A blog with guides to Japanese grammar, kanji and kana, reviews of learning apps and podcasts, and articles on Japanese culture and language for learners of all levels.
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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.
Deep-dive, detailed Japanese grammar lessons that are easy to understand. Level-up your Japanese ability faster.
Guide to transitive and intransitive verbs in Japanese, explaining how they differ from English and how to identify them using particles を and が. Suited for intermediate learners.
Counting in Japanese goes deeper than 1, 2, 3. There are counting systems, idiomatic phrases, and alternate kanji.
Structured guide to learning katakana characters using mnemonic techniques, worksheets, and practice exercises. Designed for beginners who have completed hiragana study.
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 collection of Japanese learning tools and resources from spring 2020, including podcasts, YouTube series, literature with audio, and vocabulary books suitable for learners across all levels.
A curated collection of 27 hiragana charts in various styles, including standard layouts, mnemonic-based charts, stroke order guides, and practice sheets suitable for beginners starting to learn Japanese.
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.
An interview with a university professor about teaching Japanese to learners through a Minecraft-based classroom called Kotoba Miners, which helps students reach JLPT N5 level through speaking practice and interactive.
Guide to Japanese books suitable for upper beginner readers, featuring picture books, manga and novels with annotations for learners and links to reading communities.
Guide to using Japanese picture books (ehon) as reading material for language learners, covering benefits like visual context and cultural learning, challenges such as child-centric vocabulary, and recommendations for.
A detailed review of Bunpro, a spaced repetition app for studying Japanese grammar and vocabulary. The review covers features, functionality, and whether the app is worth adding to a study routine.
An introduction to classical Japanese grammar and reading for learners. Explains what kobun is, why it matters, and provides practical strategies for reading classical texts with example sentences.
A curated collection of new Japanese learning tools for summer 2022, including a free online reading club, podcasts, YouTube channels, and children's workbooks suitable for learners at various levels.
A curated collection of Japanese learning resources including short stories with translations, grammar databases, writing apps, vocabulary tools, podcasts and kanji references for learners of various levels.
A curated monthly collection of Japanese learning tools and resources, including apps for reading news with dictionary support, listening materials for learners, and graded readers at various proficiency levels.
Start reading hiragana today. Most people waste months, but our mnemonics and step-by-step worksheets will have you reading hiragana in a few hours.
An interview with Kanshudo's creator about his methods for learning Japanese, covering kanji study through mnemonics, building reading skills with graded materials, vocabulary prioritization, and effective dictionary.
A curated directory of Japanese learning resources organized by study focus and method, including apps, websites, textbooks, videos, podcasts, and games for learners of all levels.
Guide to Japanese counters explaining what they are, how to use them, and which numbering systems apply to different counters. Suitable for beginners learning Japanese grammar fundamentals.
A curated collection of Japanese learning tools released in fall 2021, including textbooks, YouTube channels, online courses, and study apps for learners at various levels.
A curated collection of spring 2021 Japanese learning resources including theater streaming, podcasts, radio stations, YouTube channels, flashcard apps, readers, and cultural activity workbooks for learners at various.
Curated roundup of Japanese learning resources released during summer, including JLPT preparation materials, educational games, graded readers, podcasts, and multimedia content for learners at various levels.
Guide to studying Japanese through sentences at different proficiency levels, covering effective methods for beginners through advanced learners and strategies for selecting and organizing sentences in flashcard systems.
An advanced Japanese learner shares specific study techniques including shadow-walking with podcasts, spaced repetition flashcards, and e-book reading.
Guide to the Japanese particle を, explaining how it marks direct objects and its use with transitive verbs, movement verbs, and special sentence structures. Suitable for beginner learners.
An in-depth review of the Genki I textbook examining its teaching style, contents, grammar progressions, exercises, illustrations and suitability for different learners from absolute beginners to those preparing for.
Reviews of Japanese dictionaries for learners, curated by the creator of Jisho.org, covering general and specialized dictionaries, dictionary apps, and how to use multiple dictionaries together in study routines.
A monthly roundup of new Japanese learning tools and resources, featuring reviews of grammar guides, readers, kanji apps, and study apps for learners of various levels.
Japanese Onomatopoeia are a very important part of sounding fluent in Japanese. We made this guide to help you with just that.
Guide to identifying kanji radicals and using them to look up characters in dictionaries.
Guide to the Japanese counter つ and its many uses for counting three-dimensional objects, abstract things, orders, and ages. Covers pronunciation, examples, and when to use つ as a substitute for other counters.
