Japanese Learning App

A comprehensive web application for learning Japanese, built with Python Flask.

Features

• Complete Japanese syllabary coverage:

  • Hiragana (including dakuon and combinations)
  • Katakana (including dakuon, combinations, and extended characters)

• Vocabulary learning:

  • Organized by difficulty levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
  • Categorized by themes (greetings, numbers, food, etc.)
  • Each word includes Japanese, romaji, English, and example usage

• Interactive learning tools:

  • Flashcards with spaced repetition
  • Multiple-choice quizzes
  • Character stroke order demonstrations
  • Text-to-speech pronunciation

• User-friendly interface:

  • Clean, responsive design
  • Progress tracking
  • Intuitive navigation

Technical Implementation

• Backend: Python Flask
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Data Storage: JSON files for character and vocabulary data
• Text-to-Speech: gTTS (Google Text-to-Speech)

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:

   pip install flask gtts
   

3. Run the application:

   python app.py
   

4. Access the application at http://localhost:5000

Project Structure

japanese-learning-app/
├── app.py                 # Main Flask application
├── static/
│   ├── css/
│   │   └── style.css      # Main stylesheet
│   ├── js/
│   │   ├── main.js        # Common JavaScript functions
│   │   ├── hiragana.js    # Hiragana page functionality
│   │   ├── katakana.js    # Katakana page functionality
│   │   ├── vocabulary.js  # Vocabulary page functionality
│   │   ├── flashcards.js  # Flashcards functionality
│   │   └── quiz.js        # Quiz functionality
│   ├── data/
│   │   ├── hiragana.json          # Hiragana character data
│   │   ├── katakana.json          # Katakana character data
│   │   ├── beginner_vocab.json    # Beginner vocabulary
│   │   ├── intermediate_vocab.json # Intermediate vocabulary
│   │   └── advanced_vocab.json    # Advanced vocabulary
│   └── images/            # Stroke order images and assets
└── templates/
    ├── index.html         # Home page
    ├── hiragana.html      # Hiragana learning page
    ├── katakana.html      # Katakana learning page
    ├── vocabulary.html    # Vocabulary learning page
    ├── flashcards.html    # Flashcards page
    └── quiz.html          # Quiz page

Future Enhancements

• User accounts and progress tracking
• Kanji learning module
• Grammar lessons
• Sentence construction practice
• Speaking practice with voice recognition
• Community features (forums, shared notes)
• Mobile app version

License

This project is open source, free to use and modify for educational purposes.