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Learn to Read Hiragana with This Free Japanese QuizLearning hiragana is the first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. The key is to practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head.
Free Advanced Japanese Quiz: Katakana-goKatakata-go, for words of foreign origin written in katakana, are a fun part of Japanese. Many of the words are of English origin, but Japanese don't just import the English word as is—more often, they put a Japanese spin on the meaning, or combine two foreign words into a uniquely Japanese expression.
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Free JLPT N4 Grammar Quiz: Building SentencesIf you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), learning JLPT N4 grammar is essential to passing the JLPT. Even if you don't plan on taking the JLPT, mastering JLPT N4 grammar will go a long way to understanding and speaking Japanese.
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Check your Japanese skills in Grammar, Vocabulary, Japanese Characters and Idioms with these free quizzes.
Can You Read Japanese? Practice Hiragana With This Free QuizTo learn hiragana well, the key is practice. Even if you have only a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day. Try this Japanese quiz and see if you can match the hiragana reading (pronunciation) to the correct hiragana letter.
JLPT N5: Learn Basic Japanese GrammarThe JLPT N5 is the beginning level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. An effective approach to learn JLPT N5 grammar is to do as many sample JLPT problems as you can find—including this free JLPT quiz!
Advanced Japanese: CollocationsA collocation is like an idiom, or words that go together. Learning a few Japanese collocations will make your Japanese conversation sound more natural, and help convey the nuances of your emotion or your situation to the listener.
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Learn Japanese Greetings and Expressions for ThanksLearning just a few basic Japanese expressions will make a big difference when you talk to a Japanese. Try this free Nihongo quiz to see if you know how to say "good morning," "that was a great meal," and more in Japanese.
Counting Things in JapaneseHow do you like Japanese counters, the words that are used along with numbers to count different types of things in Japanese?
Learn JLPT N1 Grammar (Advanced Japanese Grammar)The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. JLPT N1 grammar includes many grammar forms used in formal Japanese writing and literature, as well as some forms you'll find in everyday Japanese conversation.
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Yoji-jukugo: Advanced Japanese Kanji CompoundsDo you know a lot of Japanese yoji-jukugo, or 4-character idiomatic expressions? As an advanced student of Japanese, memorizing yoji-jukugo will help you understand the nuanced meanings of Kanji characters, as well as give you more insight into Japanese culture.
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Learn Japanese Online for Free: Introductory VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Beginner Japanese: Find the Word that Doesn't Fit #4Do you want to learn Japanese online? Online Japanese lessons at Nihongo-Pro are your best choice. Your professional teacher, trained specifically to teach online, will build online lessons customized just for you, to fit your Japanese goals and your learning style.
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Reading Practice for Beginners: The Japanese IzakayaTest your Japanese reading comprehension with this free beginner Japanese quiz—excellent practice for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), too!
JLPT N1 Advanced Japanese GrammarJLPT N1 is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers various advanced Japanese grammar forms, in addition to advanced vocabulary, Kanji, reading comprehension, and Japanese listening comprehension.
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More JLPT N5 Grammar with This Free Beginner Japanese QuizThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
Advanced Japanese: Try These Japanese RiddlesUnderstanding puns or riddles in a foreign language takes some experience and skill, but it is a delight when the pun becomes clear.
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Introductory Japanese: Learn How To Count in JapaneseDo you how how to count in Japanese? This fun, free Nihongo quiz will help you learn Japanese numbers and check if you know all the numbers from one to ten.
Learn Basic Japanese Grammar (JLPT N4): -masu FormThe JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms. The -masu form is the form of a Japanese verb when it has -masu at the end; for example, the -masu form of morau is morai, because you say moraimasu.
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Learn Basic Japanese Grammar (JLPT N4): -masu FormThe JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms. The -masu form is the form of a Japanese verb when it has -masu at the end; for example, the -masu form of morau is morai, because you say moraimasu.
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Learning Basic Introductions in JapaneseCan you say, "I am a student" in Japanese? Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz, and see if you know the basics when it comes to introducing yourself and asking simple questions in Japanese.
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Beginner Listening Quiz: Let's Eat!Here's a free quiz to whet your taste buds! Listen to each sound clip just once, and see if you can answer all the questions. If you are unsure of the right answer, just listen again!
JLPT N1 Vocabulary: Advanced Japanese VerbsThe JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The vocabulary portion of the test includes about 500 new verbs; some of the verbs are literary terms used mostly in Japanese writing, but many occur frequently in everyday spoken Japanese as well.
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Learn Japanese Greetings and Expressions for ThanksLearning just a few basic Japanese expressions will make a big difference when you talk to a Japanese. Try this free Nihongo quiz to see if you know how to say "good morning," "that was a great meal," and more in Japanese.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Ways to Get Around in JapanDo you know how to say the different modes of transportation in Japanese? If you take a trip to Japan, you might find yourself using all these ways of getting around listed in this free Japanese quiz.
