Pages for learning Japanese about dictionaries, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Dictionary entry for the kanji 校 with definition, on'yomi and kun'yomi readings, stroke order, common words using this kanji, and links to related JLPT study lists.
Japanese-English dictionary with tools for searching kanji and words by keyword, radical, stroke count, or kanji component.
Dictionary entry for the kanji 別 showing stroke order, readings, definitions, and common words using this character. Includes practice sheets and spaced repetition drills for learners preparing for JLPT N4.
A browser extension that displays Japanese word definitions and kanji information when hovering over text, with support for pitch accent, multiple dictionaries, and grammatical form recognition.
Comparison of Nihongo Master and Bunpro learning platforms covering features, curriculum, pricing, and strengths of each tool to help learners choose the right platform for their study goals.
Study guide explaining the Japanese volitional form and its eight main uses, with conjugation rules and example sentences for intermediate learners.
Lesson on the plain past tense form in Japanese, explaining formation rules for u-verbs, ru-verbs, and irregular verbs with conjugation tables and example sentences for learners.
Explains the particle か used to indicate alternatives or choices, as in 'tea or coffee', with example sentences and comparisons to similar grammar points like それとも and あるいは.
Interactive learning cards presenting Japanese kanji radicals with their meanings and pronunciations, organized by the official Jōyō kanji list and sourced from multiple Japanese dictionaries.
Interactive dictionary of 1906 JLPT kanji with animated stroke order diagrams, readings, meanings and practice sheets organized by JLPT level from N5 to N1.
Complete guide to identifying and conjugating Japanese u-verbs and ru-verbs into polite and negative forms, with tables, rules for distinguishing verb types, and coverage of irregular exceptions like する and 来くる.
A monthly roundup of new Japanese learning resources including JLPT Stories podcast for listening practice, Onomatopedia for studying onomatopoeia, Bunpo grammar app for Android, and Kanjikai kanji dictionary.
Guide to Japanese pitch accent patterns in Tokyo dialect, explaining the four standard patterns with interactive audio examples and a searchable dictionary to check pitch patterns of individual words.
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A grammar lesson explaining how to use いる and ある to express existence and possession, with examples, conjugations, and notes on kanji usage. Designed for Japanese learners at beginner level.
Guide to five tools for Japanese reading practice, from OCR for manga to spaced repetition software, showing how learners can combine them into a daily workflow.
Guide to counting and Japanese counters with explanations of how to count objects using different counter suffixes and examples from anime.
A Japanese-English dictionary compiled by the All Japan Kendo Federation that explains kendo terms and follows current regulations and instruction guides.
Blog post comparing the Japanese causal particles kara and node, explaining grammatical patterns, formality differences, and nuanced uses with example sentences.
Explains the meaning and usage of w, ww, www in Japanese internet comments as slang for laughing, with examples from anime and manga. Covers pronunciation, origin in Diablo, and distinction from formal （笑）.
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