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2021-12-23Coach Blog - Yumi SATOYumi Sato

Listening and pronunciation are difficult.

There are only a few left this year.Looking back, how would you describe how your year went?In the world, the Coronavirus is still spreading.I hope the Coronavirus situation will be resolved next year. By the way, what do you call this clothes? Is it a business shirt or dress shirt? In Japan, it is called […]

2021-11-16Coach Blog - Akiri MORISHITAAkiri Morishita

The Only One of its Kind in the World By Creating Stories Connected to New Vocabulary, this Method of Self-Study Ensures You Never Forget What You’ve Learned – [III]

In the previous column, I talked about the importance of learning words in order to develop communication skills in colloquial Japanese. Japanese learners already know basic words for everyday things such as “station,” “park,” and “school,” in their native languages. They can easily and enjoyably increase the number of words they can use by learning […]

2021-10-25Coach Blog - Akiri MORISHITAAkiri Morishita

The Only One of its Kind in the World By Creating Stories Connected to New Vocabulary, this Method of Self-Study Ensures You Never Forget What You’ve Learned – [II]

In the previous column, I talked about the importance of learning words in order to develop communication skills in colloquial Japanese. Japanese learners already know basic words for everyday things such as “station,” “park,” and “school,” in their native languages. They can easily and enjoyably increase the number of words they can use by learning […]

2021-10-11Coach Blog - Yumi SATOYumi Sato

Once you know Japanese culture, you will want to study Japanese more.

What anime and manga have you been addicted to lately? I’m addicted to “鬼滅の刃 kimetsu no yaiba:Demon Slayer”. The stage took place around 1912, and the story is about fighting a demon, looking for a way to return the younger sister who has become a demon to a human being. It’s interesting, so if you […]

2021-09-02Coach Blog - Akiri MORISHITAAkiri Morishita

The Only One of its Kind in the World By Creating Stories Connected to New Vocabulary, this Method of Self-Study Ensures You Never Forget What You’ve Learned – [I]

In the previous column, I talked about the importance of learning words in order to develop communication skills in colloquial Japanese. Japanese learners already know basic words for everyday things such as “station,” “park,” and “school,” in their native languages. They can easily and enjoyably increase the number of words they can use by learning […]

2021-08-31Coach Blog - Yumi SATOYumi Sato

How do I learn Japanese words?

It’s hot every day, isn’t it? But it gets darker and faster, and I feel that autumn is approaching. Well, September 21st is the day of Otsukimi in Japan. Otsukimi means “viewing the moon”. Otsukimi is a seasonal festival to appreciate the autumn harvest of grains while viewing the beautiful moon. By the way, what […]

2021-08-08Coach Blog - Akiri MORISHITAAkiri Morishita

Tips for learning Japanese; Learning Vocabulary is the First Step to Acquiring Japanese

How you define the point at which “you have mastered Japanese” depends on the person studying it and their reasons for studying the language. For beginners learning Japanese, our Super-J Academy has set an initial goal of “being able to convey your intentions in Japanese.” In order to enjoy Japan and have a comfortable life, […]

2021-08-01Coach Blog - Yumi SATOYumi Sato

Enjoy learning Japanese characters

The Tokyo Olympics have finally begun. Did you see the opening ceremony? Pictogram performances and Drone art were impressive. Now, at the opening ceremony, a man who serves as an official of the “Tokyo Olympic Control Center” operated the lighting switch of the venue and was playing a prank. Do you remember the scene where […]

2021-07-10Coach Blog - Akiri MORISHITAAkiri Morishita

Different Intonations for Words that are Spelt the Same in Glomaji

In the Japanese language, one sound corresponds to one word composed of a combination of vowels and consonants. Also, there are multiple words with the same spelling in Glomaji, but different meanings. Example ame: (1) rain (2) candyhashi: (1) chopsticks (2) bridge (3) edge When words that are spelt the same, but have different meanings, […]

2021-06-07Coach Blog - Akiri MORISHITAAkiri Morishita

Four Different Inflections Used in Japanese

Japanese Pronunciation Is Simple “The Japanese language sounds different to English, and it seems difficult to speak Japanese.” I often hear such comments from people who are studying Japanese for the first time. But actually, the composition of Japanese sounds is simpler. There are various theories, but in general, the Japanese language is pronounced by […]

2021-03-31Japanese Study RevolutionSuper-J Academy

[10] Acquiring Qualifications is not the True Purpose of Study

Meaningless to Pass Exams Japanese language examinations are a great way for learners to check their ability and to motivate themselves to learn. They are also a great way of gaining validation from society for your abilities. Recently, however, we’ve seen a considerable trend for learners taking those tests not to test their level of […]

2021-03-15Japanese Study RevolutionSuper-J Academy

[9] Combining Two Words to Make a Sentence

“Kore, nani?” (This, what?) The study of any language begins with learning words. Sentences are combinations of two or more words. For instance, if you say “toire, doko?” (Toilet, where?), it will be understood that you are looking for a toilet. In a similar way, you can apply any combination of words together, as in, […]

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Listening and pronunciation are difficult.

2021-12-23

The Only One of its Kind in the World By Creating Stories Connected to New Vocabulary, this Method of Self-Study Ensures You Never Forget What You’ve Learned – [III]

2021-11-16

The Only One of its Kind in the World By Creating Stories Connected to New Vocabulary, this Method of Self-Study Ensures You Never Forget What You’ve Learned – [II]

2021-10-25

Once you know Japanese culture, you will want to study Japanese more.

2021-10-11

The Only One of its Kind in the World By Creating Stories Connected to New Vocabulary, this Method of Self-Study Ensures You Never Forget What You’ve Learned – [I]

2021-09-02

How do I learn Japanese words?

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Tips for learning Japanese; Learning Vocabulary is the First Step to Acquiring Japanese

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Enjoy learning Japanese characters

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Different Intonations for Words that are Spelt the Same in Glomaji

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Four Different Inflections Used in Japanese

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