日语被广泛认为是世界上最难学习的语言之一。根据美国外交事务研究所(FSI)的分类,这个负责培训美国外交官和政府官员语言与文化的机构,将日语列为“超级难(Super-Hard)”语言。不过,这个排名有一个重要的前提:FSI 的评估是基于以英语为母语的人学习外语所需的时间。

在世界各地,以中文为母语的人通常能更快地掌握日语,这主要是因为中文汉字与日语汉字之间存在许多相似之处。这并不令人意外,因为日语中的汉字很大程度上是以繁体中文汉字为基础的。

然而,尽管表面上两者有许多共同点,日语和中文实际上属于完全不同的语系。日语中也有许多部分是中文背景无法帮助理解的。那么,对中文使用者来说,学习日语到底有多难?中文基础到底能提供多少捷径?本文将从中文学习者的角度探讨学习日语的优势与挑战,并分析中文母语者通常需要多长时间才能掌握日语。

为什么中文使用者学日语更快

1. 汉字知识

汉字是一种表意文字,起源于中国,并在公元5世纪左右传入日本。当时,日本还没有自己的文字系统。到了平安时代,日本已经发展出适合日语的汉字读音与用法。

对于以中文为母语的人,或是学过中文的人来说,掌握汉字是一个巨大的优势。这是因为学习日语所需的时间往往很大程度上取决于对汉字的熟悉程度。汉字不仅用于阅读和书写,也在词汇学习中发挥重要作用——每个字都代表一个概念,并能与其他字组合成词。

举个例子,根据 Coto Academy 的数据,一般学生需要大约 787 小时才能达到 JLPT N4 水平。但如果学习者已经熟悉汉字,则可能只需约 550 小时。这是因为习惯使用罗马字母的学习者,在面对日语的三种文字系统(平假名、片假名、汉字)时,需要克服较大的学习曲线。

需要注意的是,日语中的汉字主要源自繁体中文字符。如果你只熟悉简体字(例如中国大陆或新加坡使用的),有些汉字的形状可能会有所不同。但这并不会让学习变得更难——只是需要一些适应时间。

2. 共同词汇(中日同源词)

不仅有些日语汉字与中文字符外形相似,在某些情况下,它们的发音也相近。以“漢字(kanji)”为例,它与中文的“汉字(hanzi)”写法完全相同,发音也有一定的相似性——日语读作 kanji,中文读作 hanzi

为什么会这样呢?日本在历史上长期受到中国文化的影响,尤其是在文化交流频繁的时期,从中文中借用了大量词汇。虽然这些词在日语中经历了发音的变化,但其意义与字形大多保留下来。这也是为什么许多中文母语者在尚未完全掌握日语语法时,就能大致理解一些日语词汇的原因。

不过,并非所有词都完全相同或发音类似。日语中的汉字读音主要分为两种:音读(おんよみ)和训读(くんよみ)。
音读指的是“汉式读音”,即汉字传入日本时保留下来的接近原中文的发音。许多中日同源词都采用音读,因此中文学习者往往觉得耳熟。
相对地,训读是“和式读音”,用于表示日本本土的词汇或概念。这类读音通常与中文完全不同,对初学者来说可能较难掌握。

举个例子,汉字“水”在中文中读作 shuǐ,意思是“水”。在日语中,它有两个读音:音读为 sui,训读为 mizu
通常,当多个汉字组合成复合词时,读音多采用音读,因此某些日语单词听起来与中文更相似,也更容易被中文母语者识别。

3. 对表意文字的熟悉度

我们前面提到过这个话题,但值得更详细地探讨一下。如果你从小说英语,你很可能一生都在使用字母系统进行阅读和书写,每个符号(字母)代表一个音,而不是一个完整的词或概念。通过组合字母,你可以形成音节、单词和句子。

相比之下,表意文字系统是每个字符表示一个词、一个概念或一个想法,而不是单一的音。通常,你需要逐个记忆每个字符。中文就是一种典型的表意文字语言。

对于来自字母语言背景的学习者来说,学习日语的大部分初期时间通常都花在熟悉其文字系统上。这是因为日语使用混合文字系统,结合了表意文字与音节文字,包括三种书写方式:汉字、平假名和片假名。汉字是从中文借来的表意文字,而平假名和片假名是音节文字,每个字符代表一个音节或发音。这些不是字母,而是用于语法、词尾变化以及外来词的拼音字符。

这种混合系统是中文学习者通常具有优势的主要原因之一:他们可以立即识别许多汉字,把更多精力集中在语法和发音上;而来自字母语言背景的学习者则必须从零开始学习三套完全不同的书写系统。

中文学习者在学习日语时的挑战

既然我们了解了中文母语者在学习日语时为何通常能更快入门,我们也需要记住,这种优势并不意味着他们可以完全免于学习日语过程中常见的挑战和成长的阵痛。

1. 语法差异

中文语法通常遵循主语-动词-宾语(SVO)的顺序,这对大多数学习者来说相对直观易懂。而日语语法则是主语-宾语-动词(SOV)顺序,刚开始可能会觉得不太习惯。

例如,在中文中,如果你想说“我想吃饭”,你会说:

  • 我想吃饭
  • Wǒ xiǎng chī fàn

字面意思是“我 想 吃 饭”。

在日语中,句子结构不同,宾语通常位于动词之前:

  • 私はご飯を食べたいです
  • Watashi wa gohan o tabetai desu

按字面顺序翻译就是“我 饭 吃 想”。

即便有汉字基础的优势,中文学习者仍然需要系统的指导来掌握语法、句型和上下文中的正确用法。这也是 Coto Academy 的日语课程能够发挥重要作用的地方。我们的课程为从初学者到高级学习者的各个层级设计,帮助学生打好语法基础、扩充词汇量,并培养实际交流能力。

Coto Academy 的教学方法注重真实对话和沉浸式练习,让你不仅仅是死记汉字和语法。准备好流利说日语了吗?点击下方联系我们,进行免费水平测试吧!

