If you want to start to learning Japanese online free, it's easier than you think. You can even start learning immediately! If you're just starting Japanese you don't need to get bogged down with expensive textbooks and mountains of reading. We've prepared an easy way for you to start to learn Japanese online freely.

First Steps to Learn Japanese Online Free

1. Learn the alphabet! Japanese has three. Wait! Don't get scared just yet. The first two are easy. They're the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets. First, take a glance at our free online Hiragana and Katakana Charts.
2. No need to memorize them completely from the charts. Start practicing right away! First, we suggest you become confident in knowing at least 80% of all Hiragana. No need to write them just yet! Jump right into identification with our super easy-to-use Hiragana Quiz.
3. Feel confident having learned at least 80% of Hiragana with our online quiz? Great! Now you're ready to learn Katakana. Head on over to our online Katakana Quiz.

Test it Out First! Walk Before You Run!

To move any further in Japanese, and before you even buy expensive textbooks, it's best to save a little money and test out the waters. You might decide that learning Japanese isn't for you! That's ok too! Before you commit, and before you overwhelm yourself with a crazy study schedule, try out our Japanese quizzes to see if you really want to learn Japanese.

JPDrills Premium Quizzes

Note that with our huge assortment of Japanese quizzes you get to practice 3 free quizzes per day if you're not a premium member. We want everyone to be able to try it out before deciding to pay. Please check out our plans and pricing if you'd like to practice more!

Good luck!