Japanese writing systems for Dutch readers
Compare Dutch spelling with Japanese hiragana, katakana and kanji, and practise reading mixed-script sentences.
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Japanese particles for Dutch readers
Compare Dutch prepositions and word order with Japanese particles, and practise marking places, objects and subjects.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Dutch readers
Compare Dutch word stress with Japanese mora timing, and practise counting long vowels, small っ and ん.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Italian readers
Compare Italian and Japanese sentence order, learn how particles mark roles, and practise placing the verb at the end.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Italian readers
Compare Italian alphabetic spelling with hiragana, katakana and kanji, then read mixed-script Japanese.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Italian speakers
Compare Japanese particles with Italian prepositions and practise marking objects, places, topics and preferences.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Italian readers
Use familiar Italian double consonants to explore Japanese mora timing, long vowels and small kana.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Spanish readers
Compare Spanish and Japanese sentence order, then practise placing the verb and marking objects and locations.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Spanish readers
Compare Spanish spelling with hiragana, katakana and kanji, and learn to read their different roles in Japanese sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Spanish readers
Compare Spanish prepositions with Japanese particles and practise marking places, recipients and companions.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Spanish speakers
Compare Spanish syllable stress with Japanese mora timing, and practise vowel length, small っ and contracted sounds.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Brazilian Portuguese speakers
Compare Brazilian Portuguese and Japanese sentence order, and practise particles, places and verbs in simple N5 sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Brazilian Portuguese readers
Compare the Portuguese alphabet with hiragana, katakana and kanji, and learn how they work together in Japanese sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Brazilian Portuguese speakers
Compare Japanese particles with Brazilian Portuguese prepositions and practise marking objects, destinations and places of action.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Brazilian Portuguese speakers
Compare Brazilian Portuguese stress with Japanese mora timing, including long vowels, small っ and ん.
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Japanese greetings and bowing in context
Learn when to bow lightly and how to greet, thank or apologise in polite Japanese.
Read and practiseEdo-period towns: beginner Japanese vocabulary
Discover Edo, merchants, kabuki and ukiyo-e through simple Japanese sentences.
Read and practiseShoes and indoor spaces in Japan
At many homes, outdoor shoes come off in the 玄関, the entrance area. Read examples and practise with explanations for each answer.
Read and practiseWords used around Japanese meals
Many people say いただきます before eating and ごちそうさまでした after a meal. Read examples and practise with explanations for each answer.
Read and practiseEveryday seasonal greetings in Japanese
Before the year ends, よいお年を wishes someone a good coming year. Read examples and practise with explanations for each answer.
Read and practiseReading a Japanese convenience store
A コンビニ is a convenience store. Read examples and practise with explanations for each answer.
Read and practiseCommon signs in Japanese stations
Look for 出口（でぐち） for an exit, 改札口（かいさつぐち） for a ticket gate and 乗り場（のりば） for a boarding area. Read examples and practise with explanations for each answer.
Read and practiseWords for a Japanese local festival
お祭り is a festival; some include 屋台, stalls selling food, or a 神輿, a portable shrine carried in a procession. Read examples and practise with explanations for each answer.
Read and practiseJapanese names and forms of address
Japanese names are commonly given family name first, followed by given name. Read examples and practise with explanations for each answer.
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