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50 Popular Kanji (1)
Learn Japanese - Kanji symbol for tattoo Japanese character
Simple Japanese Phrases Archives
Learn Japanese - This is a collection of easy Japanese phrases. The Japanese writings for each phrase are included for your reading and writing practice
Japanese Baby Names for Boys and Girls
Learn Japanese - Japanese Baby Names for Boys and Girls
Kanji for Tattoos
Learn Japanese - Learn how to write your name in Japanese and look for kanji symbol for tattoos
I love you in Japanese
Learn how to say, I love you in Japanese.
50 Popular Kanji (2)
Learn Japanese - Kanji symbol for tattoo Japanese character
Where Do I Begin?
You want to learn Japanese, but don't know where to start? This page directs you to where you should begin.
Kanji Land Lesson archives Grade 1
Free Kanji online lessons including all of the 1006 joyo kanji characters
Kanji Land Lesson Archives
Free Kanji online lessons including all of the 1006 joyo kanji characters
Introductory Japanese Lessons
More timely resources from your Japanese Guide
50 Popular Kanji (3)
Kanji symbol for tattoo Japanese character
Basic Japanese Language Vocabulary with Audio Files
Listen and learn basic Japanese language vocabulary
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Basic Japanese Pronunciation
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Basic Japanese pronunciation
50 Popular Kanji (4)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Japanese kanji symbol for love - ai
How to write love in Japanese kanji
50 Popular Kanji (5)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Japanese Lessons with audio files
Listening sound files is good practice for your pronunciations. Try to listen them repeatedly to get proper sounds, from your Japanese Guide
Japanese Writing for Beginners
Writing might be one of the most difficult, but also fun, parts of learning Japanese. There are three types of scripts in Japanese: kanji, hiragana and katakana.
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Chracteristics of Japanese
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Chracteristics of Japanese
Katakana in Matrix - What is Katakana?
Katakana in Matrix - What is Katakana?
Japanese Baby Names
Learn Japanese - How to write your name in Japanese and the meaning of japanese names
Kanji Lessons
Learn Japanese - free Japanese language online lessons for kanji
All About Verbs - Japanese verbs (1)
Learn about Japanese verb groups (verb tense), verb conjugation and more.
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Characteristics of Japanese Grammar
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Characteristics of Japanese Grammar
Simple Japanese Phrases - Question Words
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Question Words
Simple Japanese Phrases - Greetings
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Greetings
Hiragana Lessons - Hiragana Chart
Learn how to write hiragana with online Japanese hiragana lessons
Introduction To Japanese Writing Systems
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Introduction To Japanese Writing Systems
Simple Japanese Phrases - Useful Expressions
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Useful Expressions
50 Popular Kanji (6)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Expressions used in Japanese Letters - How to write Japanese letters
The difference between written language and conversational language in Japanese is much greater than in English. Learn some set expressions (opening and closing words, preliminary greetings, final greetings used in formal Japanese letters.
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Greetings and Daily Expressions
Learn Japanese greetings and useful daily expressions.
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana
50 Popular Kanji (7)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Japanese grammar
Learn basic Japanese grammar and useful Japanese expressions
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Word Order
Japanese is a subject-object-verb language. Learn word order for Japanese language.
Basic Japanese Lessons Archives (1)
These lessons will help you with your basic Japanese, from your Japanese Guide
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Greetings
Learn common Japanese phrase, Japanese vocabulary and greeting in Japanese with audio files
Greetings for Special Occasions (1)
This week we will learn about Greetings for Special Occasions, from your Japanese guide
50 Popular Kanji (10)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
50 Popular Kanji (8)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
All About Verbs - Japanese verbs (2)
This week we will learn about verb conjugation
50 Popular Kanji (9)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Japanese for beginners
free Japanese online lessons for beginners
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Useful Expressions
Learn useful Japaneseexpressions such as sumimasen, doomo, doozo.
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Numbers
Learn basic Japanese language vocabulary for numbers with audio files
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Vocabulary for Japanese Education System
Learn some vocabulary for Japanese education system.
Katakana Lessons - How to write katakana
Katakana Lessons - How to write katakana
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Japanese Writing Systems (Romaji)
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Romaji is primarily used for the conveinience of foreigners.
Japanese Vocabulary and useful expressions
Basic Japanese vocabulary and useful expression , from your Japanese Guide
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Useful Expressions
Learn basic Japanese languagevocabulary and useful expressions with audio files
50 Popular Kanji (12)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Introducing People - Vocabulary and Expressions
This week we will learn basic dialogue and English translations for introductions
How do you use ~san, ~kun and ~chan?
