Don't give up! Don't stop learning Japanese!
A comprehensive, curated collection of Japanese learning resources for all proficiency levels.
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Yamedame (やめだめ) is a free, open-source platform that aggregates hundreds of Japanese learning resources in one convenient place. The name comes from:
- やめ (yame) - from "yameru" (やめる), meaning "to stop" or "to quit"
- だめ (dame) - meaning "no good", "not allowed", or "don't"
Together, やめだめ means "Don't stop!" or "Don't give up!" - embodying the spirit of persistent language learning.
Originally created as a personal collection, Yamedame has grown into a comprehensive resource hub for students, teachers, self-learners, and anyone interested in Japanese language and culture.
- 📚 Dictionaries - Essential dictionaries and reference tools
- 📝 Vocabulary & Kanji - Build your kanji and vocabulary knowledge
- 📖 Grammar - Master Japanese grammar rules and patterns
- 📚 Reading - Practice with texts, articles, and stories
- 💾 Media - YouTube channels, podcasts, gaming content, and more
- 🎮 Games - Learn through interactive gaming experiences
- 💻 Applications - Software and tools to support your studies
- 🎌 Miscellaneous - Additional helpful resources and community links
- Beginner Essentials - Dedicated page for newcomers with curated starter resources
- Smart Search - Quickly find the resources you need
- Random Discovery - "Surprise me" button to discover new resources
- Mobile Friendly - Fully responsive design for learning on the go
- Dark Mode - Easy on the eyes during late-night study sessions
- Regular Updates - Monthly updates with new resources and improvements
- Framework: Next.js 15 (App Router)
- Language: TypeScript
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Database: MySQL/MariaDB
- Icons: Phosphor Icons
- Deployment: Vercel
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/tareqitos/yamedame.git
cd yamedame- Install dependencies
npm install- Set up environment variables
cp .env.local.example .env.local
# Edit .env.local with your database credentials- Initialize the database
npm run setup-db- Run the development server
npm run dev- Open your browser Navigate to http://localhost:3000
yamedame/
├── app/ # Next.js app directory (pages, layouts)
├── components/ # React components
├── context/ # React context providers
├── lib/ # Database and utility functions
├── public/ # Static assets and data
├── scripts/ # Database initialization scripts
├── types/ # TypeScript type definitions
└── utils/ # Helper functions and constants
If you have any features you'd want to add, feel free to fork this repository and submit a pull request.
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
Happy learning! 🎌