TCJ Blog

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.

When we communicate in Japanese, have you experienced to confuse about “onomatopoeia?” For example, “今日は雨がザアザア降っているね。(Kyou wa ame ga ZA-ZA- futte iru ne.): Today, it rains ZA-ZA-.” What is ZA-ZA-? We have more onomatopoeia like NIKO NIKO and GORO GORO. Let’s learn the magical Japanese words, onomatopoeia together.

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.

Factors that influence the pricing of Japanese language schools and a guide on how to evaluate options that align with your goals.

We look into why location matters when choosing a Japanese language school and highlight Tokyo as the ideal destination for language learning.