Pages for learning Japanese about manga, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Guide to reading manga in Japanese, covering right-to-left reading direction, sound effects and onomatopoeia, ruby text and furigana, vertical writing, and grammar patterns found in manga.
A guide to using anime as a tool for learning Japanese, with step-by-step study methods including subtitle strategies, vocabulary expansion, and shadowing techniques for beginner through advanced learners.
Explains the Japanese money hand gesture and its origin from circular coins, with examples from anime. Covers related vocabulary like okane and the kanji en for currency.
Explains the meaning and usage of 必然 (hitsuzen), comparing it with similar words like 偶然 (coincidence) and 運命 (fate) to help learners understand when each word applies in Japanese.
The more reading you do (not merely the more time you spend reading), the better
An essay exploring ma (間), the Japanese aesthetic concept of meaningful emptiness and pause in space and time, written for learners interested in Japanese aesthetics and calligraphy practice.
Detailed guide to Japanese consonant sounds, covering unvoiced, voiced, nasal, and other consonant types with examples and articulation instructions for learners.
A guide to 20 Japanese dramas for learners to build listening comprehension and cultural knowledge, with titles ranging from romance and workplace stories to medical and science fiction themes, along with viewing.
Guide to Japanese onomatopoeia with over 100 examples organized by category, including sound words, feeling words, and state descriptions. Explains patterns for memorization and how to learn them through manga reading.
Blog with articles about studying Japanese in Japan, including school selection, JLPT preparation, learning methods, and cultural topics for language learners and prospective students.
A curated guide to 20+ reading materials for beginners, including news sites, manga, children's stories, novels, games, and videos with annotations or audio support to aid comprehension.
Blog article exploring how learning Japanese provides insight into Japanese cultural values, social norms, and ways of thinking.
Grammar lesson explaining five Japanese noun suffixes that express being covered with or filled with something, including bakari, darake, mamire, zukume, and zukushi, with their differences and example sentences for.
JLPT N1 Grammar List This is the list of the Japanese grammar rules needed to study for the Japanese
Study at the YDC, Yokohama Design College in Yokohama. YDC is a Japanese language school where you can study together with high school and college Japanese students
Review and introduction to Thermae Romae, a comedy manga by Mari Yamazaki about an ancient Roman architect discovering modern Japanese bathing culture.
Portal collecting websites and apps for reading easy Japanese, including news sites with furigana, audio support, and dictionary tools designed for beginner learners.
Tool that adds selectable text to manga pages through OCR, allowing learners to use popup dictionaries while reading. Designed for Japanese learners at any level who want to read manga in Japanese.
A beginner's guide covering Japanese writing systems, pronunciation, grammar, common phrases, and learning strategies. Offers foundational overview and reference points for new learners starting their Japanese studies.
An advanced Japanese learner shares specific study techniques including shadow-walking with podcasts, spaced repetition flashcards, and e-book reading.
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