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Your first steps into Japanese learning.

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Hiragana

Learn the foundation of Japanese writing.

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Katakana

Master Japanese loan words and writing.

JLPT Roadmap

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Beginner

Basic grammar, vocabulary, and kanji.

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N4

Elementary

Build everyday Japanese skills.

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N3

Intermediate

Understand common conversations.

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N2

Advanced

Read and understand natural Japanese.

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Mastery

Handle complex Japanese content.

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Learn Katakana: Reading Modern Japanese

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Learn Katakana: Reading Modern Japanese

After learning Hiragana, the next step is Katakana. At first it may seem like you're learning another alphabet for no reason, but Katakana quickly proves its value once you begin reading real Japanese. Restaurant menus, convenience stores, train stations, advertisements, technology, and brand names all make heavy use of Katakana.

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How to Start Learning Japanese

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How to Start Learning Japanese

Learning Japanese can feel overwhelming at first. A new writing system, unfamiliar sentence structure, and thousands of new words can make the language seem impossible. The good news is that Japanese becomes much easier when you learn things in the right order.

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Learn Hiragana: The Foundation of Japanese

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Learn Hiragana: The Foundation of Japanese

Hiragana is the first writing system every Japanese learner should master. It represents the basic sounds of Japanese and is used for native Japanese words, grammar endings, and beginner-level reading.

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Grammar

Understand Japanese sentence patterns.

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Vocabulary

Build useful everyday vocabulary.

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Kanji

Learn characters with examples.

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Reading

Practice real Japanese text.

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Listening

Improve comprehension skills.

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Practice

Quizzes and flashcards.

Master Every JLPT Level

Each JLPT level includes dedicated grammar lessons, vocabulary lists, kanji study, reading practice, and exercises designed around the exam requirements.

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Practice Your Japanese

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Quizzes

Test your knowledge

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Flashcards

Review vocabulary

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Reading

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