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    Learning Path まなぶ

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    Kukigo has already put the characters, grammar, and words in order from Kana to N1. You just open the next module.

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    01 · Get the context

    Start from the very first character.

    Kana first, then N5 through N1. Every module has one small, clear goal.

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    1. Kana
    2. N5
    3. N4
    4. N3
    5. N2
    6. N1

    N5 Learning Path

    Beginner

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    Module 15 min

    Introducing Yourself: は and です

    Lesson
    Vocabulary
    Practice
    Module 2

    Saying "Not" and Asking: ではありません・か

    10 min
    Module 3

    Also and Linking Nouns: も・の

    15 min
    Module 4

    Pointing at Things and Owners

    15 min
    Module 5

    Places, Directions, and Prices

    15 min

    N5 Checkpoint · Part 1

    Finish modules 1–5 to unlock this checkpoint!

    Continue Module 1
    N5 Learning Path demo: the module map, a vocabulary page and the example sentence わたしはミラです, an explanation of は as the topic marker, a practice question answered wrong and then right with explanations, the module recap, and Module 2 opening on the map.

    From your first module to N1, always know your next step.

    ざいりょうStudy Library

    Words, kanji,and sentence patterns.

    Find vocabulary by JLPT level. Read the meaning and example sentences, then listen to the pronunciation.

    Japanese Words
    6,000+
    Kanji Characters
    2,300+
    Distinct Example Sentences
    5,900+
    Words & Sentences to Hear
    12,000+
    • 289 grammar patterns
    • 1,370 lesson pages
    • 5,770 practice exam questions
    • 120 curriculum chapters

    Explore materials

    Feature preview

    Read kanji in example words.

    Check On and Kun readings, meanings, and stroke order. Example words help you recognize the kanji as you read.

    Explore Kanji
    学

    study, learn

    N58 strokes

    On
    ガク
    Kun
    まな・ぶ
    • 学生がくせいstudent
    • 学校がっこうschool

    Play the audio for a word or example sentence, then try saying it yourself.

    れんしゅうActive Practice

    The more you practice,the more it sticks in your head.

    Five ways to practice, from a word game to timed mock tests. Pick whichever feels most fun today.

    01Vocabulary Game

    Kotoba Crush: a word game that speeds up your reading

    Find words on the kana board and chase combos. The more you play, the faster you read kana.

    • Word game
    • Reading reflexes
    • Combos & scores
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    02Smart Flashcard

    FSRS flashcards: back right before you forget

    Words you still find hard come back more often. The ones you know show up less, so your time goes where it counts.

    • FSRS spaced repetition
    • Pronunciation audio
    • Automatic review schedule
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    03Reading & Listening

    Reading & Choukai: train your eyes and ears

    Read short N5 and N4 stories with audio for every paragraph. A quiz at the end shows how much you understood.

    • Reading Practice N5–N4
    • Choukai listening
    • Comprehension quiz

    Choukai · Japanese listening comprehension.

    Select Answer · N5 · Easy

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    04Writing & Sentence

    Kakikata & Sentence Builder: write it, then build it

    Follow the stroke order for Kana and Kanji right on screen. Then arrange words into a complete Japanese sentence.

    • Stroke order
    • Sentence Builder
    • Grammar check
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    05Mock Exam

    Timed mock tests: get to know the format early

    Work through JLPT format, JFT-Basic, and SSW questions with a timer for each section. You find your weak spots long before test day.

    • JLPT format N5–N1
    • JFT-Basic
    • Tokutei Ginou (SSW)
    • Section timers
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    いっしょにSensei & Community

    You don't have to do this alone.Ask a sensei until it clicks.

    Stuck on a particle or a practice question? Ask a sensei in Live Class, then chat with people who share your goal.

    • Interactive Live ClassZoom classes with a sensei: lesson walkthroughs, speaking practice, and live Q&A.
    • Patient SenseisThey know where beginners get stuck, from your first character to exam prep.
    • Active CommunityTalk through hard questions and cheer each other on in the WhatsApp group.
    Live ClassLive Session with Sensei
    N5 LessonN5 · Bunpou

    〜てもいいですか

    Meaning
    May I …?
    Pattern
    V (te-form) + もいいですか
    Example
    写真を とってもいいですか。
    Kukigo CommunityStudy group with sensei

    Raka

    What's the difference between 〜てもいいですか and 〜てもかまいません? 🤔

    10:24

    Sensei

    Both are about permission. 〜てもいいですか is the everyday way to ask "may I?", while 〜てもかまいません means "it is fine to" and sounds more formal.

    Check out the full comparison in the Bunpou module! ✨

    10:38

    Web · Mobile · Widget

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    Work through long lessons on your laptop, then review words on your Android phone during a break. Home screen widgets keep your daily goal in view.

