Archive for the 'Learn Japanese' Category

Learn Japanese by Watching TV

If you’ve already got some fundamental Japanese training under your belt, watching Japanese TV can be a great way to supplement your educaton. I’ve selected some programs that use everyday adult-level Japanese and also has a tendency to cover interesting topics. So let’s get started!

Facebook App Teaches Kanji and More!

I ran across this app while browsing Nihongojouzu. Written by Dave du Verle, Kanji Box can quiz you on kanji, kana, and vocabulary.

Learn Japanese with Rikaichan

Ever wished you could hover your mouse pointer over a Japanese word and quickly get its definition? If you’re a Firefox user, it’s now a possibility.

Pick: Denshi Jisho

With the Leopard upgrade comes an update to the dictionary application. Included in this new dictionary are three Japanese references: a Japanese dictionary, a Japanese-English dictionary, and a Japanese synonyms dictionary.

Four Ways to Learn Kanji

Learning kanji can be a daunting task. I’d like to introduce four methods that can ease the process if used properly. There are other ways of learning kanji but I think these methods will give most individuals a good start.