The Japanese counter 日 is less straightforward and harder to use than others. Learn the ins and outs here.
Curated collection of Japanese learning resources for winter 2020, including YouTube channels for grammar and listening, podcasts, translation guides, and cultural content suitable for learners from beginner to advanced.
A curated collection of new Japanese learning tools and resources from October 2018, including emulator plugins for playing retro video games in Japanese, grammar quizzes, and handwriting guides for various proficiency.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning tools and apps, covering grammar exercises, reading apps, vocabulary games, and writing systems for learners at various levels.
に and で are particles for location and time, but how they do so differs. に pins a location while で designates an area for an activity/event to occur.
A curated list of YouTube channels for learning Japanese grammar suited for beginners, with recommendations organized by teaching language and tips for effective study.
Comparison and review of kanji learning programs and tools including WaniKani, Remembering the Kanji, and Kanji Learner's Course, with guidance on choosing a program based on what aspects of kanji you want to learn.
Learn how to make SRS Japanese learning go faster, and avoid common mistakes that ruin your progress.
A curated collection of new Japanese learning resources across multiple categories, including pitch accent training, listening practice with Pokémon videos, JLPT grammar lists, vocabulary apps, and business Japanese.
Guide to Japanese e-book retailers and platforms for learners, covering how to choose services, access books from outside Japan, use dictionary and learning features, and subscribe to reading services.
Guide to finding and conducting successful language exchanges with Japanese speakers, including practical tips, conversation starters, and useful phrases for learners of all levels.
Reference guide listing 350 Japanese counters organized by usefulness, from the two essential counters to rare ones, with example sentences and explanations for beginners and intermediate learners.
A guide to the particle の and its use as a noun modifier in Japanese. The article explains the concept through the metaphor of a label maker and covers various grammatical patterns and meanings.
Curated roundup of Japanese learning tools and resources for spring 2022, including video immersion apps, reality show content for listening practice, and vocabulary study accounts. Covers beginner to advanced levels.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning tools and apps, covering readers, kanji study, grammar guides, and games that incorporate Japanese learning.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning resources including kanji learning games, educational comics, and browser tools for vocabulary lookup. Covers tools for beginners through advanced learners.
Detailed guide to rendaku or sequential voicing in Japanese, explaining the rules and patterns behind why compound words change their initial consonants.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning tools and resources including Duolingo's browser version, mnemonic vocabulary books, and browser extensions, with reviews of their strengths and limitations for different.
Article explaining transitive and intransitive verbs in Japanese, how they differ from English usage, and strategies for learning them. Designed for intermediate learners with foundational grammar knowledge.
Guide to Japanese nouns covering common and proper nouns, personal pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, verbal nouns, and patterns of use with particles. Suitable for beginners learning Japanese grammar fundamentals.
A curated guide to Japanese language learning podcasts for intermediate listeners, with reviews and recommendations organized by difficulty level.
Detailed guide explaining the difference between the Japanese particles は and が through the concepts of spotlight and subject marking. Designed for learners from beginner to advanced level.
Guide explaining the difference between on'yomi and kun'yomi kanji readings, their historical origins, and practical strategies for learning them. Serves beginning kanji learners.
A six-part series teaching classical Japanese grammar and reading techniques for understanding pre-WWII Japanese texts.
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 honorifics and respectful language in classical Japanese, covering verbs, prefixes, and nouns with examples from classical texts. For advanced learners studying classical Japanese and keigo.
Get a master's degree in Japan with a scholarship from Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
Explains how the concepts of uchi (inside/in-group) and soto (outside/out-group) function in Japanese social relations and grammar, including their effects on vocabulary choice, verb selection, and speech styles for.
Guide to the Japanese counter 面 (men) used for counting masks, surfaces, and things with surfaces. Explains pronunciation, usage patterns, and provides example sentences for learners of all levels.
Step-by-step guide to creating and delivering a Japanese self-introduction for beginners, covering essential vocabulary, grammar, cultural etiquette, and physical comportment when meeting Japanese people.
Detailed explanation of the conjunctive particle ので used to connect sentences and express reasons or causes.
Guide to Japanese graded readers with explanations of extensive reading strategy and reviews of major graded reader collections and apps for learners of all ages.
A curated guide to ten beginner-level Japanese language learning podcasts, organized by difficulty and featuring information about topics, episode length, and teaching approach.
