Learn Japanese
by actually using it
Grammar in texts.
How Lingaku works
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.
Why Lingaku feels different
How Lingaku works
Learn kana, basic grammar, and a small set of core words — enough to recognize patterns and not feel lost.
Lessons give you structure. Finish them properly, or skip ahead if you’re ready.
Learn kanji through real words. As your vocabulary grows, kanji progress updates automatically.
As your vocabulary grows, your kanji knowledge grows with it. And you’ll be able to use all the kanji you learn.
Study topic-based decks lightly to build momentum — then let reading take over.
The most important words and grammar points come back again and again — in texts, examples, and things you actually care about.
Reading isn’t the final goal. It’s part of the process from early on. Understanding grows naturally through exposure and repetition.
Texts show which words you know and which you don’t. Tap any word to look it up, mark it, or move on.
Track words, kanji, streaks, and levels — all in one place.
You always know where you are and what makes sense to do next.
What learners appreciate about Lingaku
“I like how kanji progress is tracked.
Seeing the kanji list light up as I learn new words feels motivating.”
“Dictionary popups in texts and example sentences remove a lot of friction while reading.”
“Everything I need is in one place.”
Learn Japanese as a connected system
Study in context.
Read sooner.
Build knowledge that sticks.
Lingaku