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Grammar notes, vocabulary, listening & study resources for JLPT N5 to N1 — all in one place

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What We Offer

Comprehensive Notes

N5-N1 grammar notes in English & Nepali

Vocabulary Lists

Organized vocabulary by lesson and JLPT level

PDF Books

Minna no Nihongo, Irodori, Genki Readers and more

Listening Practice

Lesson-wise audio materials for better comprehension

Character Charts

Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji reference charts

Cheat Sheets

Quick reference guides for Grammar, Particles, and Counters

Grammar Notes

Detailed grammar explanations with examples

5,500+
Vocabulary words
179
Lessons (N5 to N1 + Irodori)
1,379
Kanji (N5→N1)
600+
Pages of lesson notes
22
Textbooks & PDFs

How NihongoDoya works

1

Learn the kana

Master Hiragana & Katakana with searchable charts and clean reference pages.

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2

Build vocabulary & grammar

Lesson-wise notes and 5,500+ words categorized by level (N5-N1) — standard textbooks & Irodori.

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3

Listen & practice

Train your ear with lesson audio from Minna no Nihongo and Irodori textbooks.

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Today's kana

Tap a card to hear the sound in your head — five common syllables to start.

あ
a
い
i
う
u
え
e
お
o
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Cornerstone Study Guides

Comprehensive, expert-reviewed language guides to kickstart your Japanese learning journey.

Kana & Basics Guides

Grammar & Particle Guides

JLPT Grammar Guides

Choose Your Path

Two textbook tracks: classic Minna no Nihongo for JLPT, and Japan Foundation's Irodori for daily-life Japanese.

JLPT N5

Beginner · Minna no Nihongo

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JLPT N4

Elementary · Minna no Nihongo

Start N4

JLPT N3

Intermediate · Minna no Nihongo

Start N3

JLPT N2

Upper-Intermediate · Standard textbooks

Start N2

JLPT N1

Advanced · Standard textbooks

Start N1

Irodori

Japan Foundation A1 → A2

Start Irodori

Planning to go to Japan?

Almost every Japan visa needs some Japanese. Here are the main exams and the visas they unlock — pick the route that matches your goal.

JLPT

The standard proficiency test (N5 → N1)

  • Student visa (留学): N5/N4 minimum, or join a language school
  • Engineer / Specialist: N2 preferred by most employers
  • General work visa: N3+ depending on the company

JFT-Basic

JF Test for Basic Japanese — around A2 level

  • Specified Skilled Worker (SSW / 特定技能): JFT-Basic + an industry skill test
  • Alternative: clear JLPT N4 instead of JFT-Basic
  • Held multiple times a year — easier to schedule than JLPT

EJU & Others

Specialised exams for specific paths

  • EJU: required for Japanese university undergrad admission
  • NAT-TEST / J.TEST: JLPT alternatives accepted by some schools & employers
  • BJT: business Japanese — boosts points for the Highly Skilled Professional visa

Common Questions

Where should I start as a beginner?

Start with the Charts page to learn Hiragana and Katakana, then move to N5 Notes Lesson 1 and work through the lessons in order.

How much content is available?

5,500+ vocabulary words, 1,379 kanji (N5→N1), 179 lessons of notes across N5 to N1 (English & Nepali), listening study plans and interactive tools.

Do you cover JLPT N2 and N1?

Yes — NihongoDoya now covers all five levels, N5 to N1. N2 and N1 include handwritten grammar notes in both English and Nepali (नेपाली), plus curated vocabulary and kanji lists.

Does the pronunciation / speaker button work on all devices?

Yes — it uses your browser's built-in text-to-speech with a Japanese voice. Works on Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox. If there's no sound, install a Japanese voice from your OS language settings.

Can I use the site on my phone?

Yes — the site is fully mobile-responsive. Notes, vocabulary, audio, kanji charts and all tools including the writing sandbox work on phones and tablets.

How do I contact the team?

Email us at konnichiwa@nihongodoya.com or visit the Contact page. We reply within 2–3 business days.

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