Japanese grammar
〜たい vs 〜てみたい: The Simple Trick to Understanding Japanese Grammar
Learn the difference between 〜たい and 〜てみたい in Japanese! Discover how to express “I want to” and “I want to try” with easy examples.
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Beginner
Japanese lessons and reading practice for beginners: simple grammar, everyday words and easy Japanese posts with furigana.
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Useful Japanese Phrases for Relationships
Learn useful Japanese phrases for friendships, dating, crushes, arguments, breakups, and more with simple meanings and natural examples.
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How to Use きれい and 美しい Naturally in Japanese
Learn the difference between きれい and 美しい in Japanese, with simple explanations and examples to help you choose the right word naturally.
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8 Essential Japanese Directions You Need to Know
Learn north, south, east, west, and more in Japanese. Master useful direction words, kanji, readings, and examples for travel, maps, and trains.
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What Is 24-Hour Television? Japan’s Famous Charity TV Program
Learn about Japan’s 24-Hour Television, an annual charity program featuring donations, celebrity marathons, music, and inspiring stories.
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Is the World Ending!? Natural Disasters Around the World
Learn easy Japanese through a timely topic: natural disasters around the world, including earthquakes, floods, landslides, wildfires, and typhoons.
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Why Japanese People Still Love These Nostalgic Dagashi Snacks
Discover Japan’s nostalgic dagashi culture, from cheap childhood snacks and traditional dagashiya shops to the memories behind these beloved treats.
Japanese grammar
Confusing Japanese Kanji Made Easy: JLPT N5 Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to tell commonly confused JLPT N5 kanji apart with simple comparisons, meanings, examples, and easy tips to remember similar-looking characters.
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Meet FAMIMA: FamilyMart’s New Kind of Convenience Store
Discover FamilyMart’s new FAMIMA convenience store in Tokyo and learn what makes this stylish new concept different from a regular Japanese konbini.