Ma, bochi bochi ikoka.
(Take it easy, step by step.)
A self-study space for real Japanese.
Essential patterns, slow stories, and daily practice.
From zero to natural conversation.
Foundation
58 essential patterns in 60 days.
Zero to conversational.
Immersion
Slow Japanese stories & more.
Real Japanese, made understandable.
Practice Dojo
Focused practice when needed.
Free to join.
What is Janai School?
After 7,000+ lessons taught and years of learning languages myself, I know what works:
use grammar as a quick tool, then jump straight into real Japanese. Listen, understand, copy. Language learning grows from belonging — it's okay to be there even before you understand everything.
Not a grammar textbook. Not an input app with no structure. Janai School is one clear path — patterns, immersion, and daily practice in one place. So you don't have to wonder what to study next, on your way to real conversation.
How we learn
Small steps, built into daily life.
しくみで継続。日常の中で一歩ずつ。
Listen. Feel. Copy.
聞いて、感じて、まねる。
Belong before you understand.
帰属意識がことばを育てる。
Mana
Founder of Janai School
Teaching Japanese online since 2020.
Taught 7,000+ lessons to 700+ learners around the world.
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With both a learner’s perspective and teaching experience, I’m here to help you build real, usable Japanese.
About Me
Grew up in near Kobe
Certified Japanese teacher, former office worker
Spent a year in Mexico
Learning English, Spanish, French, and Chinese
Hobbies: traveling, cooking, walks, piano, tennis
Big fan of tacos