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For a detailed guide, see:",[18,19,20,28],"ul",{},[21,22,23],"li",{},[24,25,27],"a",{"href":26},"\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Flearn-japanese-with-netflix","[Blog] How to learn Japanese with Netflix",[21,29,30],{},[24,31,33],{"href":32},"\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Flearn-japanese-with-manga","How to learn Japanese with Manga",[14,35,36],{},"In brief, Migaku makes subtitles in platforms like Netflix or YouTube and text in webpages interactive.",[38,39,40,47,53,59],"ol",{},[21,41,42,46],{},[43,44,45],"strong",{},"Parse"," → Parse a video or selection of text with Migaku. Migaku will make the text interactive and show roughly how difficult it is. (To read manga, an OCR software is necessary.)",[21,48,49,52],{},[43,50,51],{},"Look up"," → Consume the content as normal. Upon encountering unknown words, click to see definitions, audio recordings, images, and AI-generated explanations.",[21,54,55,58],{},[43,56,57],{},"Flashcards"," → With one click, make flashcards that contain the selected word, the sentence it appeared in, an audio snippet from your video, and a screenshot from your video",[21,60,61,64],{},[43,62,63],{},"Review"," → Migaku will periodically nudge you to review words you make flashcards out of, ensuring you eventually remember them.",[14,66,67],{},"This immersion-based approach ensures that users learn the specific Japanese vocabulary words and grammar points they need in order to do the things they enjoy.",[10,69,71,74,94],{"heading":70},"Is Migaku suitable for complete Japanese beginners?",[14,72,73],{},"Yes, Migaku is perfect for beginners learning Japanese! A Migaku subscription includes unlimited access to three Japanese courses that begin from zero:",[18,75,76,82,88],{},[21,77,78,81],{},[43,79,80],{},"Migaku Japanese Fundamentals"," → Learn hiragana, katakana, proper Japanese pronunciation, and the essentials of Japanese sentence structure",[21,83,84,87],{},[43,85,86],{},"Migaku Kanji Course"," → Learn how to learn kanji, then learn the 800 kanji that occur in the most common ~1,700 Japanese words",[21,89,90,93],{},[43,91,92],{},"Migaku Japanese Academy"," → Learn the ~1,700 Japanese vocabulary words and ~380 Japanese grammar points necessary to understand 80% of Japanese Netflix",[14,95,96],{},"At ~30 minutes per day (~10 flashcards per day), Migaku's structured approach will bring users from zero to intermediate Japanese—ready to begin exploring Netflix, YouTube, and Japanese media—in about 6 months.",[10,98,100,103],{"heading":99},"How does Migaku's spaced repetition system work for learning Japanese?",[14,101,102],{},"Migaku uses an intelligent spaced repetition system that (a) shows you flashcards right before you're likely to forget them and (b) filters your flashcards, showing you things you struggle with more often and things you know well less often. This scientifically-proven method makes learning and remembering large numbers of Japanese words and phrases much more efficient. You can study your Japanese flashcards on your phone or computer, allowing you to fit Japanese learning into your daily routine.",[18,104,105,111,119],{},[21,106,107],{},[24,108,110],{"href":109},"\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fspaced-repetition-language-learning","[Blog] How spaced repetition works",[21,112,113],{},[24,114,118],{"href":115,"rel":116},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=5lSNHoA0KN4",[117],"nofollow","[Video] Why flashcards are important for language learners",[21,120,121],{},[24,122,125],{"href":123,"rel":124},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=6sgEbh6Zgmc",[117],"[Video] How to make effective flashcards",[10,127,129,132],{"heading":128},"Can I track my Japanese learning progress with Migaku?",[14,130,131],{},"Absolutely! Migaku tracks all the Japanese words a user learns and uses that data to generate a comprehension score for websites they visit and content they consume. The comprehension score provides a rough idea of how difficult the selected content will be, given the words the user currently does and doesn't know.",[14,133,134],{},"User data indicates that Migaku users can sustainably learn 10 words per day, while power users regularly double or triple that amount. Some Migaku users have achieved vocabularies of over 40,000 words.",[10,136,138,141,166,169],{"heading":137},"What makes Migaku different from other Japanese learning apps?",[14,139,140],{},"The biggest difference is intent:",[18,142,143,149],{},[21,144,145,148],{},[43,146,147],{},"Other apps"," → Traditional Japanese apps are simply a means to an end. They expect that learners will subscribe, learn basic Japanese, and then move on to \"real\" Japanese.",[21,150,151,154,155],{},[43,152,153],{},"Migaku"," → Migaku is an end in and of itself.