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Learn To Read Japanese: Have You Mastered Hiragana?Hiragana is your first step in learning to read Japanese. The better you know hiragana, the faster you will progress in learning Japanese. Try this free Japanese quiz, and see how many hiragana you have memorized.
JLPT N5 Vocabulary: Learn Beginner JapaneseIf you are just starting out learning Japanese, give this free Japanese quiz a try to see how much beginner Japanese vocabulary you already know.
Kanji for the JLPT N1 (Advanced Japanese)The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).
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Introductory Japanese: Learn More Japanese GreetingsEven if you are just starting out with Japanese, learning basic greetings—what to say in a variety of social situations—is a great way to making your Japanese conversation more natural and put your Japanese listener at ease.
JLPT N5 Grammar - Basic Japanese GrammarThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
Advanced Japanese: Know What This Means?This selection of idioms will test your knowledge of advanced Japanese. Understanding and using idioms will help make your spoken Japanese sound more natural and more clearly convey emotional nuances.
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Introductory Japanese: Learn More Japanese Words!Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
JLPT N5 Kanji: Practice Reading Basic Japanese KanjiThe JLPT N5 is the starting level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. You'll need to be able to read hiragana, katakana, and about 100 Kanji characters. Here are a few JLPT N5 Kanji to practice reading.
Free Advanced Japanese Quiz: Katakana-goKatakata-go, for words of foreign origin written in katakana, are a fun part of Japanese. Many of the words are of English origin, but Japanese don't just import the English word as is—more often, they put a Japanese spin on the meaning, or combine two foreign words into a uniquely Japanese expression.
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Can You Read Japanese? Try Hiragana With This Japanese Quiz.If you have just started to learn Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key is to keep practicing. Even if you have just a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.
Learn More JLPT N1 KanjiThe JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).
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Learn Japanese Online: Introductory Japanese VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Beginning Japanese: Learn JLPT N5 GrammarThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
Advanced Japanese: Aizuchi Is Tough!Aizuchi is the uniquely Japanese custom of interjecting words of agreement or acknowledgment as someone speaks to you, or of responding to the other party's statement.
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Starting Out Learning Japanese: Classroom Instruction WordsAre you just getting started to learn Japanese online? Here are some words and phrases that will make it easy for you and your Japanese teacher to communicate smoothly during your lesson. Take a minute to learn the Japanese phrases for "Do you understand?", "Can you say it?", and the others here, and you are on your way to a great time learning Japanese online!
Beginner Japanese Grammar: Which One Is Correct?Everybody says Japanese is hard, but if you spend just a few minutes learning Japanese every day, the truth is your Japanese skill will improve quickly.
Fun with Advanced Japanese VocabularyIf you have ever been stumped by an advanced Japanese idiom or vocabulary word, this is the quiz for you. Understanding and using idioms like these will make your Japanese conversation more natural and expressive.
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Learn Japanese Online: Introductory Japanese VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
JLPT N5 Grammar Quiz: Learn Basic Japanese GrammarThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
Advanced Japanese: Easily Mistaken Japanese PhrasesIf you are an advanced Japanese student, no doubt you have encountered Japanese words or phrases that are all too easy to misuse or mistake for another phrase.
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Learn Japanese Online for Free: Introductory VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Learn Beginner Japanese: More JLPT N4 GrammarThe
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has five levels from N5 (most basic) to N1 (most advanced). N4 is the second most basic level, and covers beginner Japanese grammar, vocabulary, Kanji, and reading.
Easily Mistaken Kanji: Advanced Japanese QuizJapanese is full of homonyms (words that sound the same but have different meanings), especially when it comes to kanji compounds. If you say sensei, you're apt to think of "teacher", but depending on the context (and the kanji!), the same word can mean "oath", "initiative", "tyranny", and more.
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Learn more Kanji, Grammar and Vocabulary with these free Japanese quizzes.
Learn Introductory Japanese VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
JLPT N5 GrammarThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
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Introductory Japanese: Learn More Japanese Vocabulary!Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
Learn Advanced Japanese Kanji with This Free JLPT N1 QuizKanji study is essential to success on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The JLPT N1, the highest level of the JLPT, covers all 2,000 common use Japanese Kanji. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, every advanced student of Japanese needs to learn the Kanji in common use in Japanese.
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How to Say I, You, He, She, We in JapaneseIf you are just starting out learning Japanese, this free Japanese quiz will help you learn basic pronouns, such as I, you, he, she, and we.
Learn Beginning Japanese: VocabularyThis upper beginner quiz will test your Japanese vocabulary skills with a selection of gitaigo, gairaigo, and Japanese verbs.
Learn JLPT N1 Kanji with This Free Nihongo QuizThe JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, covering 2,000 Kanji.
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Introductory Japanese: Learn More Japanese Words!Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
Free Picture Quiz! Learn names of sea creatures in JapaneseYou are never far from the sea in Japan, so knowing the names of common sea creatures is essential for basic Japanese conversation. See how many Japanese names you already know with this free Japanese quiz.
Master the JLPT N1: Advanced Japanese Vocabulary and KanjiAre you planning to take the JLPT N1? If so, try this free Nihongo-Pro quiz to test your knowledge of JLPT N1 vocabulary and Kanji. Even if you don't plan to the the JLPT, this quiz is a great way to learn the kinds of vocabulary and Kanji used in newspapers and other written Japanese.
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Introductory Japanese: Learn Japanese GreetingsDo you know how to greet someone in Japanese in the morning or in the evening? Basic greetings are an essential part of everyday life, and learning greetings in Japanese will go a long way to making your spoken Japanese shine.
