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3 articles on Japanese for Japanese learners.

July 16, 2026 · 4 min read

The 50 Most Common Japanese Words for Beginners

The most common Japanese words and why frequency order pays off faster than any themed list — plus how far the first 1,000 words actually get you.

March 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Japanese Particles Explained: は, が, を, に, で, and More

は, が, を, に, で, と, の and more — what each Japanese particle does, with clear examples and the distinctions beginners get wrong most often.

January 16, 2026 · 3 min read

How to Start Learning Japanese: A Beginner Roadmap

A step-by-step roadmap for absolute beginners: kana first, then core vocabulary, grammar and kanji — in the order that actually keeps you going.