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Complete Japanese

Learn to write and read the language with our Complete Japanese course. Whether you’re starting out as a beginner or at a more advanced level, expect to master everything from basic Japanese vocabulary to Japanese grammar.

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Japanese for Travel

If you’re thinking of visiting Japan, you might like our Japanese for Travel course. Prepare for your adventures by learning all the basic Japanese phrases you’ll need to get by as a traveler – from asking for directions to ordering food.

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Hiragana & Katakana

Want to build a foundation in the Japanese alphabet? Try our app’s Hiragana and Katakana courses. Learn to read in Japanese and write letters in the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets. Then progress to our Complete Japanese course.

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How Busuu works

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    Learn in self-paced lessons to fit your schedule.
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    Expand learning with dedicated kanji, katakana, hiragana & manga courses.

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    Reach your goals with support from our Community of English speakers.
    Feel supported with feedback from Japanese speakers.

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I just got my 365-day learning streak on Busuu for practicing my English. Thanks a lot, Busuu, for making this learning journey so inspiring!

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I could not even describe how my life changed since I've progressed in my learning with Busuu.

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Busuu is incredible because you can interact with other people from around the world. It's very practical, as you can carry your classroom in your pocket, so that's amazing.

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I needed a reliable app to keep Portuguese fresh in my mind, and Busuu has been the ideal solution.

Japanese learning resources

Beginner’s Guide to the Japanese Alphabet

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