Learn Japanese with Drops in 5 minutes a day

楽しく単語を学習しよう。Learning Japanese made easy.

In just five minutes a day, you will learn Japanese through our beautifully illustrated, immersive and playful lessons. You focus on the part of Japanese that matters most — words. It’s effective, fun and free.

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About Japanese

Learn Japanese in just 5 minutes a day with Drops--learn words in Japanese

日本語 (Nihongo), or Japanese, is the national language of Japan and a member of the Japonic family. There are about 125 million native speakers, and while it is not related to the Chinese language, it makes extensive use of Chinese characters known as kanji in the Japanese language.

Drops is the most popular and the best way to learn Japanese on the go.

Language learning made easy. Have you always wanted to learn another language but felt you never had enough time, or patience. Or you’ve tried and given up? Well, it’s time to try again with Drops--a fun, new way to finally learn that language you always wanted to master: the Japanese language.

In just five minutes a day, you will learn Japanese through our beautifully illustrated, immersive and engaging lessons. You focus on the part of Japanese that matters most -- words. It’s effective, fun and free.

How Drops can help you learn Japanese online:

  • Learn 2,000+ Japanese words with Drops.
  • Drops helps to create memorable visual associations with new words.
  • Drops helps you to practice your vocabulary and review the words you’ve learned.
  • Start with just five minutes a day and build a language learning habit

Wondering how to learn Japanese?

Japanese is very different from other languages, but there are some aspects of the language that make it easier than others. There are many recommended ways to learn Japanese.

Become familiar with the Japanese writing systems:

  • Japanese uses three distinct writing systems--but with Drops and Scripts, they are fun to learn!
  • The Japanese writing systems are katakana, hiragana and kanji.

Tackle Japanese grammar:

  • Japanese grammar is relatively easy to learn.
  • You can learn some of the basic structures in Drops’ Travel Talk category.

Listen to lots of Japanese audio:

  • Find Japanese dramas you enjoy and watch them to get familiar with the language.
  • Listen to J-pop.
  • Use Drops’ Premium listening test feature to test your listening comprehension.

Learn Japanese in just 5 minutes a day with Drops--learn words in Japanese

日本語 (Nihongo), or Japanese, is the national language of Japan and a member of the Japonic family. There are about 125 million native speakers, and while it is not related to the Chinese language, it makes extensive use of Chinese characters known as kanji in the Japanese language.

Drops is the most popular and the best way to learn Japanese on the go.

Language learning made easy. Have you always wanted to learn another language but felt you never had enough time, or patience. Or you’ve tried and given up? Well, it’s time to try again with Drops--a fun, new way to finally learn that language you always wanted to master: the Japanese language.

In just five minutes a day, you will learn Japanese through our beautifully illustrated, immersive and engaging lessons. You focus on the part of Japanese that matters most -- words. It’s effective, fun and free.

How Drops can help you learn Japanese online:

  • Learn 2,000+ Japanese words with Drops.
  • Drops helps to create memorable visual associations with new words.
  • Drops helps you to practice your vocabulary and review the words you’ve learned.
  • Start with just five minutes a day and build a language learning habit

Wondering how to learn Japanese?

Japanese is very different from other languages, but there are some aspects of the language that make it easier than others. There are many recommended ways to learn Japanese.

Become familiar with the Japanese writing systems:

  • Japanese uses three distinct writing systems--but with Drops and Scripts, they are fun to learn!
  • The Japanese writing systems are katakana, hiragana and kanji.

Tackle Japanese grammar:

  • Japanese grammar is relatively easy to learn.
  • You can learn some of the basic structures in Drops’ Travel Talk category.

Listen to lots of Japanese audio:

  • Find Japanese dramas you enjoy and watch them to get familiar with the language.
  • Listen to J-pop.
  • Use Drops’ Premium listening test feature to test your listening comprehension.

Learn Japanese in just 5 mins a day

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Speak like a Native
Dive into language learning with Drops' crystal-clear audio. Our native speakers ensure you master perfect pronunciation while relishing every step of your journey. Listen, learn, and speak like a pro!

Instant feedback on your language progress

Stay Motivated
Easily form a language learning habit with our game-based features, enjoyable challenges, and personalized lesson recommendations. Our tailored lessons ensure you learn at the perfect level and pace for you.

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Effective and Fun Learning Games
Brace yourself for an adventure of a lifetime! With Drops, learning becomes playtime. Engaging games, review modes, and interactive challenges transform language acquisition into a joyful expedition. Unleash your potential while having a blast!

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Memorable Illustrations
Boost your memory retention with our captivating visuals and vibrant illustrations. Each word is accompanied by an eye-catching image, forging strong associations between the word and its meaning. Say goodbye to forgetfulness, and hello to seamless language recall!

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