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Hiragana vs Katakana: The Difference, the Look-Alikes, and Which to Learn First
Two scripts, the same 46 sounds, two completely different jobs. Here's the usage split, the pairs that genuinely confuse people, and the honest reason hiragana comes first.
The Best App to Learn Japanese: An Honest Comparison
Nine apps compared on free tiers, kanji, grammar and price, plus the script problem that decides whether any of them will work for you.
Duolingo Japanese: What It Teaches Well, and What It Quietly Skips
An honest Duolingo Japanese review from people who teach the scripts: the kana, the kanji ordering, the romaji default, and the four gaps you will have to fill yourself.
Japanese Numbers: How to Count from 1 to 100 and Beyond
Both reading systems, full charts in kanji and hiragana, the sound changes that trip everyone up, and the counters that make Japanese numbers feel foreign.
Hiragana Chart: All 46 Characters, Their Sounds, and Real Example Words
The complete hiragana chart for beginners: read all 46 characters, add the dakuten and yōon marks, and untangle the three particles that trip everyone up.
Katakana Chart: All 46 Characters, Their Sounds, and When to Use Them
A beginner-friendly guide to all 46 katakana characters: read them, hear them, and learn exactly when Japanese uses katakana instead of hiragana.