Ear first, letters second
Learn the sound by ear, then attach the character — reading and pronunciation both come more naturally.
From zero, or coming back — learn Japanese by ear first.
Sound before script. The 50 sounds are the foundation of all Japanese.
Learn the sound by ear, then attach the character — reading and pronunciation both come more naturally.
Ten minutes at a time. Voice cards and short scenes keep the steps small and steady.
Notes written for Taiwanese learners flag the sounds that tend to trip you up — before they do.
Tap to hear each sound. Hiragana and katakana share the same sounds.
Listen first. Meaning comes second.
あめ
雨/糖果(依聲調不同)
いえ
家
うみ
海
えき
車站
おかね
錢
かさ
雨傘
き
樹、木
くるま
車子
Short scene dialogues you can use right away.
おはようございます。
Good morning.
こんにちは。
Hello / Good afternoon.
こんばんは。
Good evening.
ありがとうございます。
Thank you.
またあした。
See you tomorrow.
Your turn Try greeting someone in Japanese tomorrow morning.
これをください。
This one, please.
ふくろはいりますか。
Do you need a bag?
いいえ、だいじょうぶです。
No, I'm fine.
あたためますか。
Shall I heat it up?
はい、おねがいします。
Yes, please.
Your turn Next time at a convenience store, try saying "kore o kudasai."
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