The journal
Calm guides to learning Japanese.
Beginner-first walkthroughs for kana, kanji, grammar, and the road to JLPT N5. Clear, honest, and free to read.
How long does it take to learn Japanese? An honest timeline
How long does it take to learn Japanese? Read kana in a week, reach JLPT N5 in a few months, and hold a conversation within a year. An honest, calm timeline.
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How to learn hiragana: a calm beginner's guide
How to learn hiragana the calm way: start with the vowels, use mnemonics, quiz yourself, and space it out. Read all 46 characters within a week.
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Why we built HeyShima
We are three half-Japanese siblings who couldn't find a Japanese app that met us where we were, so we built one. Here is what we're making, and why.
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