Offline-first β€’ 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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Open in Vocabulary

Route 0 β†’ N5πŸ“•

Ready for progressive tests

Move from basics to full JLPT N5 exam simulation.

⚑ Start Today

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0 β†’ N5

Guided Path

6

Core Skills

5-12m

Daily Sessions

EN + ES

App Languages

Built for beginner learners

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Absolute beginners

Start at Level 0 with no previous Japanese knowledge.

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Busy learners

Follow short daily sessions with a plan that fits your time.

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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.

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Daily Plan

DarumaGo iPhone kana training screen

Kana Practice

DarumaGo iPhone listening and speaking training screen

Speak + Listen

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Guided onboarding

Choose your level path (0 β†’ N5) and daily study goal.

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Daily Word + Plan

Start each day with one useful word and your personalized tasks.

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Kana practice

Train with keyboard mode and drawing mode for faster recall.

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Listening drills

Train your ear with focused audio exercises and quick checks.

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Speaking feedback

Read aloud and get evaluation feedback to improve confidence.

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Level-based tests

Progress from basics to complete JLPT N5 exam simulation.

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Progress dashboard

Check readiness score, streak, and module completion at a glance.

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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.

Level 10/10

Readiness

78%

+6 this week

Streak

14

days

Modules

6/8

active

Tests

12

completed

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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.

Fresh from the blog

Evergreen reads for learners who want more context around the language they study.

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Daily Life

Japan's rainy season helps beginners because it turns abstract cultural ideas into visible habits: clear umbrellas at shop entrances, extra care on train platforms, and small language shifts around humidity, laundry, and timing.

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Japan rainy season for beginners: what tsuyu teaches you about daily life

Tsuyu is more than bad weather. It reveals how Japan adapts routines, products, manners, and vocabulary to a season that changes everyday movement.

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History

Visitors often notice the ladles at a shrine before they understand their purpose. Temizu looks simple, but the hidden rules matter because the action is less about washing dirt off and more about entering a different space with the right tempo.

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Shinto purification ritual guide: temizu rules visitors often miss

The shrine water pavilion is not a photo stop first. It is a small sequence of gestures that prepares attention, posture, and pace before entry.

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Design

Tatami rooms look peaceful in photographs, but their deeper meaning is social. The low floor, removable bedding, and open center of the room guide how bodies move, how guests are received, and how activities change through the day.

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Tatami rooms in Japan: the social logic behind floor-level living

Tatami rooms are not only aesthetic. Their height, layout, and flexibility shape how people sit, host guests, and share space with less noise and clutter.

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8-screen App Store narrative

A clear storyline for screenshot sets in each locale.

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Start from Zero

Onboarding with the full 0 β†’ N5 roadmap.

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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.

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Level-Based Tests

From basic tests to full N5 simulation.

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Track Real Progress

Readiness, streak, and completion bars.

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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 β€’ English and Spanish