Level 0: Scaffolded Editions

The JapanEasyReads collection is carefully designed to support natural language acquisition by centering stories around the Super 7 fundamental verbs and other high-frequency language. Each book provides comprehensible, engaging input that helps students acquire Japanese step by step in a way that feels effortless and rewarding.

📖 Key Features Across All Levels:

🌸Super 7 verbs and high-frequency words embedded in natural, meaningful language
🌸Full-color illustrations and visual cues to support comprehension and storytelling
🌸Footed glossary on every page for instant word support, ensuring smooth reading
🌸Scaffolded edition (with romaji) and extension edition (full script) for differentiated learning

📘 Level 0 – Super Beginner

✅ For absolute beginners or those just starting to decode hiragana
✅ Highly repetitive, easy-to-follow stories with limited vocabulary (under 30 headwords)
✅ Super 7 verbs introduced in simple, natural contexts
✅ Full-color illustrations and visual storytelling to aid understanding
✅ Short sentences & high-frequency words to build confidence
✅ Footed glossary for just-in-time vocabulary support

📝 Best for: First-year learners, students new to reading Japanese, and those needing extra support in decoding script.