しんのすけせんせい、アメリカでは、もう一つのことわざがあります。「私はウールでそめたアメリカ人です。」I am a dyed in the wool American。それのいみですか。むかしはあんかなふくがつくられてからそめられていました。時々せんりょうがすべてのぬのをおおっていなかったです。時々みずがせんりょうをあらいながした。よりよいほうほうはそれがいとにつむがれるまえにきれいにされたウールをそめることでした。このほうほうで、いとはかんぜんにちゃくしょくされそしてよりながくじじくしました。

For an extra challenge, click the Kanji button to turn off the kanji readings. See if you can read all the kanji with no extra help!

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).

See if you know the names of these Japanese foods, and can type them in hiragana.

The verb in a sentence tells what what is happening, so it's important to learn basic Japanese verbs in order to express yourself. See if you can choose the correct Japanese verb in this free Nihongo quiz.

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

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The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

How many Japanese yoji-jukugo do you know? These four-character Kanji compounds are common in Japanese, so knowing the ones that are used in everyday Japanese conversation will help your Japanese conversation skill.

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The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, covering about 2,000 Kanji.

We have to admit counting in Japanese is hard! You have to remember which counter word goes with which thing, and the pronunciation of the number changes depending on the counter word. Then there are the special cases...

Learning hiragana is your first step to learn to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has its own sound, and, because written Japanese is phonetic, it is possible to write any Japanese word using hiragana alone.

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This advanced Japanese test covers about 10,000 vocabulary terms.

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If you have just started to learn Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key is to practice reading Japanese every day. Try this Japanese quiz and see how fast you can match the hiragana reading (pronunciation) to the correct hiragana letter.

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has five levels from N5 (most basic) to N1 (most advanced). N4 is the second most basic level, and covers beginner Japanese grammar, vocabulary, Kanji, and reading.

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The examination covers about 1,000 Kanji (including Kanji from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests), so it is essential to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

The JLPT N1 is the most advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. As the name implies, katakana-go are Japanese words written in katakana. These words are imported from other languages, including thousands from English.

The JLPT N4 is the upper beginner level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. In addition to Kanji, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing comprehension, the JLPT N4 examination covers about 100 Japanese grammar forms, including about 50 grammar forms covered on the lower JLPT N5 test.

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Kanji knowledge is an important part of the test, so it's important to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

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When you meet someone new, one of the first topics of conversation is his/her hometown. Try this free beginner Japanese quiz and see if you know how to ask your new Japanese friend where he/she is from.

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

If you are preparing for the JLPT N4, this quiz is for you. Practice your skill at building Japanese sentences by arranging the parts of the sentence in order.

The JLPT N3 is the middle level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers about 600 Kanji characters. Consistent, steady practice reading and writing Japanese is the best way to learn these Kanji.

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In this free Japanese quiz, you need to match the activity that fits a situation or event. It's a great quiz to practice reading Japanese and to test your knowledge of intermediate Japanese.

Learning to read hiragana is your first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. Practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head, and you will master all hiragana in no time.

See if you know the names of these Japanese foods, and can type them in hiragana.

You need to know about 100 kanji for the N5 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). In Japanese, one kanji can have more than one reading (pronunciation), so it's important to study kanji in the context of complete words, not just readings.

The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Kanji knowledge is an important part of the test, so it's important to learn how to read Kanji characters and Kanji words (jukugo) correctly.

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The JLPT N3 is the middle, or lower intermediate, level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 150 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the beginning JLPT N4 and JLPT N5 tests).

Japanese has many idiomatic expressions; at the advanced Japanese level, it is helpful to understand and use these expressions to make your spoken Japanese more fluid and natural.

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If you are planning to take the JLPT N5 test, a solid understanding of beginning Japanese grammar is essential. Practice, practice, practice: That's the key to memorizing JLPT N5 grammar and succeeding on the JLPT!

The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 5,000 Japanese vocabulary words.

Do you know a lot of Japanese yoji-jukugo, or 4-character idiomatic expressions? As an advanced student of Japanese, memorizing yoji-jukugo will help you understand the nuanced meanings of Kanji characters, as well as give you more insight into Japanese culture.

To read real Japanese, you need to memorize the readings (pronunciations) of the Kanji used in written Japanese. Even if you don't plan to take the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N2, your Japanese reading skill will improve the more reading practice you get.

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The JLPT N2 is the upper intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 200 Japanese grammar forms (including grammar from the JLPT N3, N4, and N5 tests).

Do you know a lot of Japanese yoji-jukugo, or 4-character idiomatic expressions? As an advanced student of Japanese, memorizing yoji-jukugo will help you understand the nuanced meanings of Kanji characters, as well as give you more insight into the Japanese people and culture.

