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withered-rose-unbreakable-lotus · 9 months ago

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Could you give some advice for your language learning journey (material wise and also how you stay motivated)?

Hello! ^^ Well I'm not an expert but I will try to help. So, to get something clear about my journey, I didn't get a good start by myself.

Journey part (feel free to skip it if you wish, I just felt some context might help with motivation cause I'm a slow learner and struggled to find my pace, as well)

I started listening to Japanese music in 2012, but only found the motivation to start learning the language in 2015. I'd already heard I needed to learn hiragana and katakana first so I was discussing that with a friend, who had then suggested me a YT channel, which I unfortunately no longer follow, but basically there was a dude who taught people how to play Shogi, the Japanese chess, and just so happened to have a playlist with teaching people how to write hiragana and katakana. The reason why she suggested that guy was because she too wanted to learn obviously and found that his explanations were very good and he also wrote the actual characters during the recording so that you could copy it. Nowadays that is so easy to find though, like, I don't know if you've already learnt yours, but if you haven't, try "how to write hiragana & katakana" or sth similar. There are so many Japanese people teaching stuff on YT nowadays that will be the easiest thing to find. After that, I wanted to learn some kanji obviously and get into grammar. That's how I had learnt English too, so essentially, my thought process was trying to imitate what my English teacher had done while teaching me when I was little (In Greece we learn foreign languages in more detail in separate schools from our main ones hence why I personally went for that.) So I kept searching and found JapanesePod101 but quickly realized any free materials were limited so I kept looking and found a grammar guide which I still have and I could mail it to you if you want, but it was a bit too much, I have to warn you. I also found a list of kanji for N5 level and started copying them in a notebook. Some people learn easier by just repeating stuff out loud, personally I am the copy paste type, so I wrote for example one kanji, then covered it with another object and tried to write it from memory and then again and again. 10-15 times depending on how difficult I considered the kanji. But then came the problem of motivation. I wasn't studying as much as I wanted and I felt I needed a teacher, not only so that I studied more but also because I needed sb to tell me when I am doing sth right or wrong since I had 0 knowledge of the language. I got lucky and there was 1 Japanese woman who was teaching in my island and her prices were low so I discussed it with my family and we agreed I could give it a try. All that happened in 2018, so I kept trying by myself for 3 years without significant progress. So this woman had me sit a test to see what I knew so far and then we started having lessons in a class normally. And that's how I actually got to learn part of the language well. In 2020 it was I think, that she decided to drop teaching for JLPT and do only speaking cause she herself learnt any languages she spoke without learning grammar, or writing and yeah we had a big disagreement on that and well I left cause I wanted to learn the language as a whole. That woman could speak 4 languages but all broken and I wanted to be fluent. So then I looked around, found nth on my island, but thanks to the whole Covid situation more schools in my country had started distant learning programs so I found another school in Athens within the same year and continued with them. The lady teaching me there was more of my kind of educator so I kept learning with her until last September. The reason I stopped was for finances and also because I had learnt all the grammar I needed for N3 but lacked severely in kanji and vocab so I felt it was better to take sometime to enrich those and keep revising my grammar until this December when I hope to eventually try the test.

Advice

I will list materials in the next paragraph, I will stick to motivation and advice for this one. Unfortunately I can't be very spot on this, cause each person learns differently, but I think that if you lack motivation there are 2 ways to approach it: The romantic one and the logical one. The romantic one is finding a passion around the language to keep you going and the logical is to find an affordable teacher online.

When it comes to passion, this is what drives me in life and I don't know if I should suggest it to others, but passion has taken many people far in life, and the fact I am personally failing doesn't mean it's a bad approach xD. That's how I learnt English too. It is expected from every kid in Greece to learn it, but I was begging my parents before I even knew that was expected of me cause I absolutely loved foreign music and I wanted to understand the lyrics. I was obsessed and still am. Just the thought of being able to understand all those songs, and later, when I realized how commonly used it is, that I could explore stuff and meet people from every place in the world only added fuel to my fire. And the same thing happened with Japanese. I was soooo mad I couldn't understand what my favorites said, not every band had translated material online and I needed to know. Although, to be fair, there was more to it, it's my dream to work with these people so if I wanted to be serious with my goal, I had to learn the language and be able to communicate with them. So yeah, if you have any passion around your target language it helps. Be it arts, travelling, making friends, you name it. Only you know your own desires. However yeah, if you are dealing with mental illnesses or ADHD or several other factors that can affect your mood and learning flow, passion alone can be tough to use, hence why I too needed sth more than my romanticism to get a solid start.

As for the logical part, I think it speaks for itself. It's so much better to have sb keeping you on track and that I think is sth that worldwide approach to education is responsible for. We weren't taught many things by ourselves as children, there was always someone more knowledgable leading the way. So yeah I think it's important to have sb, either local or not who knows the language better than you, around, at first at least, so that you get a feeling of the language, if you know what I mean. Japanese is a language with completely different writing system and grammar rules than most western languages so, it's really hard expecting your brain to figure everything out by itself. Part of me thinks it's easier for Chinese people, because their writing system is similar (I could be wrong) but for a person not born around Asia, I think we all struggle, especially those of us with motivation and self-discipline, when it comes to education, issues.

