Learn Japanese
by actually using it
follow a clear path,
and always know what to do next.
Start from zero — and reach real Japanese fast
You don't need months of preparation.
Lingaku gives you just enough to start reading — step by step.
A guided introductory course
- Learn the core grammar you actually need
- Build a small, useful vocabulary
- Understand how sentences work
Then immediately start reading
- Real Japanese texts from the beginning
- With full support (popup dictionary + highlights)
- No feeling lost or overwhelmed
You're never "not ready" — Lingaku makes you ready.
See Lingaku in action
Read Japanese and open an instant popup dictionary directly on words.
As you learn, Lingaku highlights what you already know so your eyes naturally focus on the right next step.
And with the browser extension, the same experience works on the web — including YouTube subtitles.
Behind the scenes, Lingaku tracks your known-word stats and keeps a lookup history, so you can come back to any word whenever you want.
With the browser extension, the popup dictionary works on the web and YouTube.
Read real Japanese with highlights + an instant popup dictionary.
Your “known” words are tracked and summarized as clear stats.
Every popup lookup is saved, so you can revisit it later.
The context of each lookup is saved, so you can return to where you originally found the word.
Track your learning progress over time with detailed activity and level statistics.
A clear path from beginner to real Japanese
Why Lingaku feels different
You always know where you are
No more wondering:
- "Am I doing the right thing?"
- "What should I learn next?"
Built for how people actually learn
You get a clear path.
Begin with the essentials, then follow a structured progression that always shows you what's next.
You learn through real content.
Use flashcards when they help — then let reading take over. Learn naturally through exposure.
You always know the next step.
Clear structure, visible progress, and a system that keeps you moving forward without pressure.
You start earlier than you think.
Reading isn't the final goal — it's part of the process from early on. Tap any word to understand it instantly.
What learners say
"After years of trying apps, this is the first time I actually started reading Japanese."
"The fact that I always know what to do next is huge."
"Everything being connected just makes sense."
Ready to actually start learning Japanese?
No overwhelm. No guessing. Just progress.
Lingaku