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Overview of the five base Japanese particles, with a dedicated article for each. The starting point for beginner grammar.

How the particle は (wa) works, why it's pronounced "wa" and not "ha", and how to use it in a real Japanese sentence.

How が marks the grammatical subject, why it's mandatory with certain verbs (好き, ある, 分かる), and how to choose between は and が.

How を marks the object of a transitive verb, why it's written を but pronounced "o", and its lesser-known use with motion verbs.

The most versatile Japanese particle, in 4 uses: destination of motion, point in time, recipient of an action, location of existence with ある/いる.

How で marks the context of an active action, the means used, or the material of an object, and how to choose between で and に in lookalike cases.

How to decode a real Japanese sentence when you barely know the kana: the role of furigana, and how Darumoji's translator overlays it automatically on any text.

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.

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.

Why stroke order matters, the 5 universal rules that apply to hiragana and katakana, and how to practice them efficiently.