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    • Today's WordN5

      学校

      gakkou (がっこう)

      (n) school

    • Study Progress

      N512/27

    • Class Schedule

      Today

      8:00 PM

      N5 Live Class

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    Start free, then keep going on your own or with a sensei. Live Class seats are limited in every batch.

    Your progress lives in one account. Live Class is fully refundable if you cancel at least 3 days before the first session. Registration also requires Kukigo WhatsApp Group verification.

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    Self-Learning Pass

    Study on your own from Kana to N1, with every interactive drill unlocked.

    Regular priceRp 49KSave 41%

    Rp 29K/3 months
    One-time payment · 3-month program
    • A Learning Path in order, from Kana to N1
    • FSRS flashcards that reschedule words for you
    • Writing practice and pronunciation audio
    • JLPT format, JFT-Basic & SSW mock tests
    • Progress synced across Android & Web
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    Class Full • Reopens December 31, 2026

    Live Class N5

    Zoom classes with a sensei to work through N5 together with your classmates.

    Rp 289K/2 months
    One-time payment · 2-month program
    • Includes all Self-Learning materials
    • Interactive Zoom classes with a sensei
    • Live Q&A and homework feedback
    • Study group with your classmates
    • Certificate from Kukigo

    Registration reopens December 31, 2026

    Class Full • Reopens December 31, 2026

    Live Class N4

    Follow-up Zoom classes for N4, with prep for JLPT N4 and JFT-Basic.

    Rp 289K/2 months
    One-time payment · 2-month program
    Prerequisite: N5 completed
    • Includes all Self-Learning materials
    • Interactive Zoom classes with a sensei
    • Choukai (listening) and Dokkai (reading) practice
    • JLPT N4 and JFT-Basic question walkthroughs
    • Certificate from Kukigo

    Registration reopens December 31, 2026

    Class Full

    Japan Career Prep

    SSW paperwork, a CV in Japanese format, and job interview practice.

    Rp 1.2M/package
    One-time payment · 1-month program
    Prerequisite: N4 level or JFT-Basic ready
    • Job interview practice in the style of Japanese employers
    • Guidance on Tokutei Ginou (SSW) documents
    • CV / Rirekisho review
    • Japanese workplace etiquette and communication (Hou-Ren-So)

    みんなのこえStudent Stories

    Their storiesfrom learning with Kukigo.

    Different goals, different ways to study. Some started from zero, some study between shifts.
    “I used to feel overwhelmed by where to start. The Learning Path roadmap keeps study structured without skipping fundamentals. Completing N5 milestones before unlocking N4 provides clear daily focus.”

    Larasati Putri

    Tokutei Ginou (SSW) Caregiver Track

    “Interview practice and document guidance made preparation for Japanese employment tangible. I learned real communication etiquette and business manners, not just rigid textbook grammar.”

    Dimas Anggara

    Career Prep · Job Interview Preparation for Japan

    “I started without knowing any Hiragana. Kakikata writing practice, Choukai listening, and building sentences kept me actively practicing the material, not just reading it.”

    Sarah Wijaya

    Complete Beginner · Self-Paced Learner

    “Live Zoom classes with session replays uploaded directly to the dashboard are invaluable for shift workers. Even with unpredictable hours, I never miss out on lessons.”

    Rizky Firmansyah

    Shift Worker · N5 Live Class Student

    “Smart FSRS flashcards keep vocabulary fresh over time. Studying consistently for 15 minutes a day has proven much more effective for long-term retention.”

    Putri Ayu

    Targeting JLPT N3 · Daily Learner

    “I used to feel overwhelmed by where to start. The Learning Path roadmap keeps study structured without skipping fundamentals. Completing N5 milestones before unlocking N4 provides clear daily focus.”

    Larasati Putri

    Tokutei Ginou (SSW) Caregiver Track

    “Interview practice and document guidance made preparation for Japanese employment tangible. I learned real communication etiquette and business manners, not just rigid textbook grammar.”

    Dimas Anggara

    Career Prep · Job Interview Preparation for Japan

    “I started without knowing any Hiragana. Kakikata writing practice, Choukai listening, and building sentences kept me actively practicing the material, not just reading it.”

    Sarah Wijaya

    Complete Beginner · Self-Paced Learner

    “Live Zoom classes with session replays uploaded directly to the dashboard are invaluable for shift workers. Even with unpredictable hours, I never miss out on lessons.”

    Rizky Firmansyah

    Shift Worker · N5 Live Class Student

    “Smart FSRS flashcards keep vocabulary fresh over time. Studying consistently for 15 minutes a day has proven much more effective for long-term retention.”

    Putri Ayu

    Targeting JLPT N3 · Daily Learner

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