AI Prompts for ChatGPT for Learning Japanese

Teach me hiragana from scratch. Give me the full hiragana chart organized by vowel row, a memory tip for each character, and a practice sentence using only hiragana that I can read today.

I have learned hiragana. Now teach me katakana. Explain when katakana is used vs. hiragana, give me the full chart, and give me 20 common katakana words I will see immediately in Japan.

Explain how kanji works in Japanese. How many do I need to know for basic reading? What is JLPT N5 kanji and give me the 30 most important kanji to learn first with their readings and meanings.

Give me the 100 most useful Japanese words for everyday life, written in hiragana/katakana with romaji pronunciation and English meaning, organized by category: greetings, numbers, food, and common verbs.

Create a 6-week Japanese beginner study plan with 30 minutes daily. Week 1 and 2 should focus on the writing systems. Tell me exactly what to do each week.

Explain Japanese sentence structure to me. I am used to English subject-verb-object order. Walk me through subject-object-verb order with 10 example sentences and English translations.

Teach me the Japanese particle system. Explain は (wa), が (ga), を (wo), に (ni), で (de), と (to), and から (kara) with examples showing what each particle does and when to use it.

What is the difference between は (wa) and が (ga)? This confuses almost every Japanese learner. Give me a clear explanation with 10 example pairs.

Teach me the basic verb conjugation in Japanese: the masu form, te form, plain form, and negative forms. Include the 20 most common verbs and show how they conjugate.

Explain how Japanese politeness levels work. What is the difference between casual, polite (masu form), and keigo (formal)? When do I use each and what are the social consequences of getting it wrong?

Let us practice a Japanese conversation. I am a beginner. Start a dialogue in a Japanese convenience store where I am buying something and asking a simple question. Use hiragana and katakana with romaji, correct my mistakes, and explain them in English.

Teach me the most essential Japanese phrases for daily life: greetings, thanking people, apologizing, asking for directions, and ordering food. Include the Japanese script, romaji, and when each phrase is appropriate.

Give me 20 everyday Japanese expressions and sentence-enders that native speakers use, like ね (ne), よ (yo), けど (kedo), and じゃあ (jaa). Explain what feeling each one adds to a sentence.

I want to practice self-introduction (自己紹介) in Japanese. Write a polite 30-second introduction I can memorize, then give me 10 follow-up questions someone might ask with how to answer each.

Explain how to count in Japanese. Counters are one of the most confusing parts. Teach me the main counter words for flat things, long things, small animals, and people, with example sentences.

I am traveling to Japan next month. Give me the 30 most useful phrases for navigating Tokyo: transport, restaurants, convenience stores, and asking for help. Include cultural tips about Japanese social customs.

I want to learn Japanese through anime and manga. Give me a practical strategy for using Japanese media to build vocabulary and listening skills, including what level of content to start with and how to use it actively.

I want to pass the JLPT N5. What vocabulary, kanji, grammar, and listening skills do I need to cover and what is the most efficient study plan for the exam in [X MONTHS]?

Explain the difference between informal and formal Japanese in writing. I want to send a message to a Japanese company. Draft it formally and explain the conventions so I understand what makes it appropriate.

I can read hiragana and katakana but I struggle to understand spoken Japanese because it sounds so fast. What are the most effective strategies for training my ear and building listening comprehension?