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Start with the writing system

Japanese Alphabets Explained: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji

Get a clear map of hiragana, katakana and kanji, plus a practical order for learning them.

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Basic Japanese Sentence Order: Put the Action at the End

See how Japanese sentences fit together, with the action near the end and details before it.

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How to Order Food in Japanese: これをください for Beginners

Use これをください to order, ask for an item, and handle simple café exchanges.

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Writing · Beginner

Hiragana Ka Ki Ku Ke Ko (かきくけこ): How to Read and Write the K Row

Learn the hiragana K row か, き, く, け, こ (ka, ki, ku, ke, ko), write each one from memory, and read your first words like えき (eki) and かさ (kasa) without romaji.

Grammar · Beginner

Te Imasu (～ています): How to Say “I’m Doing” in Japanese

Learn how to say what you are doing right now in Japanese with ～ています (te imasu): build it from the て-form and answer なにをしていますか (nani o shite imasu ka).

Phrases · Beginner

Daijoubu Desu Meaning: How to Say “I’m Okay” or “No, Thanks” in Japanese

Learn what だいじょうぶです (daijoubu desu) means, how it can say “I’m okay,” “that’s fine” or “no, thanks,” and how to tell which from the situation.

Foundations · Beginner

Why Are There No Spaces in Japanese? A Beginner Reading Guide

Japanese has no spaces between words. Learn why, then find the chunks in わたしはすしをたべます (watashi wa sushi o tabemasu) using particles, endings and scripts.

More ways to study Japanese

Use structured Japanese grammar learning and free Japanese grammar resources to understand patterns, build sentences, and practise what you can say.

Start with kana learning and practice, move through focused grammar lessons, then use each new point in speaking practice.

Kana · JLPT N5Kana learning and practiceLearn hiragana and katakana with audio, romaji and a short practice game.Grammar · beginnerJapanese grammar practiceBuild grammar through focused explanations, examples and practice.Words by levelVocabulary listsExplore useful words by CEFR level with approximate JLPT labels.Read it · then use itSpeaking practiceConnect Japanese grammar learning to speaking, writing and useful feedback.

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