Ayatoki
Japanese Wordle
Free daily JLPT vocabulary game
What is Ayatoki? — The Free JLPT Wordle Game
Ayatoki is a free daily JLPT Wordle game. Guess the hidden Japanese word in up to 8–10 tries using color-coded hints. A new word is available every day for each JLPT level (N5–N1) — no account or Japanese keyboard needed.
How to play
- Type romaji — "ka" for か, "tsu" for つ, etc.
- Green — correct letter in the correct position
- Yellow — letter is in the word but wrong position
- Gray — letter is not in the word
- 10–12 attempts — 10 tries for 4-character words, 12 for 5–6 characters
4 JLPT Levels, updated daily
- 📕 Advanced (JLPT N1) — Near-native level words
- 📙 Upper Intermediate (JLPT N2) — Business-level vocabulary
- 📘 Intermediate (JLPT N3) — Everyday words
- 📗 Beginner (JLPT N4 / N5) — Basic vocabulary
Who is this for?
- Japanese learners studying for the JLPT exam
- Anyone who wants to expand their Japanese vocabulary
- Fans of Wordle-style word games
- People who enjoy a daily Japanese language challenge
Rank System
Your rank grows as your total win count increases. Check your current title on the home screen.
- 🔰 Beginner: 0–4 wins
- 📖 Word Explorer: 5–19 wins
- ⚔️ Vocab Challenger: 20–149 wins
- 🧠 Word Tactician: 150–299 wins
- 🌟 Language Sage: 300–499 wins
- 👑 Ayatoki Master: 500+ wins
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayatoki?
Ayatoki is a free daily Japanese word-guessing game inspired by Wordle. You guess a hidden Japanese word written in romaji, with color-coded feedback after each attempt. A new word is available every day.
Do I need to know Japanese to play?
No Japanese keyboard or writing knowledge is needed. Words are entered in romaji (Latin letters) and displayed as hiragana in the grid. Ayatoki is designed for Japanese learners at any level.
What JLPT levels are available?
Ayatoki offers four difficulty levels based on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT): N4/N5 (Beginner), N3 (Intermediate), N2 (Upper Intermediate), and N1 (Advanced). New players are recommended to start with N4.
Is Ayatoki free to play?
Yes, Ayatoki is completely free. No account, subscription, or download is required. Just open the site and play.
How many guesses do I get?
The number of guesses depends on the word length. You get 10 to 12 attempts to guess the correct word. A hint system is also available if you get stuck.
