Levels of Formality with Strangers?
Hi, I'm a beginner and have started conversation practice with native speakers, I'm also planning to speak with…
Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (March 17, 2026)
This thread is for all the simple questions (what does that mean?) and minor posts that don't need…
Weekly Thread: Study Buddy Tuesdays! Introduce yourself and find your study group! (March 17, 2026)
Happy Tuesday! Every Tuesday, come here to Introduce yourself and find your study group! Share your discords and…
#7 How do you say “I want to go home now” without ruining the mood?
Hi everyone, Makoto here, a certified Japanese teacher. Today’s situation is something many people experience in Japan. Situation:…
I’ve just discovered my new favorite word
Ever heard of it? by WorkingAlive3258
Automatically add learned WaniKani kanji and vocab to an Anki deck?
I mostly do my WaniKani reviews on my computer at my desk, but I want access to a…
Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (March 16, 2026)
This thread is for all the simple questions (what does that mean?) and minor posts that don't need…
Weekly Thread: Writing Practice Monday! (March 16, 2026)
Happy Monday! Every Monday, come here to practice your writing! Post a comment in Japanese and let others…
Learning with your Japanese partner
Hello! Do you people have tips to improve your Japanese when you partner is themselves Japanese, but can…
Remember kanjis while reading but mind turns black whenever I need to write them again (N5)
Experience it over and over while going through kanjis textbooks. Barely ever have problems with recognizing the kanji…
Shadowing – What’s the most effective way to do this?
Hey all, so one thing I hear talked about a lot as being invaluable for pronunication and phonetics…
#6 How do you offer to pay in Japanese?
Hi everyone, Makoto here. I’m a certified Japanese teacher. Imagine you’re eating at a restaurant with someone, and…