Listen and learn basic vocabulary for colors.

Learn how to write hiragana: ka, ki, ku, ke, ko.

Learn how to write numbers: 6 ~ 10

Brush up your Japanese! Introductions are essential when meeting people. In this lesson you will learn about formal introductions and addressing people.

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Learn the kanji characters for "dragonfly (tonbo)."

There are two ways to express desire or wish. Find out more.

September 23rd is Autumnal Equinox Day (Shuubun no hi) and it is a national holiday in Japan. The Japanese have traditionally called the period around the autumnal and vernal (springtime) ... Read More

Toy Chest (Omocha-bako) is a collection of fun lessons for all ages. Try "Which One Doesn't Belong?"

This quiz collects kanji compounds that have special readings. They are difficult to read even for the Japanese. If you are an intermediate or advanced student, try them to test ... Read More

"Phrase of the Day" is a mind exercise. All phrases for September are based on daily actions. Think in Japanese whenever you do these actions. Each phrase has a sound ... Read More

Which Japanese writing style do you like the most?

What does "~ tekita" mean?

Do you plan to go for a trip to Japan? Learn some useful expressions before you go. Speaking the language of the country you are visiting makes the trip more ... Read More

September 16th is Independence Day for Mexico. Learn about Mexico and how to write it in Japanese.

Learn the kanji character for "autumn" with useful kanji compounds. It also includes sound files to help your pronunciation.

Learn how to write a word relating to Japanese culture and society, and learn its history. The featured word is "tsukimi," a custom to appreciate the full moon in the ... Read More

Japanese use three different scripts for writing.

Learn a kanji character through a picture. The featured character is "village." Kanji can be fun!

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"Phrase of the Day" is a mind exercise. All phrases for September are based on daily actions. Think in Japanese whenever you do these actions. Each phrase has a sound ... Read More

September 7th is Independence Day for Brazil. Learn about Brazil and how to write it in Japanese.

Learn how to write katakana: a, i, u, e, o.

Learn how to write numbers: 1 ~ 5

Listen and learn basic vocabulary for calendar.

In Japanese, there are many particles that are added to the end of a sentence. They express the speaker's emotions of doubt, emphasis, caution, hesitation, wonder, admiration, and so on.

The Japanese word for September is "kugatsu" which literally means ninth month. Learn the kanji character for "nine" with useful kanji compounds. It also includes sound files to help your ... Read More