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。
Bunboo-gu doesn't translate well into English, but it means writing instruments (pens and pencils) as well as writing supplies (paper, erasers), and tools (scissors, staplers). Try this free picture quiz to learn the names of bunboo-gu in Japanese.
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).
Do you know the busiest train station in Japan? How about which of Japan's prefectures has the shortest river? Learn the answers with this fun, free Japanese quiz.
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!
Try this free intermediate Japanese quiz to improve your listening skills. Try listening to the two sound clips just once, and see if you can answer all 5 questions.
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.
You are sure to know the famous buildings shown in this quiz—but do you know the name in Japanese? This quiz is a good test not only of your knowledge of places in Japanese, but of your katakana reading ability as well.
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.
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.
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. Try this Japanese quiz and see how fast you can match the hiragana reading (pronunciation) to the correct hiragana letter.
This quiz will help you learn how to ask basic questions in Japanese, such as "Do you see something from the window?" Practice your skills in asking questions like these, and your Japanese conversation will sound more natural and polished.
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.
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.
Here's a fun, free Japanese listening quiz. You'll listen to a couple of voicemail messages, and answer questions about each one. Nothing beats listening—training your ear—for learning Japanese fast.
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 the busiest train station in Japan? How about which of Japan's prefectures has the shortest river? Learn the answers with this fun, free Japanese quiz.
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).
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 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 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.
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.
The JLPT N5 is the introductory level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 600 basic Japanese vocabulary terms, and about 40 grammar forms. Can you use this vocabulary and grammar in correct Japanese sentences?
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).
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.
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 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 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).
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).
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.
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 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.
The Japanese language has thousands of Kanji compounds, or jukugo, words formed from two or more Kanji characters. As you study for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3, you will encounter many two-character Kanji compounds.
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.
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 "-te" form of Japanese verbs is one of the most important forms to learn early in your Japanese study. This form occurs almost everywhere in written and spoken Japanese sentences. With the "-te" form, you can express "doing" something continuously, doing a sequence of things, or even asking someone to do something for you in Japanese.
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.
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 N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
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.
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!
Learning how to read Kanji correctly is key to success on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). At the N4 level, you need to learn about 150 new Kanji in addition to 80 Kanji on the JLPT N5.
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.
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 learning Japanese, you are probably studying (or should be studying!) Kanji, too. If you plan to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), or just read some Japanese for pleasure, learning to read Kanji is essential.
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.
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.
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. Here's a free Japanese quiz to help you memorize these verbs.
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.
If you just started learning Japanese, this quiz is for you: You can practice building some of the most basic, most important Japanese sentences, involving "... wa ... desu" or "... wa ... ja arimasen".
Here are more useful grammar expressions for JLPT N3 learners. Whether you plan to take the JLPT N3 or are just studying Japanese for fun, N3-level grammar is essential in everyday conversation in Japanese.
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!
By learning the Japanese words for who, what, which, where, and so on, you can make all kinds of sentences in Japanese. These basic words show up all the time in spoken Japanese, but using the wrong one can make your sentence hard to understand.
How confident are you in JLPT N3 grammar (that is, intermediate Japanese grammar)? Whether you are planning to take the JLPT or just learning Japanese for fun, the grammar the JLPT N3 level is essential for everyday Japanese conversation.
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).
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.
Are you planning to take the JLPT N5? N5 the introductory level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 400 vocabulary terms. That's a lot of Japanese words to learn, but if you learn just one or two words every day, you'll master all the JLPT N5 vocabulary in no time.
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 has many idiomatic expressions; at the advanced Japanese level, it is helpful to understand and use these expressions to make your spoken Japanese more natural.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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).
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.
Do you want to improve your Japanese listening skills? This free intermediate listening quiz will help you learn everyday Japanese phrases related to eating at home. Bon appetit!
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...
Aizuchi is the uniquely Japanese custom of interjecting words of agreement or acknowledgment as someone speaks to you, or of responding to the other party's statement.
The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).
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.
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.
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.