2. 形似却意义不同的词

有些汉字在日语中与中文看起来完全相同或很相似,但在日语中的意义可能随着时间发生了变化。这类词通常被称为“假朋友(false friends)”。例如,汉字 手紙 在日语中表示“信件”(tegami),而在中文中,手纸字面意思是“卫生纸”。因此,仅凭外观相似来理解含义,可能会产生误导。

中文母语者学习日语的速度到底快多少?

Infographic on how long does it take Chinese to learn Japanese
JLPT 等级中文学习者(小时)其他学习者(小时)节省时间
N5 (初级)350462约快 25%
N4550787约快 30%
N3800–9001,300约快 35–40%
N21,4752,200约快 30%
N12,1503,900约快 45%

根据我们的数据,中文母语者在学习日语及应对 JLPT 时,比其他学习者通常快约 25–45%。例如,达到 JLPT N5 水平,中文学习者大约需要 350 小时,而其他学习者则约需 462 小时。在更高水平,这种优势更为明显:JLPT N2 中文学习者可能需要约 1,475 小时,而其他学习者通常约 2,200 小时;到 JLPT N1,差距进一步拉大,中文学习者平均约 2,150 小时,而其他学习者则约 3,900 小时。

中文学习者学习日语及通过 JLPT 所需时间

根据我们的数据,中文母语者在学习日语和应对 JLPT 时,比其他学习者通常快约 25–45%。例如,达到 JLPT N5 水平,中文学习者大约需要 350 小时,而其他学习者则需要约 462 小时。在更高水平,这种优势更加明显:JLPT N2 中文学习者可能需要约 1,475 小时,而其他学习者通常约 2,200 小时;到 JLPT N1,差距进一步拉大,中文学习者平均约 2,150 小时,而其他学习者则约 3,900 小时。

尽管存在这些挑战,中文母语者通常比来自字母文字背景的学习者学习日语更快,这得益于共享的汉字知识、相似的词汇以及对表意文字的熟悉。需要注意的是,这里的比较主要针对语言学习本身——阅读、写作、听力和口语——而非掌握社交礼仪或在语境中正确使用表达。要真正流利,这些技能所有外语学习者都必须培养。以下是中文学习者的典型进度概览:

1. 初学者到 JLPT N5(基础水平)

预计时间:3–6 个月(约 350 小时)

中文学习者达到 N5 水平通常需要约 350 小时,相当于每天坚持学习 1–2 小时,大约 3–6 个月。汉字基础和部分共享词汇让他们在阅读和识别单词方面比字母文字背景的学习者更有优势。

2. 达到 JLPT N4

预计时间:6–12 个月(约 550 小时)

要达到 JLPT N4,中文学习者可能需要大约 550 小时的学习时间。JLPT N4 被认为是日语的上初级水平。在这个阶段,你只需要学习大约 300 个汉字,这对中文学习者来说相对容易,但对来自字母文字背景的学习者仍具有一定挑战。虽然 300 个汉字听起来很多,但离真正流利还有很长的路要走。要被认为“流利”,你需要掌握 常用汉字(Joyo Kanji),共 2,136 个字符,这是日常生活中必备的汉字集合。

3. 达到 JLPT N3

预计时间:12–24 个月(约 800–900 小时)

达到 N3 需掌握约 650 个汉字。对于中文学习者,大约需要 800–900 小时,而没有汉字经验的学习者可能需要约 1,300 小时。在此阶段,汉字基础的优势在阅读理解和词汇习得方面更明显。

4. 高级流利:JLPT N2 和 N1

预计时间:18 个月–3 年(约 1,475–2,200 小时)

中文学习者与其他学习者之间的差距在高级水平最为明显。JLPT N2 需要掌握约 1,000 个汉字,而 JLPT N1 则要求精通 2,000 多个汉字。达到 N1 通常意味着高级水平:能够阅读报纸、理解电视节目,并在日常及职业场景中使用正式日语——对许多学习者来说,这通常需要数年时间。例如,已有汉字基础的学生达到 N2 约需 1,475 小时,而其他学习者通常约需 2,200 小时,快约 30%。到 N1,差距进一步拉大,中文学习者平均约 2,150 小时,而其他学习者约 3,900 小时,几乎是两倍的时间!当然,仅有汉字知识是不够的。即使是中文母语者,要掌握语法细微差别、敬语以及地道表达,也仍需大量练习与沉浸学习。

下一步?在 Coto Academy 开始学习日语!

总而言之,中文母语者在学习日语时通常具有一定先机,得益于汉字熟悉度、共享词汇以及表意文字的经验。但要真正流利,仍需付出努力:语法、动词变形、助词、礼貌等级以及文化细节都需要掌握;即便熟悉汉字,发音差异、假朋友以及语境中正确使用表达仍可能成为挑战。这正是 Coto Academy 的强化日语和 JLPT 课程能帮到你的地方。我们的课程适合从初学者到高级学习者的各个层级,帮助你巩固语法、扩充词汇,并练习在真实场景中使用日语。通过经验丰富的教师、沉浸式课程和清晰的循序渐进方法,中文学习者可以充分利用汉字优势,同时解决需要额外关注的部分。

为什么选择 Coto Academy?