Review of Dōgen's extensive video course on Japanese phonetics and pitch accent for native English speakers, covering pronunciation improvement and phonetic awareness through over eighty lessons.
Guide to Japanese numbers and counters, explaining native and sino-Japanese counting systems and how to use counters like 本, 冊, and 個 to count different types of objects.
Personal pronouns are used to refer to people from various perspectives: the first person (I, we), the second person (you), and the third person (she, he, they).
Guide to understanding Japanese sentence and clause structure, covering simple and complex sentences, essential and nonessential clause elements, and how particles function in building sentences.
Guide to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test covering test structure, difficulty levels, sections, scoring, and reasons people take it. Suitable for learners considering the JLPT.
A detailed review of the Marugoto Japanese textbook series from A1 to B1 levels, discussing its curriculum design, digital resources, and practical approach to teaching Japanese in group settings.
Guide to the Japanese particle から, covering its use to mark sources, starting points in space and time, origins, reasons, and transitions. Suitable for beginners learning Japanese grammar.
Yotsuba&! is one of the most popular manga series among beginner Japanese learners.
Japanese pronunciation may seem easy at first—until you're not understood. Learn along with us, as we reveal the secrets and science behind Japanese sounds.
A list of all the resources we recommend most for learning Japanese
A learner shares tools and techniques for studying Japanese from beginner toward intermediate level, including WaniKani for kanji, language shadowing with easy materials, and apps like PIBO, Hirogaru, and Akebi.
So many strokes! How can you every figure out how to write them?
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning tools and resources including apps for travel, phrase guides, kanji drills, and language learning platforms, selected for learners at various stages.
Guide to looking up and reading unfamiliar kanji using online tools like Jisho.org, handwriting recognition, and physical dictionaries.
Review of JapanesePod101.com, a podcast platform offering structured audio lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and grammar explanations for Japanese learners at all levels from absolute beginner to advanced.
A study guide organized by Studio Ghibli films that teaches Japanese vocabulary and grammar through movie scenes.
Compares and recommends free online Japanese grammar reference websites including Tae Kim's Guide, Maggie Sensei, and Tofugu's grammar section.
な-adjectives are one type of adjective in Japanese. Their main function is to describe nouns, but many can function as nouns themselves.
Guide to the Japanese particle が, explaining how it marks the grammatical subject of a sentence, emphasizes that subject, and excludes other possible subjects.
Guide to the Japanese counter 枚 (mai) for counting flat objects, with pronunciation charts, categories of countable items, and example sentences for learners.
Article comparing seven different methods for learning kanji, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each approach including repetition, flashcards, vocabulary-based learning, reading practice, and mnemonic systems.
に is like a pin on a map. It shows where you are, where you are headed, or where you were before.
Interview with a junior high night school teacher in Tokyo about Japan's public night schools for students who did not complete compulsory education, including their student populations, curriculum, and teaching methods.
Guide to yojijukugo (四字熟語), four-character Japanese idioms, explaining their structure, Chinese origins, and providing a list of common examples with translations and stroke origins.
Curated collection of Japanese learning resources for winter 2021-2022, including YouTube channels, apps, online courses, and study tools for learners at various levels.
A curated collection of Japanese learning resources for summer 2021, including workbooks, manga readers, flashcard apps, and media for learners from beginner to advanced levels.
A monthly roundup of new Japanese learning resources including apps, dictionaries, games, and shows. Covers tools suitable for learners at various levels from beginner to advanced.
Guide to finding and working with Japanese tutors, covering the benefits of tutoring, types of tutors, where to find them, and tips for maximizing the learning experience.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning resources including graded reading sets, kanji and vocabulary apps, and tools for practicing reading at various levels.
An advanced learner shares the Japanese resources and study techniques he uses, including native Japanese dictionaries, grammar reference books, and news sources.
Guide to citing Japanese sources using MLA, Chicago, and APA styles, including how to read Japanese book colophons and translate bibliographic information.
Guide to third-person pronouns in Japanese, covering basic pronouns like 彼 and 彼女, demonstrative pronouns, plural forms, and how pronouns interact with particles. Suited for beginner to intermediate learners.
Review of the Todai Easy Japanese News app, which aggregates simplified Japanese news articles with built-in dictionary, JLPT practice, and speaking tools for learners starting to read authentic content.
Interview with a veteran Japanese TV announcer about speaking beautiful Japanese, including advice on pronunciation, abdominal breathing, and delivering standard Japanese for learners.
