All plans start with a 7-day free trial.
14-day money-back guarantee after first payment.
Monthly
Try Lingaku. Cancel anytime.
$9 USD / monthly
Good for testing the workflow.
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Yearly
Commit to this year of Japanese.
$89 USD / yearly
12 months for the price of 10.
Lifetime
I’m done with subscriptions.
$299 USD
One-time payment. Use Lingaku as long as it exists.
Everything included in every plan
Learn words, kanji, and grammar together
Read real Japanese from early on
Dictionary popups and word tracking
Kanji progress that updates from your vocabulary
Structured lessons so you know what to do next
XP, levels, and streaks for motivation
All future updates included.
Other alternatives
Lingaku is designed to support your core study — vocabulary, kanji, grammar, and reading.
| Learning method | Typical cost |
|---|---|
Language school (group classes) | $800–$1,500 / year |
Private online tutor | $1,000–$2,000 / year |
Textbooks & JLPT prep | $200–$400 |
A combination of other apps | ~$200 / year |
Lingaku (Yearly) | $89 / year |
Lingaku (Lifetime) | $299 once |
Lingaku is for you if…
You want to actually read Japanese, not just do flashcards
You’re tired of juggling 3–4 different apps
You’re learning for the long term
Lingaku is NOT for you if…
You want constant grinding
You want to memorize 2,000 kanji in isolation
You want a test-prep cram app
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