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Japanese from Zero: Hiragana to First Conversations
Begin with hiragana and work towards your first conversations.
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Hiragana β The Foundation of Japanese
Master all 46 basic hiragana characters with memorable mnemonics, stroke order guidance, and simple practice words. Learn the vowels first, then consonant rows, plus dakuten and...
Hiragana Part 2 β The Remaining Characters (γͺ-γ)
Complete your hiragana mastery with the remaining characters, including dakuten and handakuten variations, and learn to distinguish tricky look-alikes.
Essential Phrases β Survival Japanese
Master the most important Japanese phrases for daily survival. Learn greetings, thank you expressions, apologies, and essential set phrases that work in any situation.
Numbers, Time, and Money β Practical Japanese
Master Japanese numbers 1-10,000, basic counters, telling time, and shopping phrases. Learn to read prices, understand schedules, and navigate real-world situations.
Self-Introduction β Your First Conversation
Master the essential patterns for introducing yourself in Japanese: name, nationality, occupation, and hobbies. Build your 30-second jikoshoukai (self-introduction).
Basic Verbs β Making Sentences
Learn 15 essential Japanese verbs and create your first complete sentences using polite γΎγ form. Master Japanese word order (SOV) and key particles γ―, γ, γ«, γ§.
Adjectives β Describing Your World
Master Japanese adjectives to describe food, places, and people. Learn γ-adjectives and γͺ-adjectives with conjugation patterns.
First Kanji β 25 Characters You'll See Everywhere
Master 25 high-frequency kanji including numbers, days of the week, and basic everyday characters. Learn the difference between on'yomi and kun'yomi readings, and get introduced...
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