Writings
Hiragana
46 phonetic characters that form the foundation of Japanese reading. Master hiragana in two weeks and you’ll start recognizing words everywhere.
Katakana
Used for foreign words, names, and emphasis. Same sounds as hiragana, different shapes — and easier to learn once you know the first script.
Kanji
Characters borrowed from Chinese, each carrying meaning. The JLPT covers about 2,000 — we break them into manageable, memorable groups.