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Romaji Japanese Learning: A Helpful Start or a ...

Romaji Japanese learning is a popular shortcut for beginners. It replaces Japanese characters like あいうえお with the Roman alphabet: a-i-u-e-o. Instead of reading すし, you read “sushi.” Simple, right? But...

Romaji Japanese Learning: A Helpful Start or a ...

Romaji Japanese learning is a popular shortcut for beginners. It replaces Japanese characters like あいうえお with the Roman alphabet: a-i-u-e-o. Instead of reading すし, you read “sushi.” Simple, right? But...

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Why Learning Hiragana First Speeds Up Your Japa...

If you are starting to learn Japanese, the first step might seem intimidating. Many learners hesitate when they first encounter the characters あいうえお (a i u e o – a,...

Why Learning Hiragana First Speeds Up Your Japa...

If you are starting to learn Japanese, the first step might seem intimidating. Many learners hesitate when they first encounter the characters あいうえお (a i u e o – a,...

 A Simple Guide to は, が, and を

Mastering Japanese Particles: A Simple Guide to...

Understanding Japanese particles is the key to unlocking real fluency. As explained in Preply’s comprehensive guide, Japanese particles (助詞 joshi) are essential for showing relationships between words and avoiding topic...

Mastering Japanese Particles: A Simple Guide to...

Understanding Japanese particles is the key to unlocking real fluency. As explained in Preply’s comprehensive guide, Japanese particles (助詞 joshi) are essential for showing relationships between words and avoiding topic...

common hiragana words in practice

10 Common Hiragana Words Every Beginner Should ...

Pure kana Zero kanji Real Japanese from the start When you begin to learn hiragana, you gain access to one of the most foundational tools in Japanese literacy. Suddenly, menus,...

10 Common Hiragana Words Every Beginner Should ...

Pure kana Zero kanji Real Japanese from the start When you begin to learn hiragana, you gain access to one of the most foundational tools in Japanese literacy. Suddenly, menus,...

Hiragana and Katakana in practice

Hiragana vs Katakana: What's the Difference and...

When learning Japanese for the first time, one of the most common questions beginners ask is: Why does Japanese have two different writing systems that sound exactly the same? It’s...

Hiragana vs Katakana: What's the Difference and...

When learning Japanese for the first time, one of the most common questions beginners ask is: Why does Japanese have two different writing systems that sound exactly the same? It’s...

The History of Hiragana: From Calligraphy to Modern Use

The History of Hiragana: From Calligraphy to Mo...

Hiragana is a core part of the Japanese writing system, but where did it come from? This article explores its origins, development, and how it evolved from classical calligraphy to...

The History of Hiragana: From Calligraphy to Mo...

Hiragana is a core part of the Japanese writing system, but where did it come from? This article explores its origins, development, and how it evolved from classical calligraphy to...