JAPANESE BLOG

Konnichiwa! Welcome to our blog all about diving into the awesome world of learning Japanese! Whether you’re totally new to it or already dabbling, this is your go-to spot for all things Japanese language and culture

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  Dating in Japan 💘 Everything You Need to Know

  Want to know what it’s like dating in Japan? Japanese dating is a very different experience to that of the west so it’s important to follow certain rules.

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  Visiting an Onsen in Japan // Which Onsen & What Should I Know

  Visiting an onsen in Japan is an absolute must. Onsens are the natural hot springs in Japan and a big part of Japanese culture but what should you know?

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  Hanzi vs Kanji // Japanese Kanji NOT To Use in Chinese

  Hanzi vs Kanji // Japanese and Chinese have a long history of sharing characters with each other, but it’s not always as simple as that. Find out why…

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  Things Not to Do in Japan 🙅‍♀️ Guide to Japanese Etiquette

  Things Not to Do in Japan 🇯🇵 The ULTIMATE list of DON’Ts for your time in Japan and how to maintain perfect Japanese Etiquette

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  Swear Words in Japanese // 15 You Must Know

  Japanese Swear Words // We teach you 15 swear words in Japanese. Swearing in Japanese is odd because there isn’t a direct translation for words like f*ck.

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  Japanese TV Shows (On Netflix) 📺 Ten TV Shows To Binge On

  Today you are going to discover the best Japanese TV Shows you need to watch now. Every single one of these is available on Netflix for you to enjoy!

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  27 Country Names in Japanese 🌍 Your Complete Guide

  Countries in Japanese – Interested in learning some country names in Japanese? Some actually translate and sound very similar to English, come and see!

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  How To Learn Kanji // The Ultimate Tips & Tricks You Should Know

  How to learn Kanji? Generally, you’ll need to learn about 1,000-2,000 Chinese characters in Japanese. Here’s the best way to go about learning them.

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  Japanese Numbers // Your Complete Guide (With Quiz Included)

  DO NOT WORRY – learning Japanese numbers is not so difficult. Learning the numbers in Japanese can also open up some unexpected doors.

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  How To Learn Katakana (カタカナ) // Essential Things To Know

  How to Learn Katakana? | Katakana is one of Japanese’s three alphabets. Katakana are generally more angular looking than Hiragana and focuses on loanwords.

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  How to Learn Hiragana (Quickly) // 7 Terrific Tips To Success

  How to Learn Hiragana? It might seem difficult but Hiragana can be understood within a few hours. Follow these tips for success and start reading Hiragana.

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  Japanese vs Korean vs Chinese | Which Is Really The Hardest?

  Thinking about learning an East Asian language and don’t know which one to go for? Japanese vs Korean vs Chinese – it’s a tough choice right?!

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  The 3 Japanese Alphabets // Discover Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji

  The Japanese Alphabet is not singular. In fact there are 3 alphabets in Japanese! Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. We teach you why and how to use them.