  • 小班授课(最多 8 名学生),提供个性化支持
  • 专业日语母语教师,经过专门培训助你成功
  • 18 个等级、60 多门课程,按需定制
  • 线上课程,随时随地学习

FAQ

日语对中文母语者来说更容易吗?

是的,由于共享汉字和部分相似词汇,中文母语者可能会觉得学习日语相对容易一些。然而,语法和发音的差异仍然需要投入努力去掌握。中文母语者学会流利日语需要多久?

中文母语者学会流利日语需要多久?

流利程度通常需要 2–5 年,具体取决于学习强度、学习方法以及以往的语言经验。参加强化课程可能会缩短学习时间。

如果我已经会中文汉字,可以更快学日语吗?

当然可以。掌握汉字(Kanji)在日语的阅读和写作中提供了先手优势,可以显著加快学习进度。

哪种语言更难:中文还是日语?

对大多数学习者来说,日语通常比中文更难。原因在于日语语法复杂、拥有三种文字系统且有敬语,而中文语法相对简单,但需要掌握声调和大量汉字。

你是否正在准备 JLPT N2 考试?也许你想在工作上升职,通过面试,或者只是想挑战自己!

JLPT N2 的难度不小,但如果你按照这些学习建议来准备,就能顺利通过。在本指南中,我们将为你指明通向成功的道路,帮助你轻松通过 N2!

JLPT N2 考试概览

JLPT N2 分为三部分:语言知识、阅读理解和听力理解。每一部分满分 60 分,及格分数为每部分至少 30 分。

最低要求是每部分 30/60(总分 90/180)即可及格。如果有一部分不及格,则整场考试视为不及格。

但只要遵循本指南,你就能顺利通过。

使用 Coto Academy 智能备考 JLPT

准备 JLPT?通过 Coto Academy 的 JLPT 备考课程提升通过率。我们提供两种灵活的课程选择:全年课程和临考前 3 个月的强化冲刺课程。

这些课程的优势在于老师,他们专注于 JLPT 教学,能提供你自学无法获得的技巧与方法。

课程内容还包括模拟考试、阅读练习,以及日语语法、词汇、汉字等必备知识讲解!

JLPT N2 汉字与词汇

N2 需要掌握多少汉字?

N2 总共需要掌握约 1000 个汉字。

如果你已通过 JLPT N3,只需额外学习约 350 个汉字。这与 N4 升 N3 的差距相当,因此完全可行。

汉字的秘诀就是不断练习。好消息是 N2 没有书写考试,所以你只需要认读汉字即可。但练习书写仍然是加深记忆的好方法。

N2 词汇量

2 词汇量约 6000 个词,比 N3 多约 2500 个。

掌握词汇的最佳方法是同时记忆词汇和对应汉字,这样可以相辅相成地记住所有汉字。

网上有大量针对 N2 的免费资源和词汇表(例如 Memrise 的列表),也可以直接通过我们的在线 JLPT 备考课程轻松通过考试。

JLPT N2 语法与阅读

如何学习 N2 语法

掌握 N2 语法会让 JLPT 考试轻松很多。N3 到 N2 之间大约有 200 个语法点需要学习。

N2 语法较为复杂,有许多规则,也可能有不少例外。但认真学习后,解题会比你想象的容易得多。

书籍通常比网站或在线闪卡更好,尤其是 N2 及以上水平,日语语法的细微差别难以通过网络捕捉。我们推荐《An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese》这本书,涵盖了 N2 语法。

N2 阅读

JLPT N2 有专门的阅读理解部分,因此需要重点练习阅读。考试常选自文章或书籍片段,测试你对内容的理解。

建议练习阅读真实的日语文章,尤其是面向日本中学生的内容,也可以参考 NHK News Web Easy。

阅读材料中通常会有少量振假名,但不要完全依赖它,提前做好准备最重要。

我们的在线 JLPT N2 备考课程专门涵盖语法与阅读部分,帮助你顺利通过 N2!

JLPT N2 听力

JLPT 听力难吗?

如果你平时经常接触日语,其实不算太难。听力部分通常被认为是最容易的一部分。

但是,不要低估或忽略听力练习。题目节奏快,如果跟不上就容易掉队。考试时会提供一张空白纸供你做笔记,但不建议完全依赖它。保持放松,按顺序完成每道题即可。

准备听力的最佳方法是最大化日语输入:

  • 收听日语播客
  • 看日语电视新闻
  • 观看日语电视节目
  • 其他标准口语材料

另外,JLPT 备考书通常配有听力 CD,这也是最接近考试节奏的练习方式,能让你熟悉听力节奏,上考场时更从容。

JLPT N2 备考方法

实践测试
准备 N2 最有效的方法是做模拟测试。你可以在网上下载历年 N2 PDF 考卷,并设定计时进行练习。

多次做模拟测试有几个好处:

  1. 熟悉考试形式和题型
  2. 训练自己在限定时间内完成各部分的能力
  3. 养成按时完成并预留复查时间的习惯

如果你想了解学习时长,可以参考我们文章《通过各级 JLPT 需要多少小时学习》。

如果你认真准备 N2,强烈建议报名我们的 在线 JLPT N2 备考课程

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我们的 在线 JLPT N2 备考课程 也使用此套教材,因此强烈推荐。

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如果你认真想通过 JLPT N2,建议报名我们的 在线 JLPT N2 备考课程。该课程非常适合自学者,帮助你提升日语理解能力,也适合希望轻松通过 N2 的学习者。

我们的 N2 备考课程专注于语法、阅读、词汇和汉字,并以确保通过 JLPT N2 为目标。你将可以每周参加由 Nagai 先生在虚拟教室授课的课程。

拥有 JLPT N2 证书后,你在日本职场环境中将更具竞争力。对于希望在日本发展职业的人来说,N2 证书非常重要。

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考试报名信息

JLPT 通常每年举行两次,7 月和 12 月。报名窗口较短,请注意不要错过。

可以通过 MyJLPT 官方网站 在线报名并缴费,之后会收到考场安排通知。

详细报名指南请参考我们的文章:《如何在线报名 JLPT》

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General FAQ For Coto Japanese Academy

Payment methods include cash, bank transfers, credit cards (VISA/JCB/Mastercard/Amex), PayPal, and Stripe. Regarding bank transfers from overseas, we also accept payments through Wise.