So yeah, all in all I'd suggest you did both, like find sth that you know will benefit greatly from your learning the language and a teacher. However, if you are as shy as me or freaking out as much as me about how legit some online app with teachers is, I'd suggest you looked for either institutes or solo teachers in your region first, and only if you find nth, proceed with online stuff. I am in no way saying that you can't find a good teacher living somewhere else, I just personally freak out about money transactions with other countries, or if I don't know how legit the app is, fearing I will get scammed and stuff like that. Mostly irrational fears. ^^' And don't get too stressed about doing this long term. Even 1 year of studying with someone else might give you enough of a gist to continue by yourself. ^^ You will have established a routine with them, which you could then continue on your own instead of trying to make up a routine blindly.

Materials

Let's talk materials now.

If you are the book type, like me, you might benefit from a Genki book. Now you've probably heard of people tearing this book apart about how "not good" it is, but I learnt quite a lot from it and it's very beginner friendly imo. I have an archive link with both the 1st and 2nd Genki (https://archive.org/details/Genki/Genki-ElementaryJapaneseWorkbookI).

But these are just for some basic grammar and reading. You can't learn only with those. When it comes to your kanji, sure you can learn from Genki's list, but they are not very accurate to the level of the book. For example, the first Genki book has kanji I came across with my 2nd teacher in N4 class and she was shocked I knew them already xD. I was like "It was in Genki!" and she was so mad xD. She was making her own content for her lessons and using some photocopies from another beginner Japanese book I forget rn. But yeah your go-to for Kanji for N5 and N4 is "Nihongo Challenge N5-N4". For higher, I'm afraid there isn't one of the same name and you will have to turn elsewhere. (I have a pdf of that book if you want it too, feel free to send me your email address and I will send it ^^) As for vocabulary, I'd suggest "Tango 1000 Essential Vocabulary for the JLPT N5". Very good book. There was sb who had uploaded it on YT and I'd swear I had the link to it but can't find it in my bookmarks for some reason. That I have only in physical form I'm afraid and it's a bit tough to find for free somewhere, but if you find a link or choose to buy it, it's so good!

For listening, I'd suggest you started with a few simple ones like those in JP Launch (https://www.youtube.com/@JpLaunch). I haven't tried their grammar videos so I dunno how helpful those are, but their listenings are nice for a start, after you've learnt some basic vocabulary and grammar. You can search their channel for N5 listening or N4 or whichever is your level and you will get plenty of stuff. ^^ And each listening includes unknown words you might hear during the exercise so that you can jot it down and learn them. ^^ That is another big thing I'd suggest btw. Apart from a notebook for copying kanji and words however many times you need to learn them, I'd suggest you had one more, preferrably with many sections, I forget their name in English, in which you will be noting every new word you find. Cause learning vocab from lists is one thing but you might find many new words through texts you read and listening exercises. Keep track of them and learn them whenever you can. I personally have mine separated by hiragana so that if I ever find a word that looks familiar but can't remember if I've learnt it before, I can go to the hiragana it starts with and find it easier. That way I also know which words I need to revise. When you've learnt everything from these books and want to try mockup tests, straight up search JLPT N5/4/3 whatever and listening next to it on Youtube. There are many of them and, even though they are a bit simpler than the originals, they help a lot with testing what you get by ear. And they also have the solutions after each question or at the end of the video so that you know how well you did. ^^

For full mockup test papers I don't know what to suggest. I must have some in pdf still but most stuff I have are N4 if you want them.

As for where to look for teachers in case you find nth closeby, I found several on a site called italki. I eventually never contacted anyone but my first teacher had told me to search there so I bet they are legit. I remember there was a specific system with which I had to pay that I didn't like but you might not mind it.

What else.....I think I covered everything. You might find useful material in the official JLPT page too, for each level. I remember searching there before. Oh and try to write sentences. When you learn sth grammatical for example, try to write 5-10 sentences using it. You won't be able to test how well you did without a teacher but it's important to try, imo.

But yeah if you are an audio learner, do consider Japanese cinema and series as well. Anime can be fun but they usually speak slang or ways that most Japanese people don't use. Both my teachers had told me that. When you get more familiar with the language sure, try them without subs, but as your starting listening material, nope. Jrockers do tend to speak in ways you'd see in anime, and so do people in the gaming and anime fandoms too, but outside of those spaces not so many do it.

As for a dictionary for words and how to write each word: https://jisho.org/ It's super good! It has words, it has conjugations, sentence examples, little gif-style video for how you write each kanji to know with what turns you write each line, etc. Amazing site!

Aaaand finally for the speaking part, I have 0 suggestions. I too agree with people saying you need sb else to talk with to get used to it. So yeah if you can approach sb on social media, good, otherwise try Hellotalk (app) or Tandem (another app for language exchange)(haven't tried them yet but people on reddit say they are good).

ps: don't go hard on yourself if you can't study for hours on end. Just make sure you can free 30 minutes for it every day at first and with time you can get to more. I started with 20 minutes a day due to trauma, I used to study way more when I was still at school but being forced into a uni i didn't want ended up with me having hard time studying for even 10 minutes, but then slowly through learning Japanese, because I liked studying it too, it got to 20, then 30 and now I can read from 1-2 hours a day. Take it slow if you have to, just don't skip days unless you absolutely have to, cause that's how you break a routine and can be tempted to not go back to it.

