Learn Japanese Free with NihongoDoya

Grammar notes, vocabulary, listening & JLPT/JFT practice for N5 and N4 — all in one place

What We Offer

Comprehensive Notes

N5-N4 notes from Minna no Nihongo and Irodori textbooks

Vocabulary Lists

Organized vocabulary by lesson and JLPT level

Free PDF Books

Minna no Nihongo, Irodori, Genki Readers and more

Listening Practice

Lesson-wise audio materials for better comprehension

Practice Tests

MCQ-based practice sets for JLPT and JFT exams

Character Charts

Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji reference charts

Cheat Sheets

Quick reference guides and counters

Grammar Notes

Detailed grammar explanations with examples

2,000+
Vocabulary words
50
Lessons (N5 + N4)
87
Audio tracks
100%
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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 2,000+ words categorized by level — Minna no Nihongo style.

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3

Listen & practice

Train your ear with lesson audio, then test yourself with JLPT-style MCQs.

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Today's kana

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

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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

  • Basic grammar patterns
  • ~800 vocabulary words
  • 100 kanji characters
Start N5

JLPT N4

Elementary · Minna no Nihongo

  • Intermediate grammar
  • ~1,500 vocabulary words
  • 300 kanji characters
Start N4

Irodori

Japan Foundation A1 → A2

  • Starter, Elementary 1 & 2
  • 18 lessons per book
  • Daily-life Japanese skills
Start Irodori

Common questions

Is NihongoDoya really free?

Yes — every page, every lesson, every PDF and audio file is free to use. No sign-up required.

Do I need an account?

Not for browsing the content. Accounts only matter if you become an admin contributor in the future.

Which textbooks does this follow?

Mainly Minna no Nihongo I (N5) and II (N4). The vocabulary, audio, and lesson layout follow that structure so the site pairs cleanly with the books.

Will JLPT mock tests be added?

Yes. The Practice section is being expanded with MCQ-based JLPT and JFT tests for both N5 and N4.

Can I use this on my phone?

Absolutely — the site is fully responsive. Notes, vocabulary, audio, and the admin panel all work on phones and tablets.

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