Pages for learning Japanese about casual speech, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A guide to 200+ essential vocabulary words for Japanese beginners, organized by topics such as family, greetings, time, nature, and work, with kana, romaji, and English meanings for each word.
Grammar lesson explaining how to use XというのはYのことだ and XというのはYということだ to define words and express meaning in Japanese, with formation rules, examples, and practice exercises.
A detailed grammar lesson on the ～てはいけない pattern for expressing prohibition and rules in Japanese.
Guide to using ～だろう and ～だろうと思う to express guesses, predictions, and probability in Japanese. Covers formation, differences between spoken and written forms, intonation patterns, and comparisons with related grammar.
Guide to the Japanese particle が (ga) explaining its function as a subject marker, how it differs from は, and its use in various contexts including questions, emphasis, and complex sentence patterns.
A lesson from JapanesePod101's Absolute Beginner series teaches basic Japanese greetings used at different times of day, with formal and informal versions, vocabulary lists, and cultural notes on Japanese politeness.
Everything you need for JLPT N4: what the test covers, how many kanji and words to learn, the exam format and scoring, how it differs from N5, a study plan, and the fastest way to prepare.
Guide to the N5 grammar pattern と一緒に for expressing 'together with' someone, explaining how the particle と marks a companion and how 一緒に emphasizes togetherness.
The Copula Verb だ断定助動詞（コピュラ）「だ」 The simplest sentence s…
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.
Guide to 14 basic Japanese greetings with meanings, pronunciations, and usage contexts.
Guide to everyday casual Japanese grammar patterns and word expressions that native speakers use, including i-dropping forms, te-oku contractions, and topic markers with example sentences and formal equivalents.
A guide to the Japanese causative form that covers conjugation patterns for all verb groups, particle choice for the causee, and related expressions like させてください. Suitable for intermediate learners.
Guide explaining tatemae and honne, two fundamental Japanese social concepts involving public versus private communication.
A guide to learning Japanese through manga, offering study tips for all levels and recommending titles from beginners to advanced learners. It covers authentic vocabulary, kanji with furigana, and character dialects.
Guide to the various uses of いう and という for defining, describing, and discussing objects, people, and concepts. Includes vocabulary, example sentences, and dialogue for intermediate learners.
Guide presenting ten strategies for improving Japanese listening comprehension, including shadowing, extensive and intensive listening, and JLPT practice.
Explains how to form the negative of る-verbs (ichidan verbs) using ない or ません, with examples and related grammar points for JLPT N5 learners.
Grammar lesson on the ～的 suffix, which attaches to abstract nouns to form na-adjectives and adverbs used in academic and formal contexts. Covers usage patterns, sentence structures, and comparisons with similar suffixes.
Guide to eight steps for learning natural conversational Japanese, covering omitting subjects, using particles correctly, giving verbs, and informal speech patterns.
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