🇯🇵 Japanese Basics

Introduction to Japanese for Kids

Japanese is the ninth most spoken language in the world and a window into one of the richest cultural traditions on Earth. Introducing kids to Japanese basics — greetings, numbers, and the hiragana writing system — builds cultural awareness and demonstrates that languages can use entirely different writing systems.

This interactive tool introduces essential Japanese vocabulary with romaji pronunciation guides and native script. The built-in quiz reinforces learning. Works on any device — no login or downloads needed.

Last reviewed: April 2026