Learn Japanese with bite-size lessons
63 short lessons across 23 topics - Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, greetings and the everyday vocabulary the JFT-Basic exam actually tests. Study a few minutes a day and build real confidence for life and work in Japan.
- Topics
- 23
- Lessons
- 63
- Cost
- Free
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Hiragana
Learn Hiragana from scratch: characters, pronunciation, reading, and writing practice.
Katakana
Master Katakana with systematic day-wise lessons.
Basic Kanji โ 20 Days Foundation Course
This category covers essential beginner-level Kanji for JFT Basic and JLPT N5 students. In 20 structured days, learners will understand meaning, reading, and real-life usage of important Kanji used in daily Japanese conversation and exams. Perfect for: โข JFT Basic preparation โข JLPT N5 beginners โข Students going to Japan โข Absolute beginners Includes: โ Daily Kanji lessons โ Meaning + Reading โ Example words โ Practice exercises โ Weekly revision tests
Greetings
Master essential Japanese greetings (ๆจๆถ aisatsu). Learn ใใใซใกใฏ (konnichiwa - hello), ใใฏใใใใใใพใ (ohayล gozaimasu - good morning), ใใใใจใใใใใพใ (arigatล gozaimasu - thank you), and more daily phrases for JFT Basic.
General Conversation
Master General Conversation with systematic day-wise lessons.
Numbers
Learn Japanese numbers (ๆฐๅญ sลซji) from 1 to 10,000+. Master both Chinese-origin (ใใก, ใซ, ใใ) and Japanese-origin (ใฒใจใค, ใตใใค, ใฟใฃใค) counting systems used in the JFT Basic exam.
Time and Date
Master Time and Date with systematic day-wise lessons.
Directions & Places
Master Directions & Places with systematic day-wise lessons.
Transportation
Master Transportation with systematic day-wise lessons.
Accommodation
Master Accommodation with systematic day-wise lessons.
Eating Out
Master Eating Out with systematic day-wise lessons.
Shopping
Learn Japanese shopping vocabulary (่ฒทใ็ฉ kaimono). Master phrases like ใใใใงใใ (ikura desu ka - how much?), ใใใใใ ใใ (kore wo kudasai - please give me this), and essential shopping expressions for JFT Basic.
Colours
Master Colours with systematic day-wise lessons.
Regions and Towns
Master Regions and Towns with systematic day-wise lessons.
Countries
Learn how to say country names in Japanese. Master important terms like ๆฅๆฌ (Nihon - Japan), ใใใผใซ (Nepฤru - Nepal), ใขใกใชใซ (Amerika - America), and other nations. Essential for JFT Basic conversations about nationalities.
Tourist Attractions
Master Tourist Attractions with systematic day-wise lessons.
Family
Learn essential Japanese family terms (ใใใ kazoku). Master words like ใ็ถใใ (otลsan - father), ใๆฏใใ (okฤsan - mother), ๅ (ani - older brother), ๅง (ane - older sister), and more. These vocabulary are commonly tested in JFT Basic exams.
Dating
Master Dating with systematic day-wise lessons.
Emergency
Learn critical Japanese emergency phrases. In Japan, dial 110 (่ญฆๅฏ keisatsu) for police and 119 (ๆๆฅ่ป kyลซkyลซsha) for ambulance/fire emergencies. These phrases could save your life while living in Japan.
Feeling Sick
Learn Japanese medical vocabulary for when you feel unwell. Master phrases like ็ฑใใใใพใ (netsu ga arimasu - I have a fever), ้ ญใ็ใใงใ (atama ga itai desu - I have a headache). In Japan, call 119 for an ambulance.
Tongue Twisters
Practice Japanese pronunciation with fun tongue twisters (ๆฉๅฃ่จ่ hayakuchi kotoba). These exercises will help improve your Japanese speaking speed and clarity for the JFT Basic speaking section.
Occasion phrases
Master Occasion phrases with systematic day-wise lessons.
Body parts
Learn Japanese body parts vocabulary (ไฝ karada). Master words like ้ ญ (atama - head), ็ฎ (me - eyes), ๆ (te - hands), and medical terms useful for JFT Basic and daily life in Japan.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to learn Japanese?
With consistent daily practice of about 20โ30 minutes, you can reach the basics of Japanese (JLPT N5 or JFT-Basic level) in roughly 3 to 6 months using a structured daily learning path. Fluency takes years, but conversational proficiency is a realistic short-term goal.
Is it hard to learn Japanese?
Japanese uses three writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji), but its grammar is logical and consistent, without the complex conjugations of romance languages. A systematic, bite-sized approach makes it achievable even for absolute beginners.
How do I start learning Japanese online?
Start by mastering the 46 characters of Hiragana. Once you can read phonetically, move on to basic vocabulary and daily greetings. JFT Guru splits this into short daily lessons so you always know what to study next.
Is JFT Guru free to learn Japanese?
Yes. All 63 Japanese lessons across 23 topics are free - you only need a free account to save your progress.
Which Japanese do I need for the SSW visa?
The Specified Skilled Worker route requires JFT-Basic or JLPT N4. These lessons cover the vocabulary, greetings and everyday conversation that both exams test.
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