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That was too long, I apologize, but I really hope sth out of everything I mentioned helps. It's a tough language and keeping up greatly depends on sth that keeps you going back to it, I believe. If you are not naturally drawn to learning many languages for the fun of it, you need sth to hold on to it, so do look for it and hang on it for dear life. Also, I came across this video the other day, I've yet to check the list she mentions, I don't know if it's free, but she also mentions a site named Refold that has many free resources if you want to check it out. Here's the vid I'm talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyEioinPKvk

Best of luck and I hope you find the type of resources that are more of your type asap so that you get to learning asap too! ^o^/

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muzukashiidesune · 6 months ago

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本語能力試験 (JLPT)

Dans la salle où a lieu l’examen, trois boules disco pendent du plafond. Touche festive qui se marie mal au silence précédant la remise des copies. Tout le monde fixe le vide.

Salle de bal, moquette, vague odeur de cigarette. Longueur et lenteur. Trente minutes avant l’heure.

Ryan et moi nous sommes inscrits sur un coup de tête au JLPT, ce test de langue standardisé qui détermine l’avenir de beaucoup d’immigrants au Japon. Une idée que nous avons eue en mars, lors des vacances scolaires, quelque part au milieu de ces journées sans école qui s’éternisent et se confondent maintenant dans ma mémoire. Un défi, s’était-on dit, pourquoi pas.

À la reprise des cours, cette idée fut vite écartée. Puis, retour en flèche tout juste un mois avant l’examen. Constat inquiet: on aurait dû s’y mettre il y a longtemps.

Ryan m’a déposée beaucoup trop tôt. Inquiet de l’état des parkings dans ce coin de Kōchi-centre. Impossible de le raisonner — toujours à son rythme.

Je regarde mon téléphone; vingt-huit minutes avant le début de l’examen.

Un message de Juliette sur mon écran. Elle fera le même examen que moi, à des kilomètres de là, au pied du Mont Fuji où elle habite.

🪩💃🕺 — sa réponse à ma photo des boules disco.

Nous avons toutes deux une confiance très moyenne en nos habiletés. Il y a quelques semaines, en annonçant à Maryko, une partenaire de taiko, le niveau pour lequel j’avais opté — coup de grâce.

« N4? » s’était-elle exclamée. Le bout de ses doigts couvraient le trait inquiet de sa bouche. « N’est-ce pas un peu trop ambitieux? »

Le JLPT se mesure sur cinq; de N5 à N1, en ordre croissant de difficulté. Le N4 a une valeur nulle. Il n’est même pas remboursé par notre employeur. À peine une stepping stone vers les niveaux les plus importants, de N3 à N1.

L’expression consternée de Maryko, piqûre.

J’en parle à Kusumoto le lundi, tâchant de ne pas laisser le découragement m’atteindre.

« Ah, » me dit-il, vague relent de pitié au fond des yeux. Sur son écran de téléphone, traduction, et revers de la gifle: « Mais tu as payé pour le prendre, cet examen. Vaut mieux y aller tout de même. »

Peu de réconfort à puiser auprès de lui.

Je me ré-attelle à mon étude de kanji, wanikani, comme chaque jour depuis mon arrivée au Japon. L’impression de le faire pour rien. À quoi bon, avec ma mémoire de carpe. Tous les mots se ressemblent; variations autour du kyo, kyō, ko, kou, kyu, kyū. Et les kanji qui font presque douter de notre lucidité, 夫, 末, 天.

La honte, la lenteur.

L’air doux-amer des gens qui me disent sur le même ton que mon japonais est bon depuis le début — compliment qui tourne à la farce plus le temps passe. Nihongo jōzu desu ne.

Se faire ré-expliquer le sens du même mot plus de cinq fois d’affilée. Kusumoto, forcé d’apprendre l’anglais pour palier à mes lacunes. Tax. License. Pay. No pay.

La rangée des liquides à l’épicerie. Huile, vinaigre, mirin, sake — liquide clair dans une bouteille illisible, aux kanji stylisés et intraduisibles.

Terminer une conversation, et se rendre compte du ridicule de mes erreurs après coup. Front pressé sur le volant de ma voiture.

Mon père, au téléphone. À quoi ça pourra bien te servir, tout ça. Même réflexion que lorsque je lui avais annoncé mon départ.

Toutefois, ces moments.

Dans la toile opaque de la langue, le flou sombre du quotidien — un éclat de lumière. Quelque chose, saisi, enfin.

Kihon, foundation.

Souzou suru, to imagine.

Kekkyoku, in the end.

Modoru, to return.

Trou d’aiguille dans la toile, à la clarté si fine qu’on en douterait presque. Scintillement lointain, qui peu à peu se rassure, se concrétise, se joint à ceux des autres. Tracé, tapisserie.

Quand je rentre au soir, après ma pratique de taiko, le ciel noir de Muroto s’éclaircit. Fil des saisons. Nous sommes loins des lumières de la ville, et loin des profondeurs de l’hiver.

Après un an à en faire l’ascension tous les jours, depuis peu, je monte les escaliers de mon bloc appartement sans avoir à m’aider du flash de mon téléphone.

Sur ma copie d’examen, des petits reflets de lumières tournent, lents.

Je lève les yeux vers les boules disco, et me sens sourire.

#japon #japan #writing

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notsodailykanji · 1 year ago

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I've Been Using MaruMori (Comprehensive Japanese Study Platform)

(Long post! Scroll down for pictures and see the link at the bottom if you want to check it out!)

My journey in learning Japanese has been a serious of fortunate accidents, stumbling upon one new tool/website after another. I spent about 18 months learning kanji on WaniKani from 2018-2020, and reached around level 26/60. Perhaps around 600 kanji and 2000 vocabulary words discovered, though not all learned. After taking a break for several years, I returned to Japanese study intermittently in 2022, but more consistently in 2023. WaniKani was useful for me in the sense that it finally provided a way to memorise kanji (through a spaced repetition system), and I am grateful for that. However, there was a problem: my grammar was stuck in beginner-intermediate, around mid N4. All the grammar I had learned in my entire Japanese learning journey up to that point was through two amazing mobile apps, Human Japanese, and Human Japanese Intermediate.

