Bento Japanese Features at a Glance
Everything you need to learn Japanese effectively. See what's available right now and what's included in free vs premium plans.
Available Features
Reading & Comprehension
Graded Readers (L0–L2)
Short, level-appropriate stories with built-in vocabulary lists and grammar explanations.
Blog Articles (N5–N1 & Native)
Real Japanese topics (culture, travel, daily life) written at multiple JLPT levels.
JLPT Level Toggle
Instantly switch difficulty (N5 → Native) to match your skill and challenge yourself.
Vocabulary Tooltips
Tap or hover any word to see its meaning without leaving the page.
Audio Content
Listen to native pronunciation to improve your listening skills and accent.
Audio features are currently in development and coming soon!
Grammar & Writing
Grammar Lessons (Ranks F–S)
Step-by-step guides from beginner basics to advanced structures.
Hiragana Learning Guide & Trainer
Learn every character with stroke order, charts, and quizzes.
Katakana Learning Guide & Trainer
Master loanword writing and test yourself interactively.
Kanji Learning Resources
Explore kanji meanings, readings, and real-world examples.
Vocabulary Building
Save Vocabulary to Collections
Bookmark new words directly from any article or reader.
Save Grammar & Kanji Items
Keep track of what you've studied and what to review later.
Vocabulary Practice Quizzes
Review your saved words like flashcards to strengthen memory.
Kanji Practice Quizzes
Test recognition and meaning of kanji you've collected.
Light Review System (SRS-style Practice)
Practice saved words and kanji at regular intervals to help retention.
Full spaced repetition scheduling coming soon!
Personalization & Progress
Save Articles & Readers
Build your own reading list and continue where you left off.
Progress Tracking & Sync
Track what you've read and studied across all devices.
Collections Dashboard
See your vocabulary, grammar, and kanji all in one organized space.
Access & Updates
Free Content Library
Explore a growing selection of free readers, grammar, and lessons.
View free contentEmail Newsletter
Get updates on new content, learning tips, and study challenges.
Mobile-Friendly Design
Study comfortably from any phone, tablet, or computer.
Content Update Frequency
Graded Readers
New stories added across L0, L1, and L2 levels
RegularlyBlog Articles
New articles published in 6+ JLPT difficulty levels (N5, N4, N3, N2, N1, Native)
Several times a monthGrammar Lessons
Grammar points added across difficulty ranks (F, E, D, C, B, A, S)
OngoingFeature Updates
New learning tools and platform improvements
As developed
Save & Practice Content
You can save content from anywhere on Bento Japanese — whether you're reading blog articles or graded readers. Just tap or hover over any word to see its definition, then save it with one click.
All saved items automatically go to your Collections, where you can organize them by status: New, Review, or Completed. You can save vocabulary, kanji, grammar points, blog articles, and graded readers for later review. This helps you focus on what needs attention and track what you've mastered.
Practice vocabulary and kanji with flashcard-style quizzes that test your knowledge. Practice quizzes are available for vocabulary and kanji that you've saved. You can also practice Hiragana and Katakana recognition with interactive trainers to build a solid foundation.
🚀 Coming Soon: We're working on adding spaced repetition scheduling to help you review vocabulary and kanji at optimal intervals for better retention.
What's Included: Free vs Premium
Start exploring free lessons anytime. Create an account to save progress — and unlock the full Bento experience when you're ready.
Read free blog posts & free graded readers
Full English + N5–N1 for items marked free
Free grammar articles
Hiragana & Katakana trainers
Interactive quiz practice tools
Kanji learning resources
Guides and study materials
Save vocabulary, articles, and readers
Build your personal Collections
Save grammar items
Organize grammar lessons by status
Save kanji to Collections
Create kanji study decks
Progress tracking & sync
Track learning across devices
Vocabulary practice quizzes
Test yourself on saved words
Kanji practice quizzes
Practice kanji recognition
New content in your inbox
Email newsletter with updates
Unlimited access to all content
All premium articles, readers, and grammar
First to try new features
Early access to platform updates
You can upgrade or cancel anytime. Free plan keeps your saved items and progress.
Ready to Start Learning?
Whether you're just starting with Hiragana or ready to tackle advanced grammar, Bento Japanese has the tools and content you need to progress at your own pace.