LingQ

A reading platform for imported Japanese. Powerful if you will import. Heavy if you only needed graded news.

Published 5 min read
IntermediateFreemiumModerateReadingWeb, iPhone, Android

Good fit if

  • Learners who will import articles and transcripts
  • Intermediate readers leaving graded news
  • People who like known-word counts

Look elsewhere if

  • You still cannot read kana comfortably
  • NHK Easy already covers your daily page
  • You will not import anything

LingQ is a reading platform. You import Japanese, tap words, and the software tracks what you have marked as known.

Who it fits

It fits intermediates who already meet Japanese text and want a place to keep it.

Limits

It is not a beginner news site. NHK News Web Easy and Tadoku ask less of you at the start.

Sources checked

Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed Aug 14, 2026.

  • LingQ official product · checked Aug 14, 2026 · Official product page used for the public description, platform, and current offering.