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June 30, 2020

Japanese Insults: Insults and Being Rude in Japanese

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Japan has a reputation for being an extremely polite and formal country. On the surface the culture seems very hospitable – but what about when it isn’t? Like any other language, there are Japanese insults and ways to be rude in Japanese. This article is primarily concerned with helping Japanese learners avoid being rude or […]

June 19, 2020

Kanji Worksheet Free PDF Download: JLPT N3 – Unit 4: Weather

In the N4 kanji workbook, we practiced kanji related to the four seasons. In this Kanji worksheet, we are going to learn some words you will see in weather forecasts. Looking to pass the JLPT N3? Enrollment for our Online JLPT N3 Prep Course is open! Feel free to check out our previously uploaded worksheets […]

June 12, 2020

Learn Japanese With Animal Crossing – Characters and Vocabulary

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Learn Japanese Vocabulary From Animal Crossing: New Horizons Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a great and fun resource for anyone looking to learn Japanese from Video Games. In the video above, Akiko-sensei shows us some key words and characters in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! This article includes a written guide to the video above to […]

June 10, 2020

Kanji Worksheet Free PDF Download: JLPT N3 – Unit 3: Hospital

When you feel sick, or if an accident happens to you in Japan, you should go to a clinic or hospital. In this Kanji Worksheet, we will introduce to you some relevant kanji which you can use when you describe symptoms or medical problems. Looking to pass the JLPT N3? Enrollment for our Online JLPT N3 […]

June 8, 2020

How to Pass the JLPT N2 – Guide to the JLPT N2 Level Test

Are you trying to pass the JLPT N2 level test? Maybe you want a promotion at work, are trying to pass a job interview – or you might just want to challenge yourself! The JLPT N2 is quite a beast, but if you follow these study tips you can easily pass. In this guide, we […]

June 4, 2020

How Can I Say "I see!" in Japanese? How to Use Naruhodo (なるほど) in Japanese Conversation

If you have been in a Japanese conversation before, you may have heard the word “Naruhodo” (なるほど) being used. Although this word is rarely found in textbooks, it comes up often in Japanese conversation. In this blog we will show you what “Naruhodo” means in Japanese and how you can use it in conversation. What […]

June 1, 2020

Kanji Worksheet Free Download: JLPT N3 – Unit 2: Transportation

We’ve already learned some kanji related to 乗り物 (norimono: vehicles) in N5 and N4 levels, such as: 車 (kuruma: car), 電車 (densha: train) and 駅 (eki: station.) In this Kanji worksheet, we will show you Japanese Kanji you will see on the train, on traffic signs, and on tickets. Looking to pass the JLPT N3? Enrollment for […]

May 27, 2020

Learn Japanese by using Netflix in Japanese – Japanese Netflix Vocabulary List

This year has changed many people’s lifestyles. We’re all spending a lot of time at home binge watching our favorite shows. For Japanese Language learners – Netflix presents a wonderful opportunity to learn Japanese with some of your favorite shows. But did you also know that you can pick up some important vocabulary simply by […]

May 26, 2020

Kanji Worksheet Free PDF Download: JLPT N3 – Unit 1: The Street

When living in Japan, Kanji can be seen in many places. These various locations include traffic signs, shop signs, restaurant advertisements, etc. Let’s practice using this Kanji Worksheet. In our N3 kanji Workbook unit one, we’ll be presenting to you common kanji you will see on the street. Are you looking to pass the JLPT […]

May 19, 2020

How to Learn & Study Japanese by Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (あつまれ　動物の森) is one of the hottest games to hit the shelves in 2020 – And it’s making people’s self-isolation period a lot more enjoyable. Animal Crossing has quickly taken the gaming world by storm, selling out in many stores across North America. Now that most people are not in a hurry […]

May 13, 2020

Japanese Example Sentences with Audio – How to find them and make flashcards

Hi Everyone! Many of our students have asked us for help with finding Japanese example sentences. We would recommend the following website – http://klet.home.kg/sentence_search_new2/ This website will allow you to type in a word and find a Japanese example sentence with a native speaker pronouncing the audio. There is also a button for adding the […]

May 8, 2020

How to Say "And" to List Reasons – JLPT N4 Grammar 〜し〜し

Unlike English, Japanese has multiple different ways to say the word “and” depending on its use in the sentence. For example it looks different when connecting actions, naming nouns, or listing reasons. In this article we are going to be looking at how to do the latter using 〜し〜し. In Japanese, 〜し〜し is often used […]