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Kotobagari: The Banned Words of the Japanese Language
It's often said that there are no swear words in Japanese. But while profanities may be rare, taboos - and banned words…
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How to Study Kanji for the JLPT Pt.1: Kanji Radicals
The trick to memorizing kanji for the JLPT is... don't! Instead, focus on learning kanji radicals, the alphabet of kanji characters!
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JLPT Study Guides: Choosing the Right One for You
The structure of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is quite different from the classroom setting. Because of this, passing requires a…
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How to Study for the JLPT: Designing Your Game Plan
With no official curriculum for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Here's how you…
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JLPT Exam: What You Should Know Before Taking It
Want to work in Japan? You'll probably need to take the JLPT exam. Here's what it is, how to take it, and…
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Zuzu-ben: How Japan’s Northern Dialects Became Shorthand for “Hick”
Why a wide range of local dialects in Japan's north are intrinsically - and unfairly - associated with rural backwardness.
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Husband in Japanese: 6 Words and When to Use Each
Japanese is fraught with unspoken rules and meanings. For example: how should people refer to their husbands?
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10 Useful Japanese Social Media Slang Terms Worth Learning
Before you give your next ii ne in the ripuran, study our guide to online Japanese slang and start tweeting like a…