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[inkichan]

いろどり · irodori - Japanese for life in Japan

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IRODORI is a useful website made by The Japan Foundation. It is a series of 3 textbooks, with audios and materials completely free, focusing on developing skills useful for life in Japan.

Whether you are planning to come to Japan in the future and want to learn what you should be able to do before you arrive, or whether you are already living in Japan and wish to check your Japanese ability and increase the number of things you can do, we sincerely hope that this textbook will help you achieve your goals. - "what is irodori" website page.

The textbooks are super organized, divided in: starter (A1), elementary 1 and elementary 2. Finishing elementary 2 means having an A2 level [At A2 level, you can hold short, basic everyday conversations on familiar topics.]

I recommend styling your learning method with the goal you have in mind. You can understand more about it reading the post I made.

Hope it was helpful! Let me know and let's share resources~

またね～@inkichan

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[adhd-languages]

Having a real normal one with my Japanese learning app

(It’s called YuSpeak)

#just me and Gordon Ramsey hitting up the sushi shop #with me speaking Japanese and him speaking English for some reason #also he keeps calling me buddy #unsure how to feel about this #gordon ramsay #langblr #language #language learning #japanese langblr #japanese #learning japanese #language resources #japanese resources #Quinn posts #100

[allinllachuteruteru]

I didn't realize how much my Duolingo rant would strike a similar nerve with so many people... it's honestly inspiring me to make some language resource master posts of my own to share with everyone? I saw in the tags people definitely wanting Welsh resources and one call for Japanese.

Can yall either reply to or reblog this with the language that you're desperately needing resources for? I'll try my best to put together a list here (similar to my Quechua masterpost).

#no sillies ofc i have nothing better to do i work at a library ffs #im also just seriously passionate about languages #duolingo #language learning #language masterpost #duolingo welsh course #japanese resources

[seherstudies]

Japanese Youtube Channels I like

Vlogs and Lifestyle

in living. - She does fashion videos, hauls or simply videos about her everyday life. Also has a bunch of different channels for specific things like eg games. Sorekara Travel - Ryo does travel videos in Japan with a very...ambient feeling? There is not much overlay with music. I don't know what I am saying. 5歳からの同級生とルームシェア - Kaito and Kouki basically showcase their everyday life as roommates and often make cooking videos. It's a good channel if one wants to here more casual conversation. Se-ya - Vlogs. Interior. The music selection is just top tier too with the jazzy&retro vibe he has going on. あっちゃん - Your typical vlogs with a chill vibe. I don't have much more to say what kind of videos he makes.

Cooking

Kiwami Meshi - Do you know 'The Way of the Househusband'? Yeah, that's basically this channel. Also made a few recipes already, really good!! ご飯が美味しいch - Because of the nature of the videos it is rather a reading than listening practice but they are incredibly soothing.

Gaming and Art

Peco - A kind of god when it comes to Zelda Breath of the Wild but is also playing other (Nintendo) games these days. Does mostly livestreams you can rewatch at any time. 花江夏樹 （はなえ　なつき）- Voice actor by day, youtuber at night. Just plays a variety of games, often with friends, and it's very entertaining. Archipel - Documentaries about Japanese creators and artists. 北原ユシキ/画景-kakkei- - Just an illustrator I really like who often streams. Watecolor with Shibasaki - Just a Japanese grandpa, or Japanese Bob Ross, teaching you how to paint.

#maybe you'll find something you like!! #japanese resources #japanese #日本語 #i hope there are no mistakes. i am really tired #i am in a terrible rut with learning lately #I want this depressive phase or whatever this is to END

[snowythestudent]

As both a gamer and a learner of Japanese, I have combined the two and am trying to play as many games as I can find in said language. Only problem is my Steam library is vast due to never being able to pass up a sale. Its been very tedious going through all the games seeing which have Japanese language options so I was super happy when I found this site that allows you to filter games via language. And other things like tags and features but I most likely the language bit. Some of the games it turns out I have with Japanese language options was pretty surprising and I can't wait to check them out.

#japanese #japanese language #langblr #japanese resources

[linguajunkie]

50+ Japanese PDF Cheat Sheet/Workbook Bundle Giveaway

As the title says....

JapanesePod101 is doing a PDF resource giveaway for Halloween — with 50+ Japanese conversation cheat sheets plus workbooks until October 31st. You'll need a free account. After you sign up, return to that page to get the free bundle.

get it here: https://www.JapanesePod101.com/halloween

#learn japanese #japanese #nihongo #japan #japanese language #langblr #japanese resources

[nikostudy]

Hello!!

