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Darumoji guides — learn Japanese kana

Short, no-fluff articles to help you progress: differences between syllabaries, learning methods, stroke order.

Hiragana vs katakana: the difference in 2 minutes
Hiragana and katakana share the same sounds but serve opposite purposes. How to tell them apart, when to use each, and the order to learn them.
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Learning hiragana: the micro-session method
I built Darumoji to learn hiragana through micro-sessions, with no lessons and no gates. Here's why this approach worked for me and how it can work for you.
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Kana stroke order: the 5 core rules
Why stroke order matters, the 5 universal rules that apply to hiragana and katakana, and how to practice them efficiently.
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