Learning just a few basic Japanese expressions will make a big difference when you talk to a Japanese. Try this free Nihongo quiz to see if you know how to say "good morning," "that was a great meal," and more in Japanese.
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 key to memorizing Japanese is practice: Spending just a few minutes every day practicing Japanese will add up to real progress in learning Japanese. Try a new advanced Japanese quiz every day, and you are on your way to more fluency in Japanese.
Do you know Japanese things and traditions? Check your knowledge of Japan while you test your Japanese reading ability with this fun, free Nihongo quiz.
Test your kanji reading ability with this free JLPT N3 quiz. Even if you are not planning to take the JLPT N3 test, the kanji covered on this intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test are used widely in written Japanese.
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.
Can you say dates in Japanese? Thankfully, the months are easy: ichigatsu, nigatsu, and so on. The days are a little trickier: One through ten uses special words, and there are a few other special cases sprinkled in, too.
Japanese grammar can be confusing at first. Long negative verb forms show up unexpectedly, and it's easy to say exactly the opposite of what you intended!
Here is another Japanese listening quiz from the expert teachers at Nihongo-Pro. Try listening to each sound clip just once, and see if you can answer the questions. Nothing will train your ear better for Japanese than listening to real Japanese!
Hiragana is your first step in learning to read Japanese. The better you know hiragana, the faster you will progress in learning Japanese. Try this free Japanese quiz, and see how many hiragana you have memorized.
Do you know Japanese things and traditions? Check your knowledge of Japan while you test your Japanese reading ability with this fun, free Nihongo quiz.
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 N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms. The -masu form is the form of a Japanese verb when it has -masu at the end; for example, the -masu form of morau is morai, because you say moraimasu.
If you are an intermediate student of Japanese, you have probably studied giongo and gitaigo, the Japanese words whose pronunciation mimics the word's meaning. From tokidoki or sorosoro at the beginner level, the Japanese language has a rich vocabulary of these rhyming words.
How many Kanji can you read? If you are just starting to learn Japanese, Kanji may seem a little overwhelming, but the truth is that by spending just a few minutes every day reading or reviewing Kanji, you can learn to read real Japanese!
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.
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.
Do you get confused by Japanese particles—those tiny words that come after parts of speech in Japanese? A single change from one particle to another can completely change the meaning, so it's important to learn how to use Japanese particles in a variety of contexts.
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 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.
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.
When buying tickets in Japan, can you conduct the transaction in Japanese? Try this free Japanese listening quiz to improve your listening and speaking skills when buying tickets.
Katakata-go, for words of foreign origin written in katakana, are a fun part of Japanese. Many of the words are of English origin, but Japanese don't just import the English word as is—more often, they put a Japanese spin on the meaning, or combine two foreign words into a uniquely Japanese expression.
Do you know the days of the week in Japanese? Try this free Japanese quiz to test your ability. Learn Japanese just a few minutes every day, and your language ability will soar!
How do you say someone is tall, or has a quiet voice, or is wearing a blue shirt. In this free Japanese quiz, you'll learn ways to describe people and things. It's an essential part of everyday Japanese conversation, so learning the basic grammar techniques presented in this free quiz will help you shine when speaking Japanese.
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).
Onomatopoeia, or gitaigo and giongo, are incredibly common in Japanese, and essential for anyone learning Japanese. This advanced Japanese quiz will test your knowledge of commonly used onomatopoeia.
Do you know to say "July 14" in Japanese? How about "March 2"? The months in Japanese are pretty simple, but the days of the month have special rules for different days. Try this fun, free Japanese quiz to see if you have mastered reading dates in Japanese.
JLPT N1 is the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 2,000 Kanji characters. To memorize Kanji readings, aim to spend at least a few minutes every day reading Japanese.
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 -ta form of Japanese verbs.
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The JLPT N1 is the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, intended for advanced students of Japanese. At this level of Japanese study, you encounter many Kanji having the same reading but with different meanings.
Are you an expert using Japanese particles—those tiny words that come after parts of speech in Japanese? Test your mastery with this free beginner Japanese quiz!
Here's a fun, free Japanese quiz to test your listening skills in a family situation. A mother and her son are talking, so you'll hear everyday Japanese as it is spoken among family members.
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.
