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Work through the scripts in order: hiragana, then katakana, then kanji by JLPT level.
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Hiragana
The core syllabary. Start here.
Katakana
For loanwords, names and emphasis.
Kanji
Chinese-derived characters, by JLPT level.
Daily Sentences & Vocabulary
Real-world greetings, dining, shopping, directions, and conversational expressions.
Numbers
Numbers, dates, months, weekdays and everyday time expressions.
Grammar
JLPT patterns by level, and real sentences with one common mistake each.
Study tip
Finish the 46 basic hiragana before moving on. Twenty characters a day, then a quiz, is a steady pace.