Intermediate Japanese Resources

Japanese Apps

• Clozemaster: Practice vocabulary and grammar in context with sentence-based exercises.
• WaniKani: Focused on learning kanji and vocabulary using mnemonics and spaced repetition.
• BunPro: A grammar-focused app with structured lessons and spaced repetition.
• LingoDeer: Comprehensive language learning app with a focus on grammar, vocabulary, and kanji.
• Anki: Customizable spaced repetition flashcard app for vocabulary and kanji.
• HelloTalk: Language exchange app for practicing with native speakers via text and voice.
• Tae Kim’s Guide to Learning Japanese - An app based on the popular grammar guide for all levels.
• Human Japanese Intermediate: Explains grammar and vocabulary with in-depth lessons.
• JLPT Sensei: Focused on JLPT preparation with vocabulary, kanji, and grammar practice.
• Renshuu: A customizable app for practicing kanji, vocabulary, grammar, and more.
• Kanji Study: An app dedicated to learning kanji through writing, reading, and quizzes.
• Memrise: Uses spaced repetition and mnemonic techniques to teach vocabulary and kanji.
• Duolingo: A gamified app for practicing Japanese vocabulary and grammar in bite-sized lessons.
• Tandem: A language exchange app for speaking with native Japanese speakers.
• Hiragana Quest : Focused on mastering hiragana and katakana, with a gamified approach.

Japanese Reading Resources

• Clozemaster: Practice reading in context with sentence-based exercises to improve vocabulary and comprehension.
• Hiragana Times - Magazine with articles available in Japanese, English, and audio, for multi-level learning.
• NHK Easy News: Simplified news articles with furigana and vocabulary explanations.
• Watanoc: Free Japanese e-magazine with articles written in easy Japanese for learners.
• Tadoku: Extensive reading website offering graded readers and free downloadable books.
• Matcha Easy Japanese:  Articles about Japanese culture and travel in simplified Japanese with furigana.
• Japanese.io - A reading tool that allows you to import text and provides furigana and dictionary lookups.
• Manga Club: Access to Japanese manga with furigana and English translations for learners.
• Aozora Bunko: A free digital library with classic Japanese literature, some with furigana.
• Tae Kim’s Guide: In addition to grammar, the app provides reading exercises and examples.
• Yomimono: A collection of stories and articles written in simple Japanese for language learners.
• Furiganify: A tool to add furigana to Japanese texts, making reading easier for learners.
• Mondo: Japanese e-books and articles with interactive vocabulary and grammar notes.
• Read Real Japanese: A book series that provides authentic Japanese texts with full translations and grammar explanations.

Japanese Listening Resources

• Clozemaster: Offers listening practice with audio clips accompanying sentence-based exercises.
• JapanesePod101: Audio lessons covering a wide range of topics and real-life conversations.
• Nihongo Con Teppei: A podcast specifically designed for intermediate learners, focusing on everyday Japanese.
• NHK World Radio Japan: News and stories in clear Japanese, with some content aimed at learners.
• Satori Reader: Audio versions of articles and stories with native pronunciation, tailored for learners.
• Teppei and Noriko Podcast: Casual conversations between native speakers, great for improving listening comprehension.
• Comprehensible Japanese: YouTube channel offering slow, clear Japanese suited for intermediate learners.
• Japanese Ammo with Misa: YouTube channel offering lessons with native-level listening practice.
• Let’s Talk in Japanese!: Podcast with natural conversations and explanations for language learners.
• Wasabi Japanese: Offers a variety of listening exercises, including natural Japanese conversations.
• Slow & Easy Japanese: A podcast featuring slow-spoken Japanese stories and explanations.
• Voiky: An app providing listening practice with native-level audio clips and comprehension exercises.
• Bilingual News: A podcast where hosts discuss current events in both English and Japanese, ideal for intermediate learners.
• News in Slow Japanese: A podcast featuring slow, clear Japanese news with accompanying transcripts.
• Cafetalk: Offers one-on-one online lessons with native speakers focusing on listening and speaking skills.

Japanese Writing Resources

• Clozemaster: Practice sentence construction and grammar through writing exercises in context.
• HelloTalk: Language exchange app that allows you to write to native speakers and get feedback on your writing.
• BunPro: A grammar-focused app with writing exercises and sentence creation practice.
• WriteIt! Japanese: An app where you can write daily in Japanese in a fun way.
• HiNative: A Q&A platform where you can write in Japanese and receive corrections from native speakers.
• Japanese Writing Practice Notebook: A physical or digital resource to practice handwriting and sentence creation.
• Kanji Study: App dedicated to improving kanji writing skills through practice and repetition.
• Skritter: A kanji and vocabulary writing app with stroke order guidance and spaced repetition.
• Lang-8: A community where you can write in Japanese and get corrections from native speakers.
• Human Japanese Intermediate: Lessons include writing prompts and grammar exercises to improve writing skills.
• MochiMochi: A spaced repetition app that includes writing practice for kanji and vocabulary.
• BunpoCheck: Writing assistant tool to help with grammar and style in Japanese writing.

