# Memrise > Japanese vocabulary and phrase practice with speaker videos and conversation activities. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/memrise Last updated: 2026-10-26 Japanese vocabulary and phrase practice with speaker videos and conversation activities. Published: 2026-10-26 3 min read beginner · intermediate · freemium · easy · Vocabulary · Video learning · Web [Visit Memrise](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/memrise) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | Learners who want words connected to spoken examples | | Avoid if | You expect a detailed Japanese grammar reference | | Pricing | Free access with paid features; check the current plan | | Platform | Web | | Ease of use | easy | ## Pros - Learners who want words connected to spoken examples - People who prefer short, guided practice sessions ## Cons - You expect a detailed Japanese grammar reference - You need an Anki-style custom collection Memrise's current Japanese offering combines vocabulary and phrases with videos and conversation practice. Its Japanese page presents both kanji and romaji course entry points, so check the writing mode rather than assuming every course teaches the same way. ## Who it fits Learners who want words connected to spoken examples. People who prefer short, guided practice sessions. ## Limits to keep in mind Short phrase practice can support a course, but it does not explain every grammatical choice in a sentence. The current Memrise experience also differs from older descriptions of community-created decks; confirm the material and features in the product you plan to use. ## A useful first session Try one small topic, listen before reading its translation, and repeat useful expressions aloud. Prefer Japanese writing as your kana becomes comfortable. Keep only vocabulary you expect to meet again, rather than turning every exercise into another daily queue. Browse [Japanese listening resources](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/listening) or use the [study stack builder](https://studyjapanese101.com/tools/study-stack-builder) to choose a tool for your current job. ## Sources checked Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-10-26. - [Memrise official site](https://www.memrise.com/en/learn-japanese) - official product · checked 2026-10-26 · Official product identity, available study material and the workflow described in this profile. ## Alternative tools - [Activate Your Japanese!](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/activate-your-japanese) - Japan Foundation and NHK video material about communication strategies and everyday life. - [Akane Japanese Class](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/akane-japanese-class) - All-Japanese teacher videos and a podcast on daily life, with transcripts on the site. - [Ask Japanese](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/ask-japanese) - Street interviews in Japan about culture, anime, and daily life. ## Related - [Japanese listening resources](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/listening) - Listening tools range from hosted lessons to narrow pitch drills. Match the tool to the ear problem. - [Japanese YouTube channels by study goal](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-youtube-channels) - Start with Tanaka san for short visual lessons, NihongoDekita for practical explanations, Sambon Juku for grammar in Japanese, or one podcast for sustained listening. - [Japanese study stack builder](https://studyjapanese101.com/tools/study-stack-builder) - Pick the smallest useful Japanese stack from the site's editorial catalog. The written tree still works with JavaScript off. - [5 Best Anki Alternatives for Japanese: Inku Is Our Pick](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/anki-alternatives-for-japanese) - We recommend Inku first for most Japanese learners who want prepared daily review on iPhone. Renshuu fits a broader Japanese study system, JPDB fits media vocabulary, WaniKani fits a fixed kanji path, and Bunpro fits grammar retrieval. Protect your Anki collection before testing a replacement. - [The best free Japanese learning resources by study job](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/free-japanese-learning-resources) - A complete free stack can start with Irodori for sequence, Tae Kim for explanation, Jisho for lookup, Renshuu for optional review, Tadoku for reading, and Nihongo con Teppei for audio. You do not need all six on day one. - [The best hiragana and katakana resources for a two-week start](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/hiragana-and-katakana-learning-resources) - Learn hiragana, then katakana, with one drill and one review loop. Inku fits prepared cards with audio on iPhone. Real Kana fits typed recall. A textbook or Irodori can teach the same script inside a course.