Coto Japanese Academy strives to offer classes for everybody. We have 60+ courses with different levels for you to choose from. Most of our courses are designed to practice Japanese conversation skills. To look at all of our offerings, please refer to All Courses.

Each class is limited to a maximum of 8 students to ensure quality and maintain the personal care the instructor can give each student. Our student body comprises Japanese learners from various cultural backgrounds, such as the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Korea, China, and more.

Our instructors are strictly screened, have a 7% acceptance rate, and are professionally trained. Each of them is passionate about teaching Japanese. To view a list of current instructors, please refer to About Us.

If you need any help regarding course offerings, levels, scheduling, etc., our student support staff is always here to help you. Please refer to About Us.

Each school branch has study lounges where students can study or chat with instructors, staff, and peers! We also provide free Wi-Fi, water dispensers, a vending machine, and a snack area for people’s needs. To learn more about any of our branches, please refer to Locations.

Note: Coto Japanese Academy does not provide student visa support. If you need such services, please contact Coto School Finder.

Step 1 – Fill out the Inquiry Form: This help us learn more about you and your educational requirements!
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Step 2 – Book a free consultation: Book a free consultation so we can better understand your learning needs and Japanese level. This will help us pick a suitable course so you can hit the ground running when you start a program with Coto Academy.

Step 3 – Start your Japanese language journey: After you have all the requisite information, we can book you for a class to start your Japanese lessons. We are always here to help if you need it!

Registering for a course 2 weeks before the start date of the course is recommended.

Yes, for a fee, you can schedule a trial lesson; please message info@funjapanese.net for more information!

All new Coto Japanese Academy students pay a one-time 10,000 yen registration fee upon signing up for the first in-person class. This fee contributes to multiple aspects of the educational experience, such as developing the course offerings, ensuring the course quality, maintaining the study environment, and organizing cultural and social events. A registration fee is not required for online courses.

Absolutely. We offer courses on Saturdays or evenings to accommodate Japanese learners with busy schedules. Please refer to All Courses to see what courses are currently open at those times!

In-person Courses
It depends on which course and plan the students have applied for.
Courses purchased through a Package Plan can be rebooked as long as the class reservation is canceled by 18:00 the day before the class. However, the Intensive Course has a different system, please refer to the Terms and Conditions for more detailed information. If the student is enrolled in a Subscription Plan, makeup classes are not available.

Intensive Course Example
Online Class Auditing is possible If the student informs the school by 18:00 (JST) a day prior to the class, meaning the student will be able to watch the class, but unable to participate in exercises.
Make-up classes are available under certain circumstances. A make-up class (50-minute private class) can be offered for those who meet the following requirements:

  • A full-day absence of in-person class is required
  • Missed class must be between Monday – Thursday
  • The missed class must be canceled before 18:00 (JST) one day before the class day

The maximum number of catch-up lessons students can take is the number of weeks that students are enrolled in the course. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for more detailed information.

Online Courses
If the student is enrolled in a Subscription Plan, makeup classes are not available.
For the Package Plan, if the class reservation is canceled by 18:00 (JST) one day before the class day, the lesson points will be refunded. However, if there is a recurring reservation, this rule does not apply. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for more detailed information.”

Classes are primarily in Japanese, but depending on course level, English is sometimes used to help with comprehension.

In-person Courses
The Cancellation and Refund Policy depends on the courses and plans the student has applied for. Please read the last page of the following Terms and Conditions.

  • Subscription Plan
  • Intensive Course
  • Package Plan (PT, PL, SPL, SPG)
  • Package Plan (Lite-intensive)

The evacuation procedures are posted in every classroom. Since each school has different evacuation routes, please check the ones specific to your location.
Iidabashi School
Shibuya School
MInato School
Yokohama School

All students are asked to abide by the following guidelines in order for all students to comfortably attend lessons and maximize results.
1. Please be in the classroom 5 minutes before the start of class to ensure that you are not late.
2. Please refrain from eating during class time. Drinking during class time is permitted.
3. Please set your phone to silent mode, and refrain from using it unless necessary for the class.
4. If you will not be able to attend class in-person, please let our school know by 16:00 on the day before. You may be permitted to audit the class online or take a catch up lesson under the conditions stipulated in the Terms and Conditions.
5. If you receive homework, please complete it and be ready for the next class to help ensure a smooth and effective lesson.
6. For lessons involving pair work or activities, please cooperate with the instructions to ensure the lesson runs smoothly.
7. Each course is taught by a team of instructors who communicate closely to ensure consistency across lessons.
8. In the Beginner level course, please note that English may be present in course materials, explanations, and instructions.
9. Students may be requested to change levels mid-course if the instructor deems the student’s level inappropriate for the course.
10. There is a maximum capacity for students in each class. Please apply early if you are planning to continue with the course.
11. Generally, if you wish to receive course materials early for the next course, they will be available 1 week before the start of the new level. Please contact your school’s staff for further information.

Please email info@funjapanese.net or visit reception if you would like to make new reservations. Please make a reservation three days in advance to secure your spot.