Free Japanese Quiz for JLPT N4 Grammar: -nai FormThe JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms.
Advanced Japanese: More IdiomsIf you are an advanced Japanese learner, you have no doubt seen the world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
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Learn How To Count in JapaneseCan you count in Japanese? If you are just starting to learn Japanese, see if you know the words for numbers one through ten, too.
Beginning Japanese: What, Who, Where, WhenSee if you know how to ask simple questions in Japanese with this fun, free Japanese quiz, such as "Who will go" or "When do you go home?". Learning how to ask these questions is an essential step in learning Japanese, and will help make your spoken Japanese easier to understand.
Advanced Japanese Vocabulary: Choose the Correct MeaningJapanese has many idiomatic expressions; at the advanced Japanese level, it is helpful to understand and use these expressions to make your spoken Japanese more natural.
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Introductory Japanese: Learn Useful Japanese PhrasesCan you ask someone's name in Japanese? Try this fun, free Japanese quiz, and see how many useful Japanese phrases you know. Maybe you'll find a couple of new ones, and impress your Japanese friends!
JLPT N4 Vocabulary: Learn Upper Beginner JapaneseThe JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this level, you learn over 150 new verbs—absolutely essential vocabulary at the beginner Japanese level. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, Nihongo-Pro quizzes like this one will help you learn the vocabulary, Kanji, and grammar you need to speak Japanese.
JLPT N1 Vocabulary: Advanced Japanese VerbsThe JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The vocabulary portion of the test includes about 500 new verbs; some of the verbs are literary terms used mostly in Japanese writing, but many occur frequently in everyday spoken Japanese as well.
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Learn Japanese Online for Free: Introductory VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
JLPT N5 Kanji: Free Beginner Japanese QuizThe JLPT N5 is the starting level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The Kanji portion of the test covers about 100 Kanji characters.
Learn Advanced Kanji Compounds with This Free Japanese QuizJapanese is full of jukugo, words built from two or more Kanji characters. In most cases, jukugo are read using the on-yomi (Chinese-style pronunciation), but there are exceptions—some jukugo are pronounced with kun-yomi (Japanese-style pronunciation), while others mix on-yomi and kun-yomi to create 重箱読み (on followed by kun) and, less frequently, 湯桶読み (kun followed by on).
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Learn Japanese Online for Free: Introductory VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Advanced Japanese: CollocationsA collocation is like an idiom, or words that go together. Learning a few Japanese collocations will make your Japanese conversation sound more natural, and help convey the nuances of your emotion or your situation to the listener.
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Check your Japanese skills in Kanji, Grammar and Spoken Usage with these free quizzes.
Learn Japanese Online: Lesson-Related VocabularyIf you plan to learn Japanese online, here are some Japanese vocabulary words that will come in handy during your lessons.
Kanji for the JLPT N1 ExamThe JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).
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Learn Japanese Online: Japanese Phrases for Your Online LessonsHere are some simple Japanese phrases when you start to learn Japanese online. By memorizing just a few Japanese phrases, you and your Japanese teacher can communicate more easily, and have a fun and productive online lesson.
Learn Beginner Japanese: JLPT N3 VocabularyThe JLPT N3 is the upper beginner/lower intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this level, you need to learn about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including about 1,000 covered on the JLPT N4 and N5 tests).
Advanced Japanese IdiomsIf you are an advanced Japanese learner, you have no doubt seen the world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
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Learn Japanese Online for Free: Introductory VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Learn JLPT N5 VocabularyAre you planning to take the JLPT N5? N5 the introductory level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 400 vocabulary terms. That's a lot of Japanese words to learn, but if you learn just one or two words every day, you'll master all the JLPT N5 vocabulary in no time.
Pass the JLPT N1: Advanced Japanese GrammarThe JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers advanced Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji. The grammar portion includes grammar forms used mostly in literary or written contexts, but knowledge of these advanced grammar constructs will help you read Japanese newspapers and novels.
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Learning to Read Japanese HiraganaAs you learn Japanese, learning to read hiragana is your first step in reading the language. Each hiragana letter has its own pronunciation. The key is to practice reading the letters over and over until the pronunciation comes naturally to you.
Free Picture Quiz! Japanese Izakaya MenuHave you ever been to an izakaya? It's a uniquely Japanese bar, usually with a very cozy, relaxed atmosphere, and very, very popular among Japanese. You can find izakaya almost anywhere in Japan—try one out on your next visit (but only if you're at least 20 years old) :)
Advanced Japanese IdiomsIf you are an advanced Japanese learner, you have no doubt seen the world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
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Learn Japanese Online for Free: Introductory VocabularyIf you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
JLPT N5 Grammar QuizThe JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
Advanced Japanese: Synonyms and AntonymsIf you have been learning Japanese for some time, you have probably struggled with 同意語 (dooigo, synonyms) and 反意語 (han'igo, antonyms). Japanese is full of synonyms and antonyms, or near synonyms and near antonyms, and learning their shades of meaning a challenge for even the most advanced student of Japanese.
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Introductory Japanese: Learn Japanese Words!Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
Beginning Japanese: Learn Japanese ConversationIf you are just starting to learn Japanese, here is a fun, free quiz to practice your knowledge of Japanese conversation. See if you can choose the correct answer in this practical, everyday Japanese situations.
Advanced Japanese: Idioms and Figures of SpeechIf you're an advanced student of Japanese, you already know that spoken Japanese is replete with idioms, proverbs, and figures of speech. Japan's long history, centuries of interaction with China and the Chinese language, the philosophical mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism—to say nothing of the Japanese penchant for having the perfect phrase for any situation—have given risen to many Japanese idioms.