Japanese Tales: Read & Learn

What if learning Japanese felt like reading a good story? With Japanese Tales you learn by reading Japanese short stories and legends adapted to your level:

What if learning Japanese felt like reading a good story? With Japanese Tales you learn by reading Japanese short stories and legends adapted to your level: tap any word, see its meaning instantly, and the app makes sure you never forget it.

STORIES BY JLPT LEVEL (N5 TO N1) • Short stories with furigana, translation, and native-speaker audio • Tap any word to instantly see its reading and meaning • Comprehension quiz after every story • Save any word you want to learn with a single tap

2,000+ KANJI WITH WRITING PRACTICE • Draw each kanji with your finger and smart recognition validates your strokes • Real mastery system: New, Learning, Familiar, and Mastered • Always know exactly which kanji you have mastered and which to review today

HIRAGANA AND KATAKANA FROM ZERO • Interactive lessons with stroke-order guides • Perfect for absolute beginners: read your first words within two weeks

SPACED REPETITION (SRS) • Your saved words and kanji become flashcards automatically • The app reminds you to review right before you would forget, zero setup

LEARN BY PLAYING • Memory pairs and speed quiz with kana or your own vocabulary • Daily streaks, weekly leagues, and rankings to compete with other learners

YOUR DAILY PLAN • A clear plan every day: what to read, review, and practice • Daily phrase to start every morning with something new

WHO THIS APP IS FOR • Absolute beginners starting from zero • Students preparing for JLPT N5, N4 or N3 • Anyone who loves Japan and wants to enjoy anime, manga, or travel without barriers

Start free today: beginner stories, complete kana courses, games, and N5 kanji practice. Premium unlocks every level, every story, and unlimited flashcards.

Read your first story today. In Japanese, every word you learn is a door that opens.