\n",[18,156,157,160,163],{},[21,158,159],{},"Beginner — If a user knows no Japanese, they can begin with Migaku's courses.",[21,161,162],{},"Intermediate — As a user approaches the intermediate level, Migaku's toolset will enable them to begin consuming authentic native content sooner than would normally be possible.",[21,164,165],{},"Advanced — Even if a user is advanced to consume native media independently, they will appreciate how Migaku streamlines the process of making flashcards, enabling them to spend more time immersing and less time creating learning materials.",[14,167,168],{},"For more information, see:",[18,170,171,179],{},[21,172,173,178],{},[24,174,177],{"href":175,"rel":176},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=APQG4yJeJ-E",[117],"[Video] What is Migaku","?",[21,180,181],{},[24,182,184],{"href":183},"\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fthe-problem-with-textbooks","[Blog] The problem with textbooks; Or, how I actually learned Japanese",[10,186,188,191,194,205,208,211],{"heading":187},"How effective is Migaku for JLPT exam preparation?",[14,189,190],{},"Migaku is not optimized around helping learners prepare for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) success. The JLPT is a standardized test that tests learner's knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and asks them to answer reading comprehension and listening comprehension questions of a very specific style that do not really appear outside of the JLPT.",[14,192,193],{},"This means that learners face a choice:",[18,195,196,199,202],{},[21,197,198],{},"If you already understand some Japanese and your goal is specifically to pass the JLPT, you should prepare with a JLPT prep book.",[21,200,201],{},"If you primarily want to consume Japanese media, you are a perfect fit for Migaku.",[21,203,204],{},"If you're a total beginner, the Migaku Japanese Academy introduces 400 grammar patterns that show up on the JLPT N5 and JLPT N4, so you can get onto your feet with Migaku and decide how to continue down the road.",[14,206,207],{},"Ultimately, a big part of learning Japanese boils down to simply interacting with Japanese, and Migaku is built around providing users the support necessary to begin consuming authentic Japanese media earlier than would be normally possible.",[14,209,210],{},"For more detail, please see:",[18,212,213,219],{},[21,214,215],{},[24,216,218],{"href":217},"\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fjlpt-n5-overview","[Blog] What you need to know to pass the JLPT N5",[21,220,221],{},[24,222,224],{"href":223},"\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fjlpt-n1-overview","[Blog] What you need to know to pass the JLPT N1",[10,226,228,231,245],{"heading":227},"Can I use Migaku to learn Japanese on both mobile and desktop?",[14,229,230],{},"Yes, Migaku is designed for seamless cross-platform Japanese learning.",[18,232,233,239],{},[21,234,235,238],{},[43,236,237],{},"Mobile"," → Create and study flashcards, browse the web, watch YouTube, leverage OCR to use Migaku with physical media like textbooks, and more",[21,240,241,244],{},[43,242,243],{},"Browser extension"," → Everything the mobile app can do (minus OCR), plus support for additional popular streaming sites like Netflix",[14,246,247],{},"Migaku believes that it is essential to maintain consistent study habits to learn a language, so we are committed to enabling users to study and interact with Japanese anywhere, on any device.",[10,249,251,254,274,277],{"heading":250},"How much does Migaku cost for learning Japanese?",[14,252,253],{},"Migaku offers affordable Japanese learning starting at $10 USD per month:",[18,255,256,262,268],{},[21,257,258,261],{},[43,259,260],{},"Migaku Standard"," → $10 monthly \u002F $96 yearly",[21,263,264,267],{},[43,265,266],{},"Migaku EA"," → $15 monthly \u002F $144 yearly",[21,269,270,273],{},[43,271,272],{},"Migaku Lifetime"," → $499, one-time payment",[14,275,276],{},"Any subscription provides unlimited access to all features—the word-lookup system, one-click flashcard creation, spaced repetition studying, progress tracking, beginner courses, and more. An EA (Early Access) subscription provides beta access to new features before they are made public.",[14,278,279,280,284],{},"To subscribe, or to see which features are currently in EA, see ",[24,281,283],{"href":282},"\u002Fpricing","Migaku's pricing page",".",{"title":286,"searchDepth":287,"depth":287,"links":288},"",2,[],"md",{"locale":291,"schemaOrg":292},"en",{"@type":293,"name":294,"mainEntity":295},"FAQPage","Learn Japanese with Migaku - Frequently Asked Questions",[296,301,304,307,310,313,316,319],{"@type":297,"name":12,"acceptedAnswer":298},"Question",{"@type":299,"text":300},"Answer","Migaku makes learning Japanese from native content incredibly easy. For a detailed guide, see: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Flearn-japanese-with-netflix\">[Blog] How to learn Japanese with Netflix\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Flearn-japanese-with-manga\">How to learn Japanese with Manga\u003C\u002Fa>. In brief, Migaku makes subtitles in platforms like Netflix or YouTube and text in webpages interactive. \u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Parse\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Parse a video or selection of text with Migaku. Migaku will make the text interactive and show roughly how difficult it is. (To read manga, an OCR software is necessary.)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Look up\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Consume the content as normal. Upon encountering unknown words, click to see definitions, audio recordings, images, and AI-generated explanations.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Flashcards\u003C\u002Fstrong> → With one click, make flashcards that contain the selected word, the sentence it appeared in, an audio snippet from your video, and a screenshot from your video\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Review\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Migaku will periodically nudge you to review words you make flashcards out of, ensuring you eventually remember them.