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Learning materials

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Introduction & Beginner

Introduction	ひらがな（東京大学） Hiragana : Japanese Characters 1
	There are tasks (drag-and-drop quizzes, choice quizzes, etc.) for learning and consolidating Hiragana. You can also learn long vowels, double consonants, and contracted sounds. (The University of Tokyo)
Introduction	カタカナ（東京大学）Katakana : Japanese Characters 2
	There are tasks (drag-and-drop quizzes, choice quizzes, etc.) for learning and consolidating Katakana. You can also learn long vowels, double consonants, and contracted sounds. (The University of Tokyo)
Beginner	まるごと＋
	You can learn conversation, grammar, vocabulary, and kanji by watching dramas. Listening practice is also available. You can learn Japanese language and culture along with the contents of "Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture". (The Japan Foundation)
Beginner	やさしい日本語
	Beginner's level conversation and grammar in multiple languages. (NHK)
Beginner	動詞 の活用 （東京大学）Verb conjugation
	Study and quizzes on the dictionary form, masu-form, nai-form, ta-form, and te-form. (The University of Tokyo)
Beginner	エリンが挑戦！にほんごできます。
	There are abundant contents such as drama skits, videos, and audio, along with practice exercises, quizzes, games, etc., making it possible to enjoy learning Japanese and Japanese culture. (The Japan Foundation)

~Intermediate

Beginner~Intermediate	漢字 （東京大学）Kanji: Japanese Chatacters 3
	About 500 kanji characters can be learned by grouping them by form (radicals, similar shapes), meaning, function (usages, situations and affixes), etc. Listening exercises are also included.
Beginner~Intermediate	オンデマンド日本語教材
	Videos that answers questions about the Japanese language from international students. (The University of Tokyo)
Beginner~Intermediate	つたえるはつおん
	To learn pronunciation so that you can communicate what you want to say.
Beginner~Intermediate	にほんご１２３
	Each lesson, constructed from a list of sentence patterns, consists of videos, video subtitles, grammar explanations, flashcards for pattern practice, listening, and speaking. Smartphone app available. (Based on "Nihongo 1, 2, 3". University of Tsukuba)
Beginner~Intermediate	JPLANG
	Comprehensive materials (grammar, conversation, listening, reading, etc.) Speech confirmation and expression practice are also available. (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)
Beginner~Intermediate	ひきだすにほんご
	You can watch the video to learn expressions and strategies. (The Japan Foundation)
Intermediate	日本語で話そう！中級日本語口頭表現教材
	You can watch videos to learn expressions/vocabulary, and shadow. (Meiji University)

~Advanced

Beginner~ Advanced	Kanshudo
	The AI manages the progress of learning kanji, vocabulary, and grammar. It can also be used to make flashcards and as a dictionary.
Beginner ~ Advanced	ひろがる　もっといろんな日本 と日本語
	You can experience various aspects of Japan and the Japanese language by watching videos, reading articles, and listening to interviews on 12 Japan-related topics. Quizzes are also available.
Beginner~ Advanced	wanikani
	Kanji learning by the original method; 2000 kanji and 6000 words can be learned.
Intermediate~ Advanced	アニメ・マンガの日本語
	You can enjoy learning terms, expressions, and kanji commonly used in Japanese manga and anime in the form of games and quizzes. (The Japan Foundation)
Intermediate~ Advanced	Learn Japanese from the News
	You can learn Japanese through news videos and radio news, and the news clips have related skits and quizzes. (NHK)
Intermediate~ Advanced	ハイパー敬語入門
	This is a multimedia course on various honorifics in Japanese. It consists of a total of 11 conversation scenes, mainly on the subject of honorifics on university campuses. Students can learn the basic theory and forms of Japanese honorifics. (Tokyo Metropolitan University)
Advanced	さみどり　上級
	After watching videos and explanations, you can check your understanding with practice and comprehension questions. The advanced level includes reading and listening (video) and allows students to learn from a variety of subjects. (Kyoto University)

Online portal

• 日本語・日本事情遠隔教育拠点The Center for Distane Learning of Japanese and Japanese Issues

There are links to learning contents and learning tools. (University of Tsukuba)

• NIHONGO eな

A portal site for learning Japanese that introduces useful websites and tools for learners. (The Japan Foundation)

• にじいろ

This website collects Japanese language learning materials and overseas offices. (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)

Learning tools

• ひらひらのひらがなめがね

A tool to add furigana on a web page by entering the URL.< /p>

Others

• TED talks in Japanese
• NEWS WEB EASY

You can read news written in easy Japanese with furigana. (NHK)

• Basic Kanji Plus

An application based on "Basic Kanji Book" (Bonjinsha). Contains 1167 kanji characters and approximately 8,000 vocabulary words using those kanji characters. Free.

• HIRAGANA／KATAKANA Memory Hint

An application for learning hiragana and katakana. Free.