Pages for learning Japanese about linguistics, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Dogen, a Japanese phonetics expert, shares the resources and methods he uses to study Japanese, focusing on pronunciation, pitch accent, and speaking ability.
Supplements and corrections to Tae Kim's grammar guide for intermediate learners, covering particles, grammatical case marking, verb inflections, and other grammar points with detailed explanations and academic.
Detailed guide to rendaku or sequential voicing in Japanese, explaining the rules and patterns behind why compound words change their initial consonants.
A detailed guide to the を particle that marks direct objects in Japanese, covering its use in active and passive voice, with examples from anime and manga.
Academic research article describing a database project to support the compilation of Japanese learners' dictionaries for intermediate and advanced learners, including vocabulary selection and usage examples.
Blog posts explaining fundamental Japanese grammar concepts, particularly particles like は and が. Written for beginners struggling with grammar rules that have no English equivalent.
Explains how Japanese writing works, covering hiragana, katakana, kanji, and romaji, with guidance on reading and pronunciation for learners starting out.
Directory of 62 verified Japanese language schools, university departments, and JLPT host institutions across India, filterable by city and study mode.
Guide to Japanese consonants covering pronunciation, the syllable-based writing system, consonant-vowel pairings, voiced and voiceless consonants, and combined consonant sounds for beginning learners.
A curated list of Japanese learning podcasts organized by proficiency level, from complete beginners to advanced learners. Includes descriptions of each podcast's content, format, and availability on major platforms.
Guide to the five Japanese vowels and their pronunciation in hiragana and katakana, covering short and long vowels with examples and writing strokes.
Guide to writing and understanding the kanji 桜 (sakura, cherry blossom), covering its etymology, cultural significance, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and how it appears in different calligraphic styles.
Guide to mastering classical Japanese vocabulary through kanji anchoring, historical semantic shifts, and spaced repetition techniques. Designed for advanced learners preparing for university entrance exams.
Home of major open-source Japanese-English electronic dictionaries including JMdict, EDICT, and KANJIDIC, along with the WWWJDIC web server and related lexicographical resources for learners and developers.
Academic paper examining Japanese numeral classifiers and number categories, arguing that classifiers are syntactic manifestations of number features. Suitable for advanced learners and students of Japanese linguistics.
Guide to saying please in Japanese using kudasai, onegaishimasu, choudai, and other phrases, with explanations of when each form is appropriate based on relationship and formality level.
Wiktionary entry for the hiragana character か, providing stroke order, etymology, pronunciation, particle uses, and kanji readings for learners.
A guide to using なら (nara) for hypothetical statements and conditional expressions in Japanese, covering its nuances compared to other conditionals and practical conversational applications.
Editorial guidelines for JMdict/EDICT, a major Japanese-English dictionary project.
A vocabulary list of 160 nouns needed for JLPT N3, with romanization, hiragana, and English meanings. Each word links to detailed lessons with example sentences.
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