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“JLPT” stands for Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The JLPT is one of the most well-known international Jap … Continue reading Taking the JLPT

The Fastest Way to Learn the Kanji Kanji! Its endless curves, the way they combine to make words, make meaning … Continue reading Tools & Tips to Master Kanji

What is EJU and what is it for? The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students ( … Continue reading EJU Admission for International Students

Japanese honorifics are a very complex system of addressing other people, much like the “Mr.” and “Ms.” or the … Continue reading The Rules of Japanese Honorific Speech

1. There’s very little evidence of Japanese prehistory Historians believe that old Japanese and 琉球語派 (りゅうきゅうごは … Continue reading Fun Facts about the Japanese Language

Have you ever tried to speak Japanese over the phone? It’s not any easier than speaking to someone face to fac … Continue reading Japanese Gestures & Body Language

Have you ever come across an odd Japanese phrase that just makes… no sense whatsoever? You think you understan … Continue reading Learning Japanese Idioms

Three Japanese Alphabets First things first, Japanese uses three main scripts (or alphabets): hiragana, kataka … Continue reading Learning Hiragana and Katakana

What’s an Onsen? An onsen 温泉is a natural hot spring bath, and thanks to its plentiful volcanic activity Japan … Continue reading Basic Japanese Etiquette [Onsen]

The Benefits of Learning from Japanese Cartoons for Kids Learn Japanese language and culture like a child woul … Continue reading Learning Japanese Through Kids’ Cartoon