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Absolute beginners
Start at Level 0 with no previous Japanese knowledge.
Offline-first • English + Spanish
From Zero to N5Step by Step
DarumaGo guides complete beginners with short daily sessions and adaptive learning.
Learn kana, vocabulary, kanji, listening, reading, speaking, and tests in one clear path.
- Daily sessions in 5-12 minutes
- Adaptive plan by level and time
- No prior Japanese needed
Word of the Day
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まど
window
Open in Vocabulary
Route 0 → N5📕
Ready for progressive tests
Move from basics to full JLPT N5 exam simulation.
⚡ Start Today
0 → N5
Guided Path
6
Core Skills
5-12m
Daily Sessions
EN + ES
App Languages
Built for beginner learners
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Busy learners
Follow short daily sessions with a plan that fits your time.
03
Goal-driven students
Track readiness, streak, milestones, and module completion.
Everything you need in one daily flow
From onboarding to exam simulation, DarumaGo keeps every skill connected.
Daily Plan
Kana Practice
Speak + Listen
01🗺️
Guided onboarding
Choose your level path (0 → N5) and daily study goal.
02🗓️
Daily Word + Plan
Start each day with one useful word and your personalized tasks.
03✍️
Kana practice
Train with keyboard mode and drawing mode for faster recall.
04🎧
Listening drills
Train your ear with focused audio exercises and quick checks.
05🗣️
Speaking feedback
Read aloud and get evaluation feedback to improve confidence.
06📝
Level-based tests
Progress from basics to complete JLPT N5 exam simulation.
07📊
Progress dashboard
Check readiness score, streak, and module completion at a glance.
08☁️
iCloud + reminders
Sync optional progress and use reminders to stay consistent.
Track real progress every day
A motivational loop with readiness score, streak, and milestones.
Readiness
78%
+6 this week
Streak
14
days
Modules
6/8
active
Tests
12
completed
Today’s plan
Vocabulary4/4
Kana3/4
Kanji2/4
Reading2/4
Listening2/4
Speaking1/4
Explore focused guides
These pages target high-intent searches and explain where DarumaGo fits best.
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Learn Japanese from zero
A focused page for complete beginners who want structure, not random lessons.
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JLPT N5 app
Target exam intent with a page focused on readiness, tests, and progressive practice.
SEO
Hiragana practice app
A page for users searching specifically for hiragana and kana practice tools.
SEO
Japanese speaking practice app
A page for learners searching for guided speaking and listening practice on mobile.
Fresh from the blog
Evergreen reads for learners who want more context around the language they study.
Seasonal
Cherry blossoms get the loudest attention, but wisteria changes the mood of spring in a different way: it hangs overhead, deepens the color of a space, and turns walking into looking up.
Wisteria season in Japan: why fuji flowers feel so theatrical
A guide to Japanese wisteria season, from fuji flower tunnels to shrine symbolism, seasonal timing, and vocabulary learners can remember.
Read articleTravel
A shukubō stay changes travel by changing the clock. The day begins earlier, meals are quieter, and the room asks guests to move with more care.
Shukubō in Japan: what temple lodging teaches about quiet travel
A guide to shukubō temple lodging in Japan, including Buddhist meals, morning practice, tatami rooms, and the slower pace of a temple stay.
Read articleCulture
Kōdō is often translated as the way of incense, but the most memorable phrase around it is stranger and more precise: people are said to listen to fragrance.
Kōdō in Japan: why incense became a quiet art of attention
A beginner-friendly guide to kōdō, Japanese incense culture, and why listening to fragrance became an art of memory and focus.
Read article8-screen App Store narrative
A clear storyline for screenshot sets in each locale.
01
Start from Zero
Onboarding with the full 0 → N5 roadmap.
02
Your Daily Plan
Home with Daily Word and today’s tasks.
03
Master Kana Fast
Kana typing and drawing practice modes.
04
Train Your Ear
Listening exercise with guided input.
05
Speak with Confidence
Reading aloud with scoring feedback.
06
Level-Based Tests
From basic tests to full N5 simulation.
07
Track Real Progress
Readiness, streak, and completion bars.
08
Customize Your Journey
Language, reminders, iCloud sync, and Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Is DarumaGo only for beginners?
DarumaGo is designed for absolute beginners and guides them from Level 0 to JLPT N5 with daily structure.
Can I use DarumaGo offline?
Yes. The app is built with an offline-first approach so you can keep learning without constant connection.
Which skills are included?
DarumaGo combines kana, vocabulary, kanji, listening, reading, speaking, and level-based tests.
How does adaptive learning work?
Your daily plan adapts to your available study time, current level, and completed modules.
Does DarumaGo support English and Spanish?
Yes. The app and learning flow are available in both English and Spanish.
Is there a Pro subscription?
Yes. DarumaGo Pro offers monthly, yearly, and lifetime options.
Start your Japanese path today
Go from zero to N5 with a focused daily plan, playful motivation, and real progress.
iOS app • English and Spanish