Can I learn Japanese in English with InitialJ?
Yes. InitialJ supports English meanings, accepted answers, grammar practice, dictionary pages, and JLPT reviews.
Monthly challenge / JLPT N5-N1 / SRS
The smart way to learn Japanese.
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N5/
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Not the hardest way (no punishing immersion) and not the gamiest (no vocabulary-only streak app). InitialJ gamifies the repetitive parts — reviews, streaks, an evolving character — so studying never feels like a grind, while every lesson runs on real spaced-repetition science. Kanji, vocabulary, grammar, and reading, mapped from N5 to N1.
N5 is free. On the monthly plan, complete the study goal shown in the app and your next month is free. The displayed price is the amount you pay.
2,000+
kanji path
N5-N1
JLPT mapped
EN/FR/ES/IT
answers
Learning operating system
One product loop. No scattered study habits.
01InitialJ
Learn
Meet a small piece of Japanese at a time, with readings, mnemonics, and examples.
02InitialJ
Review
Recall it without the answer. The 9-stage SRS brings it back when memory needs practice.
03InitialJ
Apply
Use it in drills, sentences, grammar, and JLPT practice. Progress becomes a visible part of your path.
Product depth
Built like a serious study tool, not a landing-page toy.
The interface stays quiet during repeated use: compact navigation, stable cards, clear review pressure, and visible progress without overwhelming the lesson flow.
SRS engine
Every item has a review date, stage, accuracy trail, and mastery state.
Study in your language
Meanings and accepted answers are available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
JLPT N5-N1
Kanji, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and mock exams follow the JLPT path.
Temporary mode
The whole app can be used without sign-up, with account prompts after lessons.
Public dictionary
Browse kanji and vocabulary pages anytime, with full readings and examples.
Mobile practice
Touch-friendly sessions, compact navigation, and keyboard-safe input flows.
JLPT path
From N5 basics to N1 reading.
N5
Foundation
100 kanji / 800 vocabulary
Free
N4
Elementary
300 kanji / 1,500 vocabulary
Full path
N3
Bridge
650 kanji / 3,750 vocabulary
Full path
N2
Advanced
1,000 kanji / 6,000+ vocabulary
Full path
N1
Fluent reading
2,000 kanji / 10,000+ vocabulary
Full path
Common questions
Clear answers, before you commit.
What makes InitialJ different from a kanji-only study app?
InitialJ covers kanji and vocabulary with SRS, then connects them to JLPT N5 to N1 grammar, reading, dictionary pages, and mock exams.
Do I need to create an account before using the app?
No. You can browse and study in temporary mode. Creating an account saves progress across devices and protects it if browser data is cleared.
What does SRS mean?
SRS means spaced repetition system. Items are reviewed after increasing intervals, so difficult kanji return sooner and mastered items appear less often.
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Start now. Save progress when it matters.
You can use InitialJ immediately in temporary mode. After lessons, the app will remind you that an account protects your SRS progress across devices.