To reserve a course on Coto Online Japanese School, please use the online lesson scheduling system to view your lesson schedule or cancel lessons. You can book Part-time Courses within one month from the current date. If you would like to book classes more than one month in advance, please contact online@funjapanese.net and ask our student support staff to make a reservation.

Refund
Refunds are not available after the contract is made and executed except for the following:
– If the student requests to use materials other than those provided by Coto Japanese Academy through our web portal, the student will be charged seperately for the use of those materials as this is a bespoke service that we offer.

About the “Cooling-Off Period”
If the student wishes to cancel their plan with a point expiration date of more than 2 months and more than 50,000 yen, the student may do so within 8 calendar days of the sales transaction date registered by the student’s credit card provider or banking institution. Please notify us by email at online@cotoacademy.com. However, for subscription plans, this policy does not apply.

Early Termination Policy
In the event that points are valid for more than two months and the amount paid exceeds 50,000 yen, and in the unlikely event that the cancellation is made before the end of the course, the remaining amount will be refunded after deducting the following from the course fee received.

If no points are used at all there is a fee of 15,000 yen.

If you have used at least one point: The total amount of A and B below will be deducted from your refund.
A) Unit price of point fee (including consumption tax) x number of points for the course
B) Cancellation fee: 20% of the already paid lesson fee minus the amount calculated in A. However, if it exceeds 50,000 yen, the maximum cancellation fee is 50,000 yen.

*No refunds will be given for subscription plans.
*The transfer fee for refunds is the responsibility of the payee.
*Cooling-off and mid-term cancellation do not apply if the registered student resides abroad.

Private Class
If the class is canceled within 24 hours of the class start time, the points will return to your account. However, this is limited to twice a month. After two times, points will not be refunded even if you cancel the class within 24 hours.

Group Class
If you cancel a class, the student is not eligible for a points refund. However, the student can watch a video recording of their missed lessons within two weeks of the class taking place.

Cancellations up to 24 hours before the class start time are fully refundable, meaning the lesson points will return to the student’s account. However, for cancellations within 24 hours of the class start time, the points will not be refundable.

The points will be used if the internet connection is lost on the student’s side. Please refer to our policy regarding Internet Connection Disruption below:
If the connection is lost during a lesson, the following actions will be taken
– If the internet connection is lost due to a problem on the instructor’s part, points will be returned to your account.
– If the internet connection is lost due to a problem on the part of the student, the points will be used. The instructor will take all possible measures to reconnect if the internet connection is lost.

Please be sure to test the internet connection in advance. We do not recommend taking courses in public Wi-Fi such as cafes and restaurants. Also, if you encounter any internet connection problems, please report them using the Problem Report Form. We will review the report function and use it to verify the issue.

If you cancel the class before your points expire, they will remain valid for future use. However, if you cancel after the points have expired, they will no longer be valid.

Please contact us by 18:00 JST one day before your class date via the online lesson scheduling system.

We do not offer translation services.

Our Japanese language instructors can teach and accommodate vocabulary within the scope of general Japanese. Currently, we do not offer any classes regarding the terminology of specialized fields.

Coto Japanese Academy focuses on conversation practice to help students have a smoother life in Japan. With the small classes, we ensure that the instructors give the students personal care. We also accommodate each person’s buying schedule by rolling out more class times.

In-person FAQ For Coto Japanese Academy

The Intensive Course is designed to master speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills.
– Course frequency: 4 weeks, 3 hours a day, 5 days a week.
– Course materials: Genki and Coto Japanese Academy’s original materials
– Course Level: From total beginner to advanced.
To know more about the course, please refer to the Intensive Course page.

All Intensive Courses start at the beginning of the month. Enroll in a class now by filling out the inquiry form.

The Intensive Course is offered with a minimum enrollment of 2 students. However, if you are the only student enrolled by the start date or after the course begins, we will provide 2-hour sessions instead of 3. For any field trips, we will offer 3 classes as compensation.

The JLPT Course is designed to help you reach your JLPT objectives optimally through expert guidance, practice exams, and in-house materials as you work towards your JLPT goals. We offer courses for all JLPT levels. To learn more about the course, please refer to JLPT Courses.

3-Months Course
The 3-Month Course is a crash course designed to help ace the JLPT exam in a short period. It focuses on doing JLPT exam problems.
– Course frequency: 3 hours a week
– Covered Topics: All JLPT exam elements (grammar, reading vocabulary, and kanji)

Full-year Course
The full-year course aims to help students ace the JLPT exam by focusing on grammar points and reading comprehension.
– Course frequency: 2 hours per class
– Covered Topics: Only grammar and reading
To know more about the course, please refer to JLPT Courses.

Full-year Course
Students are welcome to join the full-year course at any time, provided there is availability. The course covers each grammar point in detail, along with practice, basic reading strategies, and helpful tips, so even those who have never studied content at this level can join with confidence. Additionally, each lesson is designed as a stand-alone session, so there is no need to attend consecutive lessons.

3-month Course
The 3-month course begins approximately 3 months prior to the JLPT exam and focuses on excercises. The course is sold as a package, so you need to register for all three months.

The Part-time Course is designed to teach practical Japanese for daily life situations. It is recommended for Japanese learners who have already learned some Japanese but want to improve their grammar and speaking.
– Class frequency: 2 hours a day
– Teaching materials: Coto Japanese Academy’s original materials
– Level availability: Beginner to Advanced
For more information about the course, please refer to the Part-time Course page.

You can join anytime as long there are spots available, enroll in a class now by filling out the inquiry form.

