RANK F · Absolute Beginner

Rank F — Absolute Beginner

Recognize sounds, learn kana, and start using ultra-basic Japanese with confidence.

GOAL

Graduate to Rank E

Build a rock-solid kana base, ~100 words, and simple classroom/survival phrases.

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✔ Master all 46 hiragana & 46 katakana (with dakuten/handakuten)
✔ Memorize ~100 core words (visual + auditory recognition)
✔ Introduce yourself, greet politely, and name common things
✔ Pass a simple listening + flashcard quiz on vocab & kana

Start Hiragana → Start Katakana →

KANA

Kana Modules

Jump into the scripts with quick previews and dedicated lessons.

あ Hiragana

あいうえおかきくけこ

Learn the 46 basic hiragana characters and common combinations.

ア Katakana

アイウエオカキクケコ

Master katakana for names, loanwords, and modern expressions.

Open Hiragana lessons → Open Katakana lessons →

VOCAB

Topics & Vocabulary Sets

Concrete words, friendly phrases, and high-frequency basics.

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Greetings & Politeness

Set the tone with basics and how to bow.

こんにちはありがとうおはようこんばんはさようならすみませんはじめましてよろしく

🙋‍♀️

Self Introduction Basics

Plug-and-play templates to say who you are.

わたしなまえ○○です○○からきました○○さいですよろしく

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Everyday Nouns (Home & Body)

Label your space and talk about body parts.

いえドアつくえいすでんきまどあたまめくちて +3 more

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Colors, Shapes & Simple Adjectives

Describe things simply and clearly.

あかあおしろくろきいろまるしかくちいさいおおきいながい +1 more

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Numbers 1–20 & Counters Intro

Count people, ages, and things.

いちにさんよんご…〜つ〜にん〜さい

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Basic Phrases for Class Interaction

Ask for repeats, slow down, and confirm.

わかりませんもういちどゆっくりはいいいえみてくださいきいてください

GRAMMAR

Core Grammar Cards

Build essentials: topic marker, subject focus, and the copula.

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PRACTICE

Suggested Activities

Short, visual, and low-pressure tasks to lock in the basics.

🧩 Hiragana/Katakana memory card game
🧩 Self-introduction with a partner (scripted)
🧩 Label items in your room with Japanese
🧩 Color & shape scavenger hunt
🧩 Listening drill: match audio to pictures
🧩 “Draw the Word” game for concrete nouns