Browse 41 free Japanese learning guides.
Learn the 100 most important Japanese words for beginners. Grouped by category: greetings, numbers, food, daily life, and more.
Explore 20 Japanese proverbs (kotowaza) with literal translations, figurative meanings, cultural context, and English equivalents. Learn the wisdom embedded in the Japanese language.
Learn 30 essential Japanese sentences for beginners. Full breakdowns covering introductions, daily life, asking questions, expressing feelings, and making plans.
Learn 50 practical Japanese phrases for greetings, shopping, dining, travel, and daily conversation. Start speaking real Japanese today.
Learn animal names in Japanese including 猫 (neko, cat), 犬 (inu, dog), and 50+ more. Common animals, pets, and animal-related expressions.
What does baka mean in Japanese? Learn the full baka meaning, how it compares to aho, and when it is playful vs. actually rude.
Learn to count in Japanese from 1 to 10,000. Covers basic numbers, tens, hundreds, and the Japanese counter system with mai, hon, hiki, nin, and more.
The essential Japanese travel phrases for your trip to Japan. Airport, hotel, restaurants, shopping, directions, and emergencies - all with romaji and pronunciation tips.
Learn how to say good morning in Japanese. The difference between ohayou and ohayou gozaimasu, when to use each, and morning routine vocabulary.
Learn how to say hello in Japanese with 10+ greetings for every situation. From konnichiwa to casual slang, find the right greeting for any moment.
Learn how to say beautiful in Japanese with 美しい (utsukushii), 綺麗 (kirei), and more. Compliment words for people, nature, and things.
Learn how to say cheers in Japanese with 乾杯 (kanpai). Drinking etiquette, toasting customs, and essential izakaya vocabulary.
Learn how to say goodbye in Japanese with さようなら (sayounara), じゃあね (jaa ne), and more. Farewell expressions for every situation.
Learn how to say happy birthday in Japanese with お誕生日おめでとう (otanjoubi omedetou). Birthday wishes, songs, and cultural traditions explained.
Japanese has no direct translation of "how are you." Learn the phrases Japanese people actually use, from casual to formal, and when to use each one.
Learn how to say I love you in Japanese with 愛してる (aishiteru), 好き (suki), and more. Understand when and how Japanese people express love.
Learn how to say yes and no in Japanese with はい (hai), いいえ (iie), うん (un), and more. Context matters — Japanese has many ways to agree and disagree.
Learn how to say you're welcome in Japanese with どういたしまして (dou itashimashite) and common alternatives. Welcome greetings explained too.
Learn how to tell time in Japanese including hours, minutes, AM/PM, and useful time phrases. Covers irregular readings like 4時 and 7時.
Learn what itadakimasu means in Japanese, why it's said before every meal, and how it expresses gratitude to food, farmers, and cooks.
Learn Japanese adjectives including i-adjectives and na-adjectives. Covers conjugation, common adjectives list, and how to use them in sentences.
Discover the most popular Japanese cat names with meanings, readings, and kanji. From Sakura to Kuro, find the perfect name for your cat.
Learn the Japanese words for colors with kanji, readings, and romaji. Discover i-adjective vs na-adjective color forms and the cultural meanings behind Japanese colors.
Learn the Japanese days of the week with kanji, readings, and romaji. Discover the elemental origins (sun, moon, fire, water, wood, metal, earth) and useful scheduling phrases.
Learn all the essential Japanese greetings: hello, goodbye, good morning, how are you, nice to meet you, and more. Covers formal, casual, and business situations.
Learn Japanese honorifics: さん (san), くん (kun), ちゃん (chan), さま (sama), and more. When and how to use name suffixes correctly.
Explore common Japanese last names (surnames) with kanji, meanings, and origins. From 佐藤 (Satou) to 田中 (Tanaka), discover Japan's most popular family names.
Learn Japanese numbers from 1 to 10,000 and beyond. Covers counting, big numbers, counters, and practical tips for prices and phone numbers.
Learn Japanese onomatopoeia including giongo, gitaigo, and giseigo. Master sound words like ドキドキ, ワクワク, ピカピカ and more.
Learn Japanese particles は (wa), が (ga), を (wo), に (ni), で (de), and more. Simple explanations with examples for each particle.
Learn 30+ Japanese slang words used in real conversations. From やばい to エモい, master the casual Japanese your textbook skips.
The complete katakana chart with all 46 characters, dakuten, combos, and pronunciation tips. Your go-to reference for reading and writing katakana.
Learn the meaning of konnichiwa (こんにちは), Japan's most iconic greeting. Discover its origin, when to use it, and how to say hello in Japanese.
Learn all 12 months in Japanese with kanji, readings, and traditional month names. Includes seasonal vocabulary and cultural context.
Learn the meaning of moshi moshi, the classic Japanese phone greeting. Where it comes from, how to use it, and when to skip it.
Learn what nani (何) means in Japanese, how to use it, pronunciation tips, and why it sounds different in anime vs real conversation.
What does otaku really mean in Japanese? Learn the true definition, its history, the stigma, and how it differs from Western usage.
Senpai means more than anime memes. Learn the real meaning of senpai in Japanese, how it differs from sensei, and how it actually works in school and work life.
What does sensei mean in Japanese? It goes way beyond the classroom. Learn who gets called sensei, how it differs from senpai, and how to use it naturally.
Learn how to say sorry in Japanese. Understand the difference between sumimasen, gomen nasai, and more formal apologies, plus when to use each one.
How to say thank you in Japanese for every situation. Learn arigatou, arigatou gozaimasu, and other ways to express gratitude naturally.