Japanese resource list - WORK IN PROGRESS Ver 2.5

[Myogan]

The following is an incomplete list of Japanese language reference and educational websites, apps, and suggested accessories. Incomplete in part because there are always new things popping up, and also that everybody has their own preferred way of learning. Of course instruction from an experienced teacher is best, but for what we are trying to do here these tools should be adequate for now. More will be added if there is consensus on the utility.

Book Sets

• Genki - An integrated course in elementary Japanese - has 2 volumes with associated workbooks, along with a self study room and resources on the website, and 3 flashcard apps for vocabulary, Verb and Adjective conjugation, and Kanji. Only the Self study room is free.
  http://genki.japantimes.co.jp/index_en
• Nakama - Popular in college settings - Books/e-books, workbooks, Student activity manuals, CD's, DVD's, and web services can be purchased separately, as a pack or for rental.
  http://www.cengage.com and https://www.cengagebrain.com - Search for nakama
  Japanese from Zero
• http://yesjapan.com

Websites

• Jisho.org - the Japanese word for dictionary (辞書, じしょ) is a free site with the ability to search in English, Japanese, and Romanji (phonetic English spelling)
• japaneseverbconjugator.com - for those more interested in the past, the imperfect, the negative - sounds like Dukkha
• japanesepod101.com - originally a podcast teaching conversational Japanese, it has grown in to a subscription based learning system (most recent podcasts can still be subscribed for free) you can use the app or website and get the original podcasts, choose a learning path based on skill level, create flashcards, listen/watch lessons on culture as well as the language.
• guidetojapanese.org -
• imabi.net -
• thejapanesepage.com -
• wasabi.jpn.com - designed as part of a paid tutoring deal, you can still use the written and audio for free.
• iinenihongo.com -
• punipunijapan.com -
• elon.io - learn Japanese, Turkish, math & science, and a bit of Spanish.
• www.nhk.or.jp/lesson/ - From NHK world, I also like their Meet and Speak show which many people have posted on youtube.
• sakuramani.com - a travel and language blog
  

Apps

• drmoku.com - a paid app, but good for those who learn better from mnemonics
• HumanJapanese.com - another paid app, but not a bad value compared with a full textbook, unfortunately there's a separate purchase cost between platforms, it doesn't carry over
• Google translate- ok, ok I know. I and many others advise against using this but where this app is good at is using the camera to capture complex characters(kanji), then cut and paste the character someplace better

Flashcard apps and websites - better ones use spaced repetition and games to help learn

• www.quizlet.com - make your own flashcards or use other people's sets, search by topic or even by book - also good for other studies. Has simple games.
• www.memrise.com - Make your own course sets, use other people's, or the ones created by memrise which includes videos. Free app available and free to use, but memrise created sets are limited. The pro version can be paid by the month, or lifetime purchase. Pro purchase adds; Grammabot, Pro chats, Difficult Words Mode, Speed Review, Listening Skills Mode, Video Mode, Learning Stats
• Anki - https://apps.ankiweb.net
• kanji.koohii.com - a kanji flashcard site that allows you to create mnemonic stories to go with the kanji you are trying to learn
• wanikani.com - a kanji site and app (need extra step to use) that uses spaced repetition to learn to read and pronounce (not write) kanji. Has 60 levels, first three are free, then subscription or purchase. Unique in that it forces you to take a break and let the knowledge sink in.
• bunpro.jp - a flashcard site for Japanese grammar - refers to JL sites for lessons

Additional help

Typing in Japanese on your device

http://www.tofugu.com/japanese/how-t...nese-keyboard/

Gassho
Sat
Inconsistent student of Japanese for 7 years, no JLPT taken.