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First Japanese
Hiragana: your first map of Japanese sounds
Learn what hiragana represents, how to read the five core vowels, and how to build a practice routine that connects shape, sound, and meaning.
3 minUpdated 2026.09.17
First Japanese
Katakana in daily life: read the words already around you
Katakana appears on menus, products, stations, and technology. Learn how borrowed words change when they enter the Japanese sound system.
3 minUpdated 2026.09.17
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