Pages for learning Japanese about casual speech, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A guide to seven ways to say happy birthday in Japanese with varying formality levels, related vocabulary, and cultural information about Japanese birthday customs and gift-giving etiquette for learners.
Bunpro's explanation of ru-verbs (ichidan verbs) covers their conjugation patterns, including dictionary form, masu form, negative, past, and te-form.
A grammar lesson on Japanese verb conjugation that explains conjugation types and patterns for ichidan, godan, and irregular verbs, with an embedded conjugator tool and example sentences for learners.
A guide to Japanese rakugo storytelling that explains its structure, cultural background, and vocabulary for learners. Includes listening and speaking practice techniques suitable for beginners.
Detailed guide to the copula だ, explaining how it marks nouns and な-adjectives as present tense and positive, with patterns of use in sentences and nuances in different contexts.
About page for Maggie Sensei, a site offering grammar, vocabulary, and colloquial expression lessons for learners from beginner to advanced levels, emphasizing real conversational Japanese through example sentences.
Guide to Japanese sentence structure covering SOV word order, the copula です, verb placement and conjugation, particles, adjectives and question formation for beginner learners.
Guide to eight ways to use informal and casual Japanese, covering verb conjugation in present and past tense, special sentence endings, and gender-specific phrases for learners moving beyond polite speech.
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.
A detailed lesson explaining the compound verb 込む (komu) and its noun form 込み (komi), covering four main usage patterns with numerous examples. Suitable for intermediate learners preparing for JLPT N3.
Guide to 16 Japanese good-night expressions with romaji, formality levels, and cultural context for different situations. Covers polite, casual, workplace, and romantic forms for learners.
An online tool that checks Japanese sentences for grammar mistakes, highlights errors, explains each correction with links to grammar rules, and distinguishes between mistakes and alternative phrasings preferred by.
Guide to fifteen ways to say 'how are you' in Japanese, with explanations of formality levels, meanings, and contexts. Covers polite honorific speech and casual variations for beginners learning conversational Japanese.
Explains three ways to say man in Japanese (otoko, dansei, yatsu) with examples showing different politeness levels and contexts for use.
Guide to the Japanese question marker か and its uses in polite and casual speech, relative clauses, and with question words. Suitable for beginner learners.
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.
Explanations and comparisons of six Japanese grammar patterns for expressing hearsay, appearance, and logical inference, with examples and distinctions between similar forms at the JLPT N3 level.
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 covering 20 ways to say hello in Japanese with romaji and explanations of when to use formal, casual, and contextual greetings. Suited for beginners learning essential conversational phrases.
Guide covering Japanese writing systems, basic grammar, common phrases, formal and informal speech, and cultural topics including traditions, festivals, and cuisine for learners and travelers.
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