LessonsVocabularyStatisticsClick on a lesson below to start learningWe recommend you to start with lesson 1, as lessons build on one another.Chapter 1HiraganaKanjiThe verb to beThe topic particle はReading exerciseWriting hiraganaWriting kanjiChapter 2HiraganaKanjiThis one and that oneThe question particle かReading exerciseWriting hiraganaWriting kanjiChapter 3HiraganaKanjiNegating nounsThe possession particle のい-adjectives and な-adjectivesHere and thereThe subject particle がThere is, there areReading exerciseWriting hiraganaWriting kanjiChapter 4HiraganaKanjiGroup 1 verbs, direct and indirect objectsGroup 2 verbsWriting hiraganaHiragana 5Verbs in the past tenseNegating verbsInvitations and the particle とNegating past verbsReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 5KanjiNouns and the past tenseThe group 3 verbs する and 来るThe discourse particles ね and よThis and thatThe location particles に and でThe destination particles に and へReading exerciseWriting hiraganaWriting kanjiChapter 6HiraganaKanjiThe origin particle からRelative positionsConjugating い-adjectivesSaying however with けど, けれど and けれどもVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting hiraganaWriting kanjiChapter 7HiraganaKanjiHow are you?Conjugating な-adjectivesThe particle もThe word ちょっとReading exerciseWriting hiraganaWriting kanjiChapter 8KatakanaKanjiNumbers up to 10Numbers from 11 to 99Numbers from 100 to 999How much is it?Introduction to countersThe 回-counterLife, truth and sheepReading exerciseWriting katakanaWriting kanjiChapter 9KatakanaKanjiHow old are you?Telling time: hoursTelling time: minutesThe days of the weekThe months of the yearTime and the に-particleReading exerciseWriting katakanaWriting kanjiChapter 10KatakanaKanjiGreetingsThe adjective いいLike and DislikeUsing 〜間 to indicate durationReading exerciseWriting katakanaWriting kanjiChapter 11KatakanaKanjiLet's and Shall We with the verb stem + ましょうExpressing Desire: NounsExpressing Desire: VerbsExpressing purpose with the verb stem + にVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting katakanaWriting kanjiChapter 12KatakanaKanjiApologizing with すみません and 失礼しますExplaining why using からCounting objects and the flat object counter 枚Other usages of のThe general counter 〜つConnecting sentences with そして and nouns with とReading exerciseWriting katakanaWriting kanjiChapter 13KatakanaKanjiIndicating ability with the potential formIndicating ability with ことができるNatureCombining も with other particlesReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 14KanjiFormal denialThe -て form and the imperative part 1The -て form and the imperative part 2Reading exerciseWriting katakana 6Writing kanjiChapter 15KanjiRelative time expressionsどうAM (before noon) and PM (afternoon)Using ごろ and ぐらい for approximationBefore and after with 前に and 後にStem-form + 始める and 終えるReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 16Kanjiて-form + からIntroducing yourselfCounting thousandsCounting ten thousands and higherReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 17KanjiLinking verbs and clauses with the て-formExpressions at homeVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 18KanjiThe verb 言うAsking permission with て-form + もいいですかDenying permission with て-form + 行けませんVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 19KanjiThe present continuous and past continuousLinking adjectives togetherVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 20KanjiUsing で after a noun to link sentencesFamily membersChildrenVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 21KanjiNear, Next to, and BetweenDatesUsing は to indicate possession instead of のThe subject particle が revisitedい-adjectives with multiple personality disorderReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 22KanjiThe Plain Form I: Present Tense AffirmativeThe Plain Form II: Adjectival sentencesReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 23KanjiThe Plain Form III: Present Tense Negative VerbsThe Plain Form IV: The past tenseThe Plain Form V: Past Tense Adjectival SentencesChanging adjectives into adverbsSaying however using でも and しかしVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 24KanjiTraffic directions and the waypoint particle をQualifying nouns with subordinate clausesReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 25KanjiThe four cardinal directionsDirect and indirect quotationsVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 26KanjiListing alternatives with the particle かNegative requests with the plain form + でくださいTelling it's too much with すぎるが as an object markerIndicating proximity with こちら, そちら, あちら and どちらVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 27KanjiConverting -すぎる to a noun with -すぎThe bodyThe contrast marker はCombining は with other particlesReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 28KanjiUsages of the verb するCasual conversationReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 29KanjiColorsApologizing with ごめん なさいVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 30KanjiVocabulary expansionExpressing intention with つもりNominalizing verbs using のVerb + の + abilityThe connecting particle やHomeVerb + の + like/dislikeReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 31KanjiVocabulary expansionExplaining why with から less formallyExplain why using のでExplaining why using noun + でReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 32Kanji思う: To thinkPluralizing suffixes - たち and らVocabulary expansionOnly - だけNot only - だけ で なくNot even - だけ + も + negative verbAs ... as possible - potential form + だけ方: the way of doing somethingMaking requests with をくださいThe long, cylindrical object counter 本Reading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 33KanjiUsing より to make comparisonsComparisons with より ~ ほうがAsking why with どうしてOffering explanation with んですListing multiple things with ~たりGiving advice: 方がいいですまだ～ていません: have not ... yetVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 34KanjiVocabulary expansionいっしょに: Together withAnd, and then, since then with それからHave to do - ないといけないReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 35Kanjiもう: Already Without doing: ないでSaying when using 時Vocabulary expansion〜て ある: intentional actions with remaining effectsDenying permission with verb + ちゃいけないDenying permission with verb + ちゃダメReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 36KanjiVocabulary expansionLevels of certaintyConjecturing with でしょうConjecturing with だろうReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 37KanjiVocabulary expansionあのうIndicating proximity with こっち, そっち, and あっちReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 38KanjiVocabulary expansionMore family membersAsking in what way using どうやってReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 39KanjiAsking for what reason using 何故Using の at the end of a sentenceVocabulary expansionTo have done (before) - た こと が あるThe floor counter 階Forming superlatives with 一番Reading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 40KanjiVocabulary expansionSaying other or besides using 他Saying intended for using 〜向けSaying only or nothing but with しかTelling you've decided on something with に するThis kind of, that kind of, what kind ofLinking negative verbs with 〜なくてReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 41KanjiHave to do - 〜なくて は いけないHave to do - 〜なくて は ならないHave to do - 〜なくて は ダメですHave to do 〜なくちゃVocabulary expansionReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 42KanjiTo not have to - 〜なくて も いいThe informal volitional formVocabulary expansionPlural nounsReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 43KanjiGiving reasons with 〜て and でThe particle なあVocabulary expansionThe many meanings of 結構 (kekkou)Reading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 44KanjiVocabulary expansionIndicating a time limit with まで にDescribing features of nouns with の ある (no aru)Reading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 45KanjiVocabulary expansionSaying "in order to" using ため にExpressing suddenness using 急に (kyuu ni)Reading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 46KanjiVocabulary expansionUsing か for embedded questionsSaying whether or not with か どう かThe conditional particle とThe conditional particle たらThe conditional particle ならReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 47KanjiVocabulary expansionThe conditional particle ば with verbsThe conditional particle ば with い-adjectivesThe particle ば with nouns and な-adjectivesApproximate time with ごろ and ころReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 48KanjiVocabulary expansionThe passive formSimultaneous action with 〜ながらUsing 〜て すみません to say I'm sorry for ...Adding flexibility with でもEven if and even though with 〜て も and で もReading exerciseWriting kanjiChapter 49KanjiVocabulary expansionTelling you're glad with て よかったTelling something is easy or difficult to doHumble verbsWhile you are waiting for new lessons to appear, we suggest you check out imabi.net