Pages for learning Japanese about linguistics, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Wiktionary entry for the hiragana character あ (a), providing pronunciation, etymology, multiple word definitions, and classical usage examples for learners of Japanese.
An article exploring the history and origins of Satou, Japan's most common family name, including its etymology, regional variations, and what people with this name think of it.
Posts about N2 written by Ariane
A detailed kanji study page for 好 (like) that provides onyomi and kunyomi readings, mnemonics using vulgar humor, and related compound words with usage notes for learners.
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.
Know Your Meme entry explaining the Japanese copula desu, its grammatical function, pronunciation, and use in internet culture and anime fandom.
Journal article on applying cognitive linguistics to teach Japanese polysemous particles, useful for intermediate learners and instructors seeking theoretical approaches to particle instruction.
Explains how relaxed pronunciation works in Japanese, showing how words are abbreviated and distorted in casual speech and manga, with examples of common contractions that differ from dictionary forms.
Profile of Loretta KemushiChan, a Japan-based content creator and Japanese learner, featuring an article about her study methods and tools for learning Japanese.
Resource hub for learning Japanese grammar with a dedicated grammar section covering syntax and language fundamentals, available as downloadable material and online reference.
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.
Kanji study resource using mnemonics and radical breakdowns to help learners remember kanji characters and their components.
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.
What are particles in Japanese grammar and how do they work.
Detailed guide exploring the multiple meanings and uses of the Japanese word genki (元気), covering its kanji etymology, history from Chinese medicine, grammar forms, and over 100 example sentences for learners at all.
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.
Explains how Japanese rhetorical traditions and argument structures differ from Western approaches, covering four main Japanese argumentative styles and their cultural foundations.
Profile page for Dogen, a Japanese phonetics teacher and stand-up comedian who shares study methods and teaches pronunciation through Patreon and YouTube.
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