Japanese Reading Practice
Read a short story in Japanese, test what you understood, and learn from every answer. Start here without an account.
- 1Read a complete text
- 2Check your understanding
- 3Save & keep reading
Choose your level. Give it a read.
New to the language? Try A0. Choose a text you can mostly follow; you can change levels anytime.
A Friend Comes
Read the whole story, then answer the questions. You can look back at the text anytime.
わたしは いえに います。 ともだちが きます。
「こんにちは。」 「こんにちは。」
ともだちは へやに います。 ともだちは いすに すわります。
わたしは みずを あげます。 ともだちは みずを のみます。
「ありがとう。」 ともだちは うれしいです。
わたしも うれしいです。 「さようなら。」
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Japanese reading practice FAQ
Can I try reading practice without an account?
Yes. Choose a level, read a complete practice text, and answer its questions here. You can see your score and review every answer before creating an account.
How do I save my reading progress?
Your answers stay in this browser when storage is available. Create an Inklingo account after finishing to sync completed stories and quiz results. If you already have an account, use Save story and quiz result.
Does my quiz score tell me my language level?
This is a comprehension check for one story, not a placement test. Choose texts you can mostly understand. Try another story at the same level before moving up.
What can I do in the story library?
Find more graded stories with audio, word translations, and quizzes. An account connects your reading with your saved words and learning progress. Start reading without an account. Guest translations are limited to 12 taps per day. A free account saves your progress and includes 5 completed stories; further access requires Pro.