About NihongoDoya

日本語ドヤ — Your Japanese Learning Companion

Our Mission

NihongoDoya is a Japanese language learning platform designed for students preparing for JLPT N5 and N4 exams, as well as learners using the Irodori textbook series. We provide comprehensive study materials organized by lesson, making it easy to follow along with your textbook and practice at your own pace.

What We Offer

Grammar Notes

Lesson-by-lesson handwritten grammar notes for Minna no Nihongo N5 & N4 and all three Irodori levels.

Vocabulary

Searchable vocabulary lists organized by level and lesson, with readings and meanings.

Listening Practice

Lesson-wise listening study plans covering Minna no Nihongo I & II and all three Irodori textbooks.

Resources

PDF textbooks, vocabulary references and cheat sheets — all free.

Character Charts

Interactive Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji reference charts for quick look-up and practice.

Practice Tools

Kanji writing sandbox, romaji-to-kana converter, phrase trainer, reading quiz and number converter.

Textbooks We Cover

  • Minna no Nihongo Shokyuu I (Lessons 1–25) — JLPT N5 level, published by 3A Corporation
  • Minna no Nihongo Shokyuu II (Lessons 26–50) — JLPT N4 level, published by 3A Corporation
  • Irodori Starter (A1) — Published by the Japan Foundation
  • Irodori Elementary 1 (A2) — Published by the Japan Foundation
  • Irodori Elementary 2 (A2) — Published by the Japan Foundation

Disclaimer

NihongoDoya is an independent educational platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Japan Foundation, 3A Corporation, the JLPT organization, or any official Japanese language testing body. All textbook names and materials are trademarks of their respective owners.

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