Did you know that Kanji (漢字) literally translates to "Han characters" (China + character)? While they are central to Japanese life today, these characters began their journey thousands of years ago across the sea. To truly master Kanji, it helps to see them not just as static lines, but as living pictures  that evolved over four major historical stages.   1. Oracle Bone Script (Kotsubun · 甲骨文) The story begins with magic and mystery. Dating back to the late 2nd millennium BC

Japanese particles, or joshi  (助詞) in Japanese, are one of the most fundamental and unique aspects of the language's grammar. They are...

In order to pass the second level of JLPT (N4), the students need to master a 181 new kanji plus the 103 Kanji from the previous level...

There are 3 general cases where the particle を is used. But first, let's remember that when it is used as a particle を is actually...

Have you ever noticed that both the particle Wo and the particle Ga are used before a verb? This is because depending on the type of...

In order to pass the first level of JLPT (N5), the students need to master a total of 103 Kanji. The Kanji for this first level can be...

It might be hard a times to know where to start or to know what are the best habits to be able to be successful with language learning......

Let's start by saying that learning any language can be difficult at times, so let's start by making it as enjoyable as possible,...

Have you ever started thinking that you have learned the basics of the Japanese language, but now, you don't know where to take it from...

One of the things that I have really NOT liked about JLPT is the fact that the exam is pretty much reading and listening... How would you...

Japanese radicals, known as bushu  (部首) in Japanese, are the fundamental building blocks of kanji. Think of them as the equivalent of...

MUSIC It doesn't matter the type of music you like, just listen to it on the go! It's one of the easiest methods to use and it helps you...

The following rules apply to the particle "Ga" in Japanese, and they are very important to remember so that you don't sound rude or out...

One of the things that I have really NOT liked about JLPT is the fact that the exam is pretty much reading and listening... How would you...

First, and it is something that you are probably already doing... Start learning basic expressions and or interjections. Like, self...

I think that one of the most common questions that might come to your mind in regards to the "Wa" particle is... WHY IS IT WRITTEN AS HA,...

I often get the questions for book recommendations. Here are the ones that I recommend to get ready for JLPT N5! 1. SHIN NIHONGO 500 MON...

There are quite a few resources that I would like to share. I have used all of them, and they are just great :D Japanese Fairy Tales This...

Here's a list of recommended apps! They are extremely helpful :) If you have any other recommendations, feel free to write it in the...

The complete KATAKANA  syllabary consists of 48 characters . In contrast to the hiragana syllabary, which is used for Japanese words not...