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This selection of idioms will test your knowledge of advanced Japanese. Understanding and using idioms will help make your spoken Japanese sound more natural and more clearly convey emotional nuances.

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Particles are one of the trickier parts of Japanese grammar. In Japanese, the particle attached to another word indicates how that word is being used in the sentence. If you use the wrong particle, the whole meaning changes, and you might wind up with a quizzical look from your Japanese listener.

This fun, free Japanese quiz will help you learn new intermediate Japanese vocabulary—and with a language as rich in words in Japanese, what student of Japanese doesn't need to learn more vocabulary!

If you need help with the kanji, click the 漢字 button to see the furigana (small hiragana) above the kanji.

You are never far from the sea in Japan, so knowing the names of common sea creatures is essential for basic Japanese conversation. See how many Japanese names you already know with this free Japanese quiz.

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Learning to read hiragana is your first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. Practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head, and you will master all hiragana in no time.

If you are studying for the JLPT N4 (the second level of the JLPT, just above the N5), learning beginning Japanese grammar is essential.

Test your kanji reading ability with this free JLPT N3 quiz. Even if you are not planning to take the JLPT N3 test, the kanji covered on this intermediate level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test are used widely in written Japanese.

A collocation is like an idiom, or words that go together. Learning a few Japanese collocations will make your Japanese conversation sound more natural, and help convey the nuances of your emotion or your situation to the listener.

If you are just starting out to learn Japanese, you are no doubt trying hard to learn Japanese vocabulary. This free quiz is here to help, with five introductory Japanese vocabulary words.

Particles in Japanese—those little words link everything together in Japanese—cause fits for lots of Japanese learners. Use the wrong particle, and your sentence can wind up with the opposite of the meaning you intended.

Things change when you change places. Each area of Japan has its own specialties in foods, agricultural products, and more. See if you can understand the dialogs presented in this free Japanese listening quiz.

How many Japanese yoji-jukugo (4-character Kanji compounds) do you know? If you are an advanced student of Japanese, you know the language has thousands of these compounds, many borrowed from Chinese and many that are used in everyday conversation or writing.

Learning to read hiragana is your first step in learning to read Japanese. Each hiragana letter has a certain sound. Practice reading hiragana letters over and over until the pronunciation sticks in your head, and you will master all hiragana in no time.

Learning Japanese isn't difficult—it just takes practice and patience. If you practice just a few minutes a day, every day, your Japanese skill will improve steadily and quickly.

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As you start learning Japanese, you'll want to learn these school-related Japanese words that pop up in everyday conversation all the time. Try this fun, free Nihongo quiz to check your Japanese vocabulary, and maybe you'll learn new school words along the way.

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The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).

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Do you know many Japanese yoji-jukugo, or 4-character idiomatic expressions? As an advanced student of Japanese, memorizing yoji-jukugo will help you understand the nuanced meanings of Kanji characters, as well as give you more insight into Japanese culture.

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If you plan to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 (intermediate) test, don't miss this free vocabulary quiz.

The JLPT N1 examination is the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. The test covers about 2,000 Kanji, with most Kanji-related questions involving reading jukugo (Kanji compounds).

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Do you know how to greet someone in Japanese in the morning or in the evening? Basic greetings are an essential part of everyday life, and learning greetings in Japanese will go a long way to making your spoken Japanese shine.

JLPT N5 is the introductory level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and covers basic Japanese grammar. If you've just started learning Japanese, the grammar may seem difficult, but practice just a few minutes every day, and you can master all the Japanese grammar included on the JLPT N5 test.

Nothing beats 鍋料理 (nabe-ryoori, meal in a pot). You can add meat and vegetables to your liking, and watch them cook right at the table!

If you have just started to learn Japanese, don't forget to study Japanese writing, too! To learn hiragana well, the key is to practice, practice, practice. Try this Japanese quiz and see how fast you can match the hiragana reading (pronunciation) to the correct hiragana letter.

The JLPT N4 is the second level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Learning to read beginner Japanese is not difficult; it just takes practice and perseverance. Spend just a few minutes every day practicing and reviewing grammar (especially sample JLPT test questions), and your Japanese skill will improve quickly.

Do you know the Japanese for "the day after the day after tomorrow"? Knowing the correct way to refer to the near future and the near past will help your spoken Japanese sound smooth and natural. See how many of these terms you know with this free intermediate Japanese quiz.

Katakata-go, for words of foreign origin written in katakana, are a fun part of Japanese. Many of the words are of English origin, but Japanese don't just import the English word as is—more often, they put a Japanese spin on the meaning, or combine two foreign words into a uniquely Japanese expression.

Do you know how to say mother in Japanese? Can you read it in Japanese? Try this free introductory quiz to test your skills at reading hiragana.

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