Hiragana Want audio on this lesson? Register for our Members Area and get audio for Hiragana - The Japanese Alphabet. It's FREE! The first step to learning the Japanese language is to learn the alphabet. There are 5 vowels in Japanese. Here is a Printable Hiragana Chart (PDF - get Adobe Acrobat Reader). Exceptions: 1. Click here if you'd like to know why these two exceptions exist. Note: You probably noticed in the chart above that there are 2 characters pronounced "zu" and 2 characters pronounced "ji". Some people wonder why "yi", "ye", "wi", "wu", and "we" are missing. For more help on the subject of Kana (Hiragana and Katakana)...
Learn Japanese Online for Free - it's fun with easy flash quizes! How to Learn Japanese Fast So, I’ve been living in Japan for close to 5 months now and unfortunately haven’t picked up nearly as much of the language as I’d hoped. I’ve got the greetings down and can order simple food but anything past that (let alone a conversation) is out of the question. I thought that since I was living with a Japanese girl and working at a Japanese company the language would come naturally. That hasn’t been the case, so I’ve decided that some studying/learning might be a good idea. I’ve come up with a plan to learn basic conversational Japanese in the next 3 months. I’ll be documenting my progress bi-weekly and sharing what works (and doesn’t work with all of you). So, here’s my plan Learning how to speak Japanese - Memorize the 100 most common words (Approximately 50% of all written words in Japanese) - podcasts for the commute - Human Japanese app (iphone and computer) - practicing on co-workers, housemate, randoms, etc. Japanese Word Memorization Learn Japanese Podcasts I picked up this iPod
Hiragana Learn Hiragana fast and easy! Free online self-study program for learning how to read, write andtype the Japanese Hiragana alphabet Course Outline Free online study program produced by an experienced native Japanese language teacher. Suitable for the very first step of learning the Japanese language. Goal This course will assist you to gain the following abilities; Also, more than 500 commonly used words and phrases are introduced through the course. Structure The course consists of 10 lessons. Each lesson takes 45-90 minutes. Lesson Contents Each lesson consists of three sections - Reading, Writing and Typing. Reading Correct shape and sound are introduced through video contents. Full of voice recordings narrated by Japanese voice actors. Writing Detailed handwriting instructions. Specially developed original font is used to show the standard shape of letters. Printable writing practice sheets (PDF) are provided. Typing Detailed instructions on how to input Hiragana letters on personal computers. Quiz
Learn Japanese | JapanesePod101.com (Audio) by InnovativeLanguage.com Resolutions for Learning Better Japanese in 2008 The New Year is a great time to break disgusting habits and set impossible resolutions…at least, it’s a great time to try to do those things. Most people come out from the rubble a couple of weeks later still smoking, drinking, or using Japanese words in English sentences, but everyone at least gets a little bit closer to their goal. By setting goals and attempting them, you are gaining valuable experience, even when you fail miserably. It’s a wonderful thing to set yourself goals, and New Years is a great excuse to set lofty ones. With the coming of the New Year, I thought I’d help you set some goals and break some habits. Habits To Break: 1. The Problem: For some reason, it’s tough for a lot of people to get that Japanese accent down. The Solution: It’s time to go back to your hiragana sheet and relearn your kana. 2. The Problem: You know what I’m talking about. The Solution: Stop being lazy! 3. The Problem: Writing your kanji in improper stroke order is sloppy and bad. Resolutions: 1.
Vocabulary Skip to site navigation Skip to section navigation Skip to content トップページ：日本語 (Japanese) Search site with Google Share this page Facebook Twitter Rate and suggest improvements: Feedback (optional): Found a bug? JLPT N1 Vocabulary Level Checker Japanese word -> English word Click it if you know the English meaning. 食品 有する 彼方此方 交ざる 治める 例えば 努める 大凡 覚悟 夜具 恐ろしい 位 柵 短所 共産 混合 車庫 針金 一見 化する 碗 建前 触れる お喋り 引き分け 文化 保管 交易 萎びる 露 品種 婉曲 彼此 音色 独特 克服 地下 赴く 壷 堪える 錯誤 限界 各 好き 根拠 雅致 割る 振る 浴室 中間 閉める 押し入れ 一斉 矢鱈に 散らかる 検査 僧 秘密 消費 婿 辛い 平均 推理 人差指 動かす 本質 封筒 私有 生まれる 粉末 靴 学士 孝行 家来 咳 国籍 予定 手当て 境 大陸 取り締まり 幾分 湯飲み 神秘 残金 長官 一人一人 恥じる 疲労 主権 寝坊 午前 洗剤 地下水 真理 為替 岩 妹 洋風 駄目 Japanese word -> Japanese pronunciation Click it if you know the Japanese pronunciation. 大いに 登山 性別 象徴 酌む 予備 賑わう 藍褸 箇条書き 他意 教科書 全滅 引っ掛ける 投資 宅 失恋 驚かす 成果 戸籍 選手 潮 忠実 憲法 近寄る 名産 例外 容器 手元 無能 屋上 所得 斜め 行方 尉 何卒 やっ付ける 待合室 愚痴 差し上げる 整備 慕う 空気 寄り掛かる 協定 破棄 不運 強いて 邪魔 体制 有能 契機 側面 成績 暴露 好意 国語 恨み 掘る 津波 お祖母さん 偏 君 豪華 お手上げ 地下水 技能 和やか 取り引き 永遠 伝説 蕎麦 街角 列 貨幣 願う 駄作 境 百 優 景色 針金 大通り 腹 影 侍 気を付ける 遊牧 製品 観察 真っ二つ ご座います 辞書 あざ笑う 若し 進化 奇妙 応接 仕掛け 柔軟 展示 English word -> Japanese pronunciation event;festivities;function;social gathering;auspices;opening;holding (a meeting) industry;diligence so;really;seeming
Learn Japanese Vocabulary This is the list of the 103 kanji you need to know to pass the JLPT N5 test. Click on the kanji and watch the video with the stroke order on how to write it and learn from example vocabulary. When you click the “Share” button on top of the page you can also select to print in a printer friendly view (in total 31 A4 pages). Kanji Learn to Speak Japanese By Namiko Abe Updated September 16, 2015. So you want to learn how to speak Japanese, but don't know where to start? This page will direct you to where you should begin. Below you will find lessons for beginners, writing lessons, information on pronunciation and comprehension, where to find dictionaries and translation services, information for travelers to Japan, audio lessons, culture lessons and articles about the culture of Japan. Take your time and review all the material available. It is also very important to work on your listening practice. continue reading below our video Therefore I recommend familiarizing yourself with the sounds and rhythms of the language. I think a great way to start your journey is with some basic Japanese phrases. Try not to be overwhelmed by all the material available on my site. So, with all that in mind, let's begin to learn the language. Introduction to Japanese - Are you new to Japanese? How to contact