Guide to the 〜ない negative plain form, explaining how to conjugate verbs and use the form in sentences. Covers godan and ichidan verbs, irregular verbs, patterns of use, and tense.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning tools and resources for beginners, including reviews of apps like LingoDeer and Bunpro, graded readers, and media for language practice.
An article about using aiseki izakaya restaurants as opportunities to practice speaking Japanese with native speakers in a real social setting, featuring accounts from learners of various levels.
と is used to connect two or more words together as companions
A blog post offering ten strategies for learning Japanese more effectively, covering recall versus memorization, focusing on weak points, kanji learning, spaced repetition systems, and other practical advice for.
Guide to the conjunctive particle のに, explaining how it connects clauses to express surprise, frustration, or contradiction when something goes against expectations.
Reviews and comparisons of popular Japanese textbooks for beginners, including Genki, Minna no Nihongo, and others, along with recommended reference books and dictionaries for grammar study.
A fluent Japanese speaker shares her personal study methods and tools for learning vocabulary, speaking, and grammar, including techniques for using dictionaries, organizing audio diaries, and practicing with native.
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.
Guide to expressing dates and times in Japanese, covering year, month, day, weekday and time units with readings and examples. Suitable for beginners learning to tell time and write dates.
Explains how Japanese expresses plurality and quantity through quantifiers, counters, plural suffixes, and repetition words, with comparisons to English structures and examples for beginners.
Detailed guide to the copula だ, explaining how it marks nouns and な-adjectives as present tense and positive, with patterns of use in sentences and nuances in different contexts.
Guide to the Japanese potential form (〜れる) explaining how to express ability, possibility, and permission through verb conjugation.
A guide to learning kanji through radicals and mnemonics, explaining how to break down kanji into component parts for faster memorization and showing how to apply spaced repetition techniques to reach literacy in one to.
Guide to the Japanese counter 個 (ko) explaining its uses for counting three-dimensional objects, empty containers, large things, small things, and intangible concepts with pronunciation rules and example sentences.
Guide to counting months in Japanese using three different counters: 月 (つき) for duration, 箇月 (かげつ) for periods, and 月 (がつ) for calendar months. Includes tables of readings and example sentences for each usage.
Guide to the Japanese counter 発 (hatsu) for counting shots, hits, punches, and similar actions. Covers pronunciation patterns, irregular forms, and usage across weapons, sports, superpowers, and physical attacks.
A curated collection of Japanese learning tools and resources for summer 2020, including apps, podcasts, movies, textbooks, and reading materials suitable for beginner to advanced learners.
A curated monthly roundup of new Japanese learning apps, tools, and media resources including kanji books, flashcard apps, kana study tools, and video content for beginning learners.
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.
A guide to installing and configuring Japanese keyboard input methods on computers and mobile devices, with instructions for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android systems.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning tools and resources, featuring video lessons on grammar particles, language-learning video games, manga platforms, and other study aids for learners at various levels.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning tools and resources including apps, games, flashcard systems, and listening practice materials for learners at various levels.
A review of the Dictionary of Japanese Grammar series by The Japan Times, covering basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
A detailed review of Anki, a spaced-repetition flashcard app widely used for learning Japanese vocabulary. Covers how Anki works, setup and configuration, integrations, and whether it suits different learners.
An article about life in Japanese countryside towns and smaller cities outside Tokyo, exploring regional culture, daily life, and how Japanese people perceive different areas of the country.
Explains how the Japanese particle けど functions when placed at the end of sentences to create various conversational effects like afterthoughts, uncertainty, and politeness.
Monthly curated list of Japanese learning tools and resources including reading platforms, streaming shows, flashcard apps, and textbooks for learners of various levels.
Guide to typing in Japanese using keyboard input methods, covering romaji conversion to hiragana and katakana, special characters, and practical typing shortcuts for learners setting up their first Japanese keyboard.
A hub of Japanese learning articles covering grammar, kanji, kana, vocabulary, and related topics.
Da is casual. Desu is formal.
Guide to addressing and referring to people in Japanese, covering pronoun omission, use of names and social roles, and alternatives for unclear situations.
Article explaining the Japanese counter 匹 (hiki) for counting small and medium-sized animals, fish, and animal-like things, with pronunciation rules, usage examples, and exceptions for different animal types.
Guide to the Japanese verbs 行く and 来る covering their basic meanings, usage patterns with particles and te form, conjugations, politeness levels, and supplementary meanings in various contexts.
