Useful Sites
Essential Resources for Learning Japanese
Dictionaries
Dictionaries are key tools in any language learner’s arsenal, and we’ve handpicked two of the best for Japanese. Jisho is a versatile English-Japanese dictionary where you can search in both languages, find detailed Kanji information, and view example sentences. On the other hand, goo辞書 is a fully Japanese dictionary, perfect for intermediate learners who want to understand words in context, without the filter of translation.
Immersion Material
Immersing yourself in real Japanese content is one of the most effective ways to improve your skills. NHK News Web Easy simplifies real news for learners, giving you authentic content at an elementary reading level. Tatoeba, meanwhile, provides thousands of example sentences in both English and Japanese, helping you see how words are used in context. YouTube is also an amazing platform to find real Japanese videos on any topic that interests you.
NHK News Web Easy
Simplified Japanese news perfect for learners, updated regularly to help you practice reading real-world Japanese content.
Tatoeba
A vast database of example sentences in Japanese and English. Great for understanding how new words are used in different contexts.
YouTube
Endless authentic Japanese content. Search in Japanese and immerse yourself in real-world material on any subject you love.
Lessons
Learning Japanese grammar and concepts is essential to mastering the language, and these lessons are a great place to start. Organic Japanese with Cure Dolly is an inspiring YouTube channel that covers Japanese grammar deeply, focusing on how the language really works. IMABI 今日 is another extensive resource with hundreds of grammar lessons, ranging from beginner to advanced, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
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