Learn Japanese through stories, news, and vocabulary
Kotobase brings reading practice, a smart Japanese dictionary, and spaced repetition into one clear study space for learners from JLPT N5 to N1.
Read Japanese stories or practice with today's easy Japanese news.
Short Japanese stories you can explore word by word
Read illustrated stories adapted to your level. Select vocabulary while you read to check its reading and meaning, then keep useful words for later study.
Browse Japanese stories by JLPT levelDaily Japanese news for learners
Follow current events from Japan through beginner, intermediate, and advanced versions. Each article keeps the Japanese central while making difficult vocabulary easier to explore.
Read the latest easy Japanese newsA Japanese dictionary that becomes your study library
Search Japanese words and kanji, review readings and meanings, listen to pronunciation, and create contextual example sentences. Save the vocabulary that matters to you instead of working through an anonymous word list.
JLPT study routes and spaced repetition
Use guided vocabulary and kanji collections from N5 to N1, then consolidate them with a daily review designed around spaced repetition and manageable study goals.
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