About InitialJ

Built for serious Japanese progress.

One focused loop — learn, review, apply — across the JLPT N5–N1 path. Bilingual, mobile-first, and usable without signup.

2,000+
Kanji on the path
N5–N1
JLPT levels mapped
9
SRS stages
EN/FR
Answer languages
What InitialJ stands for

Four pillars, no extras.

SRS that respects your time

Every kanji and word has a review date, stage, and accuracy trail. Difficult items return sooner; mastered items step out of the way.

JLPT-aligned, end-to-end

Kanji, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and mock exams follow the JLPT path from N5 to N1, with relevant vocabulary curated per level.

Bilingual by design

Meanings exist in English and French. Reviews accept answers in either language so French-speaking learners are first-class.

Use it without signup

The app is fully usable in temporary mode. Create an account when you want to save progress across devices and browsers.

Behind the product

Genkai Works

InitialJ is built by Genkai Works SARL, a small software house based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The studio focuses on durable tools for learning and craft, with a preference for products that respect attention.