Hiragana, and the 2000 year journey from then to now
The fascinating 2000 year journey of hiragana
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Why you should study Japanese at our Kobe Campus:
Kotowaza … or how to sound a bit clever in Japanese (but be careful…. even monkeys fall from trees!)
Want to sound a bit clever in Japanese…? Drop a few kotowaza into your conversations!
Tying yourself in knots – learning hayakuchi kotoba tongue twisters (and a fun one for the experts!)
For pronunciation and fluency in Japanese, there’s nothing better than hayakuchi kotoba!
What’s the deal with kanji, and the 10 kanji you really need to know
Here’s a simple list of the ten kanji that you really need to know (and can teach yourself…even if it’s on the plane to Kobe)!
What is ‘Aisatsu’, and why does it make such a great difference in Japan?
“Aisatsu” (挨拶) is a Japanese word that refers to greetings or formal expressions of politeness and respect.
Below are some very simple words and phrases to get you started in communicating at home.
Are you ready to take on the challenge of the JLPT?
Did you know that you can prepare for the JPLT at Lexis Japan? The JLPT has long been the ‘standard’ Japanese language test. Read on to see if it’s time to take on the challenge!