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50 Popular Kanji (1)
Learn Japanese - Kanji symbol for tattoo Japanese character
Simple Japanese Phrases Archives
Learn Japanese - This is a collection of easy Japanese phrases. The Japanese writings for each phrase are included for your reading and writing practice
Japanese Baby Names for Boys and Girls
Learn Japanese - Japanese Baby Names for Boys and Girls
I love you in Japanese
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Kanji for Tattoos
Learn Japanese - Learn how to write your name in Japanese and look for kanji symbol for tattoos
Where Do I Begin?
You want to learn Japanese, but don't know where to start? This page directs you to where you should begin.
Kanji Land Lesson archives Grade 1
Free Kanji online lessons including all of the 1006 joyo kanji characters
Kanji Land Lesson Archives
Free Kanji online lessons including all of the 1006 joyo kanji characters
50 Popular Kanji (2)
Learn Japanese - Kanji symbol for tattoo Japanese character
Introductory Japanese Lessons
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Katakana in Matrix - What is Katakana?
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Introductory Japanese Lessons - Basic Japanese Pronunciation
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Basic Japanese pronunciation
Japanese kanji symbol for love - ai
kanji symbol for love love quot pronunciation nbsp symbol for love: How to write love in Japanese kanji
Basic Japanese Language Vocabulary with Audio Files
Listen and learn basic Japanese language vocabulary
Japanese Lessons with audio files
Listening sound files is good practice for your pronunciations. Try to listen them repeatedly to get proper sounds, from your Japanese Guide
Japanese Baby Names
Learn Japanese - How to write your name in Japanese and the meaning of japanese names
50 Popular Kanji (4)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
50 Popular Kanji (3)
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Japanese Writing for Beginners
Writing might be one of the most difficult, but also fun, parts of learning Japanese. There are three types of scripts in Japanese: kanji, hiragana and katakana.
All About Verbs - Japanese verbs (1)
Learn about Japanese verb groups (verb tense), verb conjugation and more.
Simple Japanese Phrases - Question Words
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Introductory Japanese Lessons - Chracteristics of Japanese
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Chracteristics of Japanese
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Characteristics of Japanese Grammar
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Characteristics of Japanese Grammar
Expressions used in Japanese Letters - How to write Japanese letters
The difference between written language and conversational language in Japanese is much greater than in English. Learn some set expressions (opening and closing words, preliminary greetings, final greetings used in formal Japanese letters.
Simple Japanese Phrases - Greetings
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Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana
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Kanji Lessons
Learn Japanese - free Japanese language online lessons for kanji
50 Popular Kanji (5)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Hiragana Lessons - Hiragana Chart
Learn how to write hiragana with online Japanese hiragana lessons
Introduction To Japanese Writing Systems
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Introduction To Japanese Writing Systems
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Greetings and Daily Expressions
Learn Japanese greetings and useful daily expressions.
Kanji Land Lesson archives Grade 2
Free Kanji online lessons including all of the 1006 joyo kanji characters
Simple Japanese Phrases - Useful Expressions
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Useful Expressions
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Word Order
Japanese is a subject-object-verb language. Learn word order for Japanese language.
Basic Japanese Lessons Archives (1)
These lessons will help you with your basic Japanese, from your Japanese Guide
50 Popular Kanji (7)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Japanese for beginners
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Japanese Language Vocabulary - Greetings
Learn common Japanese phrase, Japanese vocabulary and greeting in Japanese with audio files
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Numbers
Learn basic Japanese language vocabulary for numbers with audio files
All About Verbs - Japanese verbs (2)
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50 Popular Kanji (6)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
50 Popular Kanji (8)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Greetings for Special Occasions (1)
This week we will learn about Greetings for Special Occasions, from your Japanese guide
Simple Japanese Phrases - Good morning (Ohayou)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Good morning (Ohayou)
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Useful Expressions
Learn useful Japaneseexpressions such as sumimasen, doomo, doozo.
Kanji Lessons
Learn how to write kanji with online Japanese kanji lessons
Japanese grammar
Learn basic Japanese grammar and useful Japanese expressions
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Useful Expressions
Learn basic Japanese languagevocabulary and useful expressions with audio files
Introducing People - Vocabulary and Expressions
This week we will learn basic dialogue and English translations for introductions
Katakana Lessons - How to write katakana
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Japanese Vocabulary and useful expressions
Basic Japanese vocabulary and useful expression , from your Japanese Guide
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Vocabulary for Japanese Education System
Learn some vocabulary for Japanese education system.
