Learn Japanese the Right Way (JLPT N5 to N1)

Step Ahead Japanese is a free Japanese learning platform with Hindi and English explanations. Master hiragana, katakana, kanji, particles, verbs, adjectives, keigo and grammar patterns, then practise with 133+ questions and spaced-repetition vocabulary review.

Choose your JLPT level

N5 (Beginner): Hiragana, Katakana, ~100 kanji, basic sentences — study N5 grammar
N4 (Elementary): ~300 kanji, daily conversation basics — study N4 grammar
N3 (Intermediate): ~600 kanji, intermediate grammar — study N3 grammar
N2 (Upper Intermediate): ~1000 kanji, complex texts — study N2 grammar
N1 (Advanced): ~2000 kanji, near-native fluency — study N1 grammar

What you can study

Grammar topics — 43 bilingual lessons on particles, verbs, adjectives, keigo and sentence patterns
Vocabulary — 243 words with Hindi and English meanings and spaced-repetition review
Kanji — 237 JLPT kanji with on-yomi, kun-yomi and meanings
Verbs — 30 verbs conjugated in every form (te, ta, nai, polite, potential, passive, causative)

Frequently asked questions

Is Step Ahead Japanese free?: Yes. All grammar, vocabulary, kanji and verb content is free to read.
Which JLPT levels are covered?: The platform is structured for JLPT N5 through N1, with N5 and N4 content available now and higher levels in progress.
Are explanations available in Hindi?: Yes. Every grammar topic includes a Hindi explanation alongside the English one.