Other vocabulary tools, in our recommended order. About jpdb →
JLPT prep book series from ASK Publishing, split by level and by skill: grammar, vocabulary, kanji, reading and listening. Each book is a week-by-week plan with one short lesson per day, with English, Chinese and Korean translations for self-study.
Free Anki deck of the 1,500 most useful beginner words. Each card shows the word inside an example sentence with it highlighted, plus the reading, meaning, and audio for both word and sentence; pitch accent can be switched on. Download it from AnkiWeb or GitHub.
Japanese-language dictionary of word origins (etymology), explaining where words and expressions come from.
Language app built around vocabulary and phrases with native-speaker video clips, plus courses aimed at specific goals.
All-in-one study app covering vocabulary, kanji and grammar with spaced repetition, quizzes and ready-made lists for JLPT levels and textbooks.
JLPT prep book series from 3A Corporation, with separate books per level and per skill, such as grammar, vocabulary, kanji and reading. Denser and more exam-focused than So-matome.