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Japanese Writing Systems (Romaji)
Introductory Japanese Lessons - Romaji is primarily used for the conveinience of foreigners.
50 Popular Kanji (10)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
50 Popular Kanji (9)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Simple Japanese Phrases - Good evening (Konbanwa)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Good evening (Konbanwa)
Hiragana Lessons
Learn how to write hiragana with online Japanese hiragana lessons
Simple Japanese Phrases - How are you? (Ogenki desu ka)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - How are you? (Ogenki desu ka)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (a, i, u, e, o)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (a, i, u, e, o)
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Animals
Learn basic Japanese language vocabulary for animals with audio files
How do you use ~san, ~kun and ~chan?
Frequently Asked Question in Japanese language - How do you use ~san, ~kun and ~chan?
Japanese Baby Names for Boys - A
meanings of japanese names japanese baby names akinari akiya aoto: The list of Japanese Baby Names for Boys - A
50 Popular Kanji (12)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
First meetings/ Introductions Part 2.
First meetings/ Introductions Part 2., from your Japanese Guide
Japanese Zodiac
This week we will look at the Japanese zodiac, from your Japanese Guide
Japanese Baby Names for Girls - A
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Japanese Language Vocabulary - Family
Learn basic Japanese language vocabulary for family with audio files
Japanese Verbs Conjugation
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50 Popular Kanji (11)
Find a kanji character for a tattoo from popular kanji for tattoos
Japanese kanji symbol for dragon - ryuu
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Expressing Uncertainty
This week we will learn about Expressing Uncertainty, from your Japanese guide
Simple Japanese Phrases - Good night (Oyasuminasai)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Good night (Oyasuminasai)
Japanese kanji symbol for peace - heiwa
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Japanese Verbs
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All About Verbs - Japanese verbs (3)
Learn about Japanese verb groups (verb tense), verb conjugation and more.
Simple Japanese Phrases - Responding
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Simple Japanese Phrases - Responding in Agreement (Part1)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Responding in Agreement
All About Japanese Names
This is the page for people who are looking for information about Japanese names. Learn how to write your name in Japanese, look for Japanese baby names, or learn the meaning of Japanese names.
Katakana Lessons - katakana chart
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Kanji Land Lesson archives Grade 3
Free Kanji online lessons including all of the 1006 joyo kanji characters
Japanese kanji symbol for hope - kibou
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Japanese Baby Names for Girls - M
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The Time
How to tell time in Japanese, from your Japanese Guide
Hiragana Lessons - Japanese Writing Systems
Hiragana Lessons - There are 46 hiragana characters for 46 different sounds.
Japanese Particles - use of particle wa and ga
Learn how to use Japanese particles and the difference between particle wa and ga
What is the difference between Arigatou gozaimasu and Arigatou gozaimashita?
Frequently Asked Question in Japanese language - What is the difference between Arigatou gozaimasu and Arigatou gozaimashita?
Japanese kanji symbol for seven codes of Bushido
How to write seven codes of Bushido in Japanese kanji symbol
Japanese kanji symbol for five elements
How to write five elements in Japanese kanji symbol
Japanese Baby Names for Boys - K
meanings of japanese names japanese baby names katsuma kaisei kaishi: The list of Japanese Baby Names for Boys - K
Simple Japanese Phrases - Good afternoon (Konnichiwa)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Good afternoon (Konnichiwa)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (ka, ki, ku, ke, ko)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (ka, ki, ku, ke, ko)
Simple Japanese Phrases - Come on! (Ganbatte)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Come on! (Ganbatte)
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Colors
Learn basic Japanese language vocabulary for colors with audio files
Trends in Japanese Baby Names
How to write your name in Japanese and the meaning of japanese names, learn about trends in Japanese baby names
Greetings for Special Occasions (2)
This week we will learn about Greetings for Special Occasions, from your Japanese guide
Kanji of the Day 1 - Vol. one (ichi)
Kanji Lessons - Learn kanji character for one (ichi)
Japanese Baby Names for Girls - K
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Simple Japanese Phrases - Praising Appearance
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Praising Appearance
Japanese kanji symbol for for dream - yume
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Kanji Land Lesson archives Grade 4
Free Kanji online lessons including all of the 1006 joyo kanji characters
Japanese kanji symbol for happiness - koufuku
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Japanese Particles - Joshi
A particle (joshi) is a word that shows the relationship of a word, a phrase, or a clause to the rest of the sentence
kanji symbol for beauty - bi
kanji symbol pronunciation nbsp: How to write beauty in Japanese kanji
Simple Japanese Phrases - Responding in Agreement (Part2)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Responding in Agreement
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (Contracted hiragana chart)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (Contracted hiragana chart)
Kanji Lessons - Japanese writing systems
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Simple Japanese Phrases - Request/Command
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Japanese Phrase of the Day Lessons
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Japanese kanji symbol for The Code of Samurai - bushido
How to write the code of samurai (bushido) in Japanese kanji symbol
Japanese kanji symbol for family
kanji symbol for family nbsp japanese kanji: How to write family in Japanese kanji
Hiragana Lessons - Hiragana Audio
ku ka ki ra ko: Hiragana Lessons - Hiragana Audio
All About Radicals (1) - Japanese Language
A radical is a common sub-element found in different kanji characters. Radicals express the general nature of the kanji characters. If you memorize some of the important radicals, they will help you to figure out the meanings of many kanji!
