Tofugu

Deep, well-researched articles on Japanese grammar, kanji and study methods.

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What it actually is

Free blog and grammar reference from the team behind WaniKani, covering everything from particle nuance to honest reviews of other learning resources. Its resource-review database is genuinely useful when you are deciding what to buy. It is reference reading rather than a curriculum, so it works best alongside a structured course.

What it covers

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading

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