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Learn Japanese by reading stories made for you.
Yoneco writes short Japanese stories from the exact words you are studying — matched to your JLPT level, from N5 to N1. Read, tap any word to understand it, and let the next story pick up where your memory left off.
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Free daily stories · JLPT N5–N1 · Dictionary-backed readings
JLPT N5 · Story 3
きょうは 雨です。ゆきさんは かさが ありません。
かさ・傘 noun
umbrella
“It's raining today. Yuki doesn't have an umbrella.”
Today's words
8/12
How Yoneco works
Reading is the fastest way to make vocabulary stick — but only if the text matches what you know. Yoneco builds every story around your own study list.
Read your story
Yoneco generates a short story that weaves in the words you are due to practice — with full readings and an English translation.
Tap, review, repeat
Tap any word for its dictionary entry, mark what you knew, and tomorrow's story adapts to what you remembered.
Everything you need to read real Japanese
Not another flashcard grind: Yoneco puts your vocabulary to work in context, where your brain actually learns it.
Stories at your level
Short, natural stories generated for JLPT N5–N1, so you are never drowning in unknown kanji.
Built from your words
Every story is generated around the vocabulary you are studying right now — practice with purpose, not random texts.
Tap-to-look-up dictionary
Tap any word for its reading and meaning, backed by a full Japanese dictionary — no app switching.
Smart review
Yoneco tracks how well you know each word and schedules it back into future stories at the right moment.
Custom decks
Paste your own word list — from class, anime, or a textbook — and get stories that use exactly those words.
A habit that sticks
A few minutes a day is enough: one short story, a quick review, and steady progress you can see.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yoneco?
Yoneco is a Japanese learning app that generates short stories from the vocabulary you are studying. Every story comes with a full translation and readings, and you can tap any word to see its dictionary entry.
Which levels does Yoneco support?
Every JLPT level from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced), plus vocabulary beyond N1. You can also build custom decks from your own word lists.
Is Yoneco free?
Yes. Yoneco is free to use with a daily allowance of freshly generated stories, so you can build a reading habit without paying anything.
How are the stories created?
Stories are generated by AI around the specific words your study plan says you should practice, then checked against a full Japanese dictionary so every word can be tapped and looked up. As your vocabulary grows, the stories grow with you.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Yoneco runs in your browser. An Android app is on the way to Google Play.