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Japanese language learning tips, hacks and advice. Answers to all your questions about how to learn Japanese!

Best YouTube Channels to Learn Japanese {20+ Japanese YouTubers!}

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
best YouTube channels to learn Japanese

Konnichiwa Japanese learners! Are you using YouTube to learn Japanese? If not, why not? There are so many amazing Japanese YouTube channels out there. And with more and more videos uploaded each day, you’re guaranteed to find your perfect teacher. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced student, studying just for fun or for JLPT level … Read more

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Onyomi vs Kunyomi: What’s the Difference and How Do You Learn Them?

by Francesca Rex-Horoi
Close up of male hand writing Japanese characters on blackboard.

When learning to read kanji, you will come across the concepts of kunyomi and onyomi, which are basically the two ways to read a kanji character!  Kunyomi and onyomi are often called the Japanese reading and Chinese reading respectively. But why are there two different ways to read kanji you might ask? And what does … Read more

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How to Learn Japanese on Your Own – the Effective Way!

by Francesca Rex-Horoi
Sunset view of Torii gate, Miyajima, Japan

So you’ve decided to learn Japanese but rather than joining a language school or taking some classes you want to do it on your own! Can you learn Japanese by yourself?  Of course you can, and there are many people who have already done it (including me!) If you have an internet connection and a … Read more

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How Hard is it to Learn Japanese Anyway?

by Francesca Rex-Horoi
Side view image of woman's arm in kimono sleeve writing Japanese katakana with a brush on paper placed on wooden table

As the only language on Earth that combines 3 writing systems at once, it’s no wonder Japanese gets a reputation for being a difficult language! So how hard is it to learn Japanese anyway?  Writing systems aside, the pronunciation is easy for most! Japanese has just half as many sounds as English.  Compared to many … Read more

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How Long Does It Take To Learn Japanese? An Honest Answer!

by Francesca Rex-Horoi
how long does it take to learn japanese? a young Japanese woman in kimono and red parasol stands in a tourist spot with a view of Mt Fuji in the background

There are tons of sources out there that can give you a number in hours, days, months or years for how long it takes to learn Japanese.  If you’ve googled it, you’ve probably seen anything from 90 days to 5 years! While it’s definitely possible to learn some Japanese in 90 days, how do some … Read more

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Best Books to Learn Japanese

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles

You may already know that I’m a big fan of learning Japanese online. But sometimes we need a good old fashioned textbook, whether that’s a paper copy or PDF. Maybe your Japanese tutor has suggested you pick a textbook to study from, or maybe you just prefer to study from a book. Anyway, there is … Read more

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How to Learn Japanese Online for FREE

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles

Konnichiwa! You’re here because you want to know how to learn Japanese, right? There are hundreds of different Japanese courses and textbooks out there, and there’s something for every budget. You could spend $20 on a textbook, a few hundred on private lessons, or if you’ve got a few thousand $$$ to spare you could even … Read more

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11 Of The Best Websites For Learning Japanese

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
best websites to learn japanese online

Learning Japanese? The internet can be your best friend. Thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever to learn whatever you want! You no longer have go to Japan, to university, or even to night school to learn Japanese. You can get all the lessons you need online – and mostly for free, too! With … Read more

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