hokuhoku-nihongo

Learn Japanese,
step by step.

Quizzes and study materials to help you build vocabulary, reading skills, and grammar — at your own pace.

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Materials

All exercises are free to use. New materials added regularly.

Kana — listening
Listening

Hiragana game

Hear a sound and pick the right hiragana from 4 choices. 10 random questions per round.

Beginner · Hiragana →
Listening

Katakana game

Hear a sound and pick the right katakana from 4 choices. 10 random questions per round.

Beginner · Katakana →
Vocabulary — reading
Quiz

Kanji matching game

Match kanji with their readings in this JLPT N3–N4 level quiz. 8 random questions every round.

N3–N4 · Reading →
Coming soon

Vocabulary flashcards

Practice everyday vocabulary with interactive flashcards.

N3–N4·Vocabulary
Coming soon

Grammar fill-in-the-blank

Choose the right particle or grammar pattern to complete each sentence.

N3–N4·Grammar

About this site

hokuhoku-nihongo is a small collection of Japanese learning materials.
Through games and exercises, I hope to make reading, vocabulary, and grammar feel a little more approachable.