Japanese Baby Names for Girls - S
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Japanese Education system (1)
This week we will look at Japanese Education system focusing on school system and student life, from your Japanese guide
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (ta, chi, tsu, te, to)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (ta, chi, tsu, te, to)
Kanji Land Lesson archives Junior High School
Free Kanji online lessons including all of the 1945 joyo kanji characters
The difference between ai and koi
Learn about the difference between ai and koi. You will also learn some expressions including the word love
Japanese kanji symbol for strength
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Japanese kanji symbol for courage - yuuki
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Simple Japanese Phrases - Let's eat (Itadakimasu)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Let's eat (Itadakimasu)
Japanese kanji symbol for moon - tsuki
kanji symbol kanji character pronunciation moon nbsp: How to write moon in Japanese kanji symbol
Simple Japanese Phrases - >Sorry (Gomennasai)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Sorry (Gomennasai)
Introductory Japanese Lessons
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Personal Pronouns
This week we will learn about Personal Pronouns, from your Japanese guide
Simple Japanese Phrases - Partings
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Japanese kanji symbol for honor - meiyo
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Top 10 Most Common Japanese Surnames
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Japanese Baby Names for Boys - S
meanings of japanese names japanese baby names sakito sachio sakuya: The list of Japanese Baby Names for Boys - S
Simple Japanese Phrases - How? (Donoyouni?)
japanese phrases informal situations question words: Learn simple Japanese phrases - How? (Donoyouni?)
The country
In this lesson one will learn how to ask someone what country they are from. This and more from your Japanese Guide
Simple Japanese Phrases - Thank you very much. (Arigatou gozaimasu.)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Thank you very much. (Arigatou gozaimasu.)
Japanese kanji symbol for samurai
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Japanese kanji symbol for God - kami
kanji symbol kami pronunciation nbsp god: How to write God in Japanese kanji symbol
Japanese kanji symbol for power - chikara
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Shopping
How to use the Japanese language when shopping, from your Japanese Guide
Kanji of the Day Vol. 2 - right (migi)
Kanji Lessons - Learn kanji character for right (migi)
Japanese kanji symbol for ambition - yabou
kanji symbol ambition pronunciation nbsp japanese kanji: How to write ambition in Japanese kanji symbol
Japanese Language Vocabulary - Food
Learn basic Japanese language vocabulary for food with audio files
Simple Japanese Phrases - What? (Nani?)
japanese phrases: Learn simple Japanese phrases - What? (Nani?)
Japanese Baby Names for Boys - M
meanings of japanese names japanese baby names mamio makishi mahito: The list of Japanese Baby Names for Boys - M
Expressions of Desire
This week we will learn about Expressions of Desire, from your Japanese guide
Simple Japanese Phrases - Sleep tight (Gussuri oyasumi)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - Sleep tight (Gussuri oyasumi)
Simple Japanese Phrases - I'm back (Tadaima)
Learn simple Japanese phrases - I'm back (Tadaima)
Japanese kanji symbol for freedom - jiyuu
kanji symbol pronunciation nbsp freedom japanese kanji: How to write freedom in Japanese kanji symbol
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (sa, shi, su, se, so)
Hiragana Lessons - How to write hiragana (sa, shi, su, se, so)
Simple Japanese Phrases - Cute (Kawaii)
japanese phrases appearance: Learn simple Japanese phrases - Cute (Kawaii)
Displaying Japanese Characters
There are several ways to display Japanese characters depending on your operating system. In some cases you need to install special Japanese language software on your computer.
Online Translations
Online translations are not always reliable, but they are free and you can get rough idea of the meaning.
Simple Japanese Phrases - Thanks (Arigatou)
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Japanese kanji symbol for horoscope
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