Pages for learning Japanese about keigo and politeness, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A practical learning blog covering Japanese fundamentals, JLPT preparation across all levels, reading strategies, and study methods.
Guide to Classical Japanese grammar for advanced learners covering verb conjugations, negative forms, adjectives, and particles with examples from classical literature and connections to modern keigo.
A collection of 25 facts about the Japanese language covering its geography, history, and linguistic characteristics. Suitable for learners curious about the broader context and background of Japanese.
A guide to Japanese honorifics (keigo) covering the three main types: teineigo (polite form), sonkeigo (respectful form), and kenjougo (humble form).
Guide to ten polite Japanese phrases for the office, organized by time of day and social context, with A/B/C politeness levels and common mistakes to avoid for learners working in Japanese companies.
Guide to keigo, or Japanese honorific speech, covering the three forms of respectful language and their uses in business and workplace contexts. Designed for learners planning to work in Japan.
Guide to honorifics and respectful language in classical Japanese, covering verbs, prefixes, and nouns with examples from classical texts. For advanced learners studying classical Japanese and keigo.
Guide to the ～ます polite verb form covering conjugation rules for all three verb groups, common mistakes, and real-life examples for beginners.
Guide to choosing between polite and plain Japanese speech styles by setting and listener, with examples, comparisons, common mistakes, and a practice quiz for JLPT N4 learners.
Guide to です, a fundamental Japanese word used to mark sentences as polite and formal. Covers its use with nouns, adjectives, negative forms, and past tense with examples and explanations.
Guide to Japanese business communication covering keigo levels, email structure, meeting behavior, and workplace hierarchy. Designed for intermediate learners preparing for professional settings.
Lesson on Japanese request forms including ください, ちょうだい, なさい, and the command form, with conjugation rules and examples. Suited for intermediate learners studying polite and casual ways to make requests.
Ten short Japanese stories of about 500 characters each with furigana, English translations, vocabulary lists, grammar notes and JLPT-style questions, covering N3 grammar patterns.
Guide to Japanese workplace culture, etiquette, and communication norms for foreigners working in Japan.
Guide to Japanese swear words and profanity, explaining how cursing differs between Japanese and English and how context and tone affect meaning.
Guide to Japanese honorific and humble verb forms with conjugation rules, special expressions, and examples for different politeness levels. Covers polite language used in customer service and formal situations.
Guide to writing Japanese New Year postcards (nengajo) with correct address formats, honorific titles, personal messages, and mailing deadlines. Covers etiquette and cultural context for learners and Japan residents.
Guide to reading Japanese news articles for learners, with vocabulary support, grammar explanations, and a sample typhoon headline breakdown.
Stack Exchange Q&A community where advanced learners and linguists discuss fine points of Japanese grammar, pronunciation, classical forms, and word choice through unanswered questions.
Guide to Japanese email format and etiquette for students and professionals, covering subject lines, salutations, sender information, body text, closings and signatures with cultural context and examples.
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