Your path to Japanese, Korean comprehension
日本語理解への道
한국어 이해를 위한 당신의 길입니다
Prepare for JLPT/TOPIK with hanabira.org
Free Open Source platform. Available for self-hosting.
- YouTube Immersion - Enhance learning with engaging video content.
- Text Parser - Easily split and tokenize custom texts.
- Grammar Explanation - Quick and clear grammar points with examples.
- Vocabulary SRS Cards - Effective spaced repetition flashcards with audio.
- Vocabulary and Sentence Mining - Discover new words and sentences seamlessly.
- Kanji Mnemonics(in development) - Simplified kanji learning techniques.
- Kanji Animation and Drawing Canvas(in development) - Interactive kanji practice tools.
Learn Japanese from a content that has meaning to you personally.
Master Japanese Effortlessly with Our Custom Text Parser!
Unlock the full potential of your Japanese language learning with our innovative Japanese text parser. Simply input your custom text, and our tool will split and tokenize it for easy reading and comprehension. This feature is designed to make understanding Japanese text seamless and enjoyable, breaking down complex sentences into manageable parts for learners of all levels.
Click on any word to access detailed dictionary entries complete with audio pronunciation, perfect for reinforcing your learning. This interactive approach not only helps with word recognition but also aids in proper pronunciation and context understanding. Our dictionary entries provide comprehensive insights, ensuring you grasp the nuances of the Japanese language.
Utilize text mining to discover new vocabulary and related sentences seamlessly. This powerful feature allows you to uncover patterns and connections in the language, enhancing your learning experience. Plus, you can effortlessly send data to your SRS flashcards to boost your retention. Dive into a smarter, more efficient way to learn Japanese today!
Subtitle text parser
YouTube Immersion
Enhance your Japanese learning journey with our YouTube subtitle parser. This powerful tool allows for easy tokenization and analysis of text from YouTube subtitles, enabling effective word and sentence mining. Our platform provides comprehensive grammar explanations, real-time Japanese to English translations, and insightful sentiment analysis. Additionally, you can explore Kanji and Radical lookups, and benefit from content summarization. Integrated with ChatGPT API and DEEPL translations, our service offers a seamless and enriched learning experience. Best of all, it is free to use, making it an invaluable resource for learners of all levels.
Our YouTube subtitle parser offers a unique approach to language immersion, allowing users to compare Japanese and English translations in real time. The platform also features sentiment analysis and content summarization tools, providing a deeper understanding of the subtitled content. With integrated Kanji and Radical lookup functionalities, learners can explore the nuances of Japanese characters with ease. The service leverages advanced AI, including ChatGPT and DEEPL, to enhance translation accuracy and provide comprehensive language support.
Grammar Graph Analyzer
Prototype of Grammar Graph Analyzer. Shows useful grammar structure in visual manner. Great for visual learners.
Discover the ultimate language learning experience with our innovative Grammar Graph feature! Designed to elevate your understanding of sentence structures, Grammar Graph utilizes advanced parse tree analysis to visually break down complex sentences. This powerful tool allows learners to see the grammatical relationships between words, enhancing comprehension and retention.
Whether you are learning Japanese, Korean, or any other language, Grammar Graph provides an intuitive way to grasp syntax, improve your grammar skills, and deepen your linguistic knowledge. Perfect for students, educators, and language enthusiasts, this feature makes mastering sentence structure easier than ever before.
Grammar Graph is AI generated in real time, so there might be some inconsistencies sometimes.
Review vocabulary easily
Enhance your Japanese language learning with our efficient vocabulary review feature, designed for quick and easy glancing over vocabulary lists. This tool is faster than traditional SRS flashcards, allowing you to swiftly review and reinforce your knowledge. Each word card is interactive, enabling you to click and play the related audio for accurate pronunciation practice. Ideal for last-minute preparation before JLPT tests, our vocabulary review feature ensures you are well-prepared and confident. Maximize your study sessions and achieve your language goals with this innovative, user-friendly tool.
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Phonetic approach to kanji for each JLPT level
Discover our Quick Kanji feature, a simplified approach to mastering kanji for each JLPT level. We select a subset of kanji that have one dominant reading, making it easier to anchor your learning and treat these specific kanji more like an alphabet. While these kanji generally have multiple readings, the chosen readings are sufficient for the respective JLPT level, streamlining your study process. This focused method allows you to master essential kanji sets, significantly enhancing your ability to read Japanese texts. Make your Japanese language learning more efficient and effective with our Quick Kanji feature.
Bite size japanese grammar explanations for each JLPT level
Enhance your Japanese language learning with our bite-sized grammar lessons tailored for each JLPT level. Inspired by the popular Nihongo so Matome books, these lessons offer quick and concise explanations of essential grammar points. Each lesson includes example sentences and accompanying audio, promoting an intuitive understanding of grammar without unnecessary complexity. Perfect for efficient study sessions, our grammar lessons ensure you grasp key concepts swiftly and effectively. Prepare confidently for your JLPT exams with our streamlined, user-friendly grammar lessons.
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Simplified kanji flashcards
Experience our phonetic-based approach to kanji SRS flashcards, designed to simplify your Japanese language learning. For each JLPT level, we select kanji with only one dominant reading and include respective audio, allowing you to treat these kanji like an alphabet. We streamline the learning process by limiting the information provided, ensuring students are not overwhelmed. Our user-friendly SRS flashcards enable swift review sessions without the mandatory setting of difficulty levels. This method ensures efficient learning and retention, making kanji mastery more accessible. Enhance your study routine with our innovative kanji SRS flashcards and prepare confidently for your JLPT tests.
