Hey everyone! I'm a university student learning Japanese, and a while ago I decided to start building my own Japanese-learning website called Tsugira. It's my first serious web project, and what started as a relatively simple idea has gradually turned into something much bigger. The problem I wanted to solve was how disconnected learning Japanese can feel, especially as a beginner. You memorize Hiragana, then vocabulary, then grammar, but it can take a while before you feel like you're actually using the language. So I built Tsugira around a few ideas: Kana → real Japanese words: As you learn Hiragana and Katakana, you unlock actual Japanese words you can read and type. I wanted learners to experience that feeling of being able to use what they've learned almost immediately. Active recall instead of guessing: Kana practice focuses on typing answers rather than relying on multiple-choice recognition. Interactive sentence explanations: You can hover over parts of Japanese sentences to see contextual explanations without constantly switching between resources. Structured progression: The website follows the Genki (3rd Edition) curriculum, with original exercises and learning materials. Searchable vocabulary: A vocabulary library that connects words to the lessons where they're introduced. I'm building it with React, TypeScript, Vite, Supabase, and Vercel, and I've been using AI coding tools throughout development. It's been a pretty interesting experience figuring out everything from authentication and progress tracking to the actual learning experience. The website is completely free right now, and I'm still actively working on it. You can check it out at https://tsugira.com. I'd genuinely appreciate feedback on the UI/UX, the learning experience, or even the overall product idea. I'm particularly curious whether the main concept comes across clearly when you first visit the website, or whether it needs a better introduction. Thanks for checking it out!   submitted by   /u/xStormer_ [link]   [comments]