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Japanese Lessons
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Welcome!
Welcome to Nihongo Master!
Welcome to the first start of your Japanese learning journey! Learn about the different features of Nihongo Master and how best to learn Japanese effectively.
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Hiragana Vowels: あーお
Hiragana Vowels: あーお
We introduce our first set of Hiragana, the set of vowels which are used in the rest of the Hiragana kana. Read and write the Hiragana letters あーお
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Hiragana かーご
Hiragana かーご
In our second Hiragana lesson, we will start to combine a consonant with a vowel to make up additional Kana. Read and write the Hiragana letters for the K/G set
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Hiragana さーぞ
Hiragana さーぞ
Let's learn hiragana that start with the "S" sound. Watch out! Sometimes the consonants don't stay the same! Read and write the Hiragana letters for the S/Z set
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Hiragana たーど
Hiragana たーど
The hiragana in this lesson start with the ""T"" sound and end in vowels just like the others we've learned so far. But there's two exceptions to the usual pattern that you'll have to remember! Read and write the Hiragana letters for the T/D set
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Hiragana なーの
Hiragana なーの
Keep going! Again, these hiragana may not change its consonant, but they can easily be confused with others so it's important you know these backwards and forwards! Read and write the Hiragana letters for the N set
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Hiragana はーほ
Hiragana はーほ
This lesson covers hiragana that start with the ""H"" sound. Learn how to properly pronounce ふ and remember the difference between は and ほ! Read and write the Hiragana letters for the H set
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Introducing Handakuten: ば to ぽ
Introducing Handakuten: ば to ぽ
The "H" sound in "H hiragana" can be changed to either a "B" or a "P" sound. To change "Ha" to "Ba", we use the already familiar dakuten. To change the "Ha" to "Pa", we'll use something unique to "P" hiragana: handakuten. Read and write the Hiragana letters for the B/P set
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Hiragana まーも
Hiragana まーも
Hiragana that start with consonant M don't contain exceptions just like the N hiragana. But there are some M hiragana that can easily be confused with N hiragana! Don't worry, we'll tell you what characters to look out for! Read and write the Hiragana letters for the M set.
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Hiragana やーよ
Hiragana やーよ
Learning Y hiragana is easier than the others we've learned so far because there are only three of them and the Y sound doesn't change. You can do this one easily! Don't worry, we'll tell you what characters to look out for! Read and write the Hiragana letters for the Y set.
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Hiragana らーろ
Hiragana らーろ
This is the last big set of hiragana that we'll need to learn! The R hiragana don't change the consonant sound, but they do have characters that look like other characters. Learn the R hiragana and how to tell them apart here! Read and write the Hiragana letters for the R set.
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Hiragana わ、を、ん
Hiragana わ、を、ん
The final hiragana characters we're learning don't really follow a pattern. Find out what make these last three hiragana special by reading about them here!. Learn the special extra hiragana and how to tell them apart here! Read and write the Hiragana letters for the Extras set.
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Reading Rules: Long Vowels and Small つ
Reading Rules: Long Vowels and Small つ
We look at special combinations of sounds: long vowels and sokuon, or little "tsu." Long vowels are simply longer and little "tsu" is a slight pause. Read this lesson to get all the details.
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Combined sounds with や、ゆ、よ
Combined sounds with や、ゆ、よ
Smaller versions of や, ゆ, and よ combine with other hiragana to make some special sounds. This lesson gives you the lowdown.
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Hiragana Final Test
Hiragana Final Test
You've learned all of the Hiragana characters! Take this final test to see how well you remember the characters and various vocabulary you've learned.
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Katakana Vowels: アーオ
Katakana Vowels: アーオ
You've knocked out hiragana, and now it's time to start on katakana. We introduce our first set of Katakana, the set of vowels. Read and write the Katakana letters アーオ
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Katakana カーコ
Katakana カーコ
The next five katakana, カ to コ, look a lot like the hiragana. Don't be confused! Read and write the Katakana letters for the K/G set.
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Katakana サーゾ
Katakana サーゾ
Let's learn Katakana that start with the "S" sound. Be careful of the sounds シ and ソ! They like to impersonate each other. Read and write the Katakana letters for the S/Z set.
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Katakana タード
Katakana タード
In the T Katakana there are some pronunciation pitfalls! Remember, it's "chi", not "ti". And look carefully for the difference between "tsu" and "shi"! Read and write the Katakana letters for the T/D set.
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Katakana ナーノ
Katakana ナーノ
This set has some easy ones. Read and write the Katakana letters for the N set
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Katakana ハーホ
Katakana ハーホ
We are halfway through the katakana with ハ to ホ. That's no laughing matter. Read and write the Katakana letters for the H set
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Introducing Handakuten: バ to ポ
Introducing Handakuten: バ to ポ
Dakuten and handakuten with katakana ハ to ホ make "B" and "P" sounds. It may seem like a lot, but if you have the ハ line down pat, it will go smoothly. Read and write the Katakana letters for the B/P setDakuten and handakuten with katakana ハ to ホ make "B" and "P" sounds. It may seem like a lot, but if you have the ハ line down pat, it will go smoothly. Read and write the Katakana letters for the B/P set.
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Katakana マーモ
Katakana マーモ
The M set is マ, ミ, ム, メ, モ. Don't be confused by some of the katakana that can look similar. Read and write the Katakana letters for the M set.
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Katakana ヤーヨ
Katakana ヤーヨ
ヨ! Many katakana words use ヤ, ユ, and ヨ in yōon combinations. Read and write the Katakana letters for the Y set.
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Katakana ラーロ
Katakana ラーロ
The R set has some lookalikes- ラ, リ, ル, レ, ロ! Learn the R Katakana and how to tell them apart here! Read and write the Katakana
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Katakana ワ、ヲ、ン
Katakana ワ、ヲ、ン
Don't say goodbye to katakana! You will have to use all of the katakana that you have learned in the future as you continue learning Japanese. Here are the last three letters. Learn the special extra Katakana and how to tell them apart here! Read and write the Katakana letters for the Extras set.
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Using Small Vowels in Katakana
Using Small Vowels in Katakana
When trying to spell out foreign words, Japanese uses some special combinations of Katakana using the vowel letters. Your name in Japanese might use some of these! Read this lesson to get all the details.
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Katakana Final Test
Katakana Final Test
You've made it! You've learned all the Katakana and it's now time to prove your knowledge. Get to it!
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Self Introduction, Part 1
Self Introduction: Saying Your Name
Learn how to make your first sentences in Japanese! The pattern ～は～です is very handy, so get it down pat!
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Asking a Favor
Asking a Favor: An Essential Skill
When you're in a bind, being able to ask a favor and say thank you politely can really grease the wheels of social interaction. Check out this lesson to be a pro in no time!
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