We Reviewed 31 Japanese Learning Apps in 2027
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, these apps are sure to help you achieve your language learning goals
30 Common Manga Sound Effects: What They Actually Mean
A big part of Japanese manga is the stylish typography mimicking sound effects that bring the panels to life, sometimes taking more space than the speech bubbles themselves. Manga sound effects come from the wide range of onomatopoeia that exists in the Japanese language. Depending on the manga, you might see these sound effects written […]
12 JLPT Tips for Exam Day Success (Avoid Common Mistakes)
JLPT exam is around the corner! Here are 10 tips you need to know for before the exam! Read to learn about them now.
Top 100 JLPT N5 Vocabulary List by Category
How long does it take to pass JLPT N5? How to prepare for JLPT N5? What is the JLPT N5 difficulty? Don’t worry! We have made this top 100 JLPT N5 word list with BOTH hirakana and kanji. This blog is meant to help you learn the words so you can succeed on your coming […]
10 Most Common Japanese Punctuation & How to Use Them
Japanese punctuation marks, known as 役物 (yakumono), consist of commas, periods, and question & exclamation marks. They’re easy to overlook, but these small, seemingly insignificant marks make a sentence readable and easy to understand. We use punctuation all the time in English ー you are seeing them being used in real time as you read […]
Best Japanese Apps for Homeschool Students
Are you homeschooling your child and looking for language learning resources? Japanese is a good fit for homeschoolers. Its writing systems are visual and pattern-based, so children can start recognizing characters quickly, and the reward comes fast: a few weeks in, they can read real words on a menu, a sign, or a favorite anime […]
Halloween-Themed Japanese Vocabulary to Spook You Out
Halloween in Japan is just around the corner, and when is a better time to learn some Japanese Halloween vocabulary, if not now? How else can you describe some of the ghosts, monsters, and creepy crawlers that will spring up across the nation? Japan is no stranger to celebrating various occasions, and Halloween is quickly […]
Free Hiragana Chart & Quiz (Japanese Resources)
Want to learn Japanese hiragana? In this blog, we share our own PDF learning Hiragana practice sheets and links to some popular apps for learning Japanese. Just started learning Japanese? Head to our main article about the Japanese writing system for a more comprehensive guide! Apps for Learning Hiragana If you are just getting started […]
