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Hiragana is a set of written symbols that represent syllables spoken in Japanese. The word Hiragana itself means rounded because they were originally based on more intricate characters. Hiragana is typically the first syllabary set learned in Japanese.
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Katakana is identical to Hiragana in pronunciation but it most commonly used for words of foreign origins. The characters themselves are simpler and more square. Katakana is the next step right after Hiragana.
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After obtaining a grip on the fundementals of the Japanese language the next logical step would be putting them to use. There are an overwhelming number of opinions about what should come next. I will list the most noteworthy resources below and share my opinions about each.
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