When I finished them both, I had a decent foundation in Japanese grammar, but my kanji and vocabulary knowledge was rapidly outpacing my command of Japanese grammar. I tried Bunpro for a time (a grammar SRS website), but I was already paying for a WK subscription, and I missed the tongue-in-cheek, entertaining walkthrough of Japanese grammar that I found in the Human Japanese series. HJ and HJI was relatable, fun, accessible, and made clear the passion the authors have for the language, which resonated with me as a learner. The HJ series was a beginning to a comprehensive Japanese tool. It taught kanji, vocabulary, and grammar all in one-place, with in-depth explanations, and even did quizzes at the end. Every chapter was concluded by introducing an element of Japanese culture (often food and scenic places).

When I returned to my old Japanese learning platforms, some of my friends told me about a new Japanese learning platform, Maru Mori. It aims to teach kanji, vocabulary and grammar all in one place. The grammar lessons are detailed, thorough, and interesting, having many of the same qualities of HJ and HJI. The website is leaving Beta soon, launching on August 12th, with grammar srs. As of now, N5 is complete, N4 is almost complete, and the site will eventually cover everything up to and including N1. The website will include mock JLPT tests, and eventually, pitch-accent drills as well. I've been using it since March this year, and seen it grow a lot in such a short space of time. See for yourself:

My cute little Maru panda on the Adventure Map, a journey around a scenic map interspersed with kanji, vocab, grammar lessons, reading exercises, and grammar conjugation drills.

The next reading lesson I'll have to complete tomorrow. Furigana toggle, audio, and English translations.

Kanji lesson pages showing mnemonics, and other supplementary information.

Part of the roadmap for Maru Mori (with much more on the way, but you can check the website for that).

What I've shown here in the screenshots is just a slice of what the site offers. Conjugation drills, crossword puzzles, and even wordle:

My Dashboard, showing some cool statistics. Right now I have about 70% of N5 material revised. Soon I'll reach the N4 region and start digging into new grammar. :D

If you made it to the end of this mammoth post, thank you for sticking with me and scrolling this far. I appreciate it. Let's take a moment to talk about why I made this post. My primary motivation is wanting Maru Mori to succeed and grow as a platform, because I truly believe in its potential. So much so, that I purchased a lifetime subscription back in March of this year. I want this website and company to succeed so that I can continue to study Japanese on it, all the way to N1 level. I want this to be the one and only platform I truly need, other than native exposure. In order for that to happen, I'm doing my part by trying to promote Maru Mori where I think it makes sense, when I can. So that it can grow as a company and continue to deliver just as it has in its launch so far. My secondary motivation is because I am passionate about Japanese language learning. I said I would come back to this blog when I found a method of studying Japanese that I could share with my followers (hello, if you're still around!), and for me, this is it. I want more people to try learning Japanese on this platform. I genuinely believe it is unique in its offering, in its potential, and in terms of user enjoyment while learning.

If any of this post has piqued your curiousity, MaruMori has a 14 day free trial, details are on the on-boarding page after you register for an account. You can register for Maru Mori here: https://marumori.io/register?rcode=komorebi

Yes, that is a referral code. Since I have a lifetime subscription already, I don't expect to get any remuneration from you signing up with my link, but I would appreciate it if you did :D

If you check out the site, let me know what you like and what you don't, I'll pass it on to the developer, he's very active in the Discord. (We have a great community which you should totally join!).

Until next time,

#studyblr #japanese #japanese langblr #langblr #japanese studyblr #notsodailykanji #language #language learning #marumori

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redsamuraiii · 1 year ago

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Binta! (Ep 1)

When your *JLPT is not even N5, and only know Hiragana. 😂

*Japanese-Language Proficiency Test. Apparently, to work in Japan, you need at least an N2 (most Japanese companies, not all).

N5 is the lowest level where you're able to read and understand expressions and sentences in hiragana, katakana and basic kanji.

#binta!#love and law #yamaguchi sayaka #matsumoto toshio #sayaka yamaguchi #toshio matsumoto #japanese drama #j drama #jdrama #dorama #asian drama #japan #japanese language #hiragana #jlpt n5 #jlpt #katakana #kanji

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kitakataramen · 1 year ago

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Hi!! Just stumbled into your blog and I love it 🥺 may I ask since when and how you were able to go to Japan? (If you're comfortable answering of course!) Plus, how is life in Japan for a N4? Do you find it difficult to live in or do you get the grasp of things pretty quickly?

I know it's something personal and that may change from individual to individual but I just wanted to know your experience if you're willing to share! I'd like to move to Japan and I have a lot of questions and curiosity about it. Every time I see someone on Tumblr living there I ask tons of questions 😅 sorry! Have a great day!! またねぇ～

Hi there, thanks for the message! Glad to hear you're enjoying my blog!

Great questions! So as for coming to Japan, the main ways to get here are through study abroad and working holiday programs. These are great if you are at university age. However, I didn't come to Japan until after I graduated university, so I actually came here as an English teacher! There are many companies and programs you can apply with to get a teaching position, with the best one being the JET program.

I came over with Interac, and I believe there are some other programs you can do. You'll need an undergraduate degree of some kind in order to be eligible, and a TESOL certificate will really help your chances.

