How did “iku” come to mean what it does in slang?
Apologies in advance for the unavoidably crude question. I wonder what the etymology is that lead to イク…
What are these weird chevrons in my Yomitan dictionary?
What are these weird chevrons in my Yomitan dictionary? by yashen14
how do you practice writing?
i don’t mean as in just your handwriting i mean actually producing the kanji. thank you by lxybv
What does everyone’s anki calendar look like
I got lazy for a while and stopped but I've got a nice streak now. by pogboy357_x
Kanji versions of commonly written in kana words, is it time to learn them in the advanced level?
So at the point of studying for N1 (secondary goal) and to be able to read more works…
The creation of 訓読み
The creation of 訓読み by CiaAgent_Dmitri
May I please get some feedback on my method of tackling vocabulary?
I've recently started going about vocab in a new way, and though it's defiantly been beneficial, I wonder…
Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (July 28, 2025)
This thread is for all the simple questions (what does that mean?) and minor posts that don't need…
Weekly Thread: Writing Practice Monday! (July 28, 2025)
Happy Monday! Every Monday, come here to practice your writing! Post a comment in Japanese and let others…
How often are these really used?
How often are these really used? by dbzcat
How do you practice generating output?
I feel that the part I'm least exercising by far is my output, and I think that's kind…
What do you guys do when finding kanji on a font that you can’t recognize (other than asking here)?
I tried writing the second kanji, but my phone keyboard won't give me a good match. by Reddiberto