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Two free apps that take you from your first Hiragana character to your first Kanji story. Built for people who are starting from zero.
Two free apps that take you from your first Hiragana character to your first Kanji story. Built for people who are starting from zero.
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Learn every Hiragana and Katakana character with mnemonic pictures and quick quizzes. Most beginners can read real Japanese words within two weeks.
Once you know your kana, NaraNare teaches Kanji through real beginner stories (JLPT N5–N4) with a built-in dictionary — tap any word for an instant breakdown.
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