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Summary

For more detail on any of the topics below simply click the section title or icon.

spoken

Spoken...

Japan has several dialects in different regions, it can often be difficult even for native Japanese to understand each other depending on where they are from. Generally the Tokyo form is taught so be aware you may be in for a surprise when you get there.

written

Written...

This section goes into detail on each of the systems in use today.

  • Kanji - Logographic Chinese characters 漢字
  • Hiragana - Syllabic Japanese ひらがな
  • Katakana - Syllabic foreign words カタカナ
  • Rōmaji - Western representation of Japanese
academic

Academic...

The 'Japanese Language Proficiency Test' is the recognised assessment and certification system for non-native Japanese speakers. There are 5 levels.

  • JLPT5 - Beginner
  • JLPT4 - Basic
  • JLPT3 - Everyday
  • JLPT2 - Situational
  • JLPT1 - Comprehensive
translation

Translation...

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resources

Resources...

JLPT official website

Rosetta Stone

About.com

Linguaphone

Remebering the...

  • Kanji 1
  • Kanji 2
  • Kanji 3
  • Kana

Reviewing the Kanji

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