Choosing kanji with a Japanese IME
Learn to choose kanji candidates in a Japanese IME by checking meaning and context before you commit your message.
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Writing in Japanese
Write and adapt messages and emails, and fill in forms for different purposes and audiences.
Adventure journal
Writing in Japanese
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Japanese 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.
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