Pages for learning Japanese about linguistics, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Explains the three types of Japanese verbs (godan, ichidan, and irregular) and how they conjugate differently, with examples and tables showing conjugation patterns across vowel sounds.
Know Your Meme entry explaining the Japanese copula desu, its grammatical function, pronunciation, and use in internet culture and anime fandom.
Explains how Japanese jokes work, including sound-based puns called dajare and the manzai comedy format, with real examples in IPA and cultural context for learners.
Detailed guide to the Japanese particle ものの, explaining its grammar function as a contrastive conjunction, etymology from classical Japanese, and usage in sentences with examples and nuanced meanings for advanced.
A curated roundup of nine Japanese learning tools and resources from January and February 2018, including apps, websites, and practice materials suitable for learners at various levels.
Guide to learning 2,000 kanji characters using science-backed flashcard methods and handwriting practice.
Wiktionary entry for the hiragana character か, providing stroke order, etymology, pronunciation, particle uses, and kanji readings for learners.
A question and answer site where students, teachers, and linguists discuss Japanese language topics including grammar, vocabulary, etymology, and word choice.
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 practicing martial arts in Japan for language learners, featuring foreigner-friendly gyms around the country and advice from trainers on learning without advanced Japanese skills.
Journal article on applying cognitive linguistics to teach Japanese polysemous particles, useful for intermediate learners and instructors seeking theoretical approaches to particle instruction.
Detailed study of the kanji 愛 (love) covering its etymology, meaning in Japanese, stroke order, and appearance across the five calligraphy styles. Written for learners beginning calligraphy practice.
Detailed guide explaining the に particle and its multiple functions in Japanese, including location, destination, position, and abstract uses, with extensive examples and comparisons to related particles.
Detailed explanation of the だの particle and its use as a parallel marker to list examples of things the speaker complains about or dismisses.
Guide to asking and answering questions about age in Japanese, covering polite, neutral, and casual forms with pronunciation, age counter irregularities, and cultural context for when such questions are appropriate.
Article explaining how particles make Japanese sentence order flexible, debunking the myth that Japanese strictly follows subject-object-verb order. Helps beginners understand clause structure and word placement.
Complete list of 1,675 JLPT N3 vocabulary words with readings, meanings, and example sentences, organized by word type. Serves intermediate learners preparing for the N3 level of the JLPT.
Wiktionary entry for hiragana with etymology, pronunciation guidance including pitch accent patterns, and related writing systems. Suitable for learners starting Japanese.
In-depth essays on Jōyo kanji covering etymology, usage, and real-world context with sample sentences and images. Offers individual essays, thematic bundles, and integration with Kanshudo's study tools for all learners.
About the Oxford 3000 and 5000: a list of the most important and useful words to learn in English
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