Roadmap

Where Kotoba is today — and where it’s heading.

Kotoba is built by a small team, growing step by step alongside our learners and teachers. This roadmap reflects our current plans — details and timing may change as development progresses.

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2026 Q3 — Launch

LiveLaunching July 14, 2026
Available in the beta
Offline study & FSRS reviews
Study without a connection; reviews are scheduled automatically to match your forgetting curve.
N5 & N4 vocabulary decks
Essential JLPT N5 & N4 vocabulary — one deck covers everything you need for the exam.
Swipe-to-rate study
Drag each card in four directions to log how well you knew it.
N5 & N4 grammar & sentence-pattern decks
Learn core JLPT N5 & N4 sentence patterns and grammar with example sentences.
Multi-device sync
Sync your study history across phone and tablet.
N5 & N4 kanji decks
Learn JLPT N5 & N4 kanji together with their readings and meanings.
Smart review of tricky cards
Cards you stumble on come back first, so you can focus on your weak spots.
Hiragana & Katakana decks
Start from the basics of the script — your first step into Japanese.

Late 2026 Q3

Coming soon
N3, N2 & N1 vocabulary decks
Move up to higher-level vocabulary. We’ll keep adding levels so you can keep going.
N3, N2 & N1 kanji decks
Higher-level kanji added over time — together with vocabulary, they build more advanced reading skills.
N3, N2 & N1 grammar & sentence-pattern decks
Higher-level grammar and sentence patterns added over time — building expressions you can use in longer texts and conversation.
Teacher tools — homework & progress tracking
Teachers can assign decks as homework and track each student’s and the whole class’s progress.

2026 Q4

In progress
Multiple-choice quiz mode
A new study mode that tests vocabulary and grammar in a multiple-choice format. Check how well things have stuck from another angle.

Future

Planned
Listening practice module
We’re planning a dedicated, audio-based mode to build your listening skills.
We’d love to hear your feedback and feature requests.This roadmap may change without notice.