私は土曜日に日本語のZoomがはじめました!I created it to give students an opportunity to practice speaking Japanese Language outside of the lesson classroom, to provide an environment where students can help one another and a place where students can practice causal Japanese Language. I invite Senseis, Students and Japanese Language Speakers/Learners on Nihongo-Pro to attend if you want to We will be doing the meetings every Saturday at 9 PM. Here is the Zoom Meeting Information:日:土曜日, 時間:9PM (Eastern Time United States), パスワード:2NEuQz Personal Meeting: 211−561−9156 レジス モリス
はじめまして!私はモリスレジスとうもします。アメリカ人です。南ランシングにすんでいます。仕事はマッサージセラピストです。私はねこがろっぴきいます。しゅみは日本の音楽を聞きますと日本のドラマを見ますと歌を歌いますと日本のしょどをしますと日本語をべんきょうします。松崎しげるとBackstreet BoysとJoe Hisaishiをよく聞きます。私は2しゅうかんまえぐらい本を出しました。愛のメモリーと I Want It That Wayが大好きです。私は日本語の人に会いたい。私も日本語をはなしたい。 レジス モリス
Learning 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.
If you are learning intermediate Japanese, you know that there are a lot of Kanji that look similar or have similar meanings (that's where the pun in the title comes from).
Do 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.
If 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.
Everybody says Japanese is hard, but if you spend just a few minutes learning Japanese every day, the truth is your Japanese skill will improve quickly.
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
If 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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Do you know the names of common Japanese foods? If you are planning a trip to Japan, or just a visit to a local Japanese restaurant, knowing these Japanese food names will surely be a big help!
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The 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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Here are some simple Japanese phrases for your online lessons. If you learn just a few Japanese phrases, you and your Japanese teacher can communicate more easily, and have a fun and productive online Japanese lesson.
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers several dozen grammar points. It might seem like a big challenge to learn all this Japanese grammar, but the key is to learn it little by little, gradually get accustomed to the Japanese grammar and sentence structure.
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The 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.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Kanji knowledge is an important part of the test, so it's important to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.
If 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.
Even if you are just starting out with Japanese, learning basic greetings—what to say in a variety of social situations—is a great way to making your Japanese conversation more natural and put your Japanese listener at ease.
The 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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If you are planning to take the JLPT N3, or if you are learning intermediate Japanese, this fun, free Nihongo quiz will test your knowledge of intermediate Japanese grammar.
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By learning the Japanese words for who, what, which, where, and so on, you can make all kinds of sentences in Japanese. These basic words show up all the time in spoken Japanese, but using the wrong one can make your sentence hard to understand.
If you are just getting started at the intermediate level in Japanese, here is a fun, free quiz to test your knowledge of intermediate Japanese grammar. See if you can choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.
If you have just started to learn Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key is to keep practicing. Even if you have just a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.
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JLPT N1 is the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 2,000 Kanji characters. To memorize Kanji readings, aim to spend at least a few minutes every day reading Japanese.
If 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.
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The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 1,000 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.
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The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
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.
If 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.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
How 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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The JLPT N2 examination is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 5,000 vocabulary terms (including about 3,000 Japanese words from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 exams).
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If 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.
Everybody says Japanese is hard, but if you spend just a few minutes learning Japanese every day, the truth is your Japanese skill will improve quickly.
Learning Japanese is not difficult! It just takes practice, patience, and perseverance. By spending just a few minutes every day practicing, your Japanese skills will improve steadily and quickly.
The 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).
If 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.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
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The JLPT N2 is the next to the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The JLPT N2 vocabulary includes about 1,200 nouns. To learn all this Japanese vocabulary, the key is to practice reading and using the vocabulary terms as much as possible, including this free JLPT quiz courtesy of Nihongo-Pro teachers.
If 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.
If 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.
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The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
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The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Kanji knowledge is an important part of the test, so it's important to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.
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The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
If 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.
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!
The 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.
If you are planning to take the JLPT N3, or if you are learning intermediate Japanese, this fun, free Nihongo quiz will test your knowledge of intermediate Japanese grammar.
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Do you know how to greet someone in Japanese in the morning or in the evening? Basic greetings are an essential part of everyday life, and learning greetings in Japanese will go a long way to making your spoken Japanese shine.
The JLPT N4 test (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) includes a new grammar section that involves arranging sentence fragments in the correct order. It turns out to be one of the more difficult sections for most JLPT students.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
The 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).
Opposites attract, as they say, in Japanese, too! Sometimes a word doesn't translate directly from Japanese, but if you know its opposite in Japanese, you can better understand the nuance of the original word.
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
Can you ask someone's name in Japanese? Try this fun, free Japanese quiz, and see how many useful Japanese phrases you know. Maybe you'll find a couple of new ones, and impress your Japanese friends!
The 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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If 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.
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
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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The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
The 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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The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
The 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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The 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).