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How Nihon Became Japan: The Etymology of Japan in English
Most languages use a variation of the name Japan - except for Japan itself! Learn the etymology of Japan, and the reason…
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Yabai (やばい) Meaning: 24 Ways Japanese Speakers Actually Use It
There's no word quite like "yabai" in Japanese - an extremely popular slang term that can mean anything from "awful" to "risky"…
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Using Japanese Drama to Learn Japanese
Learn how to use Japanese dramas to effectively study and improve Japanese comprehension, listening, and speaking skills.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Read Japanese Books with the Listening-Reading Method
Want to read Japanese books and novels? We outline a method to help get you started - and build your Japanese listening…
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What Japan’s Hot New Buzzwords of 2021 Tell Us
A hot YouTube song, gender equality, and the head of the International Olympic Committee all made 2021's list of Japanese buzzwords. Which…
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JLPT Exam: Should You Cram for It?
Should you cram for the JLPT exam? A guide on when to cram, when not to cram, and how to do it…
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Pass the JLPT! Taking a JLPT Practice Test
On my first practice test, I would've automatically failed, simply because I couldn't finish the test. It was what I did next…
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
Pass the JLPT! How to Study for the JLPT Listening Section
The JLPT listening section can be challenging, especially for those living outside of Japan. Here's what you should know to ace the…