A collection of notes on learning languages English § English Words Index German § German Words Index Japanese § The main writing systems are Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji (see here). Hiragana is used for native Japanese words not covered in Kanji. It also good for beginners. Katakana is used for loan words. Kanji is from borrowed Chinese characters. Japanese Common Sayings Japanese Grammar Japanese Words Index Kanji Index References Genki - Elementary Japanese