What Kanji do You Need to Know to Pass the JLPT N5?
JLPT N5 Kanji List If you are studying for the JLPT N5 test you will need to know about 800 vocabulary words and around 100 kanji characters, as well as hiragana and katakana. What is the JLPT N5? The JLPT N5 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N5) is the most basic level of the JLPT […]
How to Learn Japanese for your Learning Style
Which learning style do you have, and how should you study Japanese? Not everyone learns the same. Some people learn best by listening to explanations, others need to read something to internalise it, while others are “doers”. With our different learning styles, it’s not a surprise that learning Japanese is also different for everyone. What […]
What is the Difference Between the JLPT N5 and N4?
Learn about the differences between the JLPT N5 and N4 levels and decide which test is right for you.
Who Should Study Japanese at Toranomon Language School?
Learn about our school and whether we would be a suitable fit for your learning needs.
Japanese Lessons for Kids in Tokyo
If your kids are not attending a local school but you want them to speak Japanese, what can you do?
How good is ChatGPT for translating English to Japanese?
Should you use ChatGPT to translate your work into Japanese? We analyze both business style and emotive texts to see.
Aisatsu – Basic Greetings in Japanese
Learn about some basic greetings in Japanese, so that you can say more than just “konnichiwa”!
Mastering the Subtleties of Wakarimasen (わかりません) and Shirimasen (しりません)
Learn the difference between wakarimasen and shirimasen, which both mean “I don’t know”.
How to say “I want” in Japanese – (verb)tai and hoshii
Learn the two most common ways to say “I want” in Japanese with examples.
The Role of Technology in Japanese Language Learning: Pros and Cons
Should you study the old-school way with paper and pen, or can technology help you learn more efficiently?