Writing a name on a Japanese form
Identify surname, given name and reading fields before filling in a Japanese form. Read examples and try the explained exercises.
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Writing in Japanese
Write and adapt messages and emails, and fill in forms for different purposes and audiences.
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Writing in Japanese
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Writing a short Japanese greeting message
Write a short, polite message with a greeting and a clear next step. Read examples and try the explained exercises.
Read and practiseWriting a meeting time and place in Japanese
Arrange a meeting in Japanese by stating the day, time and exact place, then check the details with short examples and exercises.
Read and practiseWriting a short self-introduction in Japanese
Introduce yourself in Japanese with your name, where you live or come from and an interest, using a polite opening and closing.
Read and practiseWriting a simple thank-you note in Japanese
Thank someone in Japanese for a gift or a shared occasion, add a personal feeling and close with a suitable next step.
Read and practiseWriting a shopping list in Japanese
Make a practical Japanese shopping list with item names and quantities, and learn how to check what you already have.
Read and practiseWriting a short daily diary in Japanese
Write a beginner Japanese diary entry with the day, a few completed activities and a simple feeling about what happened.
Read and practiseTyping a basic Japanese message in hiragana
Type a short Japanese message with a Japanese IME, including small kana and the correct spelling of common greetings.
Read and practiseWriting a running-late message in Japanese
Tell someone in Japanese that you are running late, give a realistic estimate and offer an update about your arrival.
Read and practiseWriting a casual invitation in Japanese
Invite a friend in Japanese with a proposed activity, time and place, while leaving room for them to decline.
Read and practiseReplying to an invitation in Japanese
Accept or decline an invitation in a polite Japanese message, thank the sender and make your availability clear.
Read and practiseWriting a rescheduling request in Japanese
Write a polite Japanese rescheduling request that identifies the original appointment and proposes a new time.
Read and practiseWriting delivery instructions in Japanese
Write a polite Japanese delivery message with a time, a suitable drop-off place and an alternative if needed.
Read and practiseWriting a class absence message in Japanese
Tell a teacher in polite Japanese that you will miss class, give an appropriate reason and ask about missed work.
Read and practiseWriting a clarification request in Japanese
Ask for clarification in a polite Japanese message by identifying the unclear detail and checking your understanding.
Read and practiseWriting a lost-item notice in Japanese
Write a Japanese notice about a lost item with its location, appearance and a safe way for someone to report it.
Read and practiseWriting a short polite email in Japanese
Compose a short Japanese email with a clear subject, greeting, self-introduction, specific question and polite closing.
Read and practiseOpening and closing a Japanese email
Write a polite Japanese email to a teacher: address the recipient, introduce yourself, state your question and close appropriately.
Read and practiseWriting a Japanese holiday postcard
Write a short Japanese postcard from a trip with a greeting, a place, a past experience and a personal impression.
Read and practiseWriting about your weekend in Japanese
Write a Japanese weekend diary with past events, a reason, a selection of activities and a final feeling.
Read and practiseWriting simple Japanese recipe instructions
Write a simple Japanese salad recipe with ingredient quantities, ordered steps and polite instructions for the cook.
Read and practiseWriting a short personal profile in Japanese
Write a short Japanese personal profile with your background, current activities and interests, using a consistent polite style.
Read and practiseWriting a note to a neighbour in Japanese
Write a polite Japanese note to a neighbour announcing a move, its time and possible noise, with an apology and signature.
Read and practiseFilling in a Japanese address form
Learn to complete a Japanese address form with a postal code, prefecture, municipality and building details, then check your entries.
Read and practiseChoosing kanji with a Japanese IME
Learn to choose kanji candidates in a Japanese IME by checking meaning and context before you commit your message.
Read and practiseJapanese punctuation and quotation marks
Learn to punctuate a Japanese message with ใ and ใ, frame quoted words with ใ ใ, and check a polite question.
