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 your first step to learn to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has its own sound, and, because written Japanese is phonetic, it is possible to write any Japanese word using hiragana alone.
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!
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.
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.
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.
If you have been learning Japanese for some time, you have probably struggled with 同意語 (dooigo, synonyms) and 反意語 (han'igo, antonyms). Japanese is full of synonyms and antonyms, or near synonyms and near antonyms, and learning their shades of meaning a challenge for even the most advanced student of 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.
Learning Japanese grammar is not difficult, it just takes practice and perseverance. Spend just a few minutes every day practicing and reviewing grammar (especially sample JLPT test questions), and your Japanese skill will improve quickly.
Japanese is full of jukugo, words built from two or more Kanji characters. In most cases, jukugo are read using the on-yomi (Chinese-style pronunciation), but there are exceptions—some jukugo are pronounced with kun-yomi (Japanese-style pronunciation), while others mix on-yomi and kun-yomi to create 重箱読み (on followed by kun) and, less frequently, 湯桶読み (kun followed by on).
Japanese grammar might not sound like the most interesting topic when you learn Japanese, but understanding basic grammar is key to understanding and being understood in Japanese.
The JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 600 Kanji characters. Consistent, steady practice reading and writing Japanese is the best way to learn these Kanji.
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.
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 grammar forms you'll find in everyday Japanese conversation—like those in this free Nihongo quiz.
Planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4? The N4 is the second level of the JLPT, just above the N5, and covers beginning Japanese grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and reading.
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).
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!
If you are learning Japanese, you are probably studying (or should be studying!) Kanji, too. If you plan to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), or just read some Japanese for pleasure, learning to read Kanji is essential.
Here's a fun, free Japanese listening quiz. You'll listen to a couple of voicemail messages, and answer questions about each one. Nothing beats listening—training your ear—for learning Japanese fast.
The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. As the name implies, katakana-go are Japanese words written in katakana. These words are imported from other languages, including thousands from English.
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. If you have passed the JLPT N5 (the first level), you'll find lots of new vocabulary, Kanji, and grammar forms on the N4 test.
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 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.
If you have been learning Japanese for some time, you have probably struggled with 同意語 (dooigo, synonyms) and 反意語 (han'igo, antonyms). Japanese is full of synonyms and antonyms, or near synonyms and near antonyms, and learning their shades of meaning a challenge for even the most advanced student of Japanese.
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.
In this free Japanese listening quiz, you'll hear people talking about real Japanese about what, as children, they wanted to be when they grew up. The dialog is casual and fun, and great training for Japanese listening comprehension!
If you've ever struggled with reading Kanji, this quiz will either frustrate you more or help you through. Nankai kanji are those Kanji readings that trip up even native Japanese.
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.
Japanese grammar can be confusing at first. Long negative verb forms show up unexpectedly, and it's easy to say exactly the opposite of what you intended!
When you are ready to learn Japanese online fast, please consider online Japanese lessons at Nihongo-Pro. Our teachers are not just native Japanese speakers—they are expert, qualified instructors who will guide you toward your Japanese learning goal.
Do you know the busiest train station in Japan? How about which of Japan's prefectures has the shortest river? Learn the answers with this fun, free Japanese quiz.
Here is a fun and free Japanese quiz to help you learn the names of basic colors in Japanese. Try to learn just a couple of Japanese words every day, and you will soon be speaking and understanding Japanese!
The JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 600 Kanji characters. Consistent, steady practice reading and writing Japanese is the best way to learn these Kanji.
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 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 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).
Here's a fun beginner quiz! Practice reading Japanese, and see if you can figure out what is being described in the question. Best of luck on the JLPT N5!
The JLPT N2 is the next to the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers several hundred Kanji. By reading Kanji in the context of real Japanese sentences, you can efficiently memorize the Kanji readings.
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.
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.
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 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.
This free Japanese listening quiz will help you improve Japanese listening skills in two situations: (1) a woman and her son talking about dieting and (2) an interview with a celebrity about her healthy lifestyle.
Can you read all the JLPT N2 Kanji? If you're planning to take this next-to-the-highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, learning to read Kanji compounds is essential. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, learning to read intermediate and advanced Japanese involves memorization of Japanese vocabulary containing Kanji.
Katakata-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.
Hiragana is the first step in learning to read Japanese. Practice reading and writing hiragana, and you are on your way to understanding real written Japanese. Try this free Japanese quiz, and see if you have mastered hiragana.
This fun, free Japanese quiz will help you learn new intermediate Japanese vocabulary—and with a language as rich in words in Japanese, what student of Japanese doesn't need to learn more vocabulary!
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 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.
Now that you've made it to intermediate level Japanese, try your hand at some intermediate Japanese grammar. Japanese grammar isn't difficult, but, like anything else, when you learn Japanese, practice and repetition are the keys to success.
Try this free intermediate Japanese quiz to improve your listening skills. Try listening to the two sound clips just once, and see if you can answer all 5 questions.
If you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, you know that Kanji study is essential to success on the test. The JLPT N1, the highest level of the JLPT, covers all 2,000 common use Japanese Kanji.
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.
Correct conversation is the title of this free Japanese quiz—more than just rote memorization of Japanese vocabulary, this quiz tests your ability to make real Japanese conversation. Give it a try, and see if you can figure out which phrase makes sense.
Here's a fun, free Japanese quiz that's also very useful—idiomatic expressions involving parts of the body. Japanese is loaded with these expressions, and knowing just a few will help you sound smooth and natural in Japanese.
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.
Are you just getting started to learn Japanese online? Here are some words and phrases that will make it easy for you and your Japanese teacher to communicate smoothly during your lesson. Take a minute to learn the Japanese phrases for "Do you understand?", "Can you say it?", and the others here, and you are on your way to a great time learning Japanese online!
If you have been learning Japanese for some time, you have probably struggled with 同意語 (dooigo, synonyms) and 反意語 (han'igo, antonyms). Japanese is full of synonyms and antonyms, or near synonyms and near antonyms, and learning their shades of meaning a challenge for even the most advanced student of Japanese.
As you start learning Japanese, you'll want to learn these school-related Japanese words that pop up in everyday conversation all the time. Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz to check your Japanese vocabulary, and maybe you'll learn new school words along the way.
Learning Japanese takes practice and patience, but be sure to keep it fun. Grammar might not seem like much fun, but learning commonly used Japanese grammar forms will make your Japanese conversation and writing much more natural and fluid.
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.
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 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.
All of us have had a feeling that something is about to happen, good or bad. Call it a premonition or a foreboding, Japanese has a great word: 予感(yokan). This free intermediate Japanese quiz involves yokan about love: A woman wonders to herself what a guy she knows thinks of her...
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.
Japanese love their insects (well, some of their insects), but whether you delight in the light of a firefly, or squish any bug that crosses your path, this free Japanese quiz will help you express your taste in Japanese.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
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).
Keigo is a distinctive feature of Japanese. By using exalted references for others, and humble terms for yourself (and your group), you express honor toward your listener.
Learning hiragana is your first step to learn to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has its own sound, and, because written Japanese is phonetic, it is possible to write any Japanese word using hiragana alone.
To learn kanji, the key is practicing reading (and writing!) kanji. This free quiz will help you check your intermediate kanji reading skills. Learning kanji is essential to success on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
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.
JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this intermediate Japanese level, you are using about 3,000 vocabulary words. The hard part is knowing how to use all those Japanese words correctly.
The JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 600 Kanji characters. Consistent, steady practice reading and writing Japanese is the best way to learn these Kanji.