If you're planning on living in Japan then it's advisable to start studying Japanese as soon as possible! I didn't and it really made things difficult because I was dispatched to a rural area in Tohoku where almost nobody can speak English- that said, it is possible to get by using basic Japanese and gestures at first, so don't let fluency (or lack thereof) stop you from coming! You will pick up the language out of necessity, believe me 😂

N4(ish) level is good for most interactions like eating out, shopping, having casual conversations, etc. I would like to point out that the JLPT levels are only one method of assessment for where your ability is, so don't get too caught up in that as a measurement. For example, I'm saying I'm at N4 because I've studied N5 and N4 books, but once I got to Japan I also started studying Japanese the way Japanese children do using children's books and kanji drills. Japanese kids learn kanji and vocab in a totally different order than the JLPT presents it in, so I know a lot of kanji from all over the different JLPT levels. Right now I usually study using 3rd and 4th grade elementary books. I just picked up some 4th grade level novels (some of my favourites, including The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Anne of Green Gables) from a second-hand shop- they're great because they use relatively simple sentences and the kanji have furigana readings next to them. So yeah, while I say I'm around JLPT N4 level, I don't think that's really an accurate measurement of my skills. You can use those levels to give you some guidance on what to study and it's possible you may want the certificate to put on your resume, but I've never done a JLPT exam because I hate tests. My advice is to learn Japanese in a way that works for you, by doing something you enjoy in Japanese (reading, cooking, YouTube, music, games, etc.)

#answers #life in japan #japanese study

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studyingames · 2 years ago

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10.04.23 - japanese

today i continued my japanese practice.

※ rtk kanji 270 to 279

※ jlpt n5 vocab review

※ jlpt n5 grammar practice

※ jlpt n5 example tests

one more week until the next semester starts.

#log #japanese #lang #studyblr

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hikaritranslations · 2 years ago

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Hello :0c, I love your translations! I was wondering what program you use to translate them. (Or does someone else translate it?)

I actually use several to double check work! Funny enough, though I recently discovered another rather amazing site that does this for free as well as one I do plan to use to pay for to help further my studies! (Kanji still trips me up but the break didn't help xD)

I'll start with the latter first, I'm currently studying under WaniKani.com, an AMAZING site that works with you online to really get the kanji down and explains them in such simple terms that it's actually been fairly easy for me to understand! They do a rather reasonable amount of teaching for free so you can do the trial and see if it's something that will stick with you before paying for the full amount.

You get to use it for free up until Level 4 but even lessons 1-3 are very useful for someone learning the language! To equivalate that it's a full school year's worth of Kanji and for the JLPT N5 test about 55% needed to know for it. Quite a helpful source if I say so myself! (NOT sponsored by the way! Just really impressed with the program so far!) Next would be actually using Google translate to draw out the sentences so I have a better understanding in writing them, if I write them down, they tend to stick better for me so I use this method quite frequently. There are occasionally some that are VERY complex, as I'm sure you as a reader would be aware of if you have seen the originals in their beautiful form, from there I go to Jisho.org! A completely free site that let's you narrow down the kanji via stroke order and even look further into sentence structures/ words that have that specific kanji, ect. It's been a GODSEND for years in my work and research. Finally, last one is a recent addition to my help links in referencing and understanding the structure of sentences completely. How to make them appear more fluid and readable to those of us who understand English easier. This wonderful site is known as DeepL Translate. Now, there are two versions of it that I'm aware of and so far it has been 100x's more intuitive compared to Google in translation and sentence wording! Impressive since it was designed by a much smaller company in EU. You can use either free or if you find it's worth the price, Pro depending on your situation. I'm only operating on the free version so far and I'm finding that this is currently all I need to help reword and restructure sentences to make them more cohesive to English speakers/readers. So, to recap, I write down what I know in Google translate, research what I don't on Jisho, copy and paste those into GT and once I have the complete sentence, I move over to DeepL to double check my findings along with wording of the story so it shows the same fluidity that it would in the original creation! It's VERY time consuming but a HUGE amount of fun for someone like me who desperately wants to keep the integrity of the artist's work intact but ensure others in the audience can experience it first hand! I do plan to implement these and other methods as I go from here since it's been quite some time since I've been able to return due to circumstances beyond my control but hopefully this will give you a small idea to what I use primarily for translating assistance. And yes, unfortunately I am but one person doing all of the editing, translating, and polishing for each one individually so it does take quite a bit of time to accomplish xD

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danlearnjapanese · 2 years ago

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I’ve become interested in learning the JLPT N5 kanji / vocabulary (Japanese Language proficiency Test).

This is not because I am interested in taking the test. It is because it is my understanding that the kanji and vocabulary for the N5 are chosen for their commonality.

Having looked at a list of kanji that should be on the test, they ALL look familiar, so I believe it.

That, and it’s only around a 100 kanji. Each step in the JLPT adds more and more. It feels relatively attainable.

#JLPT #JLPTN5 #JLPT N5

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halfmoon-horse · 2 years ago

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duolingo is shit for japanese imo*, here are some apps i reccommend:

Hey Japan - comes with a cute shiba inu bc fuck that aggressive owl. its basically duolingo made specifically for japanese and much better at teaching you HOW the language works.