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>This immersion-based approach ensures that users learn the specific Japanese vocabulary words and grammar points they need in order to do the things they enjoy.",{"@type":297,"name":70,"acceptedAnswer":302},{"@type":299,"text":303},"Yes, Migaku is perfect for beginners learning Japanese! A Migaku subscription includes unlimited access to three Japanese courses that begin from zero: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku Japanese Fundamentals\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Learn hiragana, katakana, proper Japanese pronunciation, and the essentials of Japanese sentence structure\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku Kanji Course\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Learn how to learn kanji, then learn the 800 kanji that occur in the most common ~1,700 Japanese words\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku Japanese Academy\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Learn the ~1,700 Japanese vocabulary words and ~380 Japanese grammar points necessary to understand 80% of Japanese Netflix\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>At ~30 minutes per day (~10 flashcards per day), Migaku's structured approach will bring users from zero to intermediate Japanese—ready to begin exploring Netflix, YouTube, and Japanese media—in about 6 months.",{"@type":297,"name":99,"acceptedAnswer":305},{"@type":299,"text":306},"Migaku uses an intelligent spaced repetition system that (a) shows you flashcards right before you're likely to forget them and (b) filters your flashcards, showing you things you struggle with more often and things you know well less often. This scientifically-proven method makes learning and remembering large numbers of Japanese words and phrases much more efficient. You can study your Japanese flashcards on your phone or computer, allowing you to fit Japanese learning into your daily routine. \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fspaced-repetition-language-learning\">[Blog] How spaced repetition works\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=5lSNHoA0KN4\">[Video] Why flashcards are important for language learners\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=6sgEbh6Zgmc\">[Video] How to make effective flashcards\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"@type":297,"name":128,"acceptedAnswer":308},{"@type":299,"text":309},"Absolutely! Migaku tracks all the Japanese words a user learns and uses that data to generate a comprehension score for websites they visit and content they consume. The comprehension score provides a rough idea of how difficult the selected content will be, given the words the user currently does and doesn't know. User data indicates that Migaku users can sustainably learn 10 words per day, while power users regularly double or triple that amount. Some Migaku users have achieved vocabularies of over 40,000 words.",{"@type":297,"name":137,"acceptedAnswer":311},{"@type":299,"text":312},"The biggest difference is intent: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Other apps\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Traditional Japanese apps are simply a means to an end. They expect that learners will subscribe, learn basic Japanese, and then move on to \"real\" Japanese.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Migaku is an end in and of itself.\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Beginner\u003C\u002Fstrong> — If a user knows no Japanese, they can begin with Migaku's courses.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Intermediate\u003C\u002Fstrong> — As a user approaches the intermediate level, Migaku's toolset will enable them to begin consuming authentic native content sooner than would normally be possible.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Advanced\u003C\u002Fstrong> — Even if a user is advanced to consume native media independently, they will appreciate how Migaku streamlines the process of making flashcards, enabling them to spend more time immersing and less time creating learning materials.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>For more information, see: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=APQG4yJeJ-E\">[Video] What is Migaku\u003C\u002Fa>?\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fthe-problem-with-textbooks\">[Blog] The problem with textbooks; Or, how I actually learned Japanese\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"@type":297,"name":187,"acceptedAnswer":314},{"@type":299,"text":315},"Migaku is not optimized around helping learners prepare for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) success. The JLPT is a standardized test that tests learner's knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and asks them to answer reading comprehension and listening comprehension questions of a very specific style that do not really appear outside of the JLPT. This means that learners face a choice: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>If you already understand some Japanese and your goal is specifically to pass the JLPT, you should prepare with a JLPT prep book.