Pages for learning Japanese about translation, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A curated list of Japanese learning resources released in March 2018, including listening tools, kana apps, graded readers, and media for learners. Covers beginner through advanced levels.
Vocabulary lesson for the JLPT N3 word 会合 (kaigou), meaning meeting or assembly. Provides definition, related kanji, example sentences with furigana and romaji, and links to JLPT study materials.
Glossary of 264 judo terms with English translations and word-by-word breakdowns, covering throws, pins, chokes, referee calls, and dojo vocabulary for all rank levels.
A beginner listening lesson featuring a native speaker discussing shopping at a Japanese supermarket, with vocabulary, grammar points, full English subtitles, and a transcript for learners at the pre-N5 level.
Vocabulary lesson page for the word 今年 (kotoshi, this year), an JLPT N5 vocabulary item, with definition, related kanji, example sentences with furigana and romaji, and links to broader JLPT study materials.
Guide to classic Japanese children's picture books, bilingual editions that exist, and where to buy or borrow them in the US, Australia, UK and Singapore.
An annotated manga panel from Black Butler showing the i-particle and first person pronouns in context, with translation and grammar explanation for intermediate readers.
Guide to three Japanese websites about yokai folklore creatures, with instructions for intermediate readers to explore dictionaries, museums, and academic databases about supernatural beings in Japanese culture.
Daily Japanese news stories from NHK rewritten at beginner level with English translation, short sentences, and explanations of proper nouns. Updated every morning and free to access.
Your name in Japanese is written in katakana by sound, not kanji by meaning. How the conversion really works, and the mistakes that trip everyone up.
Audio recordings of famous Japanese classic stories with gentle rain sounds, read at intermediate level to help learners develop listening comprehension.
A podcast episode for upper beginners to intermediate learners featuring a story about a daughter's musical performance, with vocabulary lists, comprehension questions, and optional transcripts for members.
A guide to Japanese concepts, aesthetics, philosophy, and cultural practices including wabi-sabi, ikigai, kintsugi, and keigo. Offers learners insight into the mindset and values underlying Japanese language and society.
A detailed lesson on the citation particle と, covering direct and indirect quotations, grammatical restrictions on speech register and aspect, and tense agreement in Japanese dependent clauses.
Guide to Japanese cultural concepts including collectivism, hierarchy, respect, and social etiquette. Designed for learners and foreigners preparing to live in or engage with Japan.
A detailed lesson on the word 今 (ima) and its various uses in Japanese, covering meanings from "now" to "these days" with both formal and casual example sentences.
Detailed grammar guide explaining Japanese sentence structure, particles, and common misconceptions like the subject-verb-object myth. Suitable for beginners learning fundamental grammar concepts.
Interactive lesson on Japanese particles で, に, and と when used with locations, explaining their different meanings and uses through example sentences and explanations for beginning learners.
A web tool for translating and analyzing Japanese sentences up to 100 characters, with word-by-word breakdowns, kanji information, and pitch accent details.
Sorry that I haven’t uploaded new lessons for a while.I’ve been busy making a couple of long and tough lessons.
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