Learn Japanese faster
Japanese mixes three scripts — hiragana, katakana and kanji — and FasterLang shows furigana over every kanji so you can read real sentences from day one.
Pick a story at your level — or let the AI write one about anything you like — tap every word you don’t know, and ask for a full explanation of any sentence. Natives and fellow learners check the answers.
Levels from A1 to C2
Approximate JLPT equivalentsJapanese texts by level
Full Japanese library →A1 A1 · Beginner (≈ JLPT N5)
A2 A2 · Elementary (≈ JLPT N4)
B1 B1 · Intermediate (≈ JLPT N3)
B2 B2 · Upper intermediate (≈ JLPT N2)
C1 C1 · Advanced (≈ JLPT N1)
C2 C2 · Mastery (≈ JLPT N1+)
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How can I learn Japanese faster?
Read a lot of text that is just slightly above your level, look up words instantly instead of stopping to use a dictionary, review new words with spaced repetition, and write a little every day for natives to correct. FasterLang combines all four: graded AI texts at your level, one-tap lookups, flashcards and native corrections.
Is FasterLang free for Japanese?
Yes. Reading, word lookups, flashcards, the forum, journal corrections and finding language partners are free. You only pay if you book a tutor or service from the marketplace — the price is set by the tutor.
What level do I need to start?
None. Texts go from A1 (absolute beginner, very short present-tense sentences) to C2 (rich native prose), mapped to JLPT N5 – JLPT N1+. Every word can be tapped, so even beginners can read a full story.
How does FasterLang handle Japanese’s writing system?
Japanese uses three scripts (hiragana, katakana, kanji). Tap a word to see its reading, dictionary form and politeness level; tap ✨ to see how particles like は, が and に shape the sentence.
Are the AI explanations correct?
They are written by xAI Grok and are very good — but not perfect. That is why every translation and explanation can be voted on by learners and native speakers. Items with 3+ net votes get a “Community verified” badge, and anyone can suggest a fix that replaces the AI answer once the community agrees.
Can I practise speaking Japanese?
Yes. Find a native Japanese speaker who is learning your language on the Partners page and swap messages or calls, or book a conversation-practice session with a tutor in the marketplace. Every text also has a 🔊 listen button.
Can I prepare for the JLPT with FasterLang?
Yes. Each level shows its approximate JLPT equivalent, so you can read texts at your target exam level and review the vocabulary with flashcards. Tutors in the marketplace also offer exam preparation.
Read your first Japanese story in 2 minutes
Choose a topic, choose your level, tap the words you don’t know. That’s it.
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