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If you primarily want to consume Japanese media, you are a perfect fit for Migaku.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If you're a total beginner, the Migaku Japanese Academy introduces 400 grammar patterns that show up on the JLPT N5 and JLPT N4, so you can get onto your feet with Migaku and decide how to continue down the road.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>Ultimately, a big part of learning Japanese boils down to simply interacting with Japanese, and Migaku is built around providing users the support necessary to begin consuming authentic Japanese media earlier than would be normally possible. For more detail, please see: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fjlpt-n5-overview\">[Blog] What you need to know to pass the JLPT N5\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fjlpt-n1-overview\">[Blog] What you need to know to pass the JLPT N1\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"@type":297,"name":227,"acceptedAnswer":317},{"@type":299,"text":318},"Yes, Migaku is designed for seamless cross-platform Japanese learning. \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mobile\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Create and study flashcards, browse the web, watch YouTube, leverage OCR to use Migaku with physical media like textbooks, and more\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Browser extension\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Everything the mobile app can do (minus OCR), plus support for additional popular streaming sites like Netflix\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>Migaku believes that it is essential to maintain consistent study habits to learn a language, so we are committed to enabling users to study and interact with Japanese anywhere, on any device.",{"@type":297,"name":250,"acceptedAnswer":320},{"@type":299,"text":321},"Migaku offers affordable Japanese learning starting at $10 USD per month: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku Standard\u003C\u002Fstrong> → $10 monthly \u002F $96 yearly\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku EA\u003C\u002Fstrong> → $15 monthly \u002F $144 yearly\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku Lifetime\u003C\u002Fstrong> → $499, one-time payment\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>Any subscription provides unlimited access to all features—the word-lookup system, one-click flashcard creation, spaced repetition studying, progress tracking, beginner courses, and more. An EA (Early Access) subscription provides beta access to new features before they are made public. To subscribe, or to see which features are currently in EA, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fpricing\">Migaku's pricing page\u003C\u002Fa>.",true,"\u002Ffaq\u002Flearn-japanese","---\nlocale: 'en'\nschemaOrg:\n  '@type': 'FAQPage'\n  name: 'Learn Japanese with Migaku - Frequently Asked Questions'\n  mainEntity:\n    - '@type': 'Question'\n      name: 'How can I learn Japanese from anime and manga with Migaku?'\n      acceptedAnswer:\n        '@type': 'Answer'\n        text: 'Migaku makes learning Japanese from native content incredibly easy. For a detailed guide, see: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Flearn-japanese-with-netflix\">[Blog] How to learn Japanese with Netflix\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Flearn-japanese-with-manga\">How to learn Japanese with Manga\u003C\u002Fa>. In brief, Migaku makes subtitles in platforms like Netflix or YouTube and text in webpages interactive. \u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Parse\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Parse a video or selection of text with Migaku. Migaku will make the text interactive and show roughly how difficult it is. (To read manga, an OCR software is necessary.)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Look up\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Consume the content as normal. Upon encountering unknown words, click to see definitions, audio recordings, images, and AI-generated explanations.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Flashcards\u003C\u002Fstrong> → With one click, make flashcards that contain the selected word, the sentence it appeared in, an audio snippet from your video, and a screenshot from your video\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Review\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Migaku will periodically nudge you to review words you make flashcards out of, ensuring you eventually remember them.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>This immersion-based approach ensures that users learn the specific Japanese vocabulary words and grammar points they need in order to do the things they enjoy.'\n    - '@type': 'Question'\n      name: 'Is Migaku suitable for complete Japanese beginners?'