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06-23-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RickOShay View Post
They learn hiragana in first grade, if not kindergarten. I believe romaji is taught in 3-4th grade.
That would require learning a completely new alphabet as well. Wouldn't that be a bit too much? Or is that preparation for when they learn English?
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