Learning to write any new language is a challenging task. Mastering a new writing system on top of that seems astronomical. And learning Japanese, a language with three writing systems? Impossible!
Actually, it isn’t.
Japanese writing may seem complicated at …
When learning Japanese, the dreaded formal Japanese keigo, 敬語 (けいご), is always looming in the background, ready to pounce and scramble your poor brain with its confusing rules and structures.
While 敬語 is a vital part of the Japanese language, …
Travelers to Japan easily find a lot of things to love about the country.
Delectable food. Great entertainment. Beautiful scenic views.
And the politeness shown by much of the native population.
Etiquette is a big aspect of Japanese culture, …
What’s not to love about anime?
Anime has it all: high-quality animation, fantastic soundtracks, stirring voice-acting and educational potential.
Yes, you read the last one right!
Many learners of the Japanese language find anime to be a helpful resource to …
Japan is famous for its formality and politeness, and Japanese people have earned a reputation for having excellent manners.
This system is also known for being complicated. Great care is taken to ensure that harmony is maintained in Japanese society, …
Japanese fluency demands around 2,200 hours of study time—that’s six years if you study for an hour a day.
There’s no way around it. You need to make Japanese a daily habit.
Otherwise, you won’t be prepared when someone drops …
Did you know that the word “zodiac,” in its original etymology, translates to “circle of little animals?”
It’s a cute image to imagine, but what’s the real deal with all that zodiac business around the end of the year?
If …
