Here are some simple Japanese phrases for your online lessons. If you learn just a few Japanese phrases, you and your Japanese teacher can communicate more easily, and have a fun and productive online Japanese lesson.
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.
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 best way to learn how to read Japanese is to read real Japanese. Try this free quiz to see how much Japanese you can read. For an extra challenge, click the "Kanji" button to hide the furigana—see if you can read the kanji without any help!
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.
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How many Japanese yoji-jukugo (4-character Kanji compounds) do you know? If you are an advanced student of Japanese, you know the language has thousands of these compounds, many borrowed from Chinese and many that are used in everyday conversation or writing.
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.
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.
This free Japanese listening quiz will help you understand conversation among family members (a mother and her son). Listening to everyday Japanese like this will help you in all kinds of listening situations, even on the JLPT!
Do you know a lot of Japanese yoji-jukugo, or 4-character idiomatic expressions? As an advanced student of Japanese, memorizing yoji-jukugo will help you understand the nuanced meanings of Kanji characters, as well as give you more insight into Japanese culture.
The best way to learn how to read Japanese is to read real Japanese. Try this free quiz to see how much Japanese you can read. For an extra challenge, click the "Kanji" button to hide the furigana—see if you can read the kanji without any help!
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).
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.
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JLPT N2 is the next-to-the-highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To pass the test, you'll need to know the meaning of and differentiate between a few hundred Japanese verbs. Use this free Japanese quiz to see if you already know these 10 JLPT N2 verbs.
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.
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.
Hiragana is the first step in learning to read Japanese. Practice reading and writing hiragana, and you are on your way to understanding real written Japanese. Try this free Japanese quiz, and see if you have mastered hiragana.
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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).
Here are some simple classroom phrases for your online Japanese lessons. By memorizing just a few Japanese phrases, you and your teacher can communicate more easily, and have a fun and productive online lesson.
The JLPT N3 is the lower intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 600 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N4 and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.
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!
Casual Japanese (futsuu-kei) is quite a bit different from the desu and masu forms you have already learned. Not only do verb endings change, but adjectives and nouns are also affected.
The JLPT N2 is the next to the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers several hundred Kanji. By reading Kanji in the context of real Japanese sentences, you can efficiently memorize the Kanji readings.
Can you read a weather forecast in Japanese? This quiz will help you learn some of the weather-related terms that appear in Japanese weather forecasts.
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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.
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 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.
Test your knowledge of body parts with this free JLPT N4 quiz. Try turning off the furigana (the hiragana above the kanji), and see if you can read the kanji, too!
This free Japanese listening quiz will help you improve Japanese listening skills in two situations: (1) a woman and her son talking about dieting and (2) an interview with a celebrity about her healthy lifestyle.
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).
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.
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).
If you think Kanji are hard to learn, this free Japanese quiz is for you. Practice reading Kanji just a few minutes every day, and your reading skill and speed will improve rapidly.
Are you planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1? If so, you know that a knowledge of about 2,000 Kanji is required for success.
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 for family relationships.
The JLPT N3 is the upper beginner/lower intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this level, you need to learn about 3,000 Japanese vocabulary terms (including about 1,000 covered on the JLPT N4 and N5 tests).
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This free intermediate Japanese quiz will test your knowledge of quantity-related vocabulary. Be sure to leave the furigana (the hiragana above the kanji) off, and see if you can read the kanji, too!
The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. As the name implies, katakana-go are Japanese words written in katakana. These words are imported from other languages, including thousands from English.
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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 a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.
The JLPT N5 is the starting level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The Kanji portion of the test covers about 100 Kanji characters. Here is a fun, simple, free Japanese quiz to help you get started learning Kanji, or to help you find Kanji you haven't memorized yet.
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.
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.
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).
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 N2 is the second most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. JLPT N2 vocabulary spans about 6,000 terms, including several hundred adjectives.
Do you know a lot of Japanese yoji-jukugo, or 4-character idiomatic expressions? As an advanced student of Japanese, memorizing yoji-jukugo will help you understand the nuanced meanings of Kanji characters, as well as give you more insight into Japanese culture.
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!
If you are an advanced Japanese student, you have no doubt seen the vast 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.
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 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.
A basic Japanese verb for wearing something is kimasu, but you have to be careful: Wearing glasses takes a different verb from wearing pants, which is different from wearing pants. Try this free beginner quiz, and see if you know the differences!
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, or 4-character idioms, do you know? As an advanced student of Japanese, you can gain impressive insight into the nuances of Kanji meanings by memorizing yoji-jukugo.
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If you're planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N3), this free Nihongo quiz will help you test your knowledge of JLPT Kanji and vocabulary.
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.
JLPT N2 is the next-to-the-highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. To pass the test, you'll need to know the meaning of and differentiate between a few hundred Japanese verbs. Use this free Japanese quiz to see if you already know these 10 JLPT N2 verbs.
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).
Do you know many Japanese yoji-jukugo, or 4-character idiomatic expressions? As an advanced student of Japanese, memorizing yoji-jukugo will help you understand the nuanced meanings of Kanji characters, as well as give you more insight into Japanese culture.
Here are some simple Japanese phrases when you start to learn Japanese online. By memorizing just a few Japanese phrases, you and your Japanese teacher can communicate more easily, and have a fun and productive online lesson.
The JLPT N5 is the beginning level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. An effective approach to learn JLPT N5 grammar is to do as many sample JLPT problems as you can find—including this free JLPT quiz!
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.
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).
You probably already know the names of the four seasons in Japanese—unfortunately, that is only a tiny help on this quiz. For this quiz, you need to know the events and customs associated with each season in Japan.
If you have just started to learn Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key is to keep practicing. Even if you have just a few minutes, practice reading Japanese every day.
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).
If you have ever been stumped by an advanced Japanese idiom or vocabulary word, this is the quiz for you. Understanding and using idioms like these will make your Japanese conversation more natural and expressive.