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Kana Dojo
Learn hiragana and katakana first so Japanese stops looking like decoration.
Open Kana DojoStart here
Learn Japanese with a guided, offline-friendly toolkit.
Think in Japanese is a free study hub for English and Spanish speakers. Use it to learn kana, build phrase recall, practice sentence structure, reinforce Michel Thomas audio lessons, read beginner Japanese, study high-frequency kanji, and keep a realistic 90-day routine.
Recommended path for new students
Do not open everything at once. Follow this path and add tools only when they solve the next problem.
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Phrase Decks
Replace common thoughts with Japanese phrases you can actually use every day.
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Sentence Structure
Learn the patterns behind the phrases: particles, verbs, adjectives, and Japanese word order.
Open Sentence Structure④
Michel Thomas Companion
After each audio lesson, reinforce it with recall cards, reading, and kana writing.
Open MT Supplement⑤
Reading Aid + Kanji Hub
Start reading the same words you already know instead of memorizing random lists.
Open Reading Aid⑥
Frequency Deck
Study the characters and words that appear most often in this project.
Open Frequency Deck⑦
90-Day Tracker
Turn all of the tools into a simple weekly plan with progress tracking.
Open TrackerWhich page should I use?
I am brand new
Start with Kana Dojo, then Phrase Deck 1. Keep it simple for the first week.
GoI know kana already
Start with the phrase decks and choose the style that matches your mood: core daily phrases, more everyday thoughts, or casual Gaki-style practice.
I am using Michel Thomas
Use the MT Supplement after listening. The audio remains the main lesson.
GoI am using Genki
Use Reading Aid, Kanji Hub, and the AI tutor to explain grammar and create examples.
GoI want grammar structure practice
Use the Sentence Structure trainer for color-coded particles, core patterns, flashcards, and drag-and-drop validation.
GoI only have 10 minutes
Do Frequency Deck or one short Kana Dojo session. Small reps count.
GoI want conversation practice
Open the AI agent and ask for roleplay in Japanese, English, or Spanish.
How to use itAI Japanese tutor
Ask the site’s AI agent
The built-in AI tutor can explain grammar, quiz you, create example sentences, roleplay travel or restaurant situations, and answer in English, Spanish, or Japanese.
Try: “Quiz me on today’s kana,” “Explain ます vs ません,” or “Roleplay ordering coffee in Japanese.”
Offline-friendly by design
Most tools work locally after downloading the site: Kana Dojo, sentence structure trainer, phrase decks, reading aid, kanji hub, frequency deck, theme switching, and trackers. Only the AI tutor needs internet access.
Simple study plans
15 minutes
5 min Kana Dojo, 5 min Phrase Deck, 5 min speaking aloud.
30 minutes
10 min audio or kana, 10 min phrase recall, 10 min reading/writing.
60 minutes
Michel Thomas lesson, MT Supplement review, Reading Aid, and one AI conversation drill.
Sensei Recommends
Use each tool at the right time instead of trying to study everything at once.
Michel Thomas Japanese
Best for building sentence instincts first. Use this while walking, driving, or doing chores so Japanese starts feeling conversational.
View Michel ThomasGenki 1 Bundle
Use the textbook, workbook, and answer key for structure, kana reading, grammar, and homework-style practice.
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Use Mondly as your light daily rep system for vocabulary, listening, and keeping momentum when you only have a few minutes.
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