Similar to the Intensive Course, the Lite-intensive Course is designed to master speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills. It lasts four weeks but only involves learning two hours a day and two days a week. The course uses various teaching materials, such as Genki and Coto Japanese Academy’s original materials. This course consists of different levels, from total beginner to advanced. To learn more about the course, please refer to the Lite-intensive Course.

All Lite-intensive Courses start at the beginning of the month. Enroll in a class now by filling out the inquiry form.

The Private Course is designed for people who want to learn Japanese 1-on-1 with their teacher, allowing for a more personalized learning experience. Each lesson lasts for an hour with a 10-minute break in between. For more information about the course, please refer to the Private Course page.

You can join when there is a teacher that can meet your preferred time frame.

Yes, we offer kids private classes by request. However, the availability of the course depends on the instructor’s availability and the children’s age. Please fill out the inquiry form if you are interested in this course.

It is possible; however, this is a special request. Therefore, please contact us at info@japanese.net before signing up for the course.

Kids Courses are designed for kids and teens who are interested in studying Japanese. The class not only includes Japanese but also field trips and DIY activities for children to learn Japanese in a fun and engaging environment.

Kids Courses do not have a fixed schedule, please stay tuned for more information on our social media or website for the latest offerings.

Online FAQ For Coto Japanese Academy

Coto Online Japanese School is Coto Japanese Academy’s online platform that lets Japanese learners study Japanese anywhere, anytime. We offer courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels. The platform provides a wide range of courses; to learn more, please refer to the following:
– Lite-intensive Course
– JLPT Course
– Part-time Course
– Private Course

The JLPT Course is designed to help you achieve your JLPT goals through expert guidance, practice exams, and comprehensive in-house materials. We offer courses for all JLPT levels. To learn more about the course, please refer to JLPT Courses.

JLPT Online Instructions and Exercise – 6-Months Course
A crash course designed to help you ace the JLPT exam in a short period with a focus on JLPT exam questions.
– Course frequency: 3 hours a week
– Covered Topics: All JLPT exam elements (grammar, reading vocabulary, and kanji)

Full-year Course
Aimed to help ace the JLPT exam by focusing on grammar points and reading comprehension.
– Course frequency: 2 hours per class
– Covered Topics: Only grammar and reading

No interaction is needed in this course. However, if there are any questions, you may submit them through the chatbox.

Students can join our JLPT courses at any time. The JLPT Full-year course completes its curriculum over one year, while the JLPT Instructions & Exercise course does so over six months. Since both courses repeat the same curriculum annually or semiannually, students can start at any point and still complete the full curriculum within the course period (one year or six months, respectively). Additionally, our courses are designed in a non-linear format, so students do not need to worry about falling behind if they join midway through the program.

Daylight saving time is not observed locally in Japan. Depending on the teacher or language learner’s region, there might be times when either one or both party’s local time changes according to daylight saving time. In the case that this results in a time difference between the teacher and the language learner, please confirm with your teacher and adjust accordingly.

If you’d like to keep your local time the same, you’ll need to check with your teacher to see if they’re able to change their schedule, and cancel your recurring reservation 2 weeks prior to the desired date of change and make a new recurring reservation at the new time.

Click the speech bubble in the top right corner to access chat messages. Accessibility depends on the type of course registered. For one-time booking, chat messages are available from reservation creation to 24 hours after the lesson concludes. For recurring bookings, chat messages are available from reservation creation to 2 weeks after the end of the last recurring lesson.

The payment schedule can be found under My Point Balance page.
1. Go to “My Point Balance”
2. Select the number of points next to the profile picture

Recurring class bookings can be found under My Classes

Terms and conditions can be found under “Information” in your profile page.

Lesson points are the currency that the Coto Online Japanese School system uses to book lessons. Prices differ depending on the class. When you book a class, the system will deduct the points from your balance to reserve your spot. The points owned will be shown in the top right corner of the page.

You can click on the points you currently own to enter the Points Purchase page.

There are Subscription and Point Packages.

Subscription Package

  • Points are valid for 28 days, and payment and point refills will be automatically processed
  • Recommended for students who want to take a certain number of lessons each week
  • Points purchased with a monthly subscription do not carry over to the next month and must be used to book lessons within the current 28-day window

Point Package

  • Direct purchase of lesson points.

To ensure your next round of lessons is booked, please purchase a new package or top up your points before your scheduled booking day. This is when our system deducts points and reserves your lessons.

Yes, points expire according to the following:
– Subscription Package: 28 days from purchase date. Points become invalid after the expiration date and cannot be extended.
– Points Package: The expiration date depends on the package. Please check the Points Purchase page for more information. Points will be invalid after the expiration date and cannot be extended

Lessons reserved before the expiration date can still be taken after the expiration date. If you cancel after the expiration date, the points will be invalid.

No, points will always be deducted from the package with the earlier expiration date.

No, points are non-transferable.

The steps for booking a class are as follows:
1. Select “Book Classes” in the menu bar
2. Input the preferred type of class (private or group), level, and time

If you would like to reserve the same class each week, please select “book for recurring” when signing up for the class.

The classes are mainly conducted through Zoom; please make sure your application and browser are up-to-date to ensure a smooth experience.

Download Zoom:
English
Japanese

Past class recordings will be available for two weeks from the day the class took place. To access them:
1. Select “My History”
2. Select “Link to Class recording” in the lower right corner of the lesson card

Attendance records can be found on the My History Page.
1. Go to “My History”
2. Select “Download History”

For a one-time booking, the instructor may not be able to grade your homework. However, for recurring classes, the instructor may grade your homework. Please submit the homework through chat if you want it graded.

Credit cards and bank transfers are accepted. However, payment by bank transfer is available only for the Points Package and is limited to domestic bank accounts. If you wish to make payments through a bank transfer, please contact us through the Help Page.

