Fluttering kimono in the breeze.
Eating sushi with chopsticks as cherry blossom petals scatter.
Receiving a bow from the teahouse owner before being poured a fresh cup of matcha…
In case you haven’t noticed, this post is all about Japanese …
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, …
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, …
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What’s that? Oh, just the sound of you mastering the Japanese language.
All you need is one little versatile tool: The mighty flashcard.
You can use flashcards to learn just about anything.
Of course, they’re awesome for …
Imagine eating at the same restaurant every single day.
Even if we’re talking about a restaurant with great food and a huge menu, after a few weeks you’d probably start craving something else.
A new cuisine. Different flavors. Anything to …
Alright, you hooligan.
Enough with all-fun, no-work Japanese resources like manga, anime and internet browsing.
Sure, they can help—but to learn Japanese fundamentals you’ll need a good old-fashioned textbook.
Japanese textbooks teach you the language in its …