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.
Japanese love their insects (well, some of their insects), but whether you delight in the light of a firefly, or squish any bug that crosses your path, this free Japanese quiz will help you express your taste in Japanese.
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.
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!
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.
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If you are just starting to learn Japanese, you might feel overwhelmed at learning Japanese vocabulary, grammar, hiragana, and Kanji all at once. Don't worry—step back and focus on learning just one Japanese thing every day.
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!
Learning Japanese is not 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.
Many Japanese words can be negated by adding a single kanji (不, 非, 無, or 未) to the start of the word. Unfortunately, you can't just pick any of these kanji—you have to learn which kanji goes with which word.
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, spend some time every day to read Japanese.
Choosing the correct Japanese particle can trip up even advanced learners, but the proper use of particles is key to speaking and understanding Japanese. が(ga) and は(wa) are sometimes hard to figure out, but there are many more Japanese particles to learn.
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.
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!
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 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.
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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.
As you learn intermediate Japanese for the JLPT N2 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), you'll encounter dozens of new adverbs. When you speak Japanese, you can get by without a lot of adverbs, but your Japanese will sound a lot more natural with the proper adverb choices.
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).
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.
To read real Japanese, you need to memorize the readings (pronunciations) of the Kanji used in written Japanese. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N2, your Japanese reading skill will improve the more reading practice you get.
Kanji study is essential to success on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The JLPT N1, the highest level of the JLPT, covers all 2,000 common use Japanese Kanji. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT, every advanced student of Japanese needs to learn the Kanji in common use in Japanese.
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.
If you are just getting started at the intermediate level in Japanese, here is a fun, free quiz to test your knowledge of intermediate Japanese grammar. See if you can choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.
The names of fish and other sea creatures can be written in katakana nowadays, but the Kanji characters show up often in restaurant menus, titles, and so on.
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.
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!
There's no better way to improve your Japanese listening skills than to practice listening! This fun, free intermediate Japanese quiz will help you in travel-related situations.
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.
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.
A collocation is like an idiom, or words that go together. Learning a few Japanese collocations will make your Japanese conversation sound more natural, and help convey the nuances of your emotion or your situation to the listener.
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).
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Learning Japanese is not difficult! It just takes practice, patience, and perseverance. By spending just a few minutes every day practicing, your Japanese skills will improve steadily and quickly.
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.
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!
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.
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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!
Now that you've made it to intermediate level Japanese, try your hand at some intermediate Japanese grammar. Japanese grammar isn't difficult, but, like anything else, when you learn Japanese, practice and repetition are the keys to success.
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 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!
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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!
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).
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.
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.
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!
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Keigo is a distinctive feature of Japanese. By using exalted references for others, and humble terms for yourself (and your group), you express honor toward your listener.
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.
Do you know how to count things in Japanese? It's more than knowing ichi, ni, san, etc. When you count certain things, you use different words for the numbers: hitotsu, futatsu, mittsu, and so on. Try this free Japanese quiz to test your counting skills!
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.
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.
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!
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Kanji knowledge is an important part of the test, so it's important to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.
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.
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 N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The vocabulary portion of the test includes about 500 new verbs; some of the verbs are literary terms used mostly in Japanese writing, but many occur frequently in everyday spoken Japanese as well.
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...
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The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Kanji knowledge is an important part of the test, so it's important to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.
If you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, you know that Kanji study is essential to success on the test. The JLPT N1, the highest level of the JLPT, covers all 2,000 common use Japanese Kanji.
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.
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 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.
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Learning Japanese is not 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 N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers advanced Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji. The grammar portion includes grammar forms used mostly in literary or written contexts, but knowledge of these advanced grammar constructs will help you read Japanese newspapers and novels.
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 second most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. JLPT N2 vocabulary spans about 6,000 terms, including several hundred adjectives.
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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!
This free JLPT quiz tests your knowledge of illness-related terms in Japanese. Try completing it without furigana, and see if you can read the kanji, too!
Here is a fun and free Japanese quiz to help you learn the names of basic colors in Japanese. Try to learn just a couple of Japanese words every day, and you will soon be speaking and understanding Japanese!
Test your Japanese listening skills with this free quiz between two people talking about sports. Two dialogs are presented, each about one minute long. Try listening to each dialog just once, and see if you can answer all the questions.
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 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).
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.
This free intermediate Japanese quiz will test your knowledge of Japanese expressions that use the Kanji 何 (nani, nan). Try a new intermediate quiz at Nihongo-Pro every day, and see if you can keep up a perfect quiz record!
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.
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.
JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. At this intermediate Japanese level, you are using about 3,000 vocabulary words. The hard part is knowing how to use all those Japanese words correctly.
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.
As you start learning Japanese, you'll want to learn these school-related Japanese words that pop up in everyday conversation all the time. Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz to check your Japanese vocabulary, and maybe you'll learn new school words along the way.
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 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).