1) Quick Start: The 20 Must-Know Japanese Phrases (1-Minute Cheat Sheet)
Keep this exactly as-is – it’s perfect for featured snippets and immediate value
2) Essential Pronunciation Guide (Read This First to Sound Natural)
Rename from “Pronunciation & Politeness Primer” – clearer user intent
- Keep all current content
- Add: “Master these 3 pronunciation rules to avoid beginner mistakes”
3) Japanese Greetings for Every Time of Day
Simplified from “Greetings & Goodbyes You’ll Use Daily”
3.1 Morning, Afternoon & Evening Greetings
3.2 Bedtime & Goodbye Phrases
Add internal link anchor: “Complete guide to Japanese time expressions”
4) How to Say Thank You & Sorry in Japanese (Cultural Nuance Guide)
More specific than “Politeness Core” – targets long-tail searches
4.1 Thank You Phrases & Natural Responses
4.2 Which Apology to Use When (γγΏγΎγγ vs γγγγͺγγ)
Perfect content – keep as-is
5) First Meeting Phrases: Japanese Introductions Made Easy
More searchable than “Introductions & Small Talk Starters” Keep content, add link: “Japanese business card etiquette guide”
6) Making Requests in Japanese: Yes, No & Please
Clearer than “Yes/No & Making Requests”
6.1 Responding Yes and No (Beyond γ―γ/γγγ)
6.2 Two Types of “Please”: Services vs Items
Add internal link: “Japanese numbers for shopping and ordering”
7) 3 Japanese Phrases That Will Save You Daily
More compelling than “Everyday Lifesavers”
- Wait, wellness check, and “it’s okay” phrases Keep content exactly as-is
8) Encouraging Others in Japanese (Show You Care)
More emotional/clickable than “Care & Encouragement”
9) How to Practice These 20 Phrases (5-Minute Daily Method)
Moved up and made more actionable – high-value content Keep the excellent 5-step practice plan
10) 6 Common Japanese Phrase Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Numbers in headings boost CTR Excellent content – keep as-is
11) Japanese Phrases FAQ: Your Top 8 Questions Answered
FAQ sections are SEO gold – keep this prominent Perfect content for voice search optimization
12) What to Learn Next: Build Your Japanese Foundation
More actionable than “Next Steps”
Recommended Learning Path:
- Japanese Time Expressions – Schedule meetings and plans
- Days of the Week in Japanese – Make appointments
- Japanese Numbers 1-100 – Shopping and prices
- Kosoado Words Guide – Point and ask naturally
Conclusion: From 20 Phrases to Confident Conversations Add clear CTA to cornerstone guide
Key Improvements Made:
SEO Optimizations:
- More specific, searchable headings (“How to Say Thank You in Japanese”)
- Added numbers to headings where beneficial
- FAQ section prominence (great for voice search)
- Clear learning progression for topic clustering
Digestibility Improvements:
- Removed the disruptive “template” section
- Clearer section purposes in headings
- Better flow from basics β practice β advanced
Internal Link CTR Boosts:
- Specific anchor text suggestions included
- Clear value propositions for each link
- Strategic placement in relevant contexts
- “Recommended Learning Path” creates natural link sequence
Content Structure:
- Table of contents for better UX
- Maintained your excellent practical examples
- Kept the valuable cultural nuances
- Preserved the regional variations (great differentiator)