Japanese Language: Introduction to Japanese Scripts
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Introduction to Japanese Scripts is a focused online Japanese course built specifically to teach you how to read and write the three Japanese writing systems: hiragana, katakana, and an introduction to kanji. Rather than covering full conversational Japanese, this course concentrates entirely on script literacy - the essential first step every serious Japanese learner needs. Through structured, character-by-character lessons and quizzes, you'll go from recognizing zero Japanese characters to reading real Japanese text with genuine confidence.
No prior knowledge of Japanese or its writing systems is required - this course assumes you are starting from zero. A smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access is needed to view character charts, complete lessons, and take quizzes. Patience and regular short practice sessions are especially valuable for building script recognition.
This course is for absolute beginners who want to learn to read and write Japanese script before or alongside learning to speak the language. It's ideal for anime, manga, and J-pop fans who want to read Japanese text, travelers preparing for a trip to Japan, and anyone planning to study conversational Japanese who wants a strong script foundation first.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Read and write all hiragana characters, the core phonetic script used in Japanese - Read and write all katakana characters, used mainly for foreign loanwords - Recognize an introductory set of common kanji characters and understand how kanji works - Understand how hiragana, katakana, and kanji are used together in real Japanese text - Sound out unfamiliar Japanese words using pronunciation rules tied to each script This script foundation prepares you to confidently begin conversational Japanese study afterward.
1. Learning Objectives
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Learning Objectives
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1.1 Starting with Introduction
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Starting With Introduction
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1.1 Starting with Introduction - Quiz
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1.2 Course Overview and How to Use This Course
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Course Overview And How To Use This Course
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1.3 Setting Your Language Learning Goals
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Setting Your Language Learning Goals
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2. Overview of the Japanese Writing System
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Overview Of The Japanese Writing System
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2. Overview of the Japanese Writing System - Quiz
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2.1 The Three Scripts: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
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The Three Scripts: Hiragana, Katakana, And Kanji
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2.1 The Three Scripts: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji - Quiz
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2.2 Why Japanese Uses Multiple Scripts
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Why Japanese Uses Multiple Scripts
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2.2 Why Japanese Uses Multiple Scripts - Quiz
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2.3 How Japanese Text is Written and Read
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How Japanese Text Is Written And Read
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3. Hiragana Basics
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Hiragana Basics
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3.1 The Hiragana Chart (Gojuon)
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The Hiragana Chart (Gojuon)
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3.2 Vowel Sounds: A, I, U, E, O
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Vowel Sounds: A, I, U, E, O
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3.3 Basic Consonant Rows (Ka, Sa, Ta, Na, Ha)
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Basic Consonant Rows (Ka, Sa, Ta, Na, Ha)
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3.4 Remaining Rows (Ma, Ya, Ra, Wa, N)
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4. Hiragana Practice
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Hiragana Practice
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4.1 Reading Simple Hiragana Words
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Reading Simple Hiragana Words
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4.2 Writing Hiragana Characters
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Writing Hiragana Characters
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4.3 Dakuten and Handakuten (Voiced Sounds)
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Dakuten And Handakuten (Voiced Sounds)
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4.4 Small Characters and Combined Sounds
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Small Characters And Combined Sounds
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5. Katakana Basics
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Katakana Basics
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5.1 The Katakana Chart
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The Katakana Chart
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5.2 When Katakana is Used
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When Katakana Is Used
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5.3 Reading Basic Katakana Words
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Reading Basic Katakana Words
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6. Katakana Practice
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Katakana Practice
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6.1 Writing Katakana Characters
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Writing Katakana Characters
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6.2 Long Vowels and Extended Sounds
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Long Vowels And Extended Sounds
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6.3 Katakana for Foreign Words and Names
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Katakana For Foreign Words And Names
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7. Introduction to Kanji
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Introduction To Kanji
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7.1 What is Kanji and Where It Comes From
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What Is Kanji And Where It Comes From
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7.2 Basic Kanji Strokes and Radicals
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Basic Kanji Strokes And Radicals
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7.3 Reading vs. Writing Kanji
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Reading vs. Writing Kanji
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8. Reading Basic Kanji
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Reading Basic Kanji
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8.1 Numbers in Kanji (一 to 十)
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Numbers In Kanji
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8.2 Common Everyday Kanji
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Common Everyday Kanji
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8.3 Kanji in Context
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Kanji In Context
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9. Numbers and Counters
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Numbers And Counters
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9.1 Counting Basics 1-10
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Conting Basics 1-10
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9.2 Larger Numbers
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Large Numbers
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9.3 Introduction to Counters
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Introduction To Counters
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10. Greetings and Introductions
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Greeting And Introduction
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10.1 Common Greetings
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Common Greetings
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10.2 Introducing Yourself
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Introduction Yourself
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10.3 Polite Expressions
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Polite Expressions
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11. Common Everyday Phrases
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11.1 Useful Classroom Phrases
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11.2 Asking Simple Questions
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Asking Simple Questions
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11.3 Yes and No Responses
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Yes And No Responses
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12. Punctuation and Writing Conventions
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12.1 Japanese Punctuation Marks
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Japanese Punctuation Marks
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12.2 Spacing and Sentence Structure
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Spacing And Sentence Structure
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12.3 Furigana and Reading Aids
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13. Reading Practice
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13.1 Reading Mixed-Script Sentences
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Reading Mixed-Script Sentences
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13.2 Reading Simple Signs and Labels
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Reading Simple Signs And Labels
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13.3 Building Reading Confidence
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Building Reading Confidence
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14. Writing Practice
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14.1 Writing Your Own Name
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Writing Your Own Name
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14.2 Writing Short Sentences
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Writing Short Sentences
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14.3 Self-Check and Correction
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Sef-Check And Correction
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15. Review and Practice
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Review And Practice
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15.1 Review of Hiragana and Katakana
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Review Of Hiragana And Katakana
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15.2 Review of Basic Kanji
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15.3 Final Reading and Writing Practice
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Final Reading And Writing Practice
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Final Exam
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Final Exam: Japanese Language: Introduction to Japanese Scripts
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