Japanese Speaking Resources

• Clozemaster: Offers speaking practice by using sentences in context and encouraging verbal repetition.
• Italki: Find native Japanese tutors for personalized speaking practice and conversation lessons.
• Nihongo Con Teppei for Intermediate Learners: A podcast with speaking practice prompts and explanations.
• Pimsleur Japanese: Audio-based language program focused on developing speaking and pronunciation skills.
• Mimic Method Japanese: A course focused on pronunciation and speaking fluency through mimicry and repetition.
• Busuu: Language learning app with speaking exercises and feedback from native speakers.
• Speechling: Focuses on improving pronunciation and speaking skills by comparing your speech with native speakers.
• Rosetta Stone: Immersive language learning with a focus on speaking and pronunciation practice.
• Shadowing: Let's Speak Japanese: A book and audio resource designed for shadowing, a technique to improve speaking fluency.
• Language Reactor (formerly Language Learning with Netflix): Use Japanese shows and movies to practice speaking by repeating lines.
• Nihongo no Mori Speaking Series: YouTube channel focused on improving speaking skills through real-life scenarios.
• Japanese Immersion: YouTube channels offering speaking practice and tips for improving fluency.
• Speak Japanese Naturally: A course designed to help you speak more naturally through structured practice.
• Shin Nihongo 500 Mon Intermediate: A book with speaking practice exercises specifically for intermediate learners.

Japanese Grammar Resources

• ​​Clozemaster: Practice grammar in context with sentence-based exercises and spaced repetition.
• Maggie Sensei: A website offering detailed grammar lessons with plenty of examples and cultural context.
• Imabi: An extensive grammar resource covering topics from beginner to advanced levels with in-depth explanations.
• Genki II: The second book in the popular Genki series, ideal for intermediate learners focusing on grammar.
• JLPT Sensei: Website dedicated to JLPT preparation, with grammar lessons and example sentences.
• Japanese Ammo with Misa: YouTube channel with in-depth grammar lessons explained in an engaging and accessible way.
• Minna no Nihongo II: The second book in this series, focusing on intermediate grammar and vocabulary.
• Nihongo Master: Online platform with grammar lessons, quizzes, and community interaction.
• Learn Japanese Adventure: A blog offering grammar lessons and explanations geared towards intermediate learners.
• Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese: A textbook that transitions learners from intermediate to advanced grammar.

Japanese Dictionaries

• Jisho: A popular online Japanese-English dictionary with example sentences, kanji details, and conjugation charts.
• Imiwa?: A dictionary app with detailed kanji and vocabulary information, including example sentences.
• Midori: Another comprehensive Japanese-English dictionary app with kanji and vocabulary tools.
• A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar: A comprehensive grammar reference book with clear explanations and examples.
• Takoboto: A free dictionary app for Android with offline support, kanji details, and example sentences.
• Aedict: A powerful Japanese-English dictionary app for Android with kanji lookup and JLPT vocabulary lists.
• Akebi: An Android dictionary app with handwriting recognition and comprehensive kanji details.
• Japanese (by Renzo Inc.): An iOS dictionary app that includes kanji, grammar, and sentence search features.
• Rikaikun/Rikaichan: A browser extension that provides instant translations and kanji readings by hovering over Japanese text.
• Tangorin: An online dictionary with specialized word lists, kanji details, and example sentences.
• Yomiwa: A Japanese dictionary app with OCR functionality, allowing you to look up words from pictures or live camera.
• Nihongo Dera: An Android dictionary app that provides detailed kanji information and offline support.
• Kenkyusha’s New Japanese-English Dictionary: A high-quality, authoritative Japanese-English dictionary in print and digital versions.
• Shirabe Jisho: An iOS dictionary app with kanji details, example sentences, and vocabulary lists.
• Zkanji: A free Windows dictionary application with kanji learning tools and JLPT vocabulary lists.
• Linguee: A translation dictionary that includes example sentences from bilingual texts for context.
• Jsho: An offline Japanese-English dictionary app for Android with kanji, verb conjugation, and example sentences.

Japanese Textbooks

• Genki II: The second book in the popular Genki series, covering grammar, vocabulary, and kanji for intermediate learners.
• Tobira: Gateway to Advanced Japanese: A comprehensive textbook that bridges the gap between intermediate and advanced levels.
• An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese: Focuses on grammar, kanji, and reading comprehension for intermediate learners.
• Japanese for Busy People II: Designed for working professionals, this textbook emphasizes practical language skills.
• Japanese the Manga Way: Uses manga to teach grammar and sentence structure, ideal for visual learners.
• Nihongo Chuukyuu J301: A textbook focused on reading and writing skills at the intermediate level.
• Yookoso! Continuing with Contemporary Japanese: The continuation of the Yookoso! series, covering intermediate grammar and vocabulary.
• A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar: A reference book offering detailed explanations of intermediate-level grammar points.
• New Authentic Japanese: Progressing from Intermediate to Advanced: Focuses on practical application of intermediate grammar in real-world contexts.
• Japanese for Everyone: A textbook that provides a balanced approach to grammar, vocabulary, and kanji for intermediate learners.
• Quartet: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills I: Integrates reading, writing, listening, and speaking for intermediate learners.
• Quartet: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills II: The second volume in the Quartet series, continuing to develop all four language skills.
• Aozora Bunko Readers: A collection of graded readers with annotations, perfect for improving reading skills at the intermediate level.
• Shadowing: Let’s Speak Japanese Intermediate to Advanced Edition: Focuses on improving speaking fluency through shadowing techniques.
• TRY! Japanese Language Proficiency Test N3 Grammar: A grammar-focused textbook for learners aiming to pass the JLPT N3 level.
• Kanzen Master JLPT N3 Grammar: A comprehensive textbook covering all grammar points needed for the JLPT N3.
• JBridge for Beginners Vol. 2: The second volume in the JBridge series, designed to transition from beginner to intermediate proficiency.
• Nihongo So-matome N3 Series: A series of textbooks covering grammar, vocabulary, kanji, reading, and listening, geared towards the JLPT N3.