The only platform you needto master Japanese.
Proven study systems, a complete N5–N1 content library, native audio, smart review, and a real teacher in your corner — so you learn faster, remember longer, and see every step of your progress.
One calm, beautiful place to study.
Tap through the tools — every skill, in one tidy place.
Hiragana & Katakana, made simple
Interactive charts for every character with stroke-order animations, instant native audio, and quick recognition quizzes — the right first step before anything else.
- All 46 base characters + combinations
- Stroke order and native audio
- Recognition-speed quizzes
The real reason people fail at Japanese?
They never build the habit.
Apps teach you words. Textbooks teach you grammar. But nobody helps you actually stick with it. Dozo is built around three pillars that make the difference between quitting and succeeding.
Build the Habit
Start small, stay consistent
The first 2 months focus on building a daily study habit. Even 10-15 minutes a day is enough. We help you start slow, track your streak, and make studying feel natural — not forced.
Realistic Goals
Based on your actual level
A placement test finds your real level across grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and listening. Then we create a personalized study plan with achievable 3-month, 6-month, and final goals — not generic advice.
Bond with Your Tutor
100% speaking & conversation time
Because you handle vocab, grammar, kanji, and listening through the app, your tutor sessions are pure output — real conversation, speaking practice, and applying what you've learned. No wasted time drilling flashcards together.
This is for you if you're
Sound familiar?
Most Japanese learners are stuck in a cycle of fragmented tools that don't talk to each other.
- ✕One app for kanji flashcards
- ✕A different app for grammar
- ✕A textbook for reading (with no audio)
- ✕Random flashcard decks with no structure
- ✕YouTube videos with no curriculum
- ✕Not confident when it comes to actual conversation
- ✕No speaking practice — just memorizing
- ✕No one to keep you accountable
- Kana, kanji, grammar, vocab — one platform
- Growing reading library with new stories weekly
- Native audio for everything
- Smart review system for long-term retention
- JLPT mock tests to track your readiness
- Complete curriculum from N5 to N1
- Real conversation practice with your personal tutor
- Build a daily study habit that actually sticks
- Actually ready to speak with Japanese people
- A teacher you can always talk to and ask questions
How Dozo works
From your first sign-up to reaching your goal — here's what your journey looks like.
Sign Up & Placement
5-minute test finds your real level across grammar, vocab, kanji, and listening.
Get Your Plan
Personalized weekly schedule based on your level, goals, and available time.
Build the Habit
Start with 10-15 min/day. Track your streak. Make studying part of your routine.
Study & Apply
Grammar, kanji, vocab, reading, listening — learn a little, practice a little, repeat.
Tutor = Output Time
App handles input. Tutor sessions are 100% conversation, speaking, and applying what you learned.
Reach Your Goal
Pass JLPT, hold conversations, read manga — your tutor and the platform got you there.
Tools that make studying stick.
Streaks & habit tracking
A daily streak and study calendar keep your momentum going — small wins, every day.
Personalized study plan
A weekly plan tuned to your level and goals, so you always know what to do next.
Smart review
Spaced repetition resurfaces kanji, vocab, and grammar exactly when you need it.
Everything you need. One platform.
From your first あ to passing N1. Every skill, every level, zero app-switching.
Hiragana & Katakana
Interactive charts, stroke order, quizzes, and native audio.
2,200+ Kanji
Every Jōyō kanji with readings, meanings, and audio.
Grammar (N5–N1)
Complete JLPT grammar with examples and audio.
Vocabulary
Thousands of words by JLPT level with context.
Reading Stories
Graded stories with furigana, updated weekly.
Listening
Native audio throughout the entire platform.
Smart Review System
Spaced repetition that adapts to you. Review kanji, vocab, and grammar at optimal intervals.
JLPT Mock Tests
Full practice tests for N5–N1. Timed sections, score breakdowns, and readiness tracking.
Turn knowledge into real conversation
Full conversation practice with a private tutor who focuses on turning what you've learned into actual speaking skills. No flashcard drilling — just real dialogue, pronunciation feedback, and confidence building.
- 100% speaking & conversation time with your tutor
- Choose the tutor that fits your learning style
- Practice real-life scenarios — travel, work, daily life
- Especially valuable if you live outside Japan
Graded stories with furigana
A growing library of stories about daily life, culture, society, business, and tech — every sentence with furigana, translation, and native audio. New stories land every week.
- Stories for every JLPT level, N5 to N1
- Tap any word to see its reading
- Listen and read along with native audio
- Fresh content added weekly
Conversations you'll actually use
Train your ear on real-life situations — ordering food, asking directions, checking into a hotel. Built especially for travelling and living in Japan.
- Native audio for real-life scenarios
- Travel, shopping, restaurants, directions
- Comprehension questions to check understanding
- All levels from N5 to N1
Remember everything with spaced repetition
Cards are built automatically from what you study, then resurfaced at the perfect interval so kanji, vocab, and grammar move into long-term memory — no separate flashcard app needed.
- Adapts to how well you know each item
- Kanji, vocab, and grammar in one place
- Cards generated from your real progress
- Review exactly when it counts
A weekly plan that fits your life
Tell us your level, your goal, and the time you have. Dozo builds a realistic weekly schedule and keeps your streak going — so you always know exactly what to do next.
- Personalized to your level and goals
- Realistic daily targets, even 10–15 min
- Streak and habit tracking built in
- Adjusts as your progress changes
Know exactly where you stand
See clearly what you're good at and what needs work. Your progress data drives a smarter plan — and your tutor sees the same picture to guide every session.
- Per-skill tracking: grammar, vocab, kanji, listening
- Automatic JLPT readiness score
- Spots your weak areas for you
- Shared with your tutor for focused lessons
A teacher in your corner
Message your teacher between lessons, ask questions, and share progress. The app handles input drills so your 1-on-1 time stays focused on real conversation and speaking.
- Message your teacher anytime
- Ask questions and get feedback
- Book and manage lessons in-app
- Lessons stay 100% speaking practice
Not just another app
Dozo is built by Nana — a Japanese teacher who has helped hundreds of students go from zero to confidently speaking Japanese. This isn't an app made by engineers guessing what learners need. It's built from years of real teaching experience.
The platform is a standalone product open to everyone, and it's also part of the Dozo ecosystem — where students can get private lessons, join group courses, and connect with a community of fellow learners.
Loved by students worldwide
Real feedback from Dozo learners
"I gained a lot of confidence with my conversation skills. I feel like I can sustain a casual conversation with native Japanese speakers. A fact proven true during my trips in Japan."
"This course has given me the confidence needed to try speaking and writing in a new and exciting language. I feel like I have made a lifelong friend in the process."
"I gained the ability to have casual conversation, get around in Japan, and interact with store workers. I was able to buy unique souvenirs by talking to staff in Japanese."
"Increased vocabulary, confidence in speaking and improved listening comprehension. I also learned practical Japanese for travel."
"I started with very basic understanding and now I can read hiragana and katakana comfortably. I am hoping to take my N5 level this year."
"I have improved my speaking skill significantly since I started learning Japanese with Dozo and I am very enthusiastic! Both teachers are very kind and prepared."
Get started in 3 steps
Create your account
Sign up for free in seconds. No credit card, no commitment.
Pick your level
Start from N5 beginner or jump to your current JLPT level.
Learn every day
Study kana, kanji, grammar, vocab, and reading — all in one place.
Ready to start your journey?
Join learners worldwide mastering Japanese with Dozo. Start free. No credit card required.