本について、あ!「Le Petit Prince」!高校の時に、フランス語を勉強した、「Le Petit Prince」を読みました。きれいな話ですね。 ほんに ついて、あ!「Le Petit Prince」!こうこうの ときに、ふらんすごを べんきょうした、「Le Petit Prince」を よみました。きれいな はなし ですね。
Learning hiragana is the first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. The key is to practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head.
Ramp up your Japanese listening comprehension skills with this dialog between a customer and employee. There are two sound clips; try listening to each one just once, and see if you can answer all the questions.
How many Japanese yoji-jukugo do you know? These four-character Kanji compounds are common in Japanese, so knowing the ones that are used in everyday Japanese conversation will help your Japanese conversation skill.
Do you think learning Japanese vocabulary is hard? You're wrong! All it takes is practice, patience, and perseverance. Practice Japanese just a few minutes every day, and your Japanese will improve quickly and steadily.
Keigo, the Japanese system of expression honor and humility, is an important part of Japanese study at the intermediate level. Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz, and test your knowledge of keigo.
If you are preparing for the JLPT N4, this quiz is for you. Practice your skill at building Japanese sentences by arranging the parts of the sentence in order.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).
If you have just started to learn Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key is to practice reading Japanese every day. Try this Japanese quiz and see how fast you can match the hiragana reading (pronunciation) to the correct hiragana letter.
Do you think learning Japanese vocabulary is hard? You're wrong! All it takes is practice, patience, and perseverance. Practice Japanese just a few minutes every day, and your Japanese will improve quickly and steadily.
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has five levels from N5 (most basic) to N1 (most advanced). N4 is the second most basic level, and covers beginner Japanese grammar, vocabulary, Kanji, and reading.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
How many Japanese yoji-jukugo do you know? These four-character Kanji compounds are common in Japanese, so knowing the ones that are used in everyday Japanese conversation will help your Japanese conversation skill.
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. One of the grammar forms you'll need to master is the -te form of Japanese verbs.
Here's a fun, free Japanese quiz that's also very useful—idiomatic expressions involving parts of the body. Japanese is loaded with these expressions, and knowing just a few will help you sound smooth and natural in Japanese.
If you're an advanced student of Japanese, you already know that spoken Japanese is replete with idioms, proverbs, and figures of speech. Japan's long history, centuries of interaction with China and the Chinese language, the philosophical mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism—to say nothing of the Japanese penchant for having the perfect phrase for any situation—have given risen to many Japanese idioms.
If you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Counting things in Japanese is a little more difficult than most languages, because the counting words (called counters) depend on what you're counting.
If you are planning to take the JLPT N3, or if you are learning intermediate Japanese, this fun, free Nihongo quiz will test your knowledge of intermediate Japanese grammar.
The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. JLPT N1 grammar includes many grammar forms used in formal Japanese writing and literature, as well as grammar forms you'll find in everyday Japanese conversation—like those in this free Nihongo quiz.
The JLPT N4 is the upper beginner level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. In addition to Kanji, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing comprehension, the JLPT N4 examination covers about 100 Japanese grammar forms, including about 50 grammar forms covered on the lower JLPT N5 test.
All of us have had a feeling that something is about to happen, good or bad. Call it a premonition or a foreboding, Japanese has a great word: 予感(yokan). This free intermediate Japanese quiz involves yokan about love: A woman wonders to herself what a guy she knows thinks of her...
The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).
If you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
Learning Japanese isn't difficult—it just takes practice and patience. If you practice just a few minutes a day, every day, your Japanese skill will improve steadily and quickly.
The JLPT N2 is the next to the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers several hundred Kanji. Practice reading Kanji, especially in the context of real Japanese sentences, is a great way to learn the Kanji readings.
JLPT N1 is the top level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and requires knowledge of about 2,000 kanji. Test your knowledge of just a few of those kanji with this free, advanced Japanese quiz.
When you meet someone new, one of the first topics of conversation is his/her hometown. Try this free beginner Japanese quiz and see if you know how to ask your new Japanese friend where he/she is from.
Can you choose between 「~にとって」and 「~に対して」? How about 「~によって」? The differences in meaning are subtle, making them one of the trickier parts of Japanese grammar. These phrases and others like them are the focus of this free Japanese quiz.