I just wanted to say i really like your blog and i was wondering what resources you use to study japanese 🌸

i recently started learning it and i only know hiragana and katakana but I'm definitely not an expert on good textbooks/resources..

thank you so much!! i hope you have a lovely day 🥰

Hello!! Aww thank you so much🩷

For book, I recommend to use Genki textbook and workbook as they almost cover all you need to know as a beginner, from grammar, vocabulary, and kanji. Genki workbook is also great to practice kana/kanji writing too.

For other resources I use Kanji Senpai and Jump+ Manga to practice my Japanese. I've been using Kanji Senpai for years because it's easy to use and it helps you improve your writing. As for Jump+, it's an app where you can read Japanese manga (free and paid).

For dictionary I use Jsho (in app) and jisho.org (for web)

I hope it helps^^ good luck on your study and have a nice day too🩷

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[rigelmejo]

I've linked this before, Sabuki Yesterday's Grammar Guide for Japanese

https://sakubi.neocities.org/#

My favorite grammar guide for Japanese. I think it's a quicker read than Tae Kim and sometimes easier to understand. It's very suitable for a crash course or skim overview of japanese grammar so you know what to look out for and can look up grammar points more in depth with other resources as you get more interested or need more details. Alternatively, I think wasabi-jpn.com has a decent grammar guide summary (but its more for beginners), Tae Kim's Grammar Guide is a great free option, and there's some other good free sites. Sabuki is just one nice one worth mentioning.

#sabuki #japanese resources #japanese grammar #japanese grammar guide #grammar guide #like.... rareta verb ending made the MOST sense for me after reading this #and im still confused by morau to be honest but this guide at least helped me #start to get why the word might be used plaxes i didnt expect it

[sannastudies]

My Japanese Reading-Corner, feat. some free reading materials

I use OneNote for my studies & I created a dedicated section where I can keep track of all the things I am reading. It was important to me to give this page a pleasant design - I want to feel cozy the moment I jump to my Reading Corner ; u ; )

Since I am reading a lot of Graded Readers on Tadoku I am dividing them into their Levels as well.

LV 1 and LV 2 are very easy for me and I could jump to Lv 3 right away, however all these graded readers still teach me plenty of new words, so I don't want to miss out on any of them. Thus, I am making my way through Lv 1 & Lv 2 first - the more I read, the better! ( . u . )

Aside from Tadoku, I also read on EbookJapan - they have a very big selection of free Light Novels & Manga across all Genre. Access is time-restricted though, as after a while, the selection changes and new titles replace the current ones. Thus, if I find something interesting I have to keep in mind to finish reading it before it vanishes.

However, there is of course still the option to buy the ebook version for usually very cheap prices ( . u . )

If you are looking for websites where you can practice reading in japanese I definitely recommend these two sites.

Tadoku's graded readers should offer something interesting across many Levels - and so does EbookJapan~! ( . u . )

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[nanonana39]

If you've started learning Japanese, either self taught or in a course, Genki was probably recommended to you. But what if you don't have the money to buy the book? I sure don't. Fear not, this Reddit thread has got you covered (with more resources like the Remembering the Kanji by James Heisig).

Genki I & II PDF + Audio Lessons (Reddit Thread)

Other Resources

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[munchlax-musings]

some tofugu articles i really love

i just referred to this again when choosing a pronoun to use. im a sucker for 僕 but also like うち .

and ofc, expressing your queerness in Japanese!

#tofugu #japanese culture #japanese resources #language learning #langblr #queer identity #pronouns #studyblr #munchlax's musings

[inkichan]

YouTube Channels for Kids by JLPT Levels

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こんにちは, Japanese learners! Learning a language is an exciting adventure, isn't it? To add a spark of joy to your Japanese learning journey, here's a collection of YouTube channels tailored for kids. Organized by JLPT levels, these channels offer a blend of education and entertainment for learners at different stages. Keep in mind, though, that JLPT levels aren't an exact science like math – language learning can be subjective in terms of difficulty. However, these resources provide a fantastic starting point and a fun way to explore the world of Japanese language and culture. Let's hop into this delightful world of animated learning and playful discoveries!

