Pass the JLPT with fresh practice every day.
Vocab reviews that stick, grammar drills with plain-English explanations, and a fresh set of JLPT-style questions every day, for N5 through N3.
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JLPT N5How do you read the underlined word?
毎朝、新聞を読みます。
Everything you need for test day
Three ways to practice, one daily habit
Each part of the JLPT needs a different kind of practice. Tokiwa Labo Japanese brings them together so you always know what to study next.
べんきょう
勉強
study
Vocab reviews that stick
Words come back right before you'd forget them, so a few minutes a day builds a vocabulary that lasts.
〜ながら · doing two things at once
音楽を聞きながら、勉強します。
I study while listening to music.
Grammar drills with clear explanations
Practice each grammar point in real sentences, and get a short, plain-English explanation when you miss one.
男の人はこのあと何をしますか。
Listening · Task-based comprehension
New practice questions every day
A fresh set of reading, listening, vocab and grammar questions each day, written in the same formats you'll see on the real test.
How it works
A clear path to your test date
- Step 1
Pick your level
Choose N5, N4 or N3. Everything you study is matched to that level.
- Step 2
Practice a little every day
Do your vocab reviews, a grammar drill, and the day's new practice set.
- Step 3
Walk into test day ready
By test day, the question formats, the words and the grammar will all feel familiar.
Levels
Built for N5 through N3
Start from your current level and move up when you're ready. Everything is organized around what each test actually covers.
Read and understand simple phrases and sentences in hiragana, katakana and basic kanji.
≈ 100 kanji · 800 words
Follow everyday conversations at a slow pace and read short texts on familiar topics.
≈ 300 kanji · 1,500 words
Understand everyday Japanese at close to natural speed, from newspaper headlines to conversations.
≈ 650 kanji · 3,750 words
Kanji and vocabulary counts are common study estimates, not official JLPT figures.
Already watching tokiwa-japanese?
This app grew out of our YouTube channel. The videos help you understand Japanese; the app helps you practice it every day until test day.
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Questions, answered
When does it launch?
We're aiming to open early access by the end of 2026. Waitlist members get in first, and we'll email you the day it opens.
Will it be free?
We haven't set pricing yet. Joining the waitlist is free and doesn't commit you to anything, and you'll hear about pricing before anyone else.
Which JLPT levels are covered?
We're starting with N5, N4 and N3. Higher levels may come later, so tell us which level you're studying for when you sign up.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in your browser on phone, tablet and computer, so you can practice anywhere.
I'm a complete beginner. Is this for me?
Yes. If you can read hiragana and katakana, you can start at N5. If you can't yet, our YouTube lessons are a great place to begin.
毎日、少しずつ。
A little practice every day adds up to a pass.
Join the waitlist and be first in line when early access opens.