This can be done under My Profile Page.
1. Go to “My Profile”
2. Select “My Payment Methods”
3. Register the new credit card’s information and delete the old one, if needed.

Please check and update your payment information. If necessary, please contact your credit card provider.

The system will retry your transaction up to 5 times; please DO NOT create a new point subscription, as it may cause the system to double-charge the account, resulting in duplicate subscription plans.

If you have recurring bookings and the payment for your point subscription does not go through by the deadline, your recurring bookings may be automatically canceled due to lack of points. If they are canceled, please start new recurring bookings again.

Yes, you can. Please contact us through online@funjapanese.net or the Help Page on Coto Online Japanese School. It typically takes about 2 to 3 business days to issue an invoice. However, during the end of the year, New Year holidays, and other holidays it can be particularly busy, so the request will take longer to process.

We currently accept students who are 16 years old and older. However, for younger Japanese learners, please contact us at online@funjapanese.net for more information.

There is no minimum contract term. However, cancellations take two weeks to process, and they will be reflected two weeks after you made your cancelation request.

Yes, you can. Please contact online@funjapanese.net for more information and please note that a fee is required.

It is not possible to put a recurring private class on hold; the student will need to cancel the recurring classes and rebook them in the future.

If the student has a point subscription package, the booking reservation and point subscription package must be canceled separately. Please note that cancellations of your recurring lessons take two weeks to process; cancellations take effect two weeks after the date of your cancellation request. Once the student cancels a recurring reservation, it is possible that the instructor or timeslot may not be available when you resume. If the student wants to keep taking classes with the same instructor and on the same schedule, please keep the recurring reservation and cancel the individual courses for which attendance is impossible. But please note: Free cancellations up to 24 hours before the lesson’s start time are only available twice a month.

It depends on the course. If a textbook is required for purchasing, a link to the textbook will be shared with the students through the Coto Online Japanese school chat. Please be sure to purchase the materials before the start of class.

Read through our Coto Online Help Library.

No, we do not offer makeup lessons.

CBCS FAQ For Coto Japanese Academy

The Coto Communication Business School (CBCS) offers a business Japanese course designed for professionals aiming to improve their communication skills and advance in their careers in Japan. The program features four modules that include cultural education, practical training, and personalized coaching. The courses focus on understanding Japanese business culture and enhancing cross-cultural communication. They are available in small classes (2-8 students) and are conducted online in English. The program is suitable for individuals with or without prior work experience in Japan. For more information, please refer to Coto Communication Business School.

A full course, consisting of all 4 modules, will be 8 hours in total. One module lasts 2 hours.

For students wo prefer to participate individually, Coto does provide private lessons for the same price but with half of the allotted time.

We limit our class sizes to a maximum of 8 students, ensuring that each student receives personalized attention and support from the instructor.

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想要初步接触日语,有什么比把自己的名字转换成日语更有趣的方式呢?英文或其他外来语名字通常会用片假名来书写。例外情况是,如果你的名字本身含有汉字,那么你可以选择使用日语读音来念出这些字。

在日本,尤其是在报纸或媒体上,现在越来越常见的是,对于中国人以及部分使用汉字的韩国人名字,会直接使用原本的发音,而不是用日语的读法。比如,如果你的中文姓氏是“林”(发音 Lim 或 Lin),你也可以读作“はやし(Hayashi)”,这是 19 世纪日本最常见的姓氏之一。

幸运的是,构建一个日语名字其实很简单。你完全不需要什么名字生成器,只要掌握平假名和片假名的基本知识就可以啦。(别忘了下载我们的平假名表!)

如何用日语说“你叫什么名字”

在日语中,如果你想问别人名字,可以说:

お名前は何ですか?
Onamae wa nan desu ka?
你叫什么名字?

那为什么不说“あなたの名前は何ですか”?

原因是日语里经常会省略一些词语,如果上下文已经能让对方明白意思,就不必说出来。在这种情况下,你直接面对一个人说话,对方自然知道你是在问“你的名字”。

还有一种更简单的问法:

お名前は?
Onamae wa?
(您的名字是……?)

如何用日语说“我的名字是……”

在日语里,自我介绍的方式有很多,取决于你跟谁说话、场合的正式程度,以及和听者之间的关系。

最基础的表达方式是:

私の名前はサムです。
Watashi no namae wa Samu desu.
我的名字是山姆。

不过,虽然这样说是正确的,但并不是最自然的说法。就像前面提到的那样,日语里很多时候不会使用“你”,同样也不太常用“我”这种第一人称。

最简单、最常见的方式是直接说名字加上 です(desu)

サムです。
Samu desu.
我是山姆。

如果是在更正式的场合,比如商务会面,或者对方比自己年长时,你可以用:

サムと申します。
Samu to moushimasu.
我叫山姆。

(延伸阅读:Watashi、Boku、Ore:日语中“我”的不同表达方式)

有趣的事实!在日本,名字的顺序通常是先姓再名。比如 江戸川 コナン(名侦探柯南),江戸川(Edogawa)是姓,コナン(Conan)是名。而在西方文化中,例如 Tom Holland,就是 Tom 是名,Holland 是姓。

日语如何识别英语的元音与辅音

可以把你的名字看作是一个“借用”的英语单词,然后直接用片假名来音译。片假名外来语的书写方式取决于发音,而不是拼写。

英语有 20 个不同的元音音素,是世界上元音系统最复杂的语言之一。而日语只有 5 个元音:a、i、u、e、o。这些元音发音简短而清晰。

这意味着什么?名字用片假名写出来时,会根据日本人听到的发音来决定。因为日语的音比英语少,而且几乎没有辅音结尾的发音,所以单词常常会加上元音,或者被调整成最接近的音。

例如:英语单词 cat 在片假名中写作 キャット(kyatto),多了一个“o”音结尾。而单词 hug,因为其中的元音最接近“a”,所以日语会说成 ハッグ(haggu)

想和我们一起学习日语吗?

