Abstract: A self-learning apparatus for reading (pronouncing) and writing (typing) of the Japanese language is provided in combination with a device for audibly learning pronunciation of the Japanese language from hearing of its sounds manually reproduced on the device. A device for automatically identifying vocal cords vibrating sounds for vowls and consonants of the Japanese language provided thereto, and automatically typing identified vowls and consonants in the Japanese kana-letters by an electricmotor driven Japanese kana-letter typewriter, which can also be operated manually, therefore correctness or incorrectness of pronunciation of the Japanese language can be judged by comparing two Japanese kana-letters one of which is typed automatically and the another is typed manually.