Learn Japanese!

Here are some tips for studying Japanese:

Start with the basics: Begin by learning the Japanese writing systems (hiragana, katakana, and some basic kanji) and grammar rules. Building a strong foundation in the basics will make it easier to learn more complex topics later on.
Practice speaking and listening: Find opportunities to practice speaking and listening to Japanese, whether through language exchange programs, language schools, or online resources. This will help you become more comfortable with the language and improve your communication skills.
Immerse yourself in the language: Surround yourself with Japanese as much as possible. This could mean watching Japanese TV shows, listening to Japanese music, reading Japanese books, or even traveling to Japan if possible.
Use flashcards and other study aids: Use flashcards to memorize vocabulary, kanji, and grammar points. There are also many helpful language learning apps and websites that can supplement your studies.
Set goals and track your progress: Set specific goals for yourself, such as passing a language proficiency test, and track your progress along the way. This will help keep you motivated and focused on your studies.
Practice regularly: Consistency is key when studying a language. Even just a few minutes of practice each day can make a big difference in your progress over time.

Grammar 文法

Japanese grammar can be quite different from English, with word order often changing depending on the context of the sentence. There are also many particles, such as "wa," "ga," and "no," that have specific uses and can be tricky to master.

grammar

Japanese Anime Song

Japanese Anime often features an elaborate soundtrack that includes original music, as well as popular Japanese and international songs. This music can be an important part of the storytelling and can help to set the mood and tone of the series.

For kids

Kanji

The Japanese writing system can be difficult to learn as it consists of three different scripts: kanji, hiragana, and katakana. Kanji alone has thousands of characters to memorize.Kanji characters can have multiple readings, depending on the context, and some characters have unusual or irregular readings. This can make reading and writing in Japanese more challenging than in languages with simpler writing systems.

For adults

不動産の日本語

基軸となる言語。グーグル翻訳が進んだ現代において、文法的に日本語から各言語へ翻訳するよりも、英語から各言語へ翻訳した方が精度が高くなると思われるので、どこの国に行くにしても、日本人からすると学んでおく必要がある言語。ここではニューヨークで生活する場合を想定して学んでいきます。

English

ドイツ語

EUでの需要が高く、英語・フランス語と比較して少し文法的にも違いがある。ここではスイスでの生活を想定して学んでいきます。

German

中国語

近年の経済成長が著しく、IT分野でもかなり進んでおり使用人口も多い中国語だが、ここでは治安のよい国へでの生活を求めているので、シンガポールでの生活を想定して学んでいきます。

Chinese

アラビア語

日本人からすると一見分かりにくい文字のアラビア語ですが、世界的には二番目に広く使われている文字です。言語系統が違うので、グーグル翻訳の時代においても、他の言語への翻訳の基軸としても重要な役割を果たすと思われます。ここではドバイでの生活を想定して学んでいきます。

Arabic

Column

国際音声記号

あらゆる言語の音声を文字にしたもの。一度習得すれば今後あらゆる時代において必要になった言語をスムーズに習得できます。これからお子様に外国語を習得させる際は、英語と一緒にIPAを教えることをおすすめします。

IPA

ベトナム語

個人的に好きで最も多く訪れた国。学生時代の友人がいる関係でその友人に会いに行くことが多い。基本的には親日な人が多く、個人的に住みやすい国。言語的には中国の影響が強く、文法は中国語と似ており、文字は日本人にとって見慣れたアルファベットを用いているので、日本人にとっては学びやすい言語だと思います。ここではホーチミンでの生活を想定して学んでいきます。

Vietnamese