Dec. 2, 2025

Mastering Hiragana and Katakana: Why Starting with Katakana Makes Japanese Easier  *Beginner to Intermediate Nihongo Podcast

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I just released a new podcast episode and blog post about why Katakana feels difficult and how starting with Katakana can make Japanese much easier for beginners.
If you’re learning Japanese or love language learning, please take a look!

◆Listener Questions

1 How did you study Hiragana and Katakana? (Textbook, apps, self-study, etc.)

2 What practice method worked best for you when learning Katakana?

3 When studying Japanese characters, what do you think are the pros and cons of learning from a teacher versus learning with apps?

4 Can you write and read Hiragana and Katakana smoothly now?

5 What do you think makes Katakana feel difficult? (Pronunciation differences, low frequency in texts, etc.)

6 Would you like to study Katakana again, or do you feel you no longer need to?

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