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Lessons, flashcard drills, JLPT simulations and a community to help you improve your Japanese.

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JLPT-style questions

Studying Japanese is one thing.
Being ready for the JLPT is another.

You can know the vocabulary, recognize the grammar, and still catch yourself asking:

Am I actually ready?
Why do I keep getting the same grammar wrong?
Can I finish the reading section in time?
What should I study tonight?

That’s what JLPTMatome is built for.

Lessons

Grammar, vocabulary, kanji and kana from N5 to N1.

Flashcards

Review words before they turn into mistakes.

JLPT simulations

Timed questions in the format you will face on test day.

Daily challenges

A small, focused reason to study today.

Analytics

See what has improved and what still needs work.

Decks

Keep saved lessons and weak points together.

Study Letters

Short study notes to keep your routine moving.

Rankings

Keep your streak moving with fellow learners.

Discussion rooms

Ask questions that other learners can answer.

Matom’Arena

Take on quick Japanese battles with Matomates.

N3 users improve their simulation scores by +13% within their first month.

Across vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening, the average correct-answer rate rises from 45% to 51%.

Average correct answers across JLPT simulationsVocabulary, grammar, reading and listening | First simulation to Month 1
65%55%45%45%First simulation51%Month 165%55%45%45%First simulation51%Month 1

You’re not studying alone anymore.

Create your character, join discussion rooms, climb the rankings, and take part in Japanese battles with other Matomates in Matom’Arena.

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The basics about learning Japanese and preparing for the JLPT with JLPTMatome.

JLPTMatome is a Japanese learning platform that helps you study from JLPT N5 to N1 and prepare for the vocabulary, grammar, kanji, reading and listening used in the JLPT.

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