Pages for learning Japanese about casual speech, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A free bilingual podcast featuring unscripted English-Japanese conversations about current news topics.
Guide to Japanese verbs covering conjugation patterns, verb groups, tenses, and basic verb forms for learners starting their study of Japanese grammar.
A grammar lesson on copular sentences in polite Japanese, explaining how to form statements with です, including present and past tense forms, negatives, and when to use polite speech.
A grammar and vocabulary blog with detailed lessons on Japanese expressions, idioms, particles, and word usage patterns, organized by JLPT level and topic for intermediate learners.
Explanation of how to form the negative of う-verbs using ない or ません, with conjugation rules, examples, and related grammar points. For JLPT N5 learners.
Grammar lesson extracting four patterns from the anime Haikyuu: mada with negatives, the defiant 〜てたまるか, the potential form, and casual contractions like なきゃ and ねえ. Includes a quiz and aims at N5, N4 learners.
Guide to Japanese language exchange apps and sites for practicing conversation with native speakers, covering benefits, drawbacks, and recommendations for learners at all levels.
Grammar guide explaining the Japanese potential form ～られる and ～える to express ability, possibility and permission, with conjugation patterns for all verb types, example sentences, and notes on casual ra-nuki speech.
Guide to 17 Japanese greetings with romaji pronunciation, politeness levels, and cultural context for different situations. Covers universal, casual, formal, and business greetings for beginners.
Guide to Japanese sentence-ending particles (yo, ne, na, zo, wa) that explains how each particle changes the tone and mood of a statement.
Adjectival Nouns I 形容動詞① Apart from true adjectives (形容…
Lesson on polite forms in Japanese, explaining the masu-form and verb stems for beginners. Covers how to conjugate verbs into polite speech and when to use polite language with different people.
Guide identifying eight common keigo mistakes by non-native speakers, ranked by severity with examples of what to say instead.
Lesson on the dictionary form or plain present tense of Japanese verbs, with formation rules for verb groups, example sentences with audio, and a quiz. Suitable for JLPT N5 level learners.
Learn how Japanese verb forms work: polite forms (〜ます), te-form patterns (〜ている, 〜てください), intention (〜たい, 〜つもり), obligation, and more. Clear explanations with examples.
Wikipedia article on the Japanese language covering its history, phonology, grammar, writing system, and dialects from Old Japanese to modern standard Japanese.
Guide to Japanese keigo (honorific speech) covering polite, honorific, and humble forms with conjugation rules and workplace phrases. For intermediate learners preparing for professional communication in Japan.
Guide to using manga as a learning tool for Japanese beginners, covering contextual vocabulary, realistic dialogue, and cultural exposure through popular manga titles.
Master all Japanese greetings from ultra-formal business keigo to trendy youth slang. Learn when to use ありがとう vs どうも, さようなら vs じゃあね, and 50+ essential greeting phrases.
Guide to jukugo, Japanese kanji compound words, explaining their structure, types, and how understanding component kanji helps deduce meanings. Suited for intermediate learners building vocabulary.
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