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Basic Colors in Japanese for Beginners
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Japanese Traditional Songs – いぬのおまわりさん The Dog is a Policeman
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May 21, 2024

Basic Colors in Japanese for Beginners

色々(いろいろ)な色(いろ)Various Colors in JapaneseClick here to download a free printable word search for the vocabulary found in this lessonThe Japanese word for “color” is 色 iro. The pun at the

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Basic Colors in Japanese for Beginners
May 20, 2024

Nihongo no Tane 155 スペイン語 Spanish | Japanese Immersion Podcast

For upper beginners to intermediates. Listen to the short podcast and then answer the comprehension questions below.睡眠時間Sleeping Time and Daylight SavingsKey Vocabulary寝付(ねつ)きがいい  easy to fall asleep; to fall asleep quickly

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Nihongo no Tane 155 スペイン語 Spanish | Japanese Immersion Podcast
May 16, 2024

Japanese Traditional Songs – いぬのおまわりさん The Dog is a Policeman

Learn the popular Japanese children's song "いぬのおまわりさん" (The Dog Policeman), a heartwarming story about a dog policeman helping a lost kitten. This lesson includes lyrics, vocabulary breakdowns, and engaging activities

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Japanese Traditional Songs – いぬのおまわりさん The Dog is a Policeman
May 16, 2024

Beginning Japanese Phrases Podcast #167: ∼なくてもいい don’t have to ~; it’s ok if not to do ~

∼方がいい it’s better to be ~寒(さむ)い日(ひ)は一日中家(いちにちじゅういえ)の中(なか)にいる方(ほう)がいい。Click for and EnglishCold day | as for | all day |house| inside of | at| to be | subject marker| goodOn a cold day, it’s

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Beginning Japanese Phrases Podcast #167: ∼なくてもいい don’t have to ~; it’s ok if not to do ~
May 13, 2024

Translation Practice from The Mouse Bride

Quick! How would you translate the following?世界(せかい)で一番(いちばん)えらい人(ひと)。In the fourth book of our Learn Japanese with Stories series, we find the Mouse Bride story.This charming story about a mother and father mouse

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Translation Practice from The Mouse Bride
May 7, 2024

Katakana Practice Quiz: Countries

Let's Practice Katakana!Once you've memorized all the kana, you need to practice reading (a lot). Use this page to practice reading words. Read the katakana out loud first and then

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Katakana Practice Quiz: Countries
May 3, 2024

Wednesday Campanella Maneki Neko 招き猫 Lyrics in Japanese and English

This cute song is based on the maneki neko 招(まね)き猫(ねこ) found in stores throughout Japan. Store owners place these cat statues out to welcome customers (and encourage buying). If you

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Wednesday Campanella Maneki Neko 招き猫 Lyrics in Japanese and English
April 28, 2024

Now that You Mention It! そう言(い)われてみれば…

そう言(い)われてみれば…Makoto+ Members, click here to download all the sound files and a PDF for this lesson. Practice makes perfect!Not yet a member? Let's fix that! It's cheap and full of

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Now that You Mention It! そう言(い)われてみれば…
April 14, 2024

Frank and the Obaasan, A Strange but Fun Japanese Reader for Beginners

The first five episodes are presented here for free! However, to gain instant access to two full seasons of Frank, there are four ways.1) Become a Makoto+ Shogun member and

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Frank and the Obaasan, A Strange but Fun Japanese Reader for Beginners
April 11, 2024

When to Use なん and なに for 何 (What?!)

When 何 is なに and when it is なんMakoto+ Members, click here to download a PDF and Sound Files of this lessonABOUT:One of the most useful questions words is なに or

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When to Use なん and なに for 何 (What?!)
April 9, 2024

ド – A ! with a Slightly Insulting Nuance

Makoto+ Members, click here to view another manga breakdown and download all the sound files and a PDF just for this lesson. Practice makes perfect!Not yet a member? Let's fix

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ド – A ! with a Slightly Insulting Nuance
April 4, 2024

Grammar Breakdown

Today's grammar lesson comes from a single section of one book in our latest Biographies of Great Japanese Figures digital bundle.Each book contains two versions of a biography of a

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Grammar Breakdown
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May 21, 2024

Basic Colors in Japanese for Beginners

Learn common color names in Japanese with sound, examples, and a free printable download word search.

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May 20, 2024

Nihongo no Tane 155 スペイン語 Spanish | Japanese Immersion Podcast

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May 16, 2024

Japanese Traditional Songs – いぬのおまわりさん The Dog is a Policeman

Learn the popular Japanese children’s song “いぬのおまわりさん” (The Dog Policeman), a heartwarming story about a dog policeman helping a lost kitten. This lesson includes lyrics, vocabulary breakdowns, and engaging activities to enhance your Japanese learning experience.

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Japanese Traditional Songs – いぬのおまわりさん The Dog is a Policeman
May 16, 2024

Beginning Japanese Phrases Podcast #167: ∼なくてもいい don’t have to ~; it’s ok if not to do ~

Beginning Japanese Phrases With examples, sound files, video, vocabulary, and quiz.

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Beginning Japanese Phrases Podcast #167: ∼なくてもいい don’t have to ~; it’s ok if not to do ~
May 13, 2024

Translation Practice from The Mouse Bride

Try translating a few phrases from The Mouse Bride.

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Translation Practice from The Mouse Bride
May 7, 2024

Katakana Practice Quiz: Countries

Ready to practice reading katakana? Take our katakana quiz on various country names and improve your reading skills.

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Katakana Practice Quiz: Countries
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May 21, 2024

Basic Colors in Japanese for Beginners

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May 20, 2024

Nihongo no Tane 155 スペイン語 Spanish | Japanese Immersion Podcast

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May 16, 2024

Japanese Traditional Songs – いぬのおまわりさん The Dog is a Policeman

Learn the popular Japanese children’s song “いぬのおまわりさん” (The Dog Policeman), a heartwarming story about a dog policeman helping a lost kitten. This lesson includes lyrics, vocabulary breakdowns, and engaging activities to enhance your Japanese learning experience.

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Japanese Traditional Songs – いぬのおまわりさん The Dog is a Policeman
May 16, 2024

Beginning Japanese Phrases Podcast #167: ∼なくてもいい don’t have to ~; it’s ok if not to do ~

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