Learning kanji can seem like an overwhelming task for native English speakers, especially given that Japanese uses thousands of characters, each with multiple readings. However, with the right approach, you can break it down into manageable steps and steadily build your knowledge. Below are the most effective and practical methods to start learning kanji as […]
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Learning kanji can be one of the most challenging parts of learning Japanese, especially for beginners. This post introduces 100 of the most useful and commonly seen kanji in everyday Japanese. These are foundational characters you’ll encounter in signs, menus, labels, dates, and basic vocabulary. Mastering them will give you a strong start in reading […]
The grammar point “〜てみる” (te miru) is a useful construction for intermediate Japanese learners. It combines the て-form of a verb with the verb “みる” (to see/look) to express the idea of “trying to do something” or “doing something to see what happens.” What is てみる? The grammar point 〜てみる combines the て-form of a […]
In Japanese, the particle は is used to indicate the topic of a sentence, while the particle が is used to indicate the subject of a sentence. The topic of a sentence is the general subject being discussed, while the subject is the specific thing performing the action of the verb in the sentence. For […]