Pages for learning Japanese about kana, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A free iOS app from The Japan Foundation that teaches hiragana through illustrated memory hints, animations, and quizzes. Designed for beginner Japanese learners and those interested in learning the writing system.
Entry for the four-character idiom 一刀両断 with meanings, stroke diagrams, related vocabulary, and example sentences for learners studying kanji and Japanese expressions.
Guide to reading and writing Gregorian dates in Japanese, covering year-month-day order, irregular calendar day readings, month pronunciation, and natural date questions.
A Japanese-English dictionary for e-ink Kindle devices based on JMdict and JMnedict databases, featuring verb inflection lookup, example sentences, pitch accent information, and Japanese proper names.
An Android app for studying kanji using mnemonic pictures and two types of games. Designed for complete beginners, it organizes kanji by topic and includes vocabulary examples with English meanings, readings, and stroke.
Detailed reference page for the kanji 女 (woman) with stroke order, on and kun readings, usage frequency, and example words at various levels of usefulness.
Guide to the optimal sequence for learning Japanese, from hiragana through output, with explanations of dependencies and practical advice for the first six months. Suited for absolute beginners planning their study path.
Collection of guides to hiragana and katakana with stroke order, reading exercises, and memorization strategies for beginners learning to read and write Japanese scripts.
Detailed grammar lesson on ようにする (you ni suru), covering its meanings, usage patterns, and example sentences with vocabulary lists. For JLPT N4 learners.
Reviews and comparisons of popular Japanese textbooks for beginners, including Genki, Minna no Nihongo, and others, along with recommended reference books and dictionaries for grammar study.
A free daily Connections-style puzzle app for Japanese learners (iOS and Android): sort 16 Japanese words into 4 hidden groups, with furigana on every kanji and Easy/Normal/Hard puzzles every day.
Interactive guide to the hiragana character そ (so) with pronunciation, stroke order animation, kanji origin, common words, and printable practice sheets for beginners learning to read and write Japanese.
Language learning app with spaced repetition flashcards for Japanese kana, kanji, vocabulary, and grammar. Designed for learners progressing from fundamentals to immersion-based study.
A free tool that converts names from Latin letters to katakana with pronunciation guides and printable practice sheets. Explains why foreign names use katakana and how the conversion works.
Kanshudo is an interactive platform for learning kanji through components and radicals, with flashcards, vocabulary study, grammar lessons, and JLPT preparation for all levels.
Guide to realistic timelines for learning Japanese, from basic conversation at JLPT N5 to advanced fluency, with breakdowns by study pace and milestones.
An iOS app for learning hiragana using memory illustrations, audio, and quizzes. Designed for beginning Japanese learners and those interested in Japanese writing, with content and instructions in Thai.
Guide to Japanese kanji characters covering what they are, how readings work, and a frequency-ordered chart of the 100 most common kanji with meanings and stroke counts. Serves beginners starting kanji study.
Category page featuring reading and listening practice guides for all levels, including methods for reading without translating, native speech listening strategies, and cultural content on Japanese festivals, tea.
An iOS app that teaches katakana through mnemonic pictures and animations, with multiple quiz formats to test knowledge of character recognition, romanization, and listening comprehension.
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