Learn Japanese
the polyglot way.
Japanese has three writing systems, a complex honorific system, and a culture where what you don't say matters as much as what you do. Mynago teaches all of it.
Why Japanese needs a different approach
Three writing systems, one language
Hiragana, katakana, and kanji aren't alternatives. They're used together in every sentence. Most apps teach them in isolation. Mynago introduces all three from the start, in context, so you read real Japanese from day one.
Keigo isn't optional
Japanese has built-in politeness levels. Using casual speech with your boss or a stranger isn't just rude, it's socially disqualifying. Mynago teaches appropriate register from the beginning, not as an advanced afterthought.
Pitch accent matters more than you think
The word "hashi" means chopsticks, bridge, or edge depending on pitch. It's not as dramatic as Mandarin tones, but ignoring pitch accent marks you as a textbook learner. Mynago builds pitch awareness into pronunciation from lesson one.
Context is everything
Japanese drops subjects, objects, and anything "obvious" from sentences. A single verb can be a complete sentence. Understanding what's implied requires cultural context, which is why Mynago never separates language from culture.
How Mynago teaches Japanese
Dialogues built for your life
Moving to Tokyo? Meeting your partner's family? Each lesson is generated around your actual reasons for learning, not generic tourist phrases.
Kana + kanji from day one
No romaji crutch. You learn to read hiragana and katakana immediately, with kanji introduced progressively in real sentences.
Kanji stroke-order practice
Interactive animations teach proper stroke order for every kanji. Learn to write, not just recognize, the way Japanese students do.
JMDict dictionary built in
Full offline Japanese dictionary. Tap any word in a lesson to see readings, meanings, and example sentences instantly.
Natural pronunciation
Neural TTS voices model natural Japanese speech patterns, including pitch accent. Hear how real Japanese sounds, not robotic syllables.
Spaced repetition (FSRS)
The FSRS algorithm tracks your memory for every word and kanji. Reviews surface right before you'd forget. Efficient and stress-free.
Practice by calling Hibiki
Reading dialogues builds comprehension. Holding a real voice conversation builds fluency. Call your mascot in Japanese and work through scenarios out loud. The AI remembers what you said and responds in voice.
Reading recall drills
Every lesson ends with drills that force you to recall readings for the kanji you saw, not just recognize them. Recognition is not reading.
Who learns Japanese with Mynago
Moving to Japan
You need functional Japanese for daily life: convenience stores, trains, the ward office.
Anime & media fans
You want to understand without subtitles. Real comprehension, not just catchphrases.
Business in Japan
Japanese business culture demands language proficiency and cultural awareness together.
Our approach
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