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"たばこ：Tobacco（tabako）” and "たまご：egg（tamago）", "にく：meat（niku）" and "くに：country（kuni）" are Japanese words with similar readings but different meanings. There are also many things that have different meanings when said in different ways. In this article, I would like to introduce some expressions that Japanese language learners find easy to make mistakes in, from the point of view of a Japanese language teacher.

This article explains the automatic verbs that Japanese people often use in their daily lives. Depending on the learner's native language, the distinction between automatic and transitive verbs may not be very clear, which can be difficult, but we encourage you to study with this article as a reference.

This guide walks you through the steps of setting effective learning goals, helping you to start learning Japanese with purpose and direction.

If you’ve ever studied Japanese, you’ve likely come across the JLPT — the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test. Passing the JLPT is considered important, as it can give you an advantage when applying to universities, seeking employment, or obtaining a visa. It is widely recognized as a way for non-native speakers to demonstrate their proficiency in Japanese. Today, we explore the necessity and significance of the JLPT — when it’s required, and just how important it really is.

How do you say “ten thousand” or “two million” in Japan. Do you know how to read 0.12 or 1/2? Japanese numerical units and their readings are difficult to understand. Here are some units and readings of numbers that you may know, but may be surprisingly difficult to understand.