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Hanace
= Hana-Trace (Path to Bloom) + Hanasu (To Speak 🗣️)
Trace your custom roadmap, watch your Japanese skills bloom, and speak with absolute confidence. Your unique journey to fluency starts here!

🍌 How to Master Japanese with This Site!

Do you think studying is boring? Not here! At Hanabanana Japanese, you’ll see your growth in real-time, making every step fun and sustainable. Let’s make your Japanese journey rich and rewarding.

Ready? Off you go! (Itterasshai!)

Your 6-Step Success Roadmap

01. Pre-study Vocabulary

Get a head start! Familiarize yourself with the key words and phrases before jumping into the main content.

02. Watch the Video

See the language in action. Listen to the rhythm, see the expressions, and connect the vocabulary to real situations.

03. Challenge the Quiz

Test your knowledge! These quizzes are designed to show you exactly how much you’ve improved.

04. Visualize with Reels

Use our short-form Reels to build a mental image of how Japanese is used in daily life. Perfect for quick, "snackable" learning!

05. Practice in Real Lessons

It’s showtime! Take everything you’ve learned and put it into practice during your live lesson.

06. Explore Extra Resources

The learning doesn't stop! Use our library of articles, sheets, and tools to keep expanding your knowledge outside of class.

Join thousands of students on this journey.

🍌 View Beginner Vocabulary List

📂 Lesson file

STEP 01

Hiragana

Master Hiragana, the foundation of Japanese.

STEP 02

Numbers

Learn how to count numbers, and express age and time.

STEP 03

Noun① Present Tense

Learn present positive and negative noun sentences using "desu" and "dewa arimasen".

STEP 04

Noun② Past Tense

Learn past positive and negative noun sentences using "deshita" and "dewa arimasen deshita".

STEP 05

KOSOADO (Demonstratives)

Master the use of Kore, Sore, Are, and Dore.

STEP 06

I-Adjective① Present Tense

Learn the present positive and negative forms of i-adjectives.

STEP 07

I-Adjective② Past Tense

Learn the past positive and negative forms of i-adjectives.

STEP 08

Na-Adjective① Present Tense

Learn the present positive and negative forms of na-adjectives.

STEP 09

Na-Adjective② Past Tense

Learn the past positive and negative forms of na-adjectives.

STEP 10

Self Introduction & Phrases

Practice self-introductions and essential fixed phrases for real conversations.

STEP 11

Restaurant Ordering

Role-play expressions used in shops and restaurants, such as "Please give me this".

🍌🍌 View Intermediate Vocabulary List

📂 Lesson file

STEP 01

Verb Present Tense

Learn present positive and negative verb forms (Ru, U, Irregular).

STEP 02

Verb Past Tense

Learn past positive and negative verb forms.

STEP 03

Essential Particles (は/が/を/に/で)

Master the core particles for subjects, objects, and locations.

STEP 04

More Particles (も/しか/だけ/ので)

Expand your particle knowledge with "also", "only", and "since".

STEP 05

Te-form & Continuous Action

Use "te-form" to connect sentences and express current actions.

STEP 06

Nai-form & Obligations

Learn casual negative forms and how to express obligations.

STEP 07

Ta-form & Experience

Express past experiences using the "ta-form + koto ga aru".

STEP 08

Thoughts & Quotations

Quote people and express your thoughts using "~to omoimasu".

STEP 09

Expressing Desires (Want)

Learn how to express what you or others want to do.

STEP 10

Giving Reasons (Because)

Give reasons for actions using "kara" and "node".

STEP 11

Talking About Hobbies

Talk about your hobbies and skills using nominalized verbs.

STEP 12

Future Plans & Intentions

Discuss your future plans and intentions for the weekend or beyond.

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Hana Banana

5 Years of Teaching Experience • Hospitality & Aviation Background

Hi there! I’m Hanaka, the founder and lead coach of Hana Banana Japanese.

When I first started teaching Japanese, I noticed a common hurdle that almost every student faced: Japanese is complex, and it’s incredibly easy to get lost along the way. Traditional textbooks often leave learners feeling overwhelmed, struggling to connect grammar formulas to real, heartfelt conversations.

That is why I created Hanace (ハナス).

Hanace is a name born from two words very close to my heart: Hana-Trace (tracing your path to bloom) and Hanasu (to speak 🗣️).

I wanted to create more than just a study tool. I wanted to give you a clear, fun roadmap that builds your confidence step-by-step, so you can stop worrying about mistakes and start laughing, sharing, and bonding with Japanese people in real life.

Your Japanese doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Let’s trace your progress, build that courage, and get you talking!

Ready to make your Japanese bloom? Let’s do this!

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