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Learn Japanese by speaking it out loud

Get past "konnichiwa" and actually hold a conversation in Japanese.

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Why speak Japanese with Lou

You can learn to read Japanese for years and still freeze the first time someone asks you a question. Speaking practice is the missing piece for most learners.

Lou shows romaji next to every line while you are starting out, so you can speak from day one and pick up kana along the way.

The tricky bit: Politeness levels and pitch. Lou keeps you in friendly polite Japanese until you are ready for more.

Say these out loud

3 Japanese phrases from your first sessions

こんにちは、お元気ですか。

Konnichiwa, ogenki desu ka.

Hello, how are you?

こんにちは (konnichiwa) = hello

どうもありがとうございます。

Dōmo arigatō gozaimasu.

Thank you very much.

ありがとう (arigatō) = thank you

コーヒーをください。

Kōhī o kudasai.

A coffee, please.

ください (kudasai) = please

Your Japanese pack includes 500 everyday words and spoken lessons like Order at a café, Meet someone new, Find your way.

Practise out loud

Conversations you'll actually have

  • Ordering at a café
  • Asking for help at a station
  • Introducing yourself

Mood match: Robot

ERROR: GRAMMAR NOT FOUND. A very patient machine for a very precise language.

See all 12 moods

Learning Japanese: quick answers

Can I learn Japanese with Louddy as a total beginner?

Yes. Lou starts with short everyday Japanese phrases that you hear first and then say out loud, with romaji shown next to each line.

Which Japanese does Lou speak?

Lou speaks Japanese (Japan).

How long does it take to start speaking Japanese?

You speak in your very first session. How fast you get comfortable depends on how often you practise: short daily conversations beat one long weekly session.

Is there a free trial?

The yearly plan starts with a 3-day free trial.

Ready to say something in Japanese?

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