Guides
Short, practical reads on typing Japanese and learning kana, kanji, and vocabulary. Every guide ends at a keyboard — pick one and start practicing.
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How to Type Hiragana on an English Keyboard
You don't need a Japanese keyboard. Learn how romaji input works, the key rules (shi, tsu, fu, nn), and start typing hiragana today.
5 min read
Complete Hiragana Chart with Romaji
Every hiragana character with its romaji reading: the 46 basics, dakuten marks, and combination sounds — in one clean chart.
9 min read
JLPT N5 Vocabulary List for Beginners
The essential JLPT N5 words organized by topic — greetings, family, time, verbs, and adjectives — with readings, romaji, and a method that makes them stick.
5 min read
How to Type っ (Small Tsu) and ん in Japanese
The two characters that confuse every beginner. Learn the double-consonant rule for っ and why you should always type nn for ん.
6 min read
Japanese Typing Speed (WPM) Explained
How is typing speed measured in Japanese? Understand kana-per-minute vs WPM, what counts as fast, and how learners should track progress.
8 min read
Japanese Typing Practice: A Complete Roadmap for Learners
From your first hiragana to full N3 sentences — how to use typing practice to learn Japanese faster, with a stage-by-stage plan.
7 min read
How to Type in Japanese on Windows, Mac, and Phone
Set up Japanese input in two minutes on any device: Windows, macOS, iPhone, and Android — plus how IME conversion and shortcuts work.
5 min read
Complete Katakana Chart with Romaji
Every katakana character with its romaji: the 46 basics, dakuten variants, combination sounds, and the extra combos used for foreign words.
5 min read
How to Type Katakana (and the Long Vowel ー)
Typing katakana is the same romaji you already know — plus three extras: the long vowel bar ー, F7 conversion, and foreign sound combos.
5 min read
Hepburn vs. Kunrei Romaji: Which Should You Type?
shi or si? tsu or tu? The two romaji systems explained, what IMEs actually accept, and which one learners should build habits around.
7 min read
JLPT N5 Kanji List: All 88 Characters with Readings
The complete JLPT N5 kanji list with on/kun readings and an example word for every character — numbers, days, family, verbs, and adjectives.
8 min read
JLPT N4 Kanji List: 222 Characters with Readings
Every JLPT N4 kanji with on/kun readings and example words, organized by theme — seasons, places, nature, verbs, and daily life.
8 min read
JLPT N3 Kanji List: 272 Characters with Readings
The JLPT N3 kanji with on/kun readings and example words — feelings, society, abstract vocabulary, and the characters of everyday adult life.
8 min read
20 Essential JLPT N3 Grammar Patterns with Examples
The 20 grammar patterns that define JLPT N3 — 〜ても, 〜はずだ, 〜てしまう and more — each with its meaning and a natural example sentence.
8 min read
Japanese Verb Conjugation Chart: 7 Forms of 20 Core Verbs
Dictionary, masu, te, ta, nai, potential, and volitional forms of the 20 most useful Japanese verbs — with the rules behind each group.
7 min read
Japanese Numbers and Counters: How to Count Anything
Numbers 1 to 100 million, the sound changes (300 = sanbyaku), and the counter words for objects, people, and animals — with all irregular readings.
6 min read
Days, Dates, and Months in Japanese (with Irregular Readings)
Days of the week, months, and the tricky day-of-month readings — tsuitachi, futsuka, hatsuka — explained in one practical guide.
6 min read
40 Japanese Words You Already Know from Anime
Sugoi, kawaii, senpai, itadakimasu — the Japanese words anime taught you, with real meanings, usage notes, and how to type them.