Learn Japanese for Real Life in Japan
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Japanese Foundations
Kana Complete
Master Hiragana and Katakana with interactive cards, stroke order, progress tracking, and weak-point worksheets.
- Hiragana and Katakana
- Stroke order practice
- Weak Worksheet PDF
Everyday Japanese
Basic Vocabulary
One complete vocabulary product covering all three levels: 入門, 初級1, and 初級2.
- 3 levels
- 54 lessons
- 4,246 vocabulary items
Everyday Japanese
Basic Kanji
Study practical Kanji with interactive cards, readings, examples, stroke order, progress tracking, and focused review.
- 644 Kanji
- Stroke-order learning
- Connected to vocabulary
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