Japanese particles are the tiny words that follow nouns, adjectives, and other parts of speech. They play an outsized role in Japanese grammar, making clear the role played back each word in the sentence.
At the intermediate level in Japanese, learning Kanji is important so that you can read and understand real Japanese. Lots of Kanji characters look similar, or have the same reading (pronunciation), so it takes practice to learn which Kanji go with which words.
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.
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Test your kanji reading ability with this free JLPT N3 quiz. Even if you are not planning to take the JLPT N3 test, the kanji covered on this intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test are used widely in written Japanese.
This selection of idioms will test your knowledge of advanced Japanese. Understanding and using idioms will help make your spoken Japanese sound more natural and more clearly convey emotional nuances.
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!
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.
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.
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Give this free N3 quiz a try, and see how many of these common phrases you can use. These phrases are used a lot in daily conversation in Japan, so mastering them will make your Japanese sound smooth!
Even if you are just starting out with Japanese, learning basic greetings—what to say in a variety of social situations—is a great way to making your Japanese conversation more natural and put your Japanese listener at ease.
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).
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 N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this level, you learn over 150 new verbs—absolutely essential vocabulary at the beginner Japanese level. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, Nihongo-Pro quizzes like this one will help you learn the vocabulary, Kanji, and grammar you need to speak Japanese.
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 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers a total of about 10,000 Japanese vocabulary terms. To do well on vocabulary, practice in reading Japanese is essential.
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!
Japanese particles—those tiny words that come after parts of speech in Japanese—can be tough to master at first. Try this free beginner Japanese quiz to see how many particles you know. Learn Japanese just a few minutes every day, and your ability will soar!
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How confident are you in your ability to read Japanese kanji at the advanced level? Give this quiz a try, and check how many kanji readings you already know.
Do you know the days of the week in Japanese? Try this free Japanese quiz to test your ability. Learn Japanese just a few minutes every day, and your language ability will soar!
Do you how to say "Because ..." or "This is why ..." in Japanese? Learning this basic pattern will really improve your Japanese skills, so please give this free beginner Japanese quiz a try!
At the intermediate level in Japanese, learning Kanji is important so that you can read and understand real Japanese. Lots of Kanji characters look similar, or have the same reading (pronunciation), so it takes practice to learn which Kanji go with which words.
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!
If you want to learn Japanese online, why not add live online Japanese lessons? Nihongo-Pro teachers are experienced professionals, committed to your success as you learn Japanese.
If you want to learn Japanese online, why not take live Japanese lessons from an expert teacher? Nihongo-Pro teachers are professionally trained Japanese teachers, and will guide you to your Japanese goal in customized private Japanese lessons.
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 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.
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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 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.
Can you read Japanese Kanji? If you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, learning how to read the Kanji that appear in the test is essential.
Try listening to real Japanese in these close-call situations, and see if you can choose the picture that fits the audio. Nothing beats listening to build your Japanese language skills fast, and Nihongo-Pro is happy to help out with this fun, free listening quiz!
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).
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.
To learn Japanese online, why not consider private online Japanese lessons at Nihongo-Pro? Our experienced teachers will help you master all aspects of Japanese, including kanji, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, reading, and listening.
The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 1,000 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.
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.
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 JLPT N3? To pass the JLPT N3, you'll need to learn several hundred kanji, including their readings (pronunciations) and vocabulary that uses the kanji. There are a lot of kanji, but if you study consistently, you can master the JLPT N3 kanji.
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 JLPT N4 examination is the second beginner level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about about 250 Kanji, including about 100 characters from the JLPT N5 test.
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).
Learning to read hiragana is your first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. Practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head, and you will master all hiragana in no time.
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).
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 key to memorizing Japanese is practice: Spending just a few minutes every day practicing Japanese will add up to real progress in learning Japanese. Try a new advanced Japanese quiz every day, and you are on your way to more fluency in Japanese.
The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 50 different grammar forms. The -masu form is the form of a Japanese verb when it has -masu at the end; for example, the -masu form of morau is morai, because you say moraimasu.
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.
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.
How do you say "index finger" in Japanese? Try this fun quiz and find out. Check out the explanation at the bottom of the quiz (only after you've tried answering!), and see what the Japanese names mean.
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.