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Japanese Language Learner Roadmap

Learn Japanese from scratch to JLPT N3. Japan offers great career opportunities for Indian IT professionals. Plus, understanding Japanese unlocks anime, manga, and a rich culture.

6-12 months3-5 LPA (with Japanese) β†’ 15-35 LPA expected5 steps β€’ 20 free resources
1

Hiragana, Katakana & Japanese Basics

4-6 weeks

Master the writing systems, basic pronunciation, greetings, and fundamental sentence patterns.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Read and write Hiragana and Katakana
  • Form basic Japanese sentences
  • Introduce yourself and handle basic conversations
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Mini-project

Write a self-introduction in Japanese (hiragana). Learn 200 common words. Record 5 basic conversations.

2

JLPT N5 Level

6-8 weeks

Master N5 grammar, vocabulary, and kanji. This is the foundation for all further Japanese study.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Know 100+ basic kanji
  • Use N5 grammar patterns fluently
  • Pass JLPT N5 practice exams
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Mini-project

Take 5 JLPT N5 practice exams scoring 80%+. Read 5 easy Japanese children stories. Write a diary in Japanese for 30 days.

3

JLPT N4 Level

8-10 weeks

Reach elementary proficiency: more complex grammar, 300+ kanji, and the ability to understand everyday Japanese.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Know 300+ kanji and 1500+ vocabulary
  • Understand daily conversations and simple texts
  • Pass JLPT N4 practice exams
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Mini-project

Take 5 JLPT N4 practice exams scoring 75%+. Watch 10 anime episodes with Japanese subtitles. Write 10 essays.

4

JLPT N3 Level

10-12 weeks

Reach intermediate level: complex grammar, 600+ kanji, and ability to understand Japanese media and have conversations.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Know 600+ kanji and 3000+ vocabulary
  • Read Japanese news articles with dictionary help
  • Pass JLPT N3 practice exams
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Mini-project

Take JLPT N3 practice exams. Read a Japanese manga in original. Have 10 conversations with Japanese speakers.

5

Japanese for IT & Career

3-4 weeks

Learn technical and business Japanese for IT industry jobs. Many Japanese companies in India (Sony, Honda, Toyota) need bilingual professionals.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Use business Japanese (keigo) appropriately
  • Understand Japanese IT terminology
  • Navigate Japanese job market requirements
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Mini-project

Prepare a Japanese-language resume. Practice a mock interview in Japanese. Research 10 Japanese companies hiring in India.

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