learning tips

What is the difference between 知る (shiru) and 分かる (wakaru)

At a glance, they both have the same or similar meaning. But the concept of knowing vs understanding is actually…

8 years ago

Differentiating 隣 (tonari), 横 (yoko), 側 (soba) and 近く (chikaku)

If you check out your dictionary, the description of these 4 words will be so similar that you thought that…

8 years ago

Main difference between なさい (nasai) and 下さい (kudasai)

You might often heard about sentence end in なさい (nasai) or 下さい (kudasai). Sometimes you thought you might just misheard…

8 years ago

What is the difference between 下さい kudasai and お願いします onegaishimasu

When you want to request something, someone might teach you to say お願いします (onegaishimasu). But in another case, they use…

8 years ago

Learn Practical & Conversational Japanese

Depending on your purpose, learning with JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) route might not be suitable for you. This route…

8 years ago

Where to start learning Japanese

This article will write about the method and physical supplies you will need to start learning Japanese, for articles about…

8 years ago

Route to Mastering Kanji within 4 months

This guide is for people who would like to study and expand their vocabulary skill for 60% - 70% coverage…

8 years ago

Introduction to Kanji

There are more than 1 type of writing in Japanese and Kanji is one of them. To read about the…

8 years ago

Japanese Reading Practice Material for Beginners

If you're learning Japanese, you might want to get a book to start reading and improve your Japanese. But did…

8 years ago