Friendly reminder to adjust your way of learning in order to make the most of what you're studying to reach the goal you truly want! read my post about it (ᵔ◡ᵔ)

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— Curious George (N5 level)

— Japanese folk tales/anime series (Japanese audio/Japanese subtitles) from BomBom Academy (N5 level)

— Peppa Pig (N5-4 level)

— Anpanman (N5-4 level)

— NHK education (N5-4 level)

꒰ა ˚₊ ✧・┈・╴N4 ╴・┈・𐑺 ‧₊˚໒꒱

— Cinnamon Roll, Sanrio (N4 level)

— [Anime] Atashin'chi (N4-3 level)

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— Sesame Street Japan (N3 level)

— Chibi Maruko Chan (N3-2 level)

꒰ა ˚₊ ✧・┈・╴N2 ╴・┈・𐑺 ‧₊˚໒꒱

— Precure (N2 level)

またね～@inkichan

꒰ა ˚₊ ✧・┈・╴﹕꒰ ᐢ｡- ༝ -｡ᐢ ꒱﹕╴・┈・𐑺 ‧₊˚໒꒱

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[adhd-languages]

So I got this app, NHK for school, and it’s wonderful immersion for Japanese learners.

It’s made for school kids. It goes from grade one to middle/high school. (I’m using grade one, personally.)

They have a variety of school subjects. My favourite are the grammar and vocab ones, specifically these guys

Although I don’t understand a lot of what’s happening (I’m a TOTAL newbie. Only three weeks of Japanese under my belt) the little practice exercises after each section is so helpful!

I’m sure it would be fun for a high level learner as well, and it’s a nice way to get some insight into what kind of stuff Japanese children are taught, ahaha.

#langblr #Japanese langlr #learn Japanese #japanese resources #free Japanese resources #japanese langblr #language learning #language tips #japanese #language resources #learning japanese #Japanese tips #NHK #NHK for school #quinn talks

[izamationbroker]

Since I'm on a Japanese language kick rn, would anyone be interested if I posted about specific resources I've made over the years, like my personal Anki flashcards? In particular, would anyone be interested in me offering for download the decks I made for learning hiragana and katakana and a tutorial for how to use them?

I of course also have a some really content-heavy decks built from the Japanese From Zero books, but I dunno if I'd be willing to offer those for download for free, because it took my years to make them and even now they're still a work in progress.

#japanese #language learning #learn japanese #japanese resources #anki #the broker speaks

[seherstudies]

Japanese Reading Resources

【Free (mostly) resources】

Syosetu - A site where novelists can post their novels. They are free to read even without an account.

Matcha - A web magazine which introduces Japan for visitors. It introduces not only sightseeing spots all over Japan but also food, shopping and other useful information that you should know when you are travelling to Japan. If you are still a beginner in Japanese or not a high level there also is a Matcha Easy. Both are free.

Satori Reader - Probably my favourite resource for reading. You can choose stories based on your level and also adjust how many kanji will be featured. Grammar and unusual sentence structure is annotated to help you understand the sentence fully and the thought process why the sentence structure is the way it is. Satori Reader also has a built-in SRS which is just awesome because it not just tests you on the word but it shows the word and the whole sentence you bookmarked it from. Free to a certain degree. If you want to access full stories, usually the first episode is free, you will have to get premium which is 9€/month or 90€/year. There are often sales though eg. during New Year's or Golden Week.

Pixiv - Not much to say about Pixiv tbh. You have to make an account to be able to access the content on there but then you are free to roam and discover art, manga and novels based on what you like.

【Where to get books, manga and whatnot from】

bookwalker.jp - Huge selection of ebooks and manga. Offers a lot of manga and books for free everyday which you can keep them forever once they are in your library. Downside, no downloadable app to read books offline in. Upside, you can highlight and colour code words, grammar, phrases you want to remember etc. (Only works with novels though and not manga...grrr)

cmoa.jp - Same as Bookwalker, huge selection of books and manga. Offers many works for free everyday too. I haven't used it that much yet so I am not sure but they seem to be time restricted too- I don't know if you can keep them after the time-period ends. Downside, you can only put bookmarks but not highlight individual words, etc. from what I have seen. Upside, downloadable app where you can also download your books to and read offline. Update 3.7.2023: The PC app is no longer being supported. The webapp, the iOS and Android app are though the phone apps don't seem to be available internationally (at least I can't find it on my android device).

Feel free to reblog and add your own resources you use(d) and like!

#japanese resources #japanese reading resources

[starry-languages]

Japanese Beginner Resource(s)

I just found Crystal Hunters Manga, a website that helps you learn Japanese while reading a manga!

Here’s the link to their main website

Here’s where you can find their free resources

And here’s Hirigana Hunters, where you can learn the hirigana

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