Kanji Learning Strategies: How to Actually Remember Them
Kanji is the biggest hurdle for most Japanese learners. Over 2,000 characters, multiple readings, endless combinations. But here’s the truth: […]
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Japanese Pitch Accent: Does It Matter?
Short answer: Yes, but not as much as you think. Pitch accent exists in Japanese. Getting it wrong can occasionally
How to Practice Japanese Without a Partner
“I want to practise speaking, but I don’t have anyone to talk to.” Every Japanese learner says this. And yes,
Is Japanese Hard? (Yes and No)
“Japanese is one of the hardest languages in the world.” You hear this a lot. But is it true? Honest
10 Common Mistakes English Speakers Make in Japanese (And How to Fix Them)
English speakers learning Japanese tend to make the same types of mistakes. Don’t worry — it’s not a bad thing!
Anime Japanese vs Real Japanese: The Difference
You learned Japanese from anime. Lots of people have. Anime is a great gateway to Japanese. It keeps you motivated
How to Learn Hiragana and Katakana Fast
The first step in learning Japanese is hiragana and katakana. As long as you’re reading Japanese in romaji, you haven’t
Japanese for Business: Where to Start
You want to use Japanese at work. Maybe you’re planning to work in Japan, or your company has Japanese clients,
JLPT N1 Complete Guide: The Ultimate Challenge
JLPT N1 is the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. It means “able to understand Japanese used in
JLPT N2 Complete Guide: The Challenge of Business Level
JLPT N2 means “able to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, plus Japanese used in a broader range of situations