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From your first あ to your next JLPT.
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✳ Bite-sized practice✳ Kana to JLPT N1✳ Your pace. Your progress.
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Kana
THE FOUNDATIONSあHiragana71 hiragana
あa
The vowel “a”, as in “father”.
The vowel “a”, as in “father”.
アKatakana71 katakana
アa
The katakana counterpart of あ.
The katakana counterpart of あ.
Every great journey starts with a hello.
Kana is a lovely place to begin.
Kanji
LEVEL UP, LITTLE BY LITTLE一Basic kanji80 kanjiN5
一one
いち、ひと · Your first step.
いち、ひと · Your first step.
早Everyday kanji170 kanjiN4
早early, fast
はやい、ソウ · 早朝 — early morning.
はやい、ソウ · 早朝 — early morning.
草Intermediate kanji371 kanjiN3
草grass
くさ、ソウ · 草原 — grassland.
くさ、ソウ · 草原 — grassland.
林Advanced kanji380 kanjiN2
林grove, woods
はやし、リン · Two trees make a grove.
はやし、リン · Two trees make a grove.
矢Proficient kanji1,136 kanjiN1
矢arrow
や、シ · 矢印 — arrow mark.
や、シ · 矢印 — arrow mark.
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BUILD A LITTLE MOMENTUM01 02 03
A simple ritual. A stronger you.
Meet a character.
Take a moment to recall it. Flip the card to discover its meaning and readings.
Keep showing up.
A few characters today. A few more tomorrow. Small steps make a difference.
一歩ずつ。One step at a time.
Your next character is waiting.
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