Japanese Language
Why You Should Never Learn Japanese with Romaji
Some argue that beginners to the Japanese language can skip the writing system and just use romaji. Here’s why that’s never a good idea.
February 22, 2024
Some argue that beginners to the Japanese language can skip the writing system and just use romaji. Here’s why that’s never a good idea.
Earlier this year, a group that aimed to replace the Japanese writing system with the Latin alphabet admitted defeat.
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