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Region: Japan, Palau (Angaur island)

Native Speakers: 128million total speakers

Family: Japonic > Japanese

Official language in 2 countries

Japanese Learning Hub

Start speaking Japanese with Fluent in 3 Months! Learn Japanese the smarter, faster way with our top articles on how to speak Japanese.

Getting Started with Japanese

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Is Japanese Hard to Learn? Why Japanese Is Easier Than You Think

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How to Learn Japanese: A Practical Beginner’s Plan

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How Long Does It Take to Learn Japanese?

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5 Steps to Learn Japanese Anywhere in the World

Japanese Phrases and Words

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Core Japanese Words to Start Speaking Japanese

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Japanese Phrases for Travel: 25 Polite, Practical Expressions

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150+ Japanese Words and Phrases You Need to Start Speaking Now

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42 Beautiful Japanese Words and Their Meanings

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What in Japanese: Question Words for What, Where, When, Who, How and Why

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63 Must-Know Japanese Slang Words (to Sound like a Local)

42 cool Japanese words and phrases

42 Cool Japanese Words and Phrases To Start Using Now

Japanese Greetings

Hello in Japanese: Greetings for Different Situations

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14 Ways to Say Goodbye in Japanese (with Context)

Japanese Resources

Japanese Pod101 Review – The Best Japanese Podcast Out There

Japanese Uncovered Review: Is the Force Strong with This One?

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Free Japanese Lessons Online: Courses, Apps, Audio, and Reading

Japanese for Kids: Resources and Family Activities

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Japanese Learning Apps: Courses, Tools and Games

Counting and Time in Japanese

Japanese Numbers: Counting in Japanese from 1-100+

Days of the Week in Japanese: A Simple Guide

Japanese Culture & Fun

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Japanese Culture: 33 Customs and Contexts to Understand

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44 Japanese Proverbs about Life, Love, and Wisdom to Inspire You (with English translations)

Japanese Dramas for Learners: Titles and a Study Method

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“Nani?!” Japanese Anime Phrases You'll Hear In Every Show

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Japanese Books: 42 Recommendations for Every Level

Japanese Zodiac Signs: Animals, Years and Useful Vocabulary

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Cute in Japanese: Kawaii, Meaning and Everyday Use

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Japanese Video Games: 10 Games to Help You Learn Japanese

Relationships & Feelings in Japanese

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How to Say “I Love You” in Japanese: 愛してる, 好き and More

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Japanese Honorifics: How to Show Respect in Japanese

Other Important Vocab in Japanese

“Thank You” in Japanese: How to Express Your Gratitude in Japanese

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You're Welcome in Japanese: Casual and Formal Phrases

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How to Say Sorry in Japanese: 10 Useful Phrases

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Student in Japanese: Gakusei, Seito and School Vocabulary

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90 Japanese Adjectives and Descriptive Words for Conversation

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Learn a Kaleidoscope of Colors in Japanese [With Examples]

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“Food” in Japanese: Vocabulary, Dishes and Dining Etiquette

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Japanese Onomatopoeia: Sound, Feeling, and Movement Words

Japanese Alphabet, Spelling, and Pronunciation

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How to Learn the Japanese Alphabet (With Charts!)

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What Is Kanji? A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Characters

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Japanese Writing for Beginners: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji

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Japanese N5 Kanji List: 100 Beginner Kanji to Study for the JLPT N5

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Learn Hiragana: Pronunciation, Charts and Practice

Japanese Conjugation

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Japanese Verb Conjugation: A Beginner’s Guide with Charts

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“Go” in Japanese: How to Use 行く (Iku) and 来る (Kuru)

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Japanese Te-Form: Conjugation Chart and Beginner Uses

Japanese Grammar

Japanese Grammar: A Practical Beginner’s Guide

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Japanese Particles: A Practical Guide with Correct Examples

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