Adjectives allow you to describe people, places, food, objects, experiences, and just about everything else. Japanese adjectives are also a little different from English adjectives, so learning how they work early will make your Japanese much easier later.
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Japanese question words are relatively straightforward. Once you know the basic words, you can combine them with the grammar you’ve already learned to start asking all kinds of questions. As you start learning Japanese, one of the first things you’ll need to master is question words. These are words like who, what, where, when, and
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If you’ve just started learning Japanese, you’ve probably noticed small words like は, が, を, and に appearing in almost every sentence. These are called particles, and while they’re small, they play one of the biggest roles in Japanese grammar.
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I became a Japanese teacher because I love languages.
That sounds simple, but the longer I teach, the more I realize that my love for languages isn’t really about grammar charts, vocabulary lists, or memorizing kanji.
It’s about people.
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If you’re just beginning your Japanese learning journey, the JLPT N5 is the perfect first goal. It focuses on the fundamental grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and listening skills needed to communicate in everyday situations. The N5 measures your understanding of basic Japanese typically learned in beginner classes and is the easiest of the five JLPT
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If you’ve completed the basics of Japanese, the JLPT N4 is the next big milestone. At this level, you’ll move beyond simple self-introductions and everyday phrases into more natural conversations, longer grammar patterns, and a much larger vocabulary. If you’ve completed the basics of Japanese, the JLPT N4 is the next big milestone. At this
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If you’re just beginning your Japanese journey, verbs are one of the most important things you’ll learn. Verbs allow you to describe actions, express ideas, and build complete sentences. The good news is that Japanese verbs are much more consistent than English verbs. Unlike English, Japanese verbs do not change depending on the subject. Whether
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For a while, teaching Japanese was something I did because I genuinely loved helping people discover a language that had changed my life.
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