As a country, Japan is known for having a rich and unique culture. However, there is one thing that tends to puzzle most westerners and that is slurping. Slurping in Japanese culture is considered to be extremely polite but is the exact opposite in the west. We understand how you may be confused about this and don’t […]
Demons, spirits, and ghosts are some of the most popular creatures that are quite often associated with Japanese mythology but they are far from being the only being present. An entity that is lesser known is the Japanese dragon known to live in water and shapeshifts into a man, if not a beautiful woman. While dragons may […]
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The bow in Japanese culture is very important and even has a lot of meaning behind its usage. Japanese culture places a massive emphasis on respect and bowing is considered one of the primary ways to show respect to other people in Japan. As a tourist visiting Japan, you will constantly encounter situations where you will find […]
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There are so many Japanese light novels available that you can even find some of them in the English language. Then again, if you are trying to strengthen your knowledge of Nihongo, the best Japanese light novels you read should align with your level of understanding. Choose Japanese novels for beginners, which implies that you should at […]
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With this video and the included charts, you’ll learn how to be able to perfectly WRITE and READ all Katakana, characters of the Japanese alphabet. We will teach you those Japanese Kana using simple steps, showing you the correct stroke order, helpful tricks for memorization, and proper usage in common Japanese words. If you want […]
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With this video and the included charts, you’ll learn how to be able to perfectly WRITE and READ all Hiragana, characters of the Japanese alphabet. We will teach you those Japanese Kana using simple steps, showing you the correct stroke order, helpful tricks for memorization, and proper usage in common Japanese words. If you want […]
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What’s the best anime for learning Japanese and have a good time while you’re at it? Mastering the full extent of any language involves honing your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in that particular tongue. The Japanese language is no exception to this rule. Still, learning Nihongo does not have to revolve around tedious and boring tasks […]
Continue readingAdjective conjugations are a part of Japanese that can be very confusing, particularly to westerners who have never hear of such a thing. Certainly the concept is foreign, so let’s see if we can get a handle on how these conjugations work. First off, let’s just quickly cover the two types of adjectives: -い and […]
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Like every new language, learning Japanese can come off as intimidating to some while exciting or even exhilarating to others. The language, with its rich culture, has a historical significance of its own. Hence, only learning the language will not do it justice. Instead, immersing yourself in it completely will help you learn faster and enjoy the process […]
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This is a short-form compilation of our Japanese From Zero! Book 1 video series. It is intended as an introductory video for beginner learners, but can also be used as review for people who have been through the book. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro/Pronunciation 4:07 – Counting 12:50 – Phrases 19:32 – Sentence Structure 32:35 – […]
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