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Start Here: Your First Steps in Japanese
Begin your Japanese learning journey with the essential foundations. In this section, you will learn how to study Japanese, check your current level, choose the right learning path, and build the basics of hiragana, katakana, pronunciation, sentence structure, and essential particles.
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Start Here: Japanese Foundations|はじめての日本語

Start Here · Lesson 3

Japanese Level Check

Let’s check your current Japanese level. Answer these simple questions to find the best starting point for your studies.

Part 1: Basic Skills

Select the option that best describes your current ability.

Q1. Can you read hiragana?

A. No, not yet.

B. A little.

C. Yes, mostly.

D. Yes, easily.

Answer:

Q2. Can you read katakana?

A. No, not yet.

B. A little.

C. Yes, mostly.

D. Yes, easily.

Answer:

Q3. Can you introduce yourself in Japanese?

A. No, not yet.

B. I can say my name only.

C. I can say my name and country.

D. I can introduce myself with more details.

Answer:

Q4. Can you understand simple Japanese questions?

A. No, not yet.

B. Only very simple questions.

C. Yes, if the person speaks slowly.

D. Yes, in many situations.

Answer:

Q5. Can you speak Japanese in daily life?

A. No, not yet.

B. I can say a few useful phrases.

C. I can handle simple situations.

D. I can communicate in many daily situations.

Answer:

Check yourself

Can you read the Japanese? Can you read the romaji? Can you understand the meaning? Can you say the phrases out loud?

Romaji is okay

If you can only read the romaji now, that is okay. You can learn hiragana and katakana in this course.

Part 2: Real-Life Situations

Select the option that matches your experience in daily interactions.

Q2. Can you understand Japanese at stores or restaurants?

A. No, not yet

B. Only a few phrases

C. Sometimes

D. Usually

E. Yes, easily

Answer:

Q3. Can you understand your Japanese teacher?

A. No, not yet

B. Only when the teacher speaks very slowly

C. I understand simple explanations

D. I understand most explanations

E. I understand almost everything

Answer:

Website Quick Guide

Keep track of your learning stats with these two quick platform tips.

1. Completing This Lesson

Once you’ve answered the questions, make sure to scroll down and click the green “Complete Lesson” button. This ensures your progress percentage is updated.

2. Checking Your Progress

You can view your course completion scores, badges, and dashboard timeline anytime by checking your personalized “Dashboard” / “My Page” via the top menu.

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