Manakoto: Learn Languages

Build your reading skills in Japanese, Korean and Mandarin with Manakoto. Learn characters and vocabulary, practice writing, and revisit what you have learned with spaced repetition.

Start with the basics or choose the material you want to study. Keep several courses side by side and switch between them as you learn.

JAPANESE
Learn hiragana, katakana, vocabulary and kanji, with material organized across JLPT N5 to N1 levels. Use reading aids, example words and character components to build your understanding.

KOREAN — BETA
Start with Hangul and TOPIK 1 vocabulary. Practice recognizing Korean letters and building syllables. Korean currently includes beginner content.

MANDARIN — BETA
Learn Pinyin, tones, simplified Chinese characters and HSK 1 vocabulary. Mandarin currently includes beginner content.

PRACTICE IN DIFFERENT WAYS
Combine reading, listening, typing and handwriting exercises. Use flashcards and spaced review to revisit material over time. Adjust reading aids as your confidence grows.

BUILD A STUDY HABIT
Set a daily goal and follow your study time, streak and progress. Choose what to practice and keep useful vocabulary in your Word bank.

READ AND LISTEN IN CONTEXT
Explore Japanese news, stories and audio with reading support and translations. Save words for later practice. Immersion content for Korean and Mandarin is not yet available.

STUDY ONLINE OR OFFLINE
Download supported lesson text and stroke-order data for offline study on Android. Audio and Immersion require an internet connection. Offline

Recent changes:
New in Manakoto 0.2.0:
• Immersion Video: watch Japanese videos picked for your level, right in the app.
• 7-day free trial on PRO Monthly and Yearly (once per person).
• A smoother first lesson: after your results, go straight to the next step.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.