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.
Detailed guide to the kanji 夢 (dream) covering its etymology, cultural significance in Japan, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearance across calligraphy styles.
Tofugu is a blog and learning platform offering Japanese grammar guides, vocabulary articles, resource reviews, and WaniKani, a web app using spaced repetition and mnemonics to teach kanji and vocabulary to learners at.
A directory of 27 websites and online tools for studying intermediate Japanese vocabulary, including flashcards, quizzes, dictionaries, and learning platforms.
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.
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.
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.
An introduction to Japanese sentence structure, particles, and how pronouns work differently from English, using examples from anime and manga. Designed for complete beginners with no prior Japanese knowledge.
Guide to 30 common kanji components and radicals, explaining how to recognize recurring forms in characters and use them for learning.
Explains the null particle in Japanese grammar, which omits particles like wa, ga, wo, and ni in speech and casual writing.
Information about registering for and taking the JLPT at Carleton University, including test dates, fees, schedules, and regulations for all proficiency levels from N5 to N1.
Explains Japanese syllable structure and consonant clusters through the lens of past tense verb conjugation, helping learners understand why certain consonant combinations appear in verb endings.
Wiktionary entry for the hiragana character あ (a), providing pronunciation, etymology, multiple word definitions, and classical usage examples for learners of Japanese.
A curated list of the best free online Japanese grammar resources, with explanations of key grammar concepts like particles, sentence structure, and verb conjugation.
Japanese-English dictionary with over 180,000 entries, searchable by Japanese, English, rōmaji or kana, with support for conjugated words and detailed part-of-speech and field tags.
Home of the EDICT Project and major Japanese-English electronic dictionary databases including JMdict, ENAMDICT, KANJIDIC, and the Tanaka Corpus.
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.
Explains three ways to say man in Japanese (otoko, dansei, yatsu) with examples showing different politeness levels and contexts for use.
Guide to learning 2,000 kanji characters using science-backed flashcard methods and handwriting practice.
Detailed grammar guide explaining Japanese sentence structure, particles, and common misconceptions like the subject-verb-object myth. Suitable for beginners learning fundamental grammar concepts.
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