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The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has five levels from N5 (most basic) to N1 (most advanced). N3 is the middle level, and covers lower intermediate Japanese grammar, vocabulary, Kanji, and reading.
Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
You need to know about 100 kanji for the N5 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). In Japanese, one kanji can have more than one reading (pronunciation), so it's important to study kanji in the context of complete words, not just readings.
This free intermediate Japanese quiz will test your knowledge of Japanese expressions that use the Kanji 気 (ki). Try a new intermediate quiz at Nihongo-Pro every day, and see if you can keep up a perfect quiz record!
This free Japanese quiz will test your listening skills for numbers--but not just ichi, ni, san--the way Japanese count in real life--hitotsu, futatsu, etc. Listen carefully, and see if you can hear each number correctly.
Particles are one of the trickier parts of Japanese grammar. In Japanese, the particle attached to another word indicates how that word is being used in the sentence. If you use the wrong particle, the whole meaning changes, and you might wind up with a quizzical look from your Japanese listener.
Do you know the Japanese for "the day after the day after tomorrow"? Knowing the correct way to refer to the near future and the near past will help your spoken Japanese sound smooth and natural. See how many of these terms you know with this free intermediate Japanese quiz.
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The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
If you want to learn Japanese online fast, why not add private Japanese lessons to your study plan? Nihongo-Pro teachers are first-rate, expert Japanese instructors, many with experience teaching Japanese online.
If you have just started to learn Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key is to practice, practice, practice. Even if you have only a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.
Social drinking is a part of life in Japan, so you'll find many Japanese words related to partaking alcohol, the taste of beer or sake, and so on. Try this free quiz, and see how many of these "drink-related" terms you already know!
Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
Japanese is full of jukugo, words built from two or more Kanji characters. In most cases, jukugo are read using the on-yomi (Chinese-style pronunciation), but there are exceptions—some jukugo are pronounced with kun-yomi (Japanese-style pronunciation), while others mix on-yomi and kun-yomi to create 重箱読み (on followed by kun) and, less frequently, 湯桶読み (kun followed by on).
If you are planning to take the JLPT N5 test, a solid understanding of beginning Japanese grammar is essential. Practice, practice, practice: That's the key to memorizing JLPT N5 grammar and succeeding on the JLPT!
Keigo, the Japanese system of expression honor and humility, is an important part of Japanese study at the intermediate level. Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz, and test your knowledge of keigo.
Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
When you master Japanese idioms, or kan'youku, you can truly say you have fluency in Japanese. Using a few of these idioms will make your Japanese conversation sound more natural—and impress your Japanese friends!
Can you ask someone's name in Japanese? Try this fun, free Japanese quiz, and see how many useful Japanese phrases you know. Maybe you'll find a couple of new ones, and impress your Japanese friends!
If you are learning intermediate Japanese, you know that there are a lot of Kanji that look similar or have similar meanings (that's where the pun in the title comes from).
Try this free Japanese quiz to test your knowledge of JLPT N4-level adverbs, such as daitai, dandan, sukkari, and more. Japanese has loads of adverbs—the best way to learn when to use which adverb is practice!
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
Can you say, "I am a student" in Japanese? Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz, and see if you know the basics when it comes to introducing yourself and asking simple questions in Japanese.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including words from the beginner JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
Particles in Japanese—those little words link everything together in Japanese—cause fits for lots of Japanese learners. Use the wrong particle, and your sentence can wind up with the opposite of the meaning you intended.
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).
The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To pass this test, you need to be able to read about 2,000 Kanji and have a Japanese vocabulary of about 10,000 words.
You are never far from the sea in Japan, so knowing the names of common sea creatures is essential for basic Japanese conversation. See how many Japanese names you already know with this free Japanese quiz.
The JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 60 intermediate Japanese grammar forms. To learn how to use this grammar, practice reading, speaking, and writing Japanese whenever you have time—just a few minutes of daily study will make a dramatic difference in your comprehension level of Japanese.
JLPT N1 is the top level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and requires knowledge of about 2,000 kanji. Test your knowledge of just a few of those kanji with this free, advanced Japanese quiz.
The te-form of Japanese verbs is incredibly important, but also takes some work to master. Try this free Japanese quiz to see how well you can make te-forms!