Kanji Study - its the grey one, made by one person. it covers the first 80 kanji plus the main radicals that make kanji up, PLUS hiragana and katakana FOR FREE. you can practice by drawing, flash cards, multiple choice, and you can decide whether you read or select the romanji/character/meaning. i learned hiragana in 5 days using this. the upgraded version (one time payment) with higher level kanji goes on sale a few times a year, consider supporting the app if you find it useful

Todai - more advanced but good for reading comprehension. japanese news in... japanese. highlights which JLPT level words are and gives percentages of each level for each article. has inbuilt dictionary to check words you dont know.

Takoboto - my preferred japanese dictionary but there are loads out there. i like it bc i can search in english, romanji, kana, or kanji and it breaks down kanji compounds into individual characters. it also shows different conjugations eg: to eat, eating, ate, to be able to eat, etc

those are just the phone apps i use, there are so many other resources out there that are free and not pulling bullshit like skipping one of the 3 'alphabets' of a language

*to be clear the reason i think duolingo is shit for japanese is that it doesnt follow the JLPT pathway. which... you dont NEED exactly, but i think the country that had to make a new, easier language profiency test bc not enough people were passing the existing one will know how to build courses that teach their language. plus duolingo is doing *gestures* whatever shit that is up top.

if you seriously want to learn japanese, memorise your kana (drop romanji asap or youll forever struggle and I'll come to kick your shins) and find the ebook of genki 1 that someone uploaded, or some other JLPT N5 course. but NOT duolingo.

Edit: just realised that duolingo may be your only real option if your first language isnt english (too easy for me to forget, sorry). in that case, make sure you supplement duolingo with your own kanji study!!!

it's poor form to air your petty grievances with someone when it comes out they did something actually bad. save that for companies, like when you learn duolingo removed kanji from its beginner's japanese courses as part of their collab with crunchy roll

#learning kanji sucks but you need to do it dont fall for their tricks #being able to speak a language but not read or write it isnt helpful to you

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japanesejot · 20 hours ago

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Japanese online test

Learning Japanese is a rewarding yet challenging journey, and online tests have emerged as a powerful tool to help language learners gauge their proficiency, identify strengths, and tackle weak areas. Whether you're studying for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), brushing up on business Japanese, or just honing conversational skills, the world of online tests has something for everyone.

Why Take Japanese Online Tests?

Assess Your Proficiency

Online tests are perfect for pinpointing your current level, from beginner to advanced. They cover essential skills like reading, writing, listening, and vocabulary, helping you stay on track with your goals.

Flexibility

With 24/7 access, you can practice anytime, anywhere. Whether you're on your lunch break or at home after work, online tests fit seamlessly into your schedule.

Preparation for Certifications

Preparing for the JLPT or other certifications? Online mock exams simulate the real test environment, ensuring you're fully prepared for the big day.

Popular Japanese Online Test Platforms

JLPT Sensei

This site offers practice tests for all JLPT levels (N5 to N1). Each test is broken down into grammar, vocabulary, and reading sections, providing a comprehensive overview.

WaniKani

A fantastic platform focused on kanji and vocabulary mastery. Its quizzes are gamified, making learning addictive and fun.

Quizlet

With countless user-generated Japanese language quizzes, Quizlet is ideal for drilling vocabulary and grammar on the go.

BunPro

Tailored for grammar enthusiasts, BunPro offers structured quizzes and exercises that align with the JLPT syllabus.

Tips for Succeeding in Online Tests

Set Clear Goals: Decide what you want to achieve. Are you focusing on vocabulary, grammar, or kanji?

Practice Regularly: Consistency is key. Dedicate a fixed time each day for test practice.

Simulate Real Exam Conditions: Take tests without distractions to mimic actual test settings.

Review Mistakes: Learn from errors by revisiting incorrect answers and understanding why they were wrong.

Embrace the Journey

Learning Japanese is a marathon, not a sprint. Online tests are an excellent way to track your progress, challenge yourself, and build confidence. Remember, every kanji you learn, every grammar rule you master, and every test you pass is a step closer to fluency.

Whether you're studying for fun, travel, or professional growth, online Japanese tests will keep you motivated and on the path to success.

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astroacademy2 · 23 hours ago

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learn Japanese in Chennai

In an increasingly globalized world, learning a new language can open doors to exciting opportunities, and Japanese is one of the most rewarding languages to master. Known for its rich culture, advanced technology, and booming job market, Japan has captivated the interest of students, professionals, and travelers alike. If you're in Chennai and eager to learn Japanese, you're in luck—this vibrant city offers numerous avenues to begin your journey.

Why Learn Japanese?

Career Advancement

Japan is a global leader in industries like automobiles, electronics, and IT. Learning Japanese can pave the way for jobs in multinational companies, trade, and translation services.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Japan offers world-class education in fields like robotics, engineering, and business. Knowledge of Japanese gives you an edge when applying to Japanese universities or scholarship programs.

Cultural Enrichment

Dive into the world of anime, manga, traditional arts, and Japanese cuisine. Learning the language enhances your appreciation of Japan's fascinating culture.

Travel and Connections

Traveling to Japan becomes more meaningful when you can communicate with locals, navigate easily, and immerse yourself in the country's traditions.

Top Places to Learn Japanese in Chennai

ABK-AOTS Dosokai, Tamil Nadu Centre

One of the most popular institutions in Chennai, ABK-AOTS offers structured Japanese language courses for all levels, from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced), aligned with the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).

Highlight: Cultural workshops, speech contests, and direct exposure to Japanese traditions.

Hayakawa Japanese Language School

Known for its comprehensive courses, Hayakawa provides training for individuals and corporate clients. They also assist with JLPT preparation and Japanese corporate etiquette.