Read and practiseChoosing a Japanese message style
Choose casual or polite Japanese for a message, adjust endings and requests, and check the tone for your recipient.
Read and practiseRequesting an appointment by email in Japanese
Learn to request an appointment in a polite Japanese email, propose specific times and ask the recipient to confirm their availability.
Read and practiseWriting a polite complaint email
Write a polite Japanese complaint about a damaged delivery, explain the facts and request an exchange clearly.
Read and practiseWriting an apology email in Japanese
Write a polite Japanese apology email that acknowledges a delayed document, offers a remedy and explains how to prevent a repeat.
Read and practiseRequesting written confirmation in Japanese
Write a polite Japanese email that checks meeting details and asks for a written reply by a clear deadline.
Read and practiseWrite Japanese meeting notes and action items
Summarize a meeting in Japanese, separating decisions and open questions from actions with an owner and deadline.
Read and practiseWrite an event announcement in Japanese
Write a clear Japanese event announcement with the date, venue, fee and registration deadline, and invite readers politely.
Read and practiseWrite a Japanese job application message
Compose a polite Japanese job application email with a clear subject, relevant experience and an attachment request.
Read and practiseWriting a short statement of motivation in Japanese
Write a concise Japanese motivation statement that connects your reason for applying, experience and intended contribution.
Read and practiseWriting a supported opinion in Japanese
Build a Japanese opinion paragraph with a clear claim, a reason, a concrete example and a qualified conclusion.
Read and practiseCompare two options in Japanese writing
Write a balanced Japanese message comparing two meeting places, explaining a trade-off and recommending one with a reason.
Read and practiseDescribe a practical problem in Japanese
Write a clear Japanese message about a faulty appliance, explain what you tried, and ask politely for help.
Read and practiseWriting clear sequential instructions in Japanese
Write a clear sequence of Japanese instructions using order words, prerequisites and a final check before sending a file.
Read and practiseDescribing a chart in Japanese
Describe a chart in Japanese using figures, changes over time and comparisons, while keeping observations separate from explanations.
Read and practiseRevise a Japanese message for its recipient
Revise a meeting request for a teacher in Japanese while keeping its purpose and details clear and choosing a suitable register.
Read and practiseConnecting paragraphs in Japanese
Learn to connect Japanese paragraphs with addition, contrast, cause and a practical proposal in a short library-hours text.
Read and practiseWriting a formal request in Japanese
Write a formal Japanese request for documents, with a clear deadline, a courteous opening and a tactful closing.
Read and practiseWriting a structured proposal in Japanese
Learn to write a structured Japanese proposal with a clear problem, evidence, practical trial, evaluation and request for feedback.
Read and practiseSummarising findings in a Japanese report
Write a concise Japanese report that presents survey findings, acknowledges a limitation and proposes a cautious next step.
Read and practiseResponding to a complaint in Japanese
Write a courteous Japanese response to a delivery complaint, with an apology, a status check and a clear follow-up time.
Read and practiseWriting a meeting follow-up email in Japanese
Learn to confirm decisions, assign next steps and request corrections in a polite Japanese follow-up email after a meeting.
Read and practiseWriting an argument with a counterpoint
Build a Japanese argument about library hours: state a position, acknowledge a cost concern and answer it with a limited trial.
Read and practiseAddressing a formal Japanese envelope
Learn to address a formal envelope in Japan, choose the right honorific and check the sender details before posting.
Read and practiseWriting a detailed Japanese application statement
Build a detailed Japanese application statement that connects your motivation, relevant experience and intended contribution.
Read and practiseSummarising a Japanese editorial
Learn to summarise a Japanese editorial by identifying its claim, supporting reason, concession and proposed action without adding your own view.
Read and practiseWrite a concise Japanese abstract
Learn to write a concise Japanese research abstract that states its purpose, method, findings and limits without overstating the evidence.
Read and practiseRevise Japanese writing for a formal audience
Revise a Japanese message for a formal audience by choosing respectful requests, precise wording and consistent polite endings.
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