Japanese, made approachable

Learn Japanese that actually sticks.

Kitsugo takes you from your very first hiragana to JLPT-ready — with structured courses, reviews that time themselves, and natural native audio. At your pace, on your phone.

Available now for iOS and Android.

Take a look inside

A clean, focused space to learn — here's what Kitsugo looks like in your hands.

Everything you need to keep going

A clear path, the right review at the right time, and real Japanese in your ears.

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A structured JLPT path

Courses built around the JLPT levels, from N5 beginner to N1, plus situational lessons for travel, work, and everyday life.

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Reviews that remember for you

Spaced repetition resurfaces vocabulary and grammar right before you'd forget — so it actually moves into long-term memory.

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Hear real Japanese

Tap any kana, word, or sentence to hear clear, natural pronunciation and tune your ear from day one.

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JLPT practice exams

Full exam-format practice sections let you measure your readiness and walk into test day knowing what to expect.

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Kana & kanji, the gentle way

Interactive kana charts and word breakdowns make the writing system feel learnable instead of overwhelming.

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Streaks that fit your life

Earn XP, keep a streak, and build a habit a few minutes at a time — with reminders only when you want them.

Free to start. Premium when you're ready.

Begin learning at no cost — no account or card required. Here's what's included at each tier.

Free

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Everything you need to get going.
  • The first section of every course
  • Core kana and vocabulary
  • Daily spaced-repetition reviews
  • Streaks and progress tracking

Premium is an auto-renewing subscription you can start anytime from inside the app, billed through the App Store or Google Play. Prices may vary by region.