Japanese Learning Guides
Short, practical guides to the first steps of learning Japanese, from the hiragana chart to everyday words, with links straight into practice.
ReferenceJapanese BasicsLearn Japanese basics with simple tables: question words, greetings, numbers, days of the week, months and everyday words, with romaji and readings.HiraganaLearn Hiragana FastSix proven techniques for learning hiragana quickly, from mnemonics and flashcards to handwriting and daily self-testing, with the research behind them.Study tipsBenefits of FlashcardsWhy flashcards work: active recall, spaced repetition and instant feedback, and how to use them to learn Japanese faster.