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  1. And don't ask too many people because your learning workload will massively increase for each person you ask for tips
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  2. To be a bit clearer, I should say that without grammar and syntax, knowing vocab or kanji is pretty useless. I don't recommend you even attempt to play an untranslated VN or watch raw anime without a complete knowledge of grammar and at least a working knowledge of syntax. When I say the 'rest can be picked up along the way', I don't mean to be cavalier about it. Vocab takes time and is a task of memorization combined with an understanding of usage. The reason Japanese has so much pun humor is because so many phonetically-similar words in Japanese have drastically different meanings, even compared to English. Every one of the elements you gain, whether kana, kanji, or new words will add to your understanding. In addition, while I say that 'vocab takes second place', I mean that you will inevitably learn a large number of verbs and basic nouns in the process of mastering grammar. Kanji is also useful in mastering syntax. I say this because kanji is integral to telling the difference between phonetically-similar words if you don't have enough understanding to grasp the difference from context. If grammar and syntax are the bones and organs, kanji is the skin and vocab is the veins, muscles and nerves.
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