Pages for learning Japanese about dialects, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Introductory overview of Japanese language foundations covering pronunciation, pitch accent, grammar structure, dialects, and writing systems. Designed for learners beginning Japanese studies.
The Existential Verbs ある & いる When w…
Collection of over 100 basic Japanese phrases organized by context such as greetings, introductions, and travel situations, with pronunciation and English translations for beginner learners.
Blog post presenting 11 ways to say "you're welcome" in Japanese with formal, casual and regional variations. Explains cultural context around modesty and appropriate usage for different situations and relationships.
Blog post explaining seven major Japanese dialects with grammar comparisons to standard Japanese.
Explains different Japanese words for baby and related developmental terms, with vocabulary tables for baby-related items and baby talk used with infants.
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.
Blog post examining why Japanese is considered difficult for English speakers, comparing its writing systems and grammar to other languages, and offering motivation and strategies for learners.
An article explaining how Japanese pitch accent works, how it differs from tonal languages, and practical strategies for learners to develop accurate pronunciation through listening and repetition.
Wikipedia article on the Japanese language covering its history, phonology, grammar, writing system, and dialects from Old Japanese to modern standard Japanese.
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.
Self-study site for learning Kansai dialect with chapters on characteristics, expressions, grammar, functional patterns, video interviews and audio exercises for learners of Japanese regional speech.
Guide to 37 basic Japanese phrases for tourists covering greetings, polite expressions, and everyday conversation with phonetic pronunciations and a downloadable PDF cheat sheet.
Lesson on converting between polite and casual Japanese speech, covering the ます and です forms, verb conjugation, negative forms, common contractions, and honorific prefixes.
Online dictionary with audio for over 9000 Japanese nouns and 3500 verbs and adjectives that helps learners understand pitch accent through word search, verb-suffix search, text search, and a pitch prediction tool.
ChatGPT writes Japanese but won't fix your speaking. Compare ChatGPT, italki, and Kaiwa for real Japanese fluency in 2026.
Blog by a Tokyo Japanese language school offering articles on learning Japanese, including dialects, pronunciation, business Japanese, and practical tips for students and expats in Japan.
Overview of Japanese language origins, history, writing systems, dialects, and speakers for learners seeking cultural and linguistic context before beginning study.
Guide to different Japanese words for father, explaining when and how to use otousan, chichi, papa, tousan, and other variations. Covers polite, humble, and informal registers for beginners learning family vocabulary.
A directory portal organizing links to Japanese learning websites, tools, and courses by skill type and proficiency level.
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