AI Prompts for Gemini for Learning Japanese

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

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

Explain how kanji works. How many do I need for basic reading? Give me the JLPT N5 kanji list and the 30 highest-priority kanji to learn first, with readings, meanings, and memory strategies.

Give me the 100 most useful Japanese words for everyday life in hiragana and katakana with romaji pronunciation and English meaning, organized by category.

Create a 6-week beginner Japanese study plan with 30 minutes daily. Dedicate weeks 1 and 2 to 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: は (wa), が (ga), を (wo), に (ni), で (de), と (to), and から (kara). Explain what each particle does with clear example sentences.

What is the real difference between は (wa) and が (ga)? This confuses almost every learner. Give me the clearest explanation with contrastive sentence pairs.

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

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

Let us practice Japanese conversation. I am a beginner. Start a scene where I am asking a station attendant in Japan for help finding my platform. Use hiragana and katakana with romaji, correct my mistakes, and explain them in English.

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

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

Explain Japanese counters. Teach me the main counter words for flat objects, long objects, small animals, large animals, and people, with example sentences for each.

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 that matters most.

I want to improve my 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?

I need to write a polite message to a Japanese contact. Draft it formally and explain the honorific conventions and why each phrasing choice is appropriate for a first contact.

I can read hiragana and katakana but native spoken Japanese sounds impossibly fast. What are the most effective strategies for training my listening comprehension?