Build a strong foundation with a practical path into Japanese: beginner roadmaps, pronunciation & pitch tips, study methods, and writing systems.
This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of downloading, installing, and setting up Anki, AwesomeTTS add-on, and Yomitan browser extension for both Windows & Mac. Download Anki Go to Anki – powerful, intelligent flashcards Click Download Anki Choose to download Windows or Mac Windows: At the time this guide was created, the most … Read more
Japanese Months Overview Numbered system vs. traditional names (quick summary) Quick Reference: Japanese Months Chart (top placement) How to Pronounce Japanese Months Common Pitfalls (4/7/9 readings) Month-by-Month Guide (January to December) January（一月・1月 / いちがつ） February（二月・2月 / にがつ） March（三月・3月 / さんがつ） April（四月・4月 / しがつ） May（五月・5月 / ごがつ） June（六月・6月 / ろくがつ） July（七月・7月 / しちがつ） August（八月・8月 / はちがつ） … Read more
How to Write Hiragana (Detailed Version)A 49-video playlist consisting of: overview, 46 individual hiragana videos, 2 videos on “modified” hiragana.How to Write Hiragana.Short & simple 15-video playlist.How to Write KatakanaShort & simple 15-video playlist.Complete Guide to Japanese Pronunciation.Insanely comprehensive & thorough 50-video playlist on Japanese pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, devoicing. Above are the videos I used … Read more
Interested in Learning Japanese? I have spent the past 2 years learning Japanese. Of those 2 years, 15 months of it I spent in Japan. I created this guide because I think my experience can be a useful prospective for other learners, especially for beginners to help them create a more effective way of learning … Read more