Guide to Japanese second-person pronouns including あなた, 君, and お前, explaining their uses, politeness levels, and contextual nuances for learners.
Michael is a designer at Tofugu. He grew up in Charlotte, NC and studied writing and film production at North Carolina School of the Arts.
Explains the senpai and kohai relationship central to Japanese society, covering how these hierarchical relationships function in schools, workplaces, and organizations, with guidance on appropriate language and.
Guide to the Japanese counter 本 (hon) used for counting long, thin objects such as pencils, branches, and teeth.
Detailed guide to the Japanese counter 頭 (tou) for counting large animals, with pronunciation rules, usage categories, and example sentences for different animal types.
Guide to the Japanese counter 台 (dai) for counting machines, furniture, vehicles, and other objects, with pronunciation rules, usage categories, and example sentences.
Tofugu's awards for the best Japanese learning resources of 2017, featuring top picks across categories including shows, books, websites, apps, and games for learners of various levels.
Guide to classical Japanese auxiliary verbs (jodoushi) that appear in classical texts and sometimes in modern Japanese, with examples from classical literature and explanations of their meanings and uses.
Guide to reading classical Japanese texts through understanding historical kana orthography and sound changes.
Guide to writing letters in Japanese covering formal conventions, set expressions, envelope addressing, and the relationship hierarchies that determine letter formality.
We talked with a guy who has been helping people get jobs in Japan for 10 years. His advice can help you get a job in Japan.
い-adjectives are one type of adjective in Japanese. Their main function is to describe nouns, and they can take different ending to change their meaning.
Article explaining the difference between な-adjectives and の-adjectives, covering when to use な for describing nouns versus の for labeling nouns, with examples and a spectrum of word types.
Guide to the Japanese counter 羽 (wa) for counting birds, bats, and rabbits, with detailed pronunciation variations for different numbers and example sentences.
Guide to the Japanese counter and unit 分 (ふん) for counting minutes of time, angles, and historical currency. Covers pronunciation variations, usage patterns, and related time units for learners.
Guide to Japanese counters for telling time and measuring hours, covering 時 (o'clock) and 時間 (hours) with pronunciation charts, example sentences, and usage in different contexts.
A monthly roundup of new Japanese learning resources including JLPT Stories podcast for listening practice, Onomatopedia for studying onomatopoeia, Bunpo grammar app for Android, and Kanjikai kanji dictionary.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning resources featuring games and applications for different skill levels, including story-based games for reading practice, katakana quizzes, and language learning apps.
A curated list of new Japanese learning tools and resources from May and June 2018, including podcasts, game-based learning videos, dictionary extensions, and streaming content for various proficiency levels.
What makes you fluent in Japanese? You won't find out through perfectionism.
A review of Japanese the Game, a card game designed to teach Japanese grammar and vocabulary through sentence building with color-coded cards representing different parts of speech.
Many people in and out of Japan are convinced that there is no racism in Japan. We spoke with Medama-sensei, the monk of youtube who's shining a light on the dirty, (not so) hidden racism of Japan.
An article exploring Japanese smoking manners posters created by Japan Tobacco, examining their design, messaging, and cultural significance.
Curated list of new Japanese learning resources including YouTube channels, apps, and tools for different skill levels. Covers video lessons, conversation practice, and expression guides.
A collection of in-depth reviews evaluating Japanese learning materials, apps, textbooks, and resources to help learners choose products worth their time and money.
Fascinating people tell fascinating stories. Read our interviews with some of Japan's most unique individuals.
A grammar guide explaining the auxiliary verb 〜ておく and its various uses, including doing something in advance, preparing for the future, and leaving something in a certain state.
Guide to the Japanese counter 冊 (satsu) for counting books, bound papers, and notebooks, with pronunciation tables, usage rules, and example sentences.
Guide to the Japanese counter 回 (kai) for counting how many times actions repeat or events occur, with pronunciation rules, example sentences, and comparison to the counter 度 for non-repeating actions.
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning tools and resources including streaming shows, audiobooks, subtitle tools, and flashcard apps for learners of all levels.
Monthly curated list of new Japanese learning tools and resources including games, television shows, websites, and apps for learners at all levels.
Guide to understanding classical Japanese verbs through their types and inflected forms, with examples from classical texts like Taketori Monogatari for advanced learners.
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.
