What is Janai Japanese?
“I'm a beginner, but where do I even start?”
“I just want to hold a conversation ASAP.”
“Textbook Japanese doesn’t match what I hear in real life.”
“I feel stuck at intermediate…”
If any of that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
“Janai” (じゃない) in Japanese means “not/is not.”
This isn’t your typical language school. It’s a new way to learn.
For beginners: We offer fast-track courses that focus on essential grammar patterns for conversation, while helping you build a strong foundation in vocabulary and verb forms.
For intermediate learners: We provide exposure to real, level-appropriate Japanese. Our goal isn’t just passive exposure—it's meaningful intake that leads to real output.
In our grammar courses: We explain not just what words mean, but why and when natives use them, complete with practice questions to make the knowledge stick.
Japanese is simpler than most people think. We use every tool from our teaching and learning experience to help you learn real Japanese in a relaxed but effective way.
Janai School is a cozy online home for learners to drop by, explore, and connect with Japanese.
Our Philosophy
1. IMMERSE YOURSELF!
「言語を浴びまくれ！」
Soak in the language—videos, books, conversations. Try to understand what you can.
The more you take in, the more will come out naturally.
2. CONSISTENCY OVER PERFECTION.
「効率は大事。でも継続はもっと大事。」
Great methods don’t matter if you don’t stick with it.
Stay curious, keep it playful—and learning will follow.
3. DON’T SWEAT THE DETAILS.
「細かいことは気にしない。」
It's okay to make mistakes. It's okay not to know.
Don't overthink the details—just take it easy and let it flow.
4. MORE FREEDOM, MORE JOY.
「ものまねが全て。」
言語学習は音と意図のものまねです。
赤ちゃんになりましょう。話し方、身振り手振り、言葉選び、リズム、感情、全てを真似しよう。
Start Your Journey Today
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WHAT’S INCLUDED:
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🏃♂️UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL COURSES
✓ Videos✓ Jump Start
✓ Podcast
✓ Practical Grammar
✓ All future content updates
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🔧LEARNING TOOLS
✓ Progress tracking✓ Interactive vocab pop-ups*
✓ Audio playback*
*Included in specific courses.
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🔒PEACE OF MIND
✓ 14-day money-back guarantee✓ Cancel anytime
FOUNDER & INSTRUCTOR
MANA
Teaching Japanese online since 2020.
Taught 7,000+ lessons to 700+ learners around the world.
With both a learner’s perspective and teaching experience, I’m here to help you build real, usable Japanese.
My Background:
Grew up in near Kobe
Certified Japanese teacher, former office worker
Spent a year in Mexico
Learning English, Spanish, French, and Chinese
Hobbies: traveling, cooking, walks, piano, tennis
Big fan of tacos