Nihongo Study Notes


When it comes to studying Japanese, there are a few different approaches, especially at the intermediate and advanced levels. Add to that blog posts and Internet videos and you have a whole new way to continue your self-study online.

Think of this category as your supplemental study guide. Posts in this category offer standalone language and grammar study tips.

Be sure to check out our posts that blend videos and post content that offer you additional information and directions. Let’s see how this works:
  • Select a post in the “Nihongo Video Lessons” category.
  • Start the video clip embedded in the post.
  • Listen to the Japanese speaker(s) and follow along with the English translation in the entry. This translation may be either a segment or the whole clip, in romaji and sometimes with kana / kanji.
  • We’ll also provide suggestions and tips for Japanese language learning either along with or without the voiceovered clips.
  • Supplemental information may be offered in this category as a study note.
To get started:
  • Find a post for this topic by clicking "Nihongo Study Notes" in CATEGORIES at the right.
  • Also check "Nihongo Video Lessons" for videos focusing on Japanese language learning.

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