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Learn the Japanese Writing System Fast: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji Explained Simply

Do you want to learn Japanese but keep putting it off because the writing system…

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How to Ace the JLPT: A Practical, Low-Stress Study Strategy That Works

Passing the JLPT has nothing to do with being a language genius. What really matters…

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How to Say Like and Dislike in Japanese Using 好き and きらい

In Japanese, the words 好き(すき) and きらい are used to talk about likes and dislikes.…

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Navigating the Japanese Verbs for Movement: “Go,” “Come,” and “Return”

When learning Japanese, you might find yourself confused by seemingly simple verbs like “go” and…

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Expressing Change: How to Use 〜なります in Japanese

One of the most useful ways to talk about change in Japanese is 〜なります, which…

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How to Say “I Want” in Japanese Using [Noun] がほしいです

One of the first things people want to say in Japanese is, well… what they…

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How to Learn Japanese in Japan: A Practical Study Guide for Daily Life

In fact, one of the best ways to learn Japanese is to live in Japan.…

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Expressing Location in Japanese: 上に vs 上で, 前に vs 前で

One of the first surprises for Japanese language learners is that “location” isn’t expressed with…

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Is Japanese Hard to Learn? Why It’s Easier Than You Think

I'm sure you've done it yourself and gotten that familiar look: raised eyebrows, a slow…

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Difference Between あります and います for Existence in Japanese

If you’re studying Japanese, you’ll soon encounter two verbs that both translate as “to exist”:…