How it works

Human Japanese is a friendly voice that leads you step by step through how the language works.

It’s based on a core text that explains, then demonstrates with clickable examples, so that you can immediately see, hear, and understand exactly what you’re learning. Each point builds on the last, so you can experience the joy of feeling each new piece click into place and make sense.

We know that different approaches work for different people. The best way to find out if Human Japanese is right for you is simply to give it a try. The first eight chapters of both Human Japanese and Human Japanese Intermediate are available for free. No credit cards, no gimmicks, no time limits. Just sign up for a free account and jump in. We think you’ll love it!

Human Japanese features

Take an intuitive approach
Start at square one, learning about writing systems, pronunciations, and greetings—you’ll feel like you have your very own sensei sitting next to you.

Listen to audio as you go
Tap to hear friendly, crystal-clear recordings along the way from native Japanese voice actors to improve your listening comprehension.

Use “Ingredients” to expand and explain
Tap the clipboard icon on any sentence to explore a breakdown and refresh your memory or gain a deeper understanding, without ever leaving the lesson.

Build cultural context
Human Japanese features asides and photos to help immerse you in the Japanese culture.

Enjoy comprehensive content
As a Human Japanese Universal user, you'll have access to more than 85 chapters and 4,000 audio recordings.

Learn how it fits together
View animations for hiragana, katakana, and kanji characters, complete with audio and annotations.

Take reviews and quizzes
Test your knowledge and comprehension with checkpoints along your journey. Our experts anticipate learning challenges and proactively provide the support you need to progress forward.

Share the journey
Learning Japanese is more fun with friends! Visit the “Discussion” feature to ask human teachers questions and engage with others who are learning Japanese

Earn “Extra Credit”
Practice what you’ve learned with 30–60 additional practice sentences for every lesson. 

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