Listen and learn basic vocabulary for birds.

The Particle "ni" has quite a few different functions such as indirect object marker, location, direction, time, and so on.

Introduction to Japanese writing system.

Learn the kanji character for "life" with useful kanji compounds.

Brush up your Japanese. Learn some expressions used by a cashier.

Learn the kanji characters for "serenity (seion)."

Toy Chest (Omocha-bako) is a collection of fun lessons for all ages. Try the game, "Word Search."

Ever wondered what the Japanese equivalent of "Smith" is? Here is the list of the top 10 most common Japanese surnames.

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

August 20th is Foundation Day in Hungary. Learn about Hungary and how to write it in Japanese.

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

A particle is a word that shows the relationship of a word, a phrase, or a clause to the rest of the sentence. We will look at the functions of ... Read More

World War II ended on August 15, 1945. "Shuusen Kinenbi" is now a day to remember those who died in the war, and ceremonies are held all over in Japan. ... Read More

What do you find the most difficult about the Japanese language?

Do all Japanese names have a meaning?

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

August 9th is National Day for Singapore. Learn about Singapore and how to write it in Japanese.

August is the hottest month of the year in Japan. Not only is the temperature high, so is the humidity. Let's look at symbols for the hot Japanese summer.

Learn how to write a word relating to Japanese culture and society, and learn its history. The featured word is "Renga", linked-verse poetry.

Learn how to introduce yourself.

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

Speaking Japanese shouldn't be too complicated even for beginners. Try these simple phrases whenever you have a chance. The featured phrases are "Anger."

Japanese department stores are much bigger than their North American counterparts, and you can buy almost anything there. Let's learn useful expressions for shopping.