AI Prompts for Claude for Learning Japanese

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

I have learned hiragana. Teach me katakana now. Explain when Japanese uses katakana vs. hiragana, give me the full chart, and give me 20 common katakana words I will encounter immediately.

Explain how kanji works. How many do I need for basic literacy? Walk me through the JLPT N5 kanji list and give me the 30 highest-priority kanji with their readings, meanings, and memory strategies.

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

Create a 6-week Japanese beginner study plan with 30 minutes daily. Weeks 1 and 2 should be dedicated to 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. Walk me through subject-object-verb order in Japanese 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 a clear description of what each particle does and example sentences.

What is the difference between は (wa) and が (ga)? This is probably the most debated grammar point for Japanese learners. Give me the clearest possible explanation with contrastive example pairs.

Teach me Japanese verb conjugation: the masu form for polite speech, the te form, plain form, and negative forms. Use the 20 most common verbs and show the conjugation pattern for each.

Explain the Japanese politeness system: casual, polite (masu form), and keigo. When do I use each, and what are the social consequences of using the wrong level with the wrong person?

Let us practice Japanese conversation. I am a beginner. Start a dialogue in a Japanese convenience store. Use hiragana and katakana with romaji, correct my mistakes, and explain each correction in English.

Teach me the essential Japanese phrases for daily life: greetings, thanking people, apologizing, asking directions, and ordering food. Include the Japanese script, romaji, and the social context for each.

Give me 20 Japanese sentence-enders and conversational particles that native speakers use: ね (ne), よ (yo), けど (kedo), じゃあ (jaa), and others. Explain the nuance each one adds.

I want to practice Japanese self-introduction. Write a polite 30-second self-introduction I can memorize, then give me 10 follow-up questions a Japanese person might ask with how to answer each.

Explain Japanese counters. This is one of the most confusing aspects for learners. Teach me the main counters: flat objects, long thin objects, small animals, large animals, and people, with example sentences.

I am traveling to Japan next month. Give me the 30 most useful phrases for Tokyo: trains, convenience stores, restaurants, and asking for help. Include the cultural etiquette tips that matter most.

I want to learn Japanese through anime and manga. Give me a practical strategy for using Japanese media to build vocabulary and listening skills, starting from beginner level.

I want to pass JLPT N5 in [X MONTHS]. What grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and listening skills does it test and what is the most efficient daily study plan to be ready in time?

Explain the difference between formal and informal Japanese in written messages. I need to send a message to a Japanese contact. Write it formally and explain the conventions behind each choice.

I can read hiragana and some katakana but native Japanese speech sounds impossibly fast to me. What are the most effective strategies for training my ear and building listening comprehension?