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REAL JAPANESE. REAL PLACES. REAL CONTEXT.

Learn to Read the Japanese Around You

日常漢字

Everyday Kanji helps you recognize the words you'll actually encounter in Japan from train stations and maps to prefectures, street signs and everyday vocabulary through short interactive challenges designed for long-term recognition.

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  • ✓ Beginner Friendly
  • ✓ Learn Through Context
  • ✓ Requires Hiragana & Katakana
  • ✓ No Textbook Memorization

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Who Is It For?

Built for Learners Who Want Real-World Japanese

Everyday Kanji isn't designed to replace your Japanese course. It's designed to help you recognize the words you'll actually encounter in everyday life.

You'll probably love Everyday Kanji if...

  • ✓ You can already read Hiragana.
  • ✓ You're familiar with Katakana.
  • ✓ You're planning a trip to Japan or already live there.
  • ✓ You prefer recognizing words over memorizing vocabulary lists.
  • ✓ You enjoy learning through games and short daily challenges.
  • ✓ You want practical Japanese you can immediately recognize on maps, stations and signs.

Then you're exactly who Everyday Kanji was built for.

Every collection is based on real places, useful vocabulary and everyday situations so every challenge brings you one step closer to recognizing Japanese naturally.

Learning Philosophy

Learn Japanese the Way You'll Encounter It

Most Japanese courses organize vocabulary around grammar lessons. Everyday Kanji organizes it around real life, helping you recognize the Japanese you'll actually see every day.

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  • list Random kanji lists
  • school Memorize multiple readings
  • style Flashcards
  • import_contacts Vocabulary by lesson
  • schedule Long study sessions

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  • train Learn through real places
  • visibility Recognize complete words
  • extension Interactive challenges
  • map Everyday Japanese
  • bolt Short daily practice
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Context makes recognition easier.

Seeing 東京 on a map, 新宿 at a station or 入口 on a building gives every word a purpose. Instead of memorizing isolated kanji, you'll repeatedly encounter complete words until they become familiar.

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Every collection focuses on a different part of everyday Japanese. Start with Tokyo's train stations, continue with Japan's geography, then expand your vocabulary through practical everyday words.

How It Works

Learn Through Short Interactive Quests

Every Quest follows the same simple learning loop. Study new words, test yourself, review mistakes and gradually recognize Japanese with confidence.

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Study

Explore every word at your own pace with readings, meanings and useful information.

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Quiz

Put your memory to the test through short, fast-paced interactive quizzes.

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Review

Every incorrect answer is saved so you know exactly what needs more practice.

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Repeat

Replay the Quest as many times as you like until the words become familiar.

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Master

Build lasting recognition through repetition, context and real-world vocabulary.

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Every wrong answer becomes your next lesson.

Instead of simply showing the correct answer and moving on, Everyday Kanji encourages you to review every mistake, turning each quiz into a personalized study session.

Before You Begin

A Few Things to Know Before Starting

You don't need to master every kanji reading before you begin. Each Quest introduces new words naturally and explains everything as you progress.

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Hiragana

You should already be comfortable reading Hiragana, since every Quest uses it to explain pronunciation.

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Katakana

Knowing Katakana is highly recommended. You'll encounter many loanwords while exploring Japan.

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On'yomi

The Chinese-derived reading of a kanji. It commonly appears when two or more kanji form a word.

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Kun'yomi

The native Japanese reading. It is often used when a kanji appears by itself.

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Focus on recognition, not memorization.

Every module is designed to help you recognize complete words in real-world contexts. Over time, repeated exposure makes reading feel natural without relying on endless vocabulary lists.

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Learn to Read the Japanese Around You

Stop memorizing isolated kanji and start recognizing real words you'll encounter in stations, maps, street signs and everyday life throughout Japan.

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  • check Beginner friendly
  • check No textbook memorization
  • check Learn through real-world context