Simple SRS vocabulary flashcards
Our vocabulary SRS flashcards feature audio and plenty of example sentences, making learning more engaging and effective. Our bite-sized decks are easy to digest, ensuring you wont face hundreds of items in your next review session. You can quickly flip through them, offering a simpler and more streamlined experience compared to Anki. However, for a more advanced approach, we still recommend using Anki and its sophisticated SRS algorithms. Simplify your vocabulary learning with our user-friendly flashcards and enhance your Japanese language skills effortlessly.
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Comprehensive vocabulary lists
We offer comprehensive vocabulary lists complete with plenty of example sentences and audio, perfect for easy review if you prefer not to use flashcards. These lists allow you to quickly go through vocabulary at your own pace, making your learning experience flexible and efficient. Enhance your Japanese language skills with our detailed vocabulary resources, designed to provide thorough and convenient review options. Whether you choose flashcards or vocabulary lists, our tools are crafted to support your learning journey effectively.
Open Source, Self-Hosting
Majority of the hanabira.org project is open sourced on GitHub. Under AGPL v3 Licence. You can run your own Hanabira server locally on laptop, alternatively you can spin up Hanabira instance on your servers. Licence allows even commercial use. Vocabulary and Grammar content is offered under Creative Commons Sharealike License, meaning that you basically just link hanabira.org as source and then content can be pretty much freely used.
You can easily run local instance of the whole Hanabira web server. You will just need to spin up few Docker containers and NGINX reverse proxy. Our documentation contains step by step process how to run Hanabira on your Linux server/Virtual Box VM.
There are/might be some Pro features that are not open sourced (yet) though.
Free Downloadable content - grammar + vocabulary
We are offering full content of hanabira under Creative Commons licence. Currently there are grammar sections for Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai. We also have Japanese vocabulary content with example sentences. Plus streamlined Kanji dataset. Audio is downloadable too. Materials are currently being corrected by native speakers. So at the moment there still will be erors in content, but this issue will be fixed soon.
Audio is downloadable too.
Materials are currently being corrected by native speakers. So at the moment there still will be erors in content, but this issue will be fixed soon.
FAQ
Some Frequently Asked Questions we are getting often from early adopters/Alpha testers.
Is the website really free?
Yes, it is not only free, but also (mostly) open source. Source code is on GitHub.
Do you want to run ads?
No, we will never run ads on Hanabira.org. We strongly believe that language learning apps should be distraction free.
Is the development sustainable long term?
Hanabira lead dev is financing the development from savings. Freelancer support and content proofreading tends to be rather costly. At the moment there are no budget issues though.
Why shouldn't I use Anki instead your SRS cards?
Yes, use Anki, it is great, we use it too.
Is this one stop shop for learning Japanese?
No, not at all. But it is great place to start and to come back to.
Free Grammar Lessons?
Yes, you can even download full grammar lessons with related audio and use even for commercial purposes. Under permissive Creative Commons Sharealike Licence.
What languages will you add next?
Text parser support will be expended with Korean language. We have already received several requests for this.
Do you plan paid tier?
Yes, eventually there will be some kind of paid tier for Hanabira services. Lots of content will remain free forever though.
Fully Open Source?
hanabira.org is mostly Open Source - AGPL v3 License. We are considering going fully Open Source, but have not decided yet. We might leave some functionality as a Pro feature. We welcome your feedback on this structure.
Self-Hosting
You can run hanabira.org locally, as it is open sourced, you just need to spin up few Docker containers.
Testimonials
Kind words from our Alpha Testers
“Finally! A Japanese learning site that is perfectly… average.”
If you have ever dreamed of spending your evenings staring at screens full of kanji, vocab, and grammar that make you question your life choices, this is the site for you. Perfect if your expectations are low and your patience is high.
“Oh, joy. Another Japanese learning website. Just what the internet needed.”
Who needs innovative features or engaging content when you can have… this? It’s like if LingQ, WaniKani, and BunPro decided to go on a budget vacation together and left all their best ideas at home.
“It’s like they took all the best ideas and… well, sort of just gave up halfway.”
It is the ultimate experience for those who love to live on the edge of mediocrity. It’s as if they sat down and asked, “How can we create the most ‘almost interesting’ Japanese learning tool?” Spoiler alert: they nailed it.
“Wow, just wow. If you’ve tried literally everything else, you might as well try this.”
Why settle for top-notch, when you can settle for… whatever this is?
“Congratulations, you’ve found the Toyota Corolla of Japanese learning websites.”
It works, it gets you from point A to B, but don’t expect any thrills. Seems like someone saw WaniKani and thought, “What if we did that, but, you know, less exciting?”
“Who wouldn’t want to spend their time on a site that feels like a budget version of all the other better-known Japanese learning platforms?”
Feels like the developers thought, “Let’s take inspiration from the best, but make sure we aim for the rock bottom” Mission accomplished, folks.
“The most ‘meh’ you’ll ever feel about learning Japanese.”
I didn’t know it was possible to make language learning feel like a chore, but here we are. It’s not the best, it’s not the worst—it’s impressively, aggressively average. If you enjoy a learning experience that’s just fine, congratulations. You’ve found your new home.
“Takes inspiration from the best, and then... throws it all away.”
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but I’m not sure BunPro would feel flattered by this half-assed homage. It’s like the developer heard of all the cool features but decided, “Nah, let’s just do the bare minimum instead.” Truly a masterclass in how to make learning just good enough to not close the tab.
Get notified when we’re launching.
Plenty of development ahead. Get notified when we launch hanabira.org platform.