How Hard Is Japanese to Learn? A Complete Guide for English Speakers

For more on the sounds and rhythms of Japanese, take a look at our guide to Japanese proverbs, sayings and idioms — a great window into how the language thinks. If you're curious about the writing systems in more depth, our comparison of hiragana vs katakana covers everything you need to know. And for a broader overview of the language's history, geography and structure, see our complete guide to the Japanese language.