An article explaining the uses and connotations of the Japanese second-person pronoun あなた, examining when it is neutral, polite, or rude depending on context and social situation.
Both 中 (naka) and 内 (uchi) often translate to ''inside,'' but they don't refer to quite the same ''inside.'' You didn't realize there could be more than one inside? You're not alone!
Monthly roundup of new Japanese learning tools and resources including browser extensions, apps, books, and games to help learners of all levels study Japanese.
Guide to the Japanese counter カップ for counting cups in cooking, clothing sizes, and packaged items, with pronunciation patterns for different number systems and practical examples.
Guide to Japanese workplace etiquette and business culture for English teachers and foreign workers in Japan.
Guide to Japanese first-person pronouns including わたし, 僕, 俺, and うち, covering their connotations of formality, gender, and context-appropriate usage for learners at all levels.
You need Internet while traveling Japan. Maps, train times, restaurant reviews—all essentials.
Guide to the Japanese counter 年 (nen) for counting years, including calendar years, school grades, and planetary orbits. Covers pronunciation patterns and provides example sentences for learners.
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.
Guide to the Japanese counter 基 (き) for counting large immovable objects such as statues, machines, and structures, with pronunciation charts and example sentences for intermediate learners.
A roundup of new Japanese learning tools from February 2019, featuring apps and extensions for studying with Netflix, looking up vocabulary, practicing kanji, and recognizing characters with OCR technology.
Article about facial hair terminology and history in Japan, covering mustache and beard vocabulary with kanji, historical attitudes during the samurai and Edo periods, and contemporary social norms.
Guide to the conjunctive particles が and けど, explaining their use for contrast and providing context in sentences, with examples showing differences between formal and colloquial forms.
Guide to the Japanese counter 階 (kai) for counting building floors and describing multi-story structures, with pronunciation rules, examples, and usage patterns for learners.
Interview with Japanese ghost expert and translator Zack Davisson about yūrei, yokai folklore, and kaidan stories in Japanese culture and literature. Suited for learners interested in cultural and historical context.
A curated directory and monthly series reviewing new Japanese learning resources across all types and levels. Covers websites, apps, books, games, and other study materials.
Japanese has more first-person pronouns than any other language. Learn your pronoun options and get out of that わたし rut.
Guide to Japanese homophones and near-homophones with multiple kanji writings, explaining nuanced differences in meaning and providing example sentences for each variant.
Guide to the ます polite verb form covering conjugation, past tense, negative forms, and questions, intended for beginners learning basic Japanese grammar.
Guide to です, a fundamental Japanese word used to mark sentences as polite and formal. Covers its use with nouns, adjectives, negative forms, and past tense with examples and explanations.
A textbook presenting three complete classic Japanese novels in parallel Japanese-English format with furigana and audio files, designed for advanced learners to read works by Kawabata, Mishima, and Tanizaki.
Article explaining the keyword mnemonic method for memorizing Japanese vocabulary by associating sounds with mental images that connect to English meanings.
A collection of in-depth reviews of Japanese learning products, textbooks, apps, and resources for learners at all levels, including courses, graded readers, and study tools.
Detailed grammar guide explaining こちら, そちら, あちら, and どちら (ko-so-a-do words) that refer to directions, places, things, and people.
Emily is a writer and translator with a Master's in Linguistics and Cultural Studies from Nagoya University.
Explains the Japanese counter 人 (nin) for counting people, including pronunciation rules, polite alternatives, food portions, smart animals, and pets. Suitable for beginners learning Japanese counters and grammar.
We're kanji nerds. We fell in love with kanji and know how to make you fall in love too.
Guide to learning Japanese effectively through anime by using Japanese subtitles, vocabulary tracking, and shadowing techniques. Written for intermediate learners willing to invest serious effort.
Review of Unko Kanji Drills, a set of six kanji practice books for Japanese elementary students using humorous example sentences to teach school-level kanji with readings and stroke order.
Emoji are lame. Welcome to the cool texting club.
Explains the Japanese word chibi, its etymology from classical Japanese, modern meanings as slang for small or short, usage in anime and manga, and how to use it appropriately in conversation.
Guide to Japanese honorific suffixes and name enders, covering their history, current usage, and appropriate contexts. Suited for learners seeking to understand politeness in Japanese.
A travel guide to Abashiri Prison Museum in Hokkaido that covers the history of prisoner labor in Japan's infrastructure development during the Meiji era. Suitable for learners interested in Japanese history and culture.
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