Frequently Asked Question in Japanese language - How do you use ~san, ~kun and ~chan?
Kanji Lessons
Learn how to write kanji with online Japanese kanji lessons
50 Popular Kanji (11)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Animals
Learn basic Japanese language vocabulary for animals with audio files
Simple Japanese Phrases - Responding
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Responding
Simple Japanese Phrases - How are you? (Ogenki desu ka)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - How are you? (Ogenki desu ka)
All About Japanese Names
This is the page for people who are looking for information about Japanese names. Learn how to write your name in Japanese, look for Japanese baby names, or learn the meaning of Japanese names.
Japanese Baby Names for Boys - A
The list of Japanese Baby Names for Boys - A
Japanese Baby Names for Girls - A
The list of Japanese Baby Names for Girls - A
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (a, i, u, e, o)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (a, i, u, e, o)
Hiragana Lessons
Learn how to write hiragana with online Japanese hiragana lessons
Simple Japanese Phrases - Good morning (Ohayou)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Good morning (Ohayou)
Japanese kanji symbol for dragon - ryuu
How to write dragon in Japanese kanji symbol
First meetings/ Introductions Part 2.
First meetings/ Introductions Part 2., from your Japanese Guide
Japanese kanji symbol for peace - heiwa
How to write peace in Japanese kanji symbol
Kanji Land Lesson archives Grade 2
Free Kanji online lessons including all of the 1006 joyo kanji characters
Japanese Verbs Conjugation
Learn Basic Japanese verbs and thier conjugation
Simple Japanese Phrases - Responding in Agreement (Part1)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Responding in Agreement
Japanese Zodiac
This week we will look at the Japanese zodiac, from your Japanese Guide
All About Verbs - Japanese verbs (3)
Learn about Japanese verb groups (verb tense), verb conjugation and more.
Japanese National Anthem - Kimigayo
This week we will learn about Japanese National Anthem, from your Japanese guide
Katakana Lessons - katakana chart
Katakana Lessons - katakana chart
Japanese Particles - Joshi
A particle (joshi) is a word that shows the relationship of a word, a phrase, or a clause to the rest of the sentence
Japanese Verbs
Learn basic Japanese verbs with audio files
Japanese kanji symbol for hope - kibou
How to write hope in Japanese kanji symbol
The Time
How to tell time in Japanese, from your Japanese Guide
Simple Japanese Phrases - Good evening (Konbanwa)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Good evening (Konbanwa)
Japanese kanji symbol for seven codes of Bushido
How to write seven codes of Bushido in Japanese kanji symbol
What is the difference between Arigatou gozaimasu and Arigatou gozaimashita?
Frequently Asked Question in Japanese language - What is the difference between Arigatou gozaimasu and Arigatou gozaimashita?
Japanese kanji symbol for happiness - koufuku
How to write happiness in Japanese kanji symbol
Greetings for Special Occasions (2)
This week we will learn about Greetings for Special Occasions, from your Japanese guide
Trends in Japanese Baby Names
How to write your name in Japanese and the meaning of japanese names, learn about trends in Japanese baby names
Simple Japanese Phrases - Good night (Oyasuminasai)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Good night (Oyasuminasai)
Hiragana Lessons - Japanese Writing Systems
Hiragana Lessons - There are 46 hiragana characters for 46 different sounds.
