beginner through classical Japanese.
Visit Imabi →Audio and video lessons for all levels. Great for listening practice and learning natural Japanese.
Visit JapanesePod101 →Complete study guide, vocabulary list, and preparation tips for JLPT N5
Complete study guide, vocabulary list, and preparation tips for JLPT N4
Complete study guide, vocabulary list, and preparation tips for JLPT N3
Complete study guide, vocabulary list, and preparation tips for JLPT N2
Complete study guide, vocabulary list, and preparation tips for JLPT N1
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Yes! All vocabulary PDFs, the study time calculator, and Anki deck resources are completely free to download and use.
We cover all 5 JLPT levels: N5 (beginner), N4 (elementary), N3 (intermediate), N2 (upper-intermediate), and N1 (advanced). Each level has its own vocabulary PDF and study materials.
We recommend combining the vocabulary PDFs with spaced repetition tools like Anki or JLPTLord. Use the study calculator to plan your timeline, then study consistently every day for the best results.
The PDFs are optimized for both print and digital viewing. The Anki decks work with AnkiDroid (Android) and AnkiMobile (iOS). The study calculator works on any mobile browser.
Combine these resources with JLPTLord's spaced repetition system for maximum results
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