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Why Does Japanese Have THREE Writing Systems? ๐Ÿˆš - kanji Jul 16, 2025

Ok, youโ€™ve decided to start learning Japanese, but you notice that there are 3 writing systems ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Letโ€™s break it down, nice and simple.

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๐ŸŒธ 1. Hiragana (ใฒใ‚‰ใŒใช) โ€” Soft & Curvy

Hiragana is the first script Japanese kids learn.
Itโ€™s used for native Jap...

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What is JLPT, why you should take and how to pass the test successfully ๐Ÿˆš - kanji May 19, 2025

Have you ever heard of JLPT? What does N5, N4, N3, N2, N1 mean?

In this article Iโ€™ll talk all about JLPT, the only exam you need to take if you want your Japanese level to be certified and work or study at a university in Japan.

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๐Ÿ”ด Whatโ€™s JLPT

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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 4 Fun Japanese Idioms! ๐Ÿˆš - kanji ๐ŸŽŽ - culture May 06, 2025

Letโ€™s see 4 useful Japanese idiomsโ€”those colorful expressions that add a little flair to the language! Whether you're a language enthusiast or just starting to learn Japanese, these fun Japanese idioms will help you sound more natural and expressive....

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Why Chihiro's name become SEN in Spirited Away? ๐Ÿˆš - kanji ๐ŸŽž๏ธ - anime / movies Jun 07, 2023

You might be confused why Chihiro's name becomes SEN in Spirited Away after she signs her contract and that apparently only one letter of her name remains.ย That's an easter egg that only people who can read Japan...

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