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Family
Learn basic Japanese language vocabulary for family with audio files
Japanese Baby Names for Girls - M
The list of Japanese Baby Names for Girls - M
Kanji of the Day 1 - Vol. one (ichi)
Kanji Lessons - Learn kanji character for one (ichi)
Japanese kanji symbol for five elements
How to write five elements in Japanese kanji symbol
Japanese kanji symbol for courage - yuuki
How to write courage in Japanese kanji symbol
Simple Japanese Phrases - Come on! (Ganbatte)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Come on! (Ganbatte)
Simple Japanese Phrases - Praising Appearance
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Praising Appearance
Japanese Particles - use of particle wa and ga
Learn how to use Japanese particles and the difference between particle wa and ga
Japanese kanji symbol for power - chikara
How to write power in Japanese kanji symbol
Japanese kanji symbol for for dream - yume
How to write dream in Japanese kanji symbol
Japanese Phrase of the Day Lessons
Learn useful Japanese phrases with audio files
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (ka, ki, ku, ke, ko)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (ka, ki, ku, ke, ko)
Japanese Baby Names for Boys - K
The list of Japanese Baby Names for Boys - K
Top 10 Most Common Japanese Surnames
Top 10 Most Common Japanese Surnames
The country
In this lesson one will learn how to ask someone what country they are from. This and more from your Japanese Guide
Japanese kanji symbol for family
How to write family in Japanese kanji
Kanji Lessons - Japanese writing systems
Kanji Lessons - Japanese writing systems
Simple Japanese Phrases - Partings
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Partings
kanji symbol for beauty - bi
How to write beauty in Japanese kanji
Simple Japanese Phrases - Good afternoon (Konnichiwa)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Good afternoon (Konnichiwa)
Kanji Land Lesson archives Grade 3
Free Kanji online lessons including all of the 1006 joyo kanji characters
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Colors
Learn basic Japanese language vocabulary for colors with audio files
Japanese Baby Names for Boys - S
The list of Japanese Baby Names for Boys - S
Japanese kanji symbol for honor - meiyo
How to write honor in Japanese kanji symbol honor
Simple Japanese Phrases - Request/Command
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Request/Command
Japanese kanji symbol for for seven heavenly virtues
How to write seven heavenly virtues in Japanese kanji symbol
Expressions of Desire
This week we will learn about Expressions of Desire, from your Japanese guide
Simple Japanese Phrases - How? (Donoyouni?)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - How? (Donoyouni?)
Japanese kanji symbol for strength
How to write strength in Japanese kanji
Displaying Japanese Characters
There are several ways to display Japanese characters depending on your operating system. In some cases you need to install special Japanese language software on your computer.
Japanese kanji symbol for God - kami
How to write God in Japanese kanji symbol
Simple Japanese Phrases - Responding in Agreement (Part2)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Responding in Agreement
Japanese Baby Names for Girls - S
The list of Japanese Baby Names for Girls - S
Japanese Baby Names for Girls - K
The list of Japanese Baby Names for Girls - K
Japanese kanji symbol for The Code of Samurai - bushido
How to write the code of samurai (bushido) in Japanese kanji symbol
Introductory Japanese Lessons
More timely resources from your Japanese Guide
Japanese kanji symbol for ambition - yabou
How to write ambition in Japanese kanji symbol
Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Japanese translation of Namiko's blog
How do I put Japanese characters together for a tattoo?
Frequently Asked Question in Japanese language - How do I put Japanese characters together for a tattoo?
Japanese kanji symbol for friendship - yuujou
How to write friendship in Japanese kanji symbol
The difference between ai and koi
Learn about the difference between ai and koi. You will also learn some expressions including the word love
Simple Japanese Phrases - What? (Nani?)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - What? (Nani?)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (sa, shi, su, se, so)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (sa, shi, su, se, so)
Shopping
How to use the Japanese language when shopping, from your Japanese Guide
Do all Japanese names have a meaning?
Frequently Asked Question in Japanese language - Do all Japanese names have a meaning?
Japanese kanji symbol for freedom - jiyuu
How to write freedom in Japanese kanji symbol
Simple Japanese Phrases - What's up? (Nanika atta?)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - What's up? (Nanika atta)
Simple Japanese Phrases - Let's eat (Itadakimasu)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Let's eat (Itadakimasu)
All About Radicals (1) - Japanese Language
A radical is a common sub-element found in different kanji characters. Radicals express the general nature of the kanji characters. If you memorize some of the important radicals, they will help you to figure out the meanings of many kanji!
Japanese kanji symbol for samurai
How to write samurai in Japanese kanji symbol
Japanese kanji symbol for seven deadly sins
How to write seven deadly sins in Japanese kanji symbol
Japanese Baby Names for Boys - M
The list of Japanese Baby Names for Boys - M
Personal Pronouns
This week we will learn about Personal Pronouns, from your Japanese guide
Counters
This week we will learn about Counters, from your Japanese guide
Simple Japanese Phrases - >Sorry (Gomennasai)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Sorry (Gomennasai)
Simple Japanese Phrases - Thanks (Arigatou)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Thanks (Arigatou)
Japanese kanji symbol for passion - jounetsu
How to write passion in Japanese kanji symbol
All About Adjectives part 1
This week we will learn about I-Adjectives and Na-Adjectives
Japanese kanji symbol for moon - tsuki
How to write moon in Japanese kanji symbol
Simple Japanese Phrases - Praising Characteristics
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Praising Characteristics
Simple Japanese Phrases - Beautiful (Utsukushii)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Beautiful (Utsukushii)
Simple Japanese Phrases - Cute (Kawaii)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Cute (Kawaii)
Japanese kanji symbol for wisdom - chie
How to write wisdom in Japanese kanji symbol

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