Meet the rocket inoshishi coach

Nihongo Speedrun

最速合格へのショートカット

Strap in with Nihongo Speedrun’s rocket-backed inoshishi mascot and blitz through JLPT drills. Warm up with a 10-question guest sprint, then go unlimited when you sign in.

No spam—just one actionable study brief each week.

Trusted by indie learners, bootcamps, and language programs shipping double-digit pass rates across N5–N1.

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ミニテスト

Rocket-paced drills

Follow the inoshishi mascot's sprint plan: 10-question bursts that sharpen instinct before unleashing full-length marathons.

復習ブースト

Adaptive weak-review mode

Every answer updates your mastery to surface the patterns you miss most often. One-click weak drills keep you focused.

総合力

Full-skill JLPT coverage

Grammar, vocab, counters, kanji, reading, and listening prompts with once-per-question TTS playback aligned to exam cadence.

Dial in the fundamentals fast.

Rapid-fire kana, counters, and core grammar loops with story snippets to keep new learners motivated.

220+Core vocab cards
40Mini grammar battles
24Listening prompts
*Progress based on fall 2024 beta cohort self-reported results.

Rocket prep

Start N5 sprint

Launch a targeted drill now. Sign in later to save mastery, unlock curriculum tracks, and remove cooldowns.

Train at N5

Our teaching philosophy

テスト → レビュー → 改善

Test first小テストから

Open with a quick sprint to surface weak grammar and vocab before diving into lessons. Immediate feedback keeps motivation high.

  • Timed entry quiz
  • Snapshot accuracy report
  • Recommended focus tags

Review復習で固める

Our review lane loops missed questions back in with spaced prompts and listening refreshers so the rocket boar keeps you on track.

  • Weak-mode remixes
  • Listening shadow drills
  • Kanji trace cards

Improve改善 → 合格

Pull insights into a study plan that grows with every run. Preview your next JLPT pace chart and celebrate each clear stage.

  • Adaptive pacing chart
  • Curriculum unlocks
  • Personal best badges

Plans designed for the sprint to N1

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Guest

$0

Try it out — no account needed

  • 10-question bursts
  • Rocket-coach tips
  • No credit card required
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Most popular

Inoshishi-kun

$5/mo

Billed as $60/yr

Unlimited drills with adaptive review

  • Unlimited quizzes
  • Weak-review mode
  • Full question bank
  • Progress tracking
Best value

Kuma-kun

$10/mo

Billed as $120/yr

For serious learners targeting N2/N1

  • Everything in Inoshishi-kun
  • Priority support
  • Early access to new features
  • Coming: study plans & analytics

Questions we hear a lot

Can I try it without logging in?

Yes. Guests can launch 10-question speedruns with a short cooldown. Create an account to unlock history, curriculum paths, and unlimited sessions.

How accurate is the question bank?

Every item is curated with hints, rationales, and JLPT-style transcripts. We expand N4–N1 coverage weekly and expose the script so you can contribute.

What about the inoshishi mascot?

That rocket-strapped boar keeps you sprinting. Watch for coach callouts in the app as you level up from warmups to full exams.

Deploy your JLPT pass plan today

Start with a guest speedrun in seconds, then sign in to sync decks, store mastery, and let the rocket inoshishi schedule your next sprint.