PaintNotes vs A Star Japanese

The PaintNote are simple, freely written notebooks. The minimalist interface and simple features make it easier to use. Start to write without any waiting. Unlimited draft paper, free to move, zoom and position. You can import files in a variety of formats.

Learn Japanese from zero to JLPT N1: completely free, no ads, no subscription. A Star Japanese is a Japanese learning app for beginners through advanced learners. Follow a beautifully designed winding learning path through 115 bite-sized lessons across 15 modules. JLPT N5 FOUNDATION (5 modules) Hiragana — all 46 characters plus dakuten and handakuten Katakana — 46 characters plus common loanwords Grammar — particles, verbs, adjectives, sentence structure, conditionals Vocabulary — numbers, time, food, travel, body & health, home, weather, restaurant phrases Kanji — 100+ essential characters with readings and compounds JLPT N4 INTERMEDIATE (3 modules) N4 Grammar — passive, causative, potential, comparisons, wishes, reported speech — now with romaji on every example sentence N4 Vocabulary — work, school, emotions, society, travel, events, food culture N4 Kanji — 50+ intermediate kanji for verbs, descriptions, feelings, places, body & nature JLPT N3 INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED (3 modules) N3 Grammar — "Only" nuance, changes/habits, expectations, cause/effect with feeling N3 Vocabulary — workplace Japanese (報連相 trio!), feelings, modern tech, travel N3 Kanji — advanced verbs, society & people, nature, time and days JLPT N2 UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (3 modules) N2 Grammar — logical reasoning, proportional change, concession, compulsion & inevitability N2 Vocabulary — business & workplace, society & news, emotions, natural expressions N2 Kanji — abstract thought, society & economy, environment & science, actions & duty JLPT N1 ADVANCED (1 module) — NEW! N1 Grammar — 8 lessons of near-native, literary-register grammar: instant-timing patterns (が早いか・や否や・なり・そばから), extreme degree (極まりない・の極み), precision emphasis (すら・だに・てこそ), compulsion & concession (を禁じ得ない・ものの・にもかかわらず), "no matter what" (〜うが・であれ〜であれ), limits (をおいて他にない・にたえない), and literary cause & manner (ゆえに・とあって・ずくめ) INTERACTIVE LEARNING 950+ spaced repetition flashcards powered by the SM-2 algorithm 550+ practice exercises across 6 question types Comprehension checks at the end of new lessons gate completion until you understand 45 dedicated listening drills — words, sentences, and dialogues — plus in-lesson Listen & Choose exercises woven through every level Listening audio uses AI-generated Japanese voices. 10 graded reading stories with comprehension questions JLPT N5 mock exam with timed sections Stroke order practice for 120 characters Particle game (60 drills), personalised Quick Review GAMIFIED & FUN Winding anime-style learning path with curved dotted trails Tappable bonus emojis that cheer you on in Japanese (Ganbatte! Sugoi!) Hoshi the fox mascot on every lesson 24 Japan-themed floating decorations XP, levels, streaks, freeze shields, animated celebrations Works offline for all lesson content From A Star Learner — education that's fun, free, and effective.