Yoji-jukugo: Advanced Japanese Kanji CompoundsHow many Japanese yoji-jukugo do you know? These four-character Kanji compounds are common in Japanese, so knowing the ones that are used in everyday Japanese conversation will help your Japanese conversation skill.
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Learn Japanese Online: Easy Classroom PhrasesHere are some simple classroom phrases for your online Japanese lessons. By memorizing just a few Japanese phrases, you and your teacher can communicate more easily, and have a fun and productive online lesson.
Learn Beginner Japanese: OnomatopoeiaJapanese has a huge number of giongo and gitaigo—what we call onomatopoeia, like "bow-wow" for a dog barking. These words are fun to learn and will help you sound natural when speaking Japanese.
Advanced Japanese: Know What This Means?This selection of idioms will test your knowledge of advanced Japanese. Understanding and using idioms will help make your spoken Japanese sound more natural and more clearly convey emotional nuances.
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Beginner Japanese Quiz: Learn More JLPT N5 GrammarThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
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Learn more Kanji, Grammar and Vocabulary with these free Japanese quizzes.
Introductory Japanese: Learn More Japanese Vocabulary!Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
JLPT N5 Kanji Quiz #3JLPT N5 is the beginner level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. JLPT N5 requires knowledge of about 100 kanji. Try this free kanji quiz to test your knowledge!
JLPT N1 Kanji Quiz #10: Advanced Japanese KanjiJLPT N1 is the top level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and requires knowledge of about 2,000 kanji. Test your knowledge of just a few of those kanji with this free, advanced Japanese quiz.
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More Advanced Japanese IdiomsIf you are an advanced Japanese learner, you have no doubt seen the world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
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Beginner Japanese Grammar: "... wa ... desu" SentencesLearning Japanese takes practice and patience, but be sure to keep it fun. If you spend just a few minutes every day learning Japanese, your language skill will improve rapidly. The fun, free Japanese quizzes at Nihongo—with new quizzes every day!— are a simple, effective addition to your Japanese study plan.
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Counting in Japanese!We have to admit counting in Japanese is hard! You have to remember which counter word goes with which thing, and the pronunciation of the number changes depending on the counter word. Then there are the special cases...
Free Japanese Quiz: More Beginning GrammarTo learn Japanese grammar, start with the basics and build step by step to more advanced forms. Practice—lots of practice—will help you remember the new Japanese, and make quick progress in learning Japanese.
Advanced Reading Comprehension: Japanese History 1Are you ready to try reading real Japanese? Try this free, fun quiz and see how much Japanese you already know.
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Introductory Japanese: Learn More Japanese Vocabulary!Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
Free Listening Quiz: Houses, Apartments, and More!In each of two Japanese dialogs presented here, a woman is talking about a place to live. Can you follow her conversation?
Kanji for the JLPT N1 ExamThe JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).
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Advanced Onomatopoeia Quiz (Japanese Giongo and Gitaigo)Learning Japanese takes practice and patience. Practice just a few minutes every day, and your Japanese skill will improve with patience. With new quizzes every day, the free Japanese quizzes at Nihongo-Pro are a simple, effective addition to your Japanese study plan.
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Introductory Japanese: Basic Sentences like "Where is the station?"If you are just starting to learn Japanese, you might feel overwhelmed at learning Japanese vocabulary, grammar, hiragana, and Kanji all at once. Don't worry—step back and focus on learning just one Japanese thing every day.
Advanced Japanese: More IdiomsIf you are an advanced Japanese learner, you have no doubt seen the world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
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What Day is Today?Can you say dates in Japanese? Thankfully, the months are easy: ichigatsu, nigatsu, and so on. The days are a little trickier: One through ten uses special words, and there are a few other special cases sprinkled in, too.
Advanced Japanese: Learn Japanese Bit by Bit...Here's a fun, free advanced Japanese quiz to test your knowledge of everyday onomatopoeia. You already know lots of these words: iroiro, samazama, and so on. The more onomatopoeia you master, the more natural your Japanese will sound.
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Learn To Read Japanese Hiragana With This Free Nihongo QuizIf you are learning to speak Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key to success is to practice. Even if you have only a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.
Beginner Japanese Quiz: No Smoking, Please!To learn Japanese online, why not add
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JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Learn Upper Beginner JapaneseThe JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this level, you learn over 150 new verbs—absolutely essential vocabulary at the beginner Japanese level. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, Nihongo-Pro quizzes like this one will help you learn the vocabulary, Kanji, and grammar you need to speak Japanese.
Advanced Japanese Jukugo (Kanji Compounds)How many Japanese yoji-jukugo (4-character Kanji compounds) do you know? If you are an advanced student of Japanese, you know the language has thousands of these compounds, many borrowed from Chinese and many that are used in everyday conversation or writing.