First Words

Read your first Japanese words. Match kana to meaning.

This is the moment Japanese starts feeling real. Read simple kana words like すし, みず, えき, ねこ, いぬ, and でんしゃ — then choose what they mean.

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Say every word out loud. Reading Japanese becomes stronger when your eyes and mouth work together.

First Words rule: Small words create confidence. Confidence creates momentum.

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Streak: 0

Round: 1/20

Time: 75s

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すし

sushi

What does this word mean?

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These beginner words are short, readable, and useful. They help kana become language.

すし・みず・おちゃ

sushi · mizu · ocha

sushi · water · tea

えき・でんしゃ・みち

eki · densha · michi

station · train · road

ねこ・いぬ・とり

neko · inu · tori

cat · dog · bird

Tiny phrase power

みずをください。

Mizu o kudasai.

Water, please.

This is why first words matter. Once you know みず, you can turn it into a real request.

すし = sushi みず = water えき = station ねこ = cat いぬ = dog

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