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This time, we will introduce some simple Japanese phrases that can be used when asking for directions, when shopping, and when eating out.

Explore the three different types of characters in Japanese: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. This article explains why these three writing systems exist, how they are used differently, and how they function together. How many kanji exist, and how many are commonly used in daily life by Japanese people? As a foreign learner, how many kanji should you know? Is it true that each kanji has two different types of readings? This article answers all your questions about the Japanese writing system.

“I want to write kanji beautifully!” Most people think so, for sure. However, what should we do? For example? This time, we will learn the shape and components of kanji. After that, we will think about the balance of the visuals of kanji. At last, I will introduce the way to write kanji beautifully and textbooks.

Today, we introduce three YouTube channels recommended for beginners who wish to study Japanese independently. We provide a roadmap for strengthening Japanese proficiency, while explaining the role of each stage: grammar, intuition, and practical application.

When do you feel like speaking in Japanese? There are many situations when you want to speak in Japanese. Today, I would like to introduce some tips and exercises for communicating in Japanese that are useful in various situations.