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N5 foundations
Build the essential kana, words, kanji, and grammar that make beginner Japanese readable.
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01
Hiragana
The rounded script for native Japanese words and grammar endings. · 6 lessons
View lessons →02Katakana
The angular script used for loanwords, names, emphasis, and foreign terms. · 5 lessons
View lessons →03Kanji
Recognize a practical first set of characters through meaning, shape, and context. · 5 lessons
View lessons →04Vocabulary
Useful first words for everyday situations and simple conversations. · 6 lessons
View lessons →05Grammar basics
Make clear beginner sentences with particles, nouns, verbs, and adjectives. · 6 lessons
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