Douzo
Free Japanese typing practice organized by JLPT level
Douzo launched on March 26, 2026 with 127 votes, #309 of 23,380 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Douzo is a free Japanese typing practice app that helps learners build reading fluency by typing sentences, hiragana, and katakana in romaji. Content is organized by JLPT level from N5 to N1, making it suitable for beginners through advanced learners. The app requires no sign-up, keeps all data in the browser, tracks mistakes automatically, and allows users to export progress to Anki flashcards or CSV. It supports 10 UI languages and offers features like reading with translations and focused katakana practice.
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Douzo is a free Japanese typing practice app. Type sentences, hiragana words, and katakana in romaji — organized by JLPT level (N5–N1). No sign-up required. All data stays in your browser. - JLPT N5–N1 sentence typing with readings and translations - Hiragana and katakana word practice - Automatic mistake tracking with review notes - Export to Anki flashcards or CSV - 10 UI languages supported Built for anyone learning to read Japanese — from beginners to JLPT prep.
Free Japanese typing practice app. Type hiragana, katakana, and JLPT N5–N1 sentences in romaji. Learn to read and type Japanese at your own pace.
From complete beginners to JLPT learners, Douzo helps you build real reading fluency through short, repeatable typing drills. Learn Japanese with Douzo by typing in romaji. Practice sentences and hiragana by JLPT level, and focus on katakana reading separately. Move from kana to full sentences, keep missed items close for review, and come back for a short daily session without setup friction. Warm up with hiragana, move into sentence drills for reading flow, or isolate katakana until it feels natural. Practice typing JLPT-level Japanese sentences in romaji. Read sentences with hiragana, katakana, and kanji to build natural reading fluency. Practice typing JLPT-level kanji words and hiragana…from typingdouzo.com
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