If you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.
The verb in a sentence tells what what is happening, so it's important to learn basic Japanese verbs in order to express yourself. See if you can choose the correct Japanese verb in this free Nihongo quiz.
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Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
When you are ready to learn Japanese online fast, why not give online Japanese lessons at Nihongo-Pro a try. Our teachers are qualified Japanese language instructors who will guide you expertly toward your Japanese learning goal.
This free intermediate Japanese quiz will test your knowledge of Japanese expressions that use the Kanji 気 (ki). Try a new intermediate quiz at Nihongo-Pro every day, and see if you can keep up a perfect quiz record!
Do you know which of Japan's 47 prefectures produces the most rice? How about which one has more islands than any other prefecture? Learn the answers with this fun, free Japanese quiz.
Can you say, "I am a student" in Japanese? Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz, and see if you know the basics when it comes to introducing yourself and asking simple questions in Japanese.
JLPT N5 is the introductory level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers basic Japanese grammar. If you've just started learning Japanese, the grammar may seem difficult, but practice just a few minutes every day, and you can master all the Japanese grammar included on the JLPT N5 test.
The JLPT N2 examination is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 5,000 vocabulary terms (including about 3,000 Japanese words from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 exams).
If you are an advanced Japanese student, no doubt you have encountered Japanese words or phrases that are all too easy to misuse or mistake for another phrase.
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Learning Japanese takes practice and patience. Practice just a few minutes every day, and your Japanese skill will improve with patience. With new quizzes every day, the free Japanese quizzes at Nihongo-Pro are a simple, effective addition to your Japanese study plan.
If you are an advanced Japanese learner, you have no doubt seen the world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
Learning Japanese takes practice and patience, but be sure to keep it fun. If you spend just a few minutes every day learning Japanese, your language skill will improve rapidly. The fun, free Japanese quizzes at Nihongo—with new quizzes every day!— are a simple, effective addition to your Japanese study plan.
All of us have had a feeling that something is about to happen, good or bad. Call it a premonition or a foreboding, Japanese has a great word: 予感(yokan). This free intermediate Japanese quiz involves yokan about love: A woman wonders to herself what a guy she knows thinks of her...
If you are an advanced Japanese learner, you have no doubt seen the world of Japanese idioms. Like all languages, Japanese idioms are rooted in the surrounding culture. In the case of Japanese idioms, the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism, plus a uniquely Japanese perspective on society and human relations is evident.
Just starting out learning Japanese? Then give this free Japanese vocabulary quiz a try! It's got five words to add to your Japanese vocabulary—even if you don't know these words yet, check out the answers page, and then take the quiz again!
The JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
This free quiz is packed full of useful Japanese grammar—learn how to use the grammar forms here and your Japanese will sound clearer and more natural.
The JLPT N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To master the grammar portion of the JLPT N5, one good study technique is to try as many sample test questions as possible. Not only will you gradually learn the various JLPT N5 grammar forms, but you will get comfortable with the kinds of questions you'll find on the real JLPT exam.
Are you planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2? If so, you know that a knowledge of about 5,000 Japanese vocabulary words is essential for success.
Japanese is full of homonyms (words that sound the same but have different meanings), especially when it comes to kanji compounds. If you say sensei, you're apt to think of "teacher", but depending on the context (and the kanji!), the same word can mean "oath", "initiative", "tyranny", and more.
We have to admit counting in Japanese is hard! You have to remember which counter word goes with which thing, and the pronunciation of the number changes depending on the counter word. Then there are the special cases...
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Learning to read beginner Japanese is not difficult; it just takes practice and perseverance. Spend just a few minutes every day practicing and reviewing grammar (especially sample JLPT test questions), and your Japanese skill will improve quickly.
To keep on track as you learn Japanese, don't forget to practice vocabulary. Learning Japanese vocabulary is best done gradually, learning just a few words a week. Using the new words in sentences and writing the new words (with Kanji!) will help you remember your gains in Japanese vocabulary.
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 test (the advanced JLPT level) includes up to 2,000 Kanji characters. Whether or not you plan to take the JLPT, knowledge of these Kanji are essential for reading Japanese novels, newspapers, and other texts.