Language: Japanese

Japanese Grammar: A Practical Beginner’s Guide

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn the Japanese grammar basics beginners use first: sentence order, particles, verb forms, questions and ways to practise them in context.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn 90 Japanese adjectives and descriptive words, with readings, meanings, register notes and clear い- and な-adjective conjugation patterns.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn 25 useful Japanese phrases for travel, with Japanese script, Hepburn romanisation, polite examples and help for food, transport and directions.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn how 愛してる, 好き and 大好き differ, then choose natural Japanese phrases for partners, family, friendship and romantic feelings.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn Japanese slang, including Japanese internet slang, Japanese swear words, cool Japanese words, and regional Japanese slang.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Use these 10 Japanese movies for listening practice, with Japanese titles, plot guides, language notes and content warnings for each film.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Explore Japanese dramas with Japanese titles and use short scenes, subtitles and retrieval for practical listening practice.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn Japanese with a realistic beginner plan: choose useful tasks, practise speaking, build listening, and learn kana and kanji in context.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn when to use Japanese honorifics such as -san, -sama, -chan and -kun, plus role titles, family terms and polite prefixes.