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KanaKani Practice is a comprehensive, interactive application designed to facilitate efficient learning of Japanese writing systems. This educational tool offers structured practice for Hiragana, ...

This module is designed for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Japanese. You will develop a foundation in spoken communication and writing systems (hiragana and katakana) while engaging ...

Elementary Japanese explores modern standard Japanese and Japanese culture. Students focus on listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. In the end, students will able to flawlessly use ...

In Japanese writing, these readings are typically provided using phonetic symbols to clarify pronunciation. Yuji Ogihara, associate professor in the department of psychology at Aoyama Gakuin ...

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Delve into the washitsu's role in Japanese homes, blending cultural history with contemporary interior design for a unique ...

If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” ...

In short, 39 means “thank you.” But just how did the number 39 came to be associated with the term “thank you”? Japan’s Kanji ...