\n      acceptedAnswer:\n        '@type': 'Answer'\n        text: \"Yes, Migaku is perfect for beginners learning Japanese! A Migaku subscription includes unlimited access to three Japanese courses that begin from zero: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku Japanese Fundamentals\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Learn hiragana, katakana, proper Japanese pronunciation, and the essentials of Japanese sentence structure\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku Kanji Course\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Learn how to learn kanji, then learn the 800 kanji that occur in the most common ~1,700 Japanese words\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku Japanese Academy\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Learn the ~1,700 Japanese vocabulary words and ~380 Japanese grammar points necessary to understand 80% of Japanese Netflix\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>At ~30 minutes per day (~10 flashcards per day), Migaku's structured approach will bring users from zero to intermediate Japanese—ready to begin exploring Netflix, YouTube, and Japanese media—in about 6 months.\"\n    - '@type': 'Question'\n      name: \"How does Migaku's spaced repetition system work for learning Japanese?\"\n      acceptedAnswer:\n        '@type': 'Answer'\n        text: 'Migaku uses an intelligent spaced repetition system that (a) shows you flashcards right before you''re likely to forget them and (b) filters your flashcards, showing you things you struggle with more often and things you know well less often. This scientifically-proven method makes learning and remembering large numbers of Japanese words and phrases much more efficient. You can study your Japanese flashcards on your phone or computer, allowing you to fit Japanese learning into your daily routine. \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fspaced-repetition-language-learning\">[Blog] How spaced repetition works\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=5lSNHoA0KN4\">[Video] Why flashcards are important for language learners\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=6sgEbh6Zgmc\">[Video] How to make effective flashcards\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>'\n    - '@type': 'Question'\n      name: 'Can I track my Japanese learning progress with Migaku?'\n      acceptedAnswer:\n        '@type': 'Answer'\n        text: \"Absolutely! Migaku tracks all the Japanese words a user learns and uses that data to generate a comprehension score for websites they visit and content they consume. The comprehension score provides a rough idea of how difficult the selected content will be, given the words the user currently does and doesn't know. User data indicates that Migaku users can sustainably learn 10 words per day, while power users regularly double or triple that amount. Some Migaku users have achieved vocabularies of over 40,000 words.\"\n    - '@type': 'Question'\n      name: 'What makes Migaku different from other Japanese learning apps?'\n      acceptedAnswer:\n        '@type': 'Answer'\n        text: 'The biggest difference is intent: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Other apps\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Traditional Japanese apps are simply a means to an end. They expect that learners will subscribe, learn basic Japanese, and then move on to \"real\" Japanese.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Migaku is an end in and of itself.\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Beginner\u003C\u002Fstrong> — If a user knows no Japanese, they can begin with Migaku''s courses.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Intermediate\u003C\u002Fstrong> — As a user approaches the intermediate level, Migaku''s toolset will enable them to begin consuming authentic native content sooner than would normally be possible.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Advanced\u003C\u002Fstrong> — Even if a user is advanced to consume native media independently, they will appreciate how Migaku streamlines the process of making flashcards, enabling them to spend more time immersing and less time creating learning materials.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>For more information, see: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=APQG4yJeJ-E\">[Video] What is Migaku\u003C\u002Fa>?\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fthe-problem-with-textbooks\">[Blog] The problem with textbooks; Or, how I actually learned Japanese\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>'\n    - '@type': 'Question'\n      name: 'How effective is Migaku for JLPT exam preparation?'\n      acceptedAnswer:\n        '@type': 'Answer'\n        text: 'Migaku is not optimized around helping learners prepare for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) success. The JLPT is a standardized test that tests learner''s knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and asks them to answer reading comprehension and listening comprehension questions of a very specific style that do not really appear outside of the JLPT. This means that learners face a choice: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>If you already understand some Japanese and your goal is specifically to pass the JLPT, you should prepare with a JLPT prep book.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If you primarily want to consume Japanese media, you are a perfect fit for Migaku.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If you''re a total beginner, the Migaku Japanese Academy introduces 400 grammar patterns that show up on the JLPT N5 and JLPT N4, so you can get onto your feet with Migaku and decide how to continue down the road.