resources

Curated lists for every level. I update when I have time (usually about every two months), so I’d really appreciate it if you could let me know if a link is broken or doesn’t offer the features I mention in the description anymore.

 

Japanese Inputs / Keyboards

Windows instructions on adding the Japanese keyboard
If you don’t have the Japanese language pack installed, you might need to do that first.

Mac instructions on adding the Japanese keyboard

If you want to type in Japanese on your phone, Google has a Japanese keyboard/IME app you can install.

 

Dictionaries

http://jisho.org
Lots of tools rolled into one. This one has a simpler interface.

https://www.edrdg.org/cgi-bin/wwwjdic/wwwjdic?1C
Lots of tools rolled into one.

In the options at the bottom:

  • Use the common dictionary to search for most words by choosing the Jpn-Eng General [EDICT] if a different dictionary is set.
  • If you can’t type actual Japanese characters, you can enter Japanese words with the English letters of your characters in the search box. Make sure to check the box that says “Search using romanized Japanese” or select the radio button labeled “Romaji”.
  • Limit the results by checking “Common words”.
  • When you’re done, click Search.

Phone apps:

  • Google Play → JED
  • iTunes → imiwa

 

Beginner Materials

http://web-jpn.org/kidsweb/language/lesson1/lesson1_01.html
Easy practice lessons

Kana practice

Reading/Listening practice

 

Intermediate Materials

Tae Kim’s Learning Japanese Grammar guide

https://eow.alc.co.jp/
While great for looking up words, it’s really useful when you want to look up phrases.

Hello Talk
Language exchange with people around the world. It’s easy to make and receive corrections with this app.

Reading/Listening practice

Kanji practice

 

Advanced Materials

Reading/Listening