Highlight: Interactive teaching methods and job placement support.

Inko Centre

Focused on promoting cultural exchange, Inko Centre offers Japanese language programs alongside Korean. Their classes cater to students, professionals, and anyone interested in learning Japanese.

Highlight: Cultural immersion activities like calligraphy and tea ceremonies.

NIHONGO KAIWA KYOOSHITSU (NKK)

This Japanese language school emphasizes conversational skills. It's a great choice for those looking to improve their speaking and listening abilities.

Highlight: Focused on practical communication and cultural nuances.

Private Tutors and Online Classes

For those with busy schedules, private tutors or online platforms like Duolingo, WaniKani, and Italki provide flexible learning options tailored to individual needs.

How to Get Started

Identify Your Goal

Are you learning Japanese for career growth, cultural interest, or travel? Define your objective to choose the right course.

Start with the Basics

Begin with Hiragana, Katakana, and basic Kanji. These three scripts form the foundation of the Japanese language.

Practice Daily

Consistency is key. Dedicate time daily to learning new words, practicing grammar, and engaging in conversations.

Engage with Japanese Media

Watch anime, movies, and TV shows, or listen to Japanese music to get a feel for the language and pronunciation.

Take the JLPT

The JLPT is an internationally recognized certification. Start with N5 and progress to higher levels to validate your skills.

Best Time to Learn Japanese

There's no "wrong time" to learn a new language, but starting early is always beneficial. Many institutions in Chennai offer both weekday and weekend classes, making it easier to fit language learning into your routine.

Conclusion

Learning Japanese may seem daunting at first, but with dedication and the right guidance, you'll find it a fulfilling experience. Chennai's thriving Japanese language schools, cultural centers, and resources make it easier than ever to embark on this journey. Whether you're dreaming of working with Japanese companies, traveling to Japan, or simply expanding your horizons, learning Japanese will undoubtedly enrich your life.

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freudivania · 6 days ago

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Ano novo, velhos problemas

Passada a euforia da volta no Astro-Rei, a vida continua, como sempre continua aos viventes. E com ela, os problemas. Seria muito bom se desse pra resetar uma vez por ano, formatar, como fazemos com um computador que não funciona tão bem. Não é possível, assim, seguimos. Hoje era o dia marcado para minha empresa começar oficialmente. Já fiz a ficha no Google Meu Negócio, um site super fofinho no Google Sites e duas postagens com o melhor das minhas capacidades em criar coisas no Canva, mas como diria o filósofo chinês Joseph Klimber, a vida.... é uma caixinha de surpresas, e o notebook do meu sócio resolveu subir no telhado também, parece piada. Ele já comprou um novo, falta só chegar. Então, mais um atraso, menos um dia ganhando dinheiro. Parece um grande teste de fé pra mim.

Sobre as coisas que não são problemas, no caso, a faculdade, nenhuma notícia sobre quando as aulas recomeçam mas eu chuto que vai ser lá pelo dia 03 ou 10 de fevereiro. Estou super ansiosa, doida pra voltar a estudar. Adoro estudar. Se fosse pra fazer uma terceira faculdade, teria que escolher algo nas Exatas porque Humanas e Saúde, já foi. Não vai acontecer, mas é um pensamento engraçado.

E falando em estudar, esse ano vou tomar vergonha na minha imensa cara e me preparar para o JLPT, exame de proficiência em Japonês para quem não é nativo. Acho que no N5 já passo, mas tenho que dar uma reforçada nos kanjis, que ainda me enrolo. O que me consola é que os japoneses se enrolam também. Se daqui 5 anos eu já estiver prestando o N1, sinal que meu japonês evoluiu o suficiente e é esse meu objetivo, pura satisfação do ego mesmo.

Um dos meus sonhos de vida é passar dois meses no Japão viajando e comendo todas as comidas incríveis que vejo nos travel logs do Youtube. Andando e comendo, comendo e andando. Precisa falar japonês pra isso? Evidente que não. Mas quero e assim será.

#ano novo #happy new fear #Japão #JLPT

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workwiththanhthao · 1 month ago

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Cập nhật 10 app luyện thi JLPT phổ biến và hiệu quả nhất năm 2025

Chinh phục chứng chỉ JLPT là một hành trình đầy thử thách nhưng cũng vô cùng ý nghĩa. Với sự phát triển của công nghệ, việc ôn luyện giờ đây đã trở nên dễ dàng và tiện lợi hơn bao giờ hết. Các app luyện thi JLPT không chỉ giúp bạn học tập hiệu quả mà còn mang đến trải nghiệm nhẹ nhàng, phù hợp với nhịp sống hiện đại.

Dưới đây là 9 ứng dụng luyện thi JLPT tốt nhất năm 2024, được thiết kế để hỗ trợ bạn ôn tập mọi lúc, mọi nơi một cách thư thái và hiệu quả.

1. Migii JLPT – Người bạn đồng hành lý tưởng

Migii JLPT được biết đến là một ứng dụng luyện thi toàn diện, mang lại sự cân bằng giữa học tập và thư giãn:

Hệ thống đề thi phong phú: Hơn 1000 đề thi từ N5 đến N1, mô phỏng kỳ thi thực tế, giúp bạn làm quen và tự tin hơn.

Thi thử trực tuyến: Migii tổ chức các kỳ thi thử toàn cầu, không chỉ giúp bạn kiểm tra kiến thức mà còn tạo cơ hội giao lưu cùng cộng đồng quốc tế.

