Japanese writing isn’t that bad. It does take practice, but it’s fun to write! It’s a beautiful script. So, don’t believe the old ideology that “three different writing systems will take thousands of hours to learn!” A different writing system shouldn’t scare you off. Each writi...
While very complex in grammar and sentence structure, basic vocabulary in Japanese is easy to pick up. Certain words can get you into trouble, but one word will not — the word that means beautiful, "kirei." Compliments are highly regarded in Japanese culture. Adding "kirei" to your vocabul...
Today katakana is used to write non-Japanese words, names, and technical terms in Japanese.Along with the basic characters, there are also a few modifiers commonly used with both of the kana.The sound changes shown in the first chart below use dakuten 濁点(which looks like a double ...
@howtojapanese Week 23 in Osaka#japantok#osaka#osaka ♬ Oncle Jazz – Men I Trust –What am I looking forward to cramming into the remaining two weeks? More Baldur’s Gate 3. Some co-op Elden Ring here and there, helping folks get by the big bads. Some time with Super Mario Wonde...
Yet aged just 21 and now a university student in Hong Kong, Li already finds that when she picks up a pen to write, the characters for words as simple as "embarrassed" have slipped from her mind. "I can remember the shape, but I can’t remember the strokes that you need to write ...
Haiku is a form of poetry that originated in Japan. The syllable and line counts are only part of the fun. Here's how to write a haiku poem.
How to Remember the Days of the Week in Japanese These words might look daunting if you’re just beginning to study Japanese, especially since they’re pure kanji. The kanji for 曜日 (-youbi) especially can be difficult to write by hand, so you might want to practice writing only the ...
How to write a birthday invitation in Japanese? Posted by keiko on Apr 23, 2018 in Culture, Grammar “Don’t give up. The beginning is always the hardest. Life rewards those who work hard at it.” –Unknown Hi everyone, Happy Monday! It is sunny and beautiful here in Pacific NW ...
1. Go to Google and type the subject you are going to write about in the search box. As you type your query, a drop down menu will appear with Google’s suggestions. This shows you the top searches on the internet – what people look for the most in your category. This is a great...
3 Steps To Write A Traditional Haiku Poem Haiku is probably the most well-known form of traditional Japanese poetry. Its short structure and concise nature has inspired countless people to put their pen on the paper – or their fingers on the keyboard. A well-written haiku is a g... Re...