40 Japanese Slang Words to Know in 2022

Among Japanese teens, words like "Sorena '' and "Emoi '' are used frequently in their daily lives. Many Japanese slang words are very different from the Japanese we learn fro...

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An Extensive List of Japanese Language Tests - Alternatives to the JLPT

There’s many different Japanese language proficiency tests offered in addition to the official Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Here’s an extensive list of Japanese language test...

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All about the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test or JLPT is the most famous and used Japanese proficiency test for foreign nationals, so understanding its ins and outs will be helpful and at times mandatory, es...

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Tips to Learning Japanese: Find Out the Best and Most Efficient Ways to Learn Japanese

Learning Japanese from scratch can be difficult for native English speakers. In this article, we explain why exactly Japanese is one of the hardest languages to learn and most importantly what’s...

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Learn Hiragana & Katakana, the Basic Japanese Characters or Japanese Alphabet

Hiragana, followed by Katakana, is the first thing you learn as a beginner Japanese learner. In this article, we help you out from the frontlines of Japanese learning, guiding you through hiragana and...

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Introducing the 5 Types of Keigo, Everyday Keigo to Memorise and Keigo that Japanese Have Trouble With

“Which do I use?” “Was that right?” are some of the many worries Japanese learners face when trying our best to speak Keigo, which is perhaps the most difficult part of Japanes...

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Popular Japanese Names and Their Meaning (2021~2022 Ranking)

Japanese names are carefully chosen by parents considering the characters' meaning and combination, how it's read and the sound. There are also some rules to be followed when addressing a Japa...

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Not Just Kansai Dialect, Find Out How Many Japanese Dialects Are There

Kansai dialect is the most well known Japanese dialect but there are many more to explore. In fact, there are dialects that are difficult to understand even to Japanese. In this article, we introduce ...

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50 Common Japanese Phrases We Hear and Use Every Day

If you live in Japan, there are certain words & phrases that we hear and use every day. Here’s a list of 50 of them, all of which are necessary to know to get by and for smooth communication...

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15 Recommendations for Learning Japanese with Anime

Even amongst the Japanese, there are those who especially love anime. Not only is anime fun to watch, but it can help you study Japanese. By watching anime that matches your Japanese language level, y...

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