https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hewGVXis0hQJapanese is a very nuanced language. By now, you have probably realized this – especially if you are studying at a JLPT N3 level. Although you may be familiar with the Japanese word ながら (nagara), meaning “while”, there is a similar nuanced expression you may not be familar with. JLPT N3 Grammar: ついでに (tsuide ni) […]
Are you struggling with stroke order? You’re not alone.Some kanji have more than a few strokes to remember.That is why we are so happy to share about this!Kanjibro is a new tool for finding the stroke order of most common Kanji (Kanji that appear in open source Japanese dictionaries.)Using Kanjibro to find stroke order is […]
For foreigners living in Japan, reading food labels may be particularly challenging. In this Kanji worksheet, we sort out some common kanji to help you understand the information written on Japanese food labels and packaging. To learn more N2 kanji related to themes such as “Food”, “Advertising” and “ Signboards” (total 14 units), You can […]
Confused about Japanese Particles? Want to know the difference between wa and ga? Check out this easy to use reference guide. Japanese particles are an indispensable key in understanding Japanese sentences. Learn changing how a particle is used can change the entire meaning of a sentence. In this blog, we sort out 13 common Japanese […]
In this new Kanji worksheet, we are going to learn how to write some body parts. For example, 腕(arm), 腰(waist) and 肩(shoulder). To learn more N2 kanji related to themes such as “Food”, “Advertising” and “ Signboards” (total 14 units), You can download the full workbook here !Are you looking to pass the JLPT N2? Enrollment […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Ayv3IpYqQWe have yet another JLPT grammar point companion blog! Today we are looking at Yuka-sensei’s video about the JLPT N3 grammar point: うちに (uchi ni) meaning, “during” or “while”.Not to be confused with ながら, うちに is a different expression. It is used to refer to “while” or “during” a timespan, as opposed to “while” doing […]
When shopping at drugstores and supermarkets in Japan. Kanji can be seen on the detergent bottles, medicine packages…etc. In our first unit of N2 Kanji Workbook, we’ll be presenting to you commonly used of household goods. Before that, let’s take a look at the JLPT Kanji Worksheet. Are you looking to pass the JLPT N2? […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjZMzV4OisOne of the great things about the Japanese language is that it’s grammar is rich with expressions. Additionally, due to it’s ambiguous nature, Japanese has different nuanced ways of expressing transitional words. Such as the word we are looking at today, JLPT N4 grammar point: のに (no ni).First watch Yuka-sensei explain it in the video […]
We have a new Youtube companion blog for you! In the above video, Kanbara-sensei introduces us to JLPT N3 grammar point: と言うより. You can use this expression in conversation when you want to say “rather than…” such as to clarify a talking point. First watch the video above, and then review the content with this […]
In today’s climate – we know it can be hard to find the best option to learn Japanese online. Different people have different learning styles, and what works best for one person may not be the best way to study for someone else. For example, online group Japanese lessons may be a better fit for […]