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>Ultimately, a big part of learning Japanese boils down to simply interacting with Japanese, and Migaku is built around providing users the support necessary to begin consuming authentic Japanese media earlier than would be normally possible. For more detail, please see: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fjlpt-n5-overview\">[Blog] What you need to know to pass the JLPT N5\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fjlpt-n1-overview\">[Blog] What you need to know to pass the JLPT N1\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>'\n    - '@type': 'Question'\n      name: 'Can I use Migaku to learn Japanese on both mobile and desktop?'\n      acceptedAnswer:\n        '@type': 'Answer'\n        text: 'Yes, Migaku is designed for seamless cross-platform Japanese learning. \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mobile\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Create and study flashcards, browse the web, watch YouTube, leverage OCR to use Migaku with physical media like textbooks, and more\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Browser extension\u003C\u002Fstrong> → Everything the mobile app can do (minus OCR), plus support for additional popular streaming sites like Netflix\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>Migaku believes that it is essential to maintain consistent study habits to learn a language, so we are committed to enabling users to study and interact with Japanese anywhere, on any device.'\n    - '@type': 'Question'\n      name: 'How much does Migaku cost for learning Japanese?'\n      acceptedAnswer:\n        '@type': 'Answer'\n        text: 'Migaku offers affordable Japanese learning starting at $10 USD per month: \u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku Standard\u003C\u002Fstrong> → $10 monthly \u002F $96 yearly\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku EA\u003C\u002Fstrong> → $15 monthly \u002F $144 yearly\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Migaku Lifetime\u003C\u002Fstrong> → $499, one-time payment\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>Any subscription provides unlimited access to all features—the word-lookup system, one-click flashcard creation, spaced repetition studying, progress tracking, beginner courses, and more. An EA (Early Access) subscription provides beta access to new features before they are made public. To subscribe, or to see which features are currently in EA, see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fpricing\">Migaku''s pricing page\u003C\u002Fa>.'\n---\n\n\u003Caccordion heading=\"How can I learn Japanese from anime and manga with Migaku?\">\n\nMigaku makes learning Japanese from native content incredibly easy. For a detailed guide, see:\n\n- [[Blog] How to learn Japanese with Netflix](\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Flearn-japanese-with-netflix)\n- [How to learn Japanese with Manga](\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Flearn-japanese-with-manga)\n\nIn brief, Migaku makes subtitles in platforms like Netflix or YouTube and text in webpages interactive.\n\n1. **Parse** → Parse a video or selection of text with Migaku. Migaku will make the text interactive and show roughly how difficult it is. (To read manga, an OCR software is necessary.)\n2. **Look up** → Consume the content as normal. Upon encountering unknown words, click to see definitions, audio recordings, images, and AI-generated explanations.\n3. **Flashcards** → With one click, make flashcards that contain the selected word, the sentence it appeared in, an audio snippet from your video, and a screenshot from your video\n4. **Review** → Migaku will periodically nudge you to review words you make flashcards out of, ensuring you eventually remember them.\n\nThis immersion-based approach ensures that users learn the specific Japanese vocabulary words and grammar points they need in order to do the things they enjoy.\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n\n\u003Caccordion heading=\"Is Migaku suitable for complete Japanese beginners?\">\n\nYes, Migaku is perfect for beginners learning Japanese! A Migaku subscription includes unlimited access to three Japanese courses that begin from zero:\n\n- **Migaku Japanese Fundamentals** → Learn hiragana, katakana, proper Japanese pronunciation, and the essentials of Japanese sentence structure\n- **Migaku Kanji Course** → Learn how to learn kanji, then learn the 800 kanji that occur in the most common ~1,700 Japanese words\n- **Migaku Japanese Academy** → Learn the ~1,700 Japanese vocabulary words and ~380 Japanese grammar points necessary to understand 80% of Japanese Netflix\n\nAt ~30 minutes per day (~10 flashcards per day), Migaku's structured approach will bring users from zero to intermediate Japanese—ready to begin exploring Netflix, YouTube, and Japanese media—in about 6 months.\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n\n\u003Caccordion heading=\"How does Migaku's spaced repetition system work for learning Japanese?\">\n\nMigaku uses an intelligent spaced repetition system that (a) shows you flashcards right before you're likely to forget them and (b) filters your flashcards, showing you things you struggle with more often and things you know well less often. This scientifically-proven method makes learning and remembering large numbers of Japanese words and phrases much more efficient. You can study your Japanese flashcards on your phone or computer, allowing you to fit Japanese learning into your daily routine.