Pages for learning Japanese about keigo and politeness, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
391 pages
Blog post explaining the meaning, usage, and cultural significance of itadakimasu and related meal phrases, with examples of regional variations and other uses of the verb itadaku in formal contexts.
A blog post recommending 11 Japanese songs for learners at various levels, from beginner through intermediate, with guidance on listening techniques and vocabulary building through music.
Guide to expressing negation with nouns and adjectives in Japanese, covering conjugation rules for both na-adjectives and i-adjectives with examples and exceptions.
Guide explaining the JLPT exam structure and all proficiency levels from N5 to N1, including vocabulary and kanji requirements, pass rates, estimated study hours, and real-world applications for work and study in Japan.
Guide to using ～んじゃない？ for expressing guesses, opinions, and soft suggestions in casual Japanese conversation. Includes formation rules, examples, and practice for JLPT N3 learners.
Complete JLPT N4 grammar list: 116 grammar points with meanings, usage notes and 923 example sentences with audio. Free N4 grammar study, no sign-up.
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 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.
Akamonkai Japanese Language School offers online live courses and self-paced courses in small groups or individually, covering beginner to advanced levels with focus on grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and conversation.
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.
Free JLPT N2 study guide covering 367 kanji, 6,000 vocabulary words, and 200 grammar points, with stroke-order practice, spaced-repetition review, reading passages, and sample questions focused on formal written.
Article explaining the cultural, historical, and social reasons behind Japanese politeness, covering concepts like wa (harmony), keigo (respectful language), bowing, and omotenashi.
A beginner-friendly graded reader story written in hiragana with optional kanji, accompanied by slow and normal audio, glossaries, and grammar explanations.
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.
Grammar guide explaining 〜てもらう for expressing receiving help or favors from others, with comparisons to similar forms, politeness variations, and example sentences for beginners.
655 free Japanese grammar lessons, JLPT N5 to N1. Each covers formation rules, example sentences, common mistakes, and JLPT practice questions.
Guide to Japanese politeness levels and when to use them, covering the three main politeness forms, how rank and familiarity affect language choice, and practical examples for different social situations.
Guide to translating Japanese names and honorific suffixes like -san, -sama, -kun, and -chan, covering family-name order, roles used as titles, and approaches for different types of text.
A beginner's guide covering the three Japanese writing systems, basic grammar and sentence structure, common phrases, formal and informal speech levels, and aspects of Japanese culture including traditions, festivals,.
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