Learn Japanese

Learn Japanese from complete beginner: hiragana, katakana, kanji, vocabulary and grammar in bite-sized lessons, 24/7 AI conversation practice, and optional 1-on-1 lessons with native teachers.

How Nande works

1. Learn the basics — Grammar and vocabulary, learned like a game.
2. Speak with AI — Practice conversations with AI until the words come naturally.
3. Practice with a teacher — Talk with a real native teacher and build real confidence.

What you can do

• Situation-based curriculum — Sorted by situations like travel and daily life. Always clear what to do, with rich illustrations for intuitive understanding.
• From N5 all the way to N1 — Vocabulary, kanji and grammar are all covered from JLPT N5 through N1. Start from hiragana and keep going to advanced Japanese without switching apps.
• Learn like you play — Speaking, meaning-matching, word ordering, audio matching and more — varied activities keep it fun.
• Conversation practice, 24/7 — Your partner is an AI, so mistakes are nothing to worry about. Speak anytime, as many times as you like.
• Practice in real conversation — Try what you learned in the app in conversation with native teachers (optional).
• Built to keep you going — Streaks and leagues keep you motivated. Learn comfortably from just 3 minutes a day.

Words, kanji, grammar, culture.

Turn everything your lessons cover into practice.

Pricing

• Free — $0 Always free. Try the app first. Hiragana and katakana, free / Lesson 1 of the course / Experience the habit loop
• Plus — from $8.33 per month. For getting serious in the app. All lessons & features, unlimited / AI conversation practice / Stay motivated with leagues / One free teacher lesson
• Teacher Practice with real teachers. Everything in Plus / 1-on-1 lessons / Personalized feedback / Manage bookings & progress in-app

FAQ

I'm a complete beginner — is that OK?

Yes. You can start from hiragana and katakana and progress gradually at your level.

How far does Nande take me? Is it only for beginners?

Nande covers JLPT N5 all the way through N1. Vocabulary, kanji and grammar all run across every level, so you can start from hiragana and keep going to advanced Japanese without switching apps.

What can I actually practise in the app?

Hiragana, katakana and kanji with stroke-by-stroke handwriting practice; vocabulary with example sentences and photos; grammar quizzes; culture quizzes on the things a textbook skips; and AI roleplay for speaking. It's all in one app, on one path.

Can I practise speaking without booking a lesson?

Yes. Roleplay puts you in real scenes — a cafe, a restaurant, a convenience store, travel — and you speak out loud with the AI. You get feedback on the spot and can redo it as many times as you like, privately, before you ever talk to a teacher.

How does review work? Will I forget what I learn?

Everything you study is scheduled with FSRS, a modern spaced-repetition algorithm. Vocabulary, kanji, hiragana, katakana, grammar and culture all go into the same review queue, so each item comes back right before you'd forget it.

Can I use both the app and teacher lessons?

Yes — self-study in the app plus 1-on-1 lessons with a teacher. Details vary by plan.

How much time do I need per day?

Just 3 minutes a day in spare moments is fine. A little every day builds real skill.

Does it work on phone and computer?

Yes — available as an iOS and Android app, and in your web browser.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes, you can cancel anytime.

Available on the App Store, Google Play and in your web browser.