如何用日语写你的名字(片假名、平假名等)

日语有两种字母和一种基于汉字的表意文字系统。

日语的书写系统包括:

  • 汉字(Kanji) —— 来源于中文的表意文字
  • 平假名(Hiragana) —— 日语的音节文字
  • 片假名(Katakana) —— 日语的音节文字,用于外来词

如果你刚开始学习日语,不用担心。我们有一个 30天平假名挑战,可以帮助你加快学习进度并保持学习动力。

在日本,日本人通常用汉字书写名字。如果你是外国人,大多数情况下需要用 片假名 来写名字。下面是一个片假名表。



日语里有一些发音不能直接从英语转换过来。比如,“v” 在日语中不是自然存在的音,通常会被转写成类似英语里 “b” 的发音。

举例:名字 David 在日语里写作 デービッド(De-biddo)

英语名字在片假名中并没有唯一固定的写法,但有一些更常见、更流行的写法。

例如:名字 Samuel 可以写作 サミュエル(Samyu-eru) 或者 サムエル(Samueru)。你可以用片假名表自己拼写名字!如果不确定,也可以使用 日语名字生成器

常见英文名字的日语写法

男性名字

  • James ジェイムズ
  • Michael マイケル
  • Robert ロバート
  • John ジョン
  • Joseph ジョセフ
  • Henry ヘンリー
  • Lucas ルーカス
  • Jackson ジャクソン
  • David デイビッド

女性名字

  • Mary マリー
  • Jessica ジェシカ
  • Sarah サラ
  • Karen カーレン
  • Michelle ミシェル
  • Amy エミー
  • Julie ジュリー
  • Jessica ジェシカ
  • Sophia ソフィア
  • Isabella イサベラ

英文名字转换成日语名字的规则

传统上,有些名字在日语中读起来会比较特别。一般情况下,元音会被转化为最接近的日语元音。由于日语的元音比英语少,比如 “fur”“far” 中不同的元音,在日语里都会转成 ファー(faa)

看起来有点复杂,但其实下面的表格总结了英语发音转写成日语的规则。这些规则包括:

  • 双元音(diphthongs)
  • 短元音和长元音
  • 辅音
  • 中元音(schwa sound)

英语元音转写成日语

英语音标示例日语转写示例
ɪitイ, iピット (pitto)
ɛpetエ, eペット (petto)
æSamア, aサム (samu)
æ after kcapキャ, kyaキャップ (kyappu)
ʌmugア, aマグ (magu)
ɒsocksオ, oソックス (sokkusu)
ʊbookウ, uブック (bukku)
əTimothyBased on spelling ティモシー
ɑːcarアー, ア aaaカー (kā)
shieldイー: iiシールド (shiirudo)
ɔːhorseオー: ooホース (hōsu)
Mayエイ, eiメイ (mei)
myアイ, aiマイ (mai)
ɔɪboyオーイ, ōiボーイ (bōi)
əʊphoneオ, oフォン (fon)
nowアウ, auナウ (nau)
ɪəpierceイア, iaピアス (piasu)
ɛəhairエア, eaヘア (hea)
ʊətourウアー, uaaツアー (tsuā)
Data taken from www.sljfaq.org

英语辅音转写成日语

英语音标示例日语转写示例
θthinkシャ, シ, シュ, シェ, ショ sシンク (shinku)
ðthezザ (za)
rrightラ, リ, ル, レ, ロ: r-kanaライト (raito)
llinkラ, リ, ル, レ, ロ: r-kanaリンク (rinku)
ŋ spelt “ng”singerンガ, ンギ ngシンガー (shingā)
ŋ spelt “nk” or “nc”sinkン, nシンク (shinku)
vlovebラブ (rabu)
vヴ (the u katakana) plus a small vowelvisualヴィジュアル (vijuaru)
wwinウィ: u + small vowel kanaウィン (win)
ffightファ, フィ, フ, フェ, フォ: hu + small vowel kanaファイト (faito)
ti, diDisneyティ, ディ (te or de + small i) (newer method)ディズニー (dizunii)
tutwoツ: tsuツー (tsū)
dzgoods, kidsッズ zzuグッズ, キッズ (guzzu, kizzu)

日语名字生成器:将英文名字转换成日语

如果你想用一个更轻松的方式来找到自己的日语名字,你也可以使用 片假名名字转换器。这里有几个可用的工具链接:

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FAQ

外国名字是如何转换成日语的?

外国名字通常会被转写成 片假名,片假名是日语书写系统之一,专门用于外来语。名字的发音会根据日语音节的规则进行调整,以适应日语的发音体系。

我的名字可以用汉字写吗?

从技术上来说,你可以用汉字来创造一个名字的版本,但在音译中并不常见。用汉字写名字更具解释性,通常需要选择与发音相近、同时带有美好含义的汉字。

片假名转写有具体规则吗?

有的,这些规则确保名字符合日语的发音方式:

  • 日语中没有的发音会被替代(例如,“V”会变成“B”。比如 David 会写作 デービッド)。
  • 长元音会用长音符号(ー)表示(例如 Kate 会写作 ケイト(Keito))。

如何用片假名写我的名字?

你可以使用 片假名表,把名字的发音和日语音节一一对应。
另外,你也可以使用在线工具,或者请教日语母语者来确保准确性。

以下是一些可用的网站:

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