\n\n- [[Blog] How spaced repetition works](\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fspaced-repetition-language-learning)\n- [[Video] Why flashcards are important for language learners](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=5lSNHoA0KN4)\n- [[Video] How to make effective flashcards](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=6sgEbh6Zgmc)\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n\n\u003Caccordion heading=\"Can I track my Japanese learning progress with Migaku?\">\n\nAbsolutely! Migaku tracks all the Japanese words a user learns and uses that data to generate a comprehension score for websites they visit and content they consume. The comprehension score provides a rough idea of how difficult the selected content will be, given the words the user currently does and doesn't know.\n\nUser data indicates that Migaku users can sustainably learn 10 words per day, while power users regularly double or triple that amount. Some Migaku users have achieved vocabularies of over 40,000 words.\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n\n\u003Caccordion heading=\"What makes Migaku different from other Japanese learning apps?\">\n\nThe biggest difference is intent:\n\n- **Other apps** → Traditional Japanese apps are simply a means to an end. They expect that learners will subscribe, learn basic Japanese, and then move on to \"real\" Japanese.\n- **Migaku** → Migaku is an end in and of itself.\n  - Beginner — If a user knows no Japanese, they can begin with Migaku's courses.\n  - Intermediate — As a user approaches the intermediate level, Migaku's toolset will enable them to begin consuming authentic native content sooner than would normally be possible.\n  - Advanced — Even if a user is advanced to consume native media independently, they will appreciate how Migaku streamlines the process of making flashcards, enabling them to spend more time immersing and less time creating learning materials.\n\nFor more information, see:\n\n- [[Video] What is Migaku](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=APQG4yJeJ-E)?\n- [[Blog] The problem with textbooks; Or, how I actually learned Japanese](\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fthe-problem-with-textbooks)\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n\n\u003Caccordion heading=\"How effective is Migaku for JLPT exam preparation?\">\n\nMigaku is not optimized around helping learners prepare for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) success. The JLPT is a standardized test that tests learner's knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and asks them to answer reading comprehension and listening comprehension questions of a very specific style that do not really appear outside of the JLPT.\n\nThis means that learners face a choice:\n\n- If you already understand some Japanese and your goal is specifically to pass the JLPT, you should prepare with a JLPT prep book.\n- If you primarily want to consume Japanese media, you are a perfect fit for Migaku.\n- If you're a total beginner, the Migaku Japanese Academy introduces 400 grammar patterns that show up on the JLPT N5 and JLPT N4, so you can get onto your feet with Migaku and decide how to continue down the road.\n\nUltimately, a big part of learning Japanese boils down to simply interacting with Japanese, and Migaku is built around providing users the support necessary to begin consuming authentic Japanese media earlier than would be normally possible.\n\nFor more detail, please see:\n\n- [[Blog] What you need to know to pass the JLPT N5](\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fjlpt-n5-overview)\n- [[Blog] What you need to know to pass the JLPT N1](\u002Fblog\u002Fjapanese\u002Fjlpt-n1-overview)\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n\n\u003Caccordion heading=\"Can I use Migaku to learn Japanese on both mobile and desktop?\">\n\nYes, Migaku is designed for seamless cross-platform Japanese learning.\n\n- **Mobile** → Create and study flashcards, browse the web, watch YouTube, leverage OCR to use Migaku with physical media like textbooks, and more\n- **Browser extension** → Everything the mobile app can do (minus OCR), plus support for additional popular streaming sites like Netflix\n\nMigaku believes that it is essential to maintain consistent study habits to learn a language, so we are committed to enabling users to study and interact with Japanese anywhere, on any device.\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n\n\u003Caccordion heading=\"How much does Migaku cost for learning Japanese?\">\n\nMigaku offers affordable Japanese learning starting at $10 USD per month:\n\n- **Migaku Standard** → $10 monthly \u002F $96 yearly\n- **Migaku EA** → $15 monthly \u002F $144 yearly\n- **Migaku Lifetime** → $499, one-time payment\n\nAny subscription provides unlimited access to all features—the word-lookup system, one-click flashcard creation, spaced repetition studying, progress tracking, beginner courses, and more. An EA (Early Access) subscription provides beta access to new features before they are made public.\n\nTo subscribe, or to see which features are currently in EA, see [Migaku's pricing page](\u002Fpricing).\n\n\u003C\u002Faccordion>\n",{"description":286},"faq\u002Flearn-japanese","mxSFAl_pHfZ79Rwc-vKO9VKzczw5Bq2jvQ3t0OdC2uU",{"approximate_member_count":329},20068]