Pages for learning Japanese about idioms and proverbs, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A vocabulary and kanji entry for the Japanese proverb 習うより慣れろ with multiple English meanings, stroke sequences, related words, example sentences, and audio pronunciation for intermediate learners.
Guide to telling and asking time in Japanese, covering how to say hours, minutes, and seconds using both Arabic and Chinese numerals, with pronunciation rules and example sentences.
Guide to Japanese wordplay (kotoba asobi) covering homophones, puns, palindromes, and riddles with examples.
Study list of 38 four-character Japanese idioms (yojijukugo) covering JLPT N1 to N4 levels, with readings, meanings, example sentences, and practice quizzes in multiple languages.
Dictionary and blog of Japanese slang, idioms, and advanced expressions not found in textbooks, with lesson slides for beginners and intermediate learners.
Structured reference guide to 79 JLPT N2 grammar patterns organized by function, including connectives, adverbs, verb patterns, particles, and idioms used in formal and academic texts.
An article from Hiragana Times exploring the Japanese saying "Hara hachibunme ni isha irazu" (eating until eight-tenths full keeps the doctor away), examining its meaning, cultural significance, and usage in.
Dictionary entry for the four-character idiom 弱肉強食 with stroke sequences, readings, related vocabulary, example sentences, and audio. Supports intermediate learners studying JLPT N2 kanji and vocabulary.
Explains how Japanese is written vertically and horizontally, with examples from manga and light novels showing traditional tategaki and modern yokogaki writing systems.
Seven guided 90-day philosophy journals exploring Japanese concepts including ikigai, nagomi, wabi-sabi, kintsugi, mono no aware, shoshin, and ma.
Archive of cultural articles from Coto Academy covering Japanese customs, holidays, idioms, and social etiquette for learners.
An article from Hiragana Times exploring Japanese proverbs and kotowaza through the example of "walls have ears," examining how Japanese culture shaped these expressions and their usage in modern contexts.
Mini lesson on the word choushi (condition), covering how to use it in greetings and expressions about health, work, and machines. Includes casual and polite forms for learners.
Bundle of ten eBooks covering Japanese vocabulary, idioms, proverbs, sound words, and famous sayings with over 1000 native audio files and lifetime updates. Suited for beginners starting a structured vocabulary study.
Detailed explanation of the difference between 気にする and 気になる, two commonly confused Japanese expressions.
Guide to finding and using example sentences for Japanese learning, covering resources like 英辞郎 and Weblio, sentence mining strategies, and techniques for memorizing sentences to improve fluency and production.
JapanesePod101 offers free vocabulary lists with audio, flashcards, and themed word collections covering numbers, phrases, idioms and everyday expressions for beginners learning Japanese.
A calligrapher's guide to choosing, writing, and getting kanji tattoos accurately, covering common mistakes, character selection process, and authentic brush-written characters versus fonts.
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A list of 32 weather and nature-related kanji with readings, meanings, and cultural context. Helps learners understand how Japanese expresses meteorological concepts and their symbolic significance.
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