Luyện tập toàn diện: Kanji, ngữ pháp, nghe và đọc hiểu đều được thiết kế chi tiết, giúp bạn cải thiện từng kỹ năng một cách bài bản.

Tính năng gợi ý học tập: Migii đề xuất lộ trình ôn luyện phù hợp với từng cá nhân, giúp bạn tận dụng tối đa thời gian học tập.

👉 Tìm hiểu thêm về app luyện thi jlpt tại đây.

2. JLPT Test (N5-N1) – Học nhẹ nhàng, hiệu quả cao

Với giao diện thân thiện và tính năng linh hoạt, JLPT Test là lựa chọn phù hợp cho những ai muốn học tập một cách chậm rãi nhưng chắc chắn:

Tài liệu phong phú: Từ từ vựng, ngữ pháp đến nghe và đọc hiểu, app cung cấp mọi thứ bạn cần.

Bài thi sát thực tế: Mang đến cảm giác như đang tham gia kỳ thi chính thức, giúp bạn tự tin hơn mỗi ngày.

3. Đề Thi JLPT – Hỗ trợ bạn mọi lúc, mọi nơi

Đây là ứng dụng phù hợp với những người có lịch trình bận rộn nhưng vẫn muốn duy trì việc học tập đều đặn:

Học offline tiện lợi: Bạn có thể ôn luyện bất cứ lúc nào, ngay cả khi không có kết nối internet.

Đề thi đa dạng: Phù hợp với mọi cấp độ, từ N5 đến N1, giúp bạn tiếp cận kiến thức dễ dàng.

4. Từ Điển Tiếng Nhật Mazii – Học từ vựng thật nhẹ nhàng

Không chỉ là một ứng dụng từ điển, Mazii còn tích hợp các tính năng luyện thi JLPT, mang lại sự tiện lợi tối đa:

Kho đề thi phong phú: Kết hợp giữa tra từ và ôn luyện, giúp bạn tối ưu hóa thời gian học tập.

Cộng đồng hỗ trợ: Bạn có thể giao lưu, học hỏi kinh nghiệm từ những người học khác, tạo động lực để tiếp tục tiến bộ.

5. JLPT: Luyện Thi Tiếng Nhật – Phương pháp học tinh gọn

Với thiết kế tối ưu, JLPT: Luyện Thi Tiếng Nhật là lựa chọn phù hợp cho những ai muốn ôn tập một cách hiệu quả mà không cảm thấy áp lực:

30.000 câu hỏi và 200 đề thi: Đa dạng, phong phú, đảm bảo không bỏ sót bất kỳ nội dung nào.

Phương pháp học tập thông minh: Tập trung vào những nội dung quan trọng, giúp bạn tiết kiệm thời gian nhưng vẫn đạt kết quả cao.

6. Thi JLPT: N4 N3 N2 N1 – Lựa chọn cho sự tập trung

Ứng dụng này hướng đến việc ôn luyện trọng tâm, giúp bạn cải thiện hiệu quả trong thời gian ngắn:

Phân chia bài tập theo kỹ năng: Nghe, đọc, ngữ pháp và từ vựng được tách riêng để bạn dễ dàng ôn tập.

Tính năng ôn câu hỏi sai: Giúp bạn học từ những sai lầm và khắc phục điểm yếu.

7. JLPT Practice – Nhẹ nhàng nhưng đầy động lực

Không cần quá vội vã, JLPT Practice cho phép bạn học từng chút mỗi ngày:

Bài học ngắn gọn: Tối ưu hóa thời gian học, ph�� hợp với lịch trình bận rộn.

Theo dõi tiến độ: Bạn s�� luôn biết mình đã đạt được gì và cần cải thiện ở đâu.

8. JLPT Test (N1-N5) – Sát cánh cùng bạn trên mọi chặng đường

Ứng dụng này giúp bạn làm quen với các dạng bài thi một cách dễ dàng:

Mini Test: Luyện tập nhanh, hiệu quả, giúp bạn tiết kiệm thời gian.

Kho đề thi phong phú: Đảm bảo bạn có đủ tài liệu để chuẩn bị tốt nhất.

9. Luyện Thi Tiếng Nhật JLPT – Sự lựa chọn hoàn hảo

Ứng dụng này cung cấp hệ thống bài tập toàn diện, phù hợp với mọi cấp độ:

100 đề thi mẫu và 10.000 câu hỏi: Mang đến nguồn tài liệu phong phú để bạn ôn tập một cách kỹ lưỡng.

Theo dõi lịch sử học: Giúp bạn nhận biết sự tiến bộ của mình và điều chỉnh lộ trình học phù hợp.

Lời Kết: Học Thi JLPT Nhẹ Nhàng, Hiệu Quả

Chinh phục JLPT không phải là hành trình dễ dàng, nhưng với những công cụ hỗ trợ phù hợp, bạn hoàn toàn có thể tiến bộ mỗi ngày mà không cảm thấy áp lực. 9 app luyện thi JLPT tốt nhất năm 2024 mà chúng tôi giới thiệu chính là những người bạn đồng hành lý tưởng, giúp bạn đạt được mục tiêu của mình một cách nhẹ nhàng và thanh lịch.

Hãy chọn ngay ứng dụng phù hợp và bắt đầu hành trình chinh phục tiếng Nhật của bạn hôm nay! 🌸

#jlpt #jlpt n1 #jlpt n5 #jlpt n2 #jlpt journal #learn japanese #study japanese

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