Pages for learning Japanese about anime, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Article about facial hair terminology and history in Japan, covering mustache and beard vocabulary with kanji, historical attitudes during the samurai and Edo periods, and contemporary social norms.
Romaji-first Japanese learning for anime fans who cannot read kana yet. When romaji helps, when to switch to hiragana, and tools that support both.
Blog post introducing a tool for checking how often Japanese words appear in anime, dramas, business documents, and other sources, helping learners focus on practical vocabulary.
An explanation of the Momotaro folktale, one of Japan's most beloved legends about a boy born from a peach who defeats demons with animal companions.
Nihongo Kikusasaizu offers anime-based listening practice for beginner learners, with dictation exercises and comprehension quizzes in English.
A blog with articles about learning Japanese online, including guides to mobile apps, learning with anime, free YouTube channels, travel phrases, and meaningful Japanese words for beginners.
Guide explaining what it means to learn kanji and how different study approaches affect progress, covering meanings, readings, stroke order, and writing with practical advice for learners.
Guide to developing speaking ability in Japanese through input-focused immersion methods, arguing that extensive listening and reading should precede speaking practice to achieve natural pronunciation and phrasing.
Explains the kanji and slang meaning of manji 卍 in Japanese, its historical significance in Buddhism and Japan, and its appearance in anime, with cultural context for learners encountering this symbol.
In-depth guide to ばかり (bakari) covering its three main meanings: limitation, repetition, and recentness. Compares bakari with dake and shika, provides anime examples, and addresses common learner mistakes.
Explains how Japanese words are spelled using numbers through goroawase wordplay, with tables of pager code examples and historical context about pocket bell communication in 1990s Japan.
Detailed explanation of the Yuki-Onna snow woman yokai from Japanese folklore, covering her origins, mythology, cultural significance, and modern appearances in media.
Once someone who was informally teaching me Japanese mentioned that in Japanese there are not that many strong curse words in everyday language.
Guide to Japanese homophones and near-homophones with multiple kanji writings, explaining nuanced differences in meaning and providing example sentences for each variant.
Guide to realistic timelines for learning Japanese at different levels, from basic conversation to professional proficiency, with study hour estimates and sample study plans for various daily commitment levels.
A directory of websites and online tools for learning Japanese, organized by skill area including 44 listening resources. Covers all proficiency levels from beginner to advanced.
Blog posts teaching beginners how to say common Japanese phrases and expressions, including greetings, directions, and colloquial speech patterns with explanations of usage and context.
Curated list of 16 recommended Anki decks for learning Japanese, with reviews and download information for beginners through advanced learners.
A curated guide to Japanese movies and anime for learners, including recommendations for beginners, drama series for listening practice, and cultural context on kabuki and samurai in film.
Blog with articles about reading practice in Japanese, including tips for improving comprehension, manga and novel recommendations at various JLPT levels, and book tracking resources for learners.
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