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Learn Japanese through Real-World Content

Bento Japanese helps you master reading and grammar with immersive articles and stories designed for your JLPT level — from beginner (N5) to native.

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Learn Japanese with the Japan Blog

Read in English or learn at your level in JLPT to native level. What's JLPT? It's the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and we use it as one way to help you understand your Japanese skill level.

Graded Readers for Japanese Beginners

Read easy Japanese stories with helpful vocab, and simple grammar. Perfect for new learners building confidence.

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Japanese Grammar in Bite Size Pieces

Find clear explanations of Japanese grammar, from beginner basics to advanced. Each guide breaks down grammar points with simple examples to help you understand how Japanese works and use it more naturally.

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What You Get with Bento

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📚 Read Free Content

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Access our collection of free articles and graded readers in English and multiple JLPT levels.

📖 Grammar & Learning

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Learn Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and grammar with step-by-step guides.

🔊 Audio & Furigana

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Hear pronunciation for any vocabulary word and toggle furigana readings above kanji.

🔍 Vocabulary Tooltips

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Tap or hover any word to see its meaning instantly without leaving the page.

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Save vocabulary, track progress, and practice with interactive quizzes. Work with the free content and make Bento yours.

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How to Learn Japanese with Bento

Our goal is to make Japanese as fun and easy to learn as possible.

STEP 1

Pick Your Starting Point

New to Japanese? Start with Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji basics. Then try an L0 graded reader.

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STEP 2

Start Reading at Your Level

Click the JLPT level toggle to see the same topic with easier or harder Japanese. Move up when you’re ready.

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STEP 3

Collect Vocabulary

See a useful word? Save it. Review your Collection and practice the vocabulary that appears in what you read. Test yourself if you want. Gotta catch 'em all.

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