6 Memrise alternatives

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Nihongo So-matome (日本語総まとめ)

Structured JLPT study, one skill at a time
IntermediateAdvanced
Paid

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.

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Kaishi 1.5k

Your first 1,500 words, right after kana
Beginner
Free

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.

jpdb

Learning words for what you want to read or watch
IntermediateAdvanced
Free

Vocabulary tool built on frequency data from parsing real anime, novels, games and visual novels. Pick a show or book and learn its words in order of how often they appear, with built-in spaced repetition.

Renshuu

One app for vocab, kanji and grammar reviews
BeginnerIntermediate
Free + paid options

All-in-one study app covering vocabulary, kanji and grammar with spaced repetition, quizzes and ready-made lists for JLPT levels and textbooks.

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Shin Kanzen Master (新完全マスター)

Thorough JLPT N3 to N1 preparation
IntermediateAdvanced
Paid

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.

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