When learning Japanese which writing system do you need to know?

Answer 1

You need to know all of them: hiragana, katakana, and kanji in order to be able to read newspapers, books, etc. in Japanese. Start with hiragana and katakana, because they are phonetic and easy to master. Then begin studying kanji.

Do not be intimidated by kanji. Many people think it will be difficult and so they don't try to learn it. It does take time, but if you learn a few at a time and learn how to use them in compounds, it's not that difficult! Plus, if you are serious about learning Japanese, you will need to know it.

Good luck!

Answer 2

it depends on you if you only want to learn how to communicate and simple writing hiragana and katakana is enough but if you want to have a great job , great salary or become professional you have to learn kanji too and most important you need to have interest and patience without that you will never learn.

Answer 3

When reading any text youll come acrros all three, but when learning hiragana, katakana are most yousefull as they show each distinct syllable.

Answer 4

All three of them (hiragana, katakana, and kanji). You should learn the first two very early on, and then gradually expand your kanji knowledge throughout your years learning.

Don't waste your time on romaji. It's just a crutch that will kill you in the long run.