Japanese Keigo: Everything You Need to Know to Be Polite

If you have studied Japanese for just one day, then you know there’s a polite way and a colloquial way …

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Onyomi vs. Kunyomi: Because What You Kanji Isn’t What You Get

So, you just learned a brand new kanji character.

Then, you come across another weird word with that kanji read …

14 Hiragana Practice Resources for Japanese Beginner Students (Plus a Hiragana Quiz)

Hiragana is essential to your Japanese education.

If you want to learn Japanese fast, committing these basic characters to …

By erroldejesus

The Ultimate Japanese Kanji Flashcards to Kick Your Kanji Up a Notch

Unlike written English, which uses a mere 24 letters, kanji is made up of 2,000 commonly used characters.

While …

8 Japanese Translation Exercises to Advance Your Translating Skills

Translating may seem difficult.

But, like any task, the more you do it, the easier it becomes.

In other words—…

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7 Major Japanese Dialects You Should Know to Seem More Local

Overflowing with confidence, you roam the streets of Japan ready for your first meaningful interaction with a native speaker. …

By nickpowers

125 Japanese Medical Terms You Should Know [Audio Included]

Whether you find yourself residing in Japan or just visiting the country, having a grasp of medical terminology is invaluable.…