Pages for learning Japanese about classical japanese, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Vocabulary lists for Aozora Bunko books, with the words that matter most for each title.
Blog post explaining keigo (honorific speech) in Japanese society, covering its social functions, the three main types of keigo, and why learners need to master it for professional and daily communication.
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Online calligraphy courses in English with video tutorials and instructor feedback, covering kaisho script and basic brush technique for students from beginner to advanced levels.
Lesson on the particles が and を in Classical Japanese, covering their functions as case particles, conjunctive particles, and historical variations from modern usage.
Detailed grammar lesson on ゆえに, a highly formal conjunction expressing reason, cause, or logical conclusion used in academic writing, legal documents, and literature.
Article on Japanese incense covering its history, uses, types, and where to buy it. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese culture and history.
Wiktionary entry for the hiragana character あ (a), providing pronunciation, etymology, multiple word definitions, and classical usage examples for learners of Japanese.
An introduction to classical Japanese grammar and reading for learners. Explains what kobun is, why it matters, and provides practical strategies for reading classical texts with example sentences.
Lesson breaking down famous lines from Natsume Souseki's classical novel I am a Cat with word-by-word translations, grammar notes, and vocabulary explanations for intermediate readers.
Detailed guide to the Japanese particle ものの, explaining its grammar function as a contrastive conjunction, etymology from classical Japanese, and usage in sentences with examples and nuanced meanings for advanced.
Explanation of the Japanese particle を with five main uses including direct objects, movement, and emotional causes. Includes example sentences and nuance differences for intermediate learners.
Wiktionary entry for the hiragana character か, providing stroke order, etymology, pronunciation, particle uses, and kanji readings for learners.
Translations and detailed analysis of two classical waka poems from the Hyakunin Isshu anthology, with a translator's note explaining rhetorical devices, syllable structure, and translation choices for learners of.
Academic paper describing KuLA, a free mobile learning application for reading kuzushiji and early modern Japanese texts.
Explains the meaning and etymology of the samurai kanji (侍), correcting common Western misconceptions, and provides detailed stroke-by-stroke writing instructions and calligraphy styles for learners.
Online calligraphy courses taught in English through tutorial videos, covering brush technique and kanji and kana writing from introductory through advanced levels.
Lesson on the J-pop song "Spring Thief" by Yorushika with lyrics in Japanese and English, vocabulary notes, cultural context, and audio files.
Converts historical kana spelling to modern spelling and back, for reading prewar texts.
Blog featuring reviews of Japanese novels and classical texts for language learners, with guides on how to read Japanese novels and classical Japanese, plus resources for learning Cantonese.
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