r/Japaneselanguage
How do I know which version of a character I should be writing? (Example in image)
I’ve seen ki written in both of these ways. I have no idea which version I should be practicing or if they’re context dependent. There are other hiragana I’ve seen that have similar discrepancies.
u/this-my-alt-account — 18 hours ago
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I made an app that allows you to learn Japanese words before launching any app
The app shows you vocabulary words every time you open TikTok, Instagram, or any app you choose. Review 5 words → unlock the app.
That's it. No notifications. No separate study sessions. No switching back and forth(unlike in another blocker apps).
Once set up, you literally never need to open my app again(unless you want to add new words for learning).
Your existing phone habits become your study sessions.
It supports 11 languages, but you can add your own words
Also, it’s uses SM-2 spaced repetition (intervals: 1d → 3d → 9d) so words actually stick long-term.
Core features are free. PRO just unlocks custom settings choose how many words to review each session and adjust how often words repeat.
Please ping me or left a comment about PRO access and I will provide the PRO version for you.
Just want to share my app and see if its useful or not, ありがとう :)
The app name is LearnScreen - App Blocker
Would love any feedback - just launched 🙏
u/RomanGrunin — 6 hours ago
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Is RōmajiDesu useful enough for learning kanji?
I just started learning Japanese and i know the kana, but i don't know how to learn kanji... RTK isn't really useful for me, given the fact i despise reading anything... Except for jaoanese, that's fun. ANYWAYS, what's a practical way for learning kanji and vocab... I don't have high expectations, and i also have like... 5 years till becoming an adult (yes, i am 13, ban me)...
u/mattoboi1220 — 10 hours ago
My friend passed away
My friend passed away about a year ago, I wanted to know what is the Japanese version of rest in peace.
Or maybe sleep well.
I plan to carve a small shrine out of some stone I have and want to carve the hiragana or kanji Infront of her name
(rest in peace/sleep well [friend])
u/A_Cute_Mimic — 7 hours ago
Why do many Japanese to English translations heavily emphasize the word "however" in sentences?
For an example, Edward in this clip from Fullmetal Alchemist uses the kind of heavy emphasis I am referring to, with a dramatic pause around the word "however" at around 1:10 https://youtu.be/w1sYFTlUsDk?si=koOPTyw5HCJsnZv2
I hear this kind of emphasis everywhere in anime, specifically on the word "however." Is there a sentence structure reason that the word ends up getting emphasized in translations? Or is this just a weird quirk of the English voice actors reading the word in the same way?
EDIT: This may be a better example: https://youtu.be/C7OSeEMxDKE?si=8wMkxmPCui1WGiWA
u/TheHobo365 — 6 hours ago
「白い」for abstract concepts in lyrics
i’ve seen this quite often, especially in vkei music and I never really thought about it until today. When a friend of mine asked me what does 白い足音mean and only then I realized I actually dont know.
other examples include 白い時 and 真っ白な世界
u/Actual_Substance_303 — 6 hours ago
Tokini Andy?
I just started teaching myself Japanese. Im less than 30 days of practice. I did get the Genki 1 3rd edition textbook and it’s helping a lot as well as a few other resources I’m using. I wanted to ask if anyone knows if the tokini Andy site is worth the membership now? Are Andy and Yuki still active with their site? Even if they aren’t active are the resources good enough that it’s still worth it? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
u/CallmeHarley12 — 7 hours ago
Can anyone help?
I need help with speaking in English, Japanese. If you can help me please tell me.
My level at English is mid but I’m not that good at speaking. In Japanese I’m still beginner. But I want to start speaking from this stage so I’m not that late later.
Thanks.
u/RealApplication3358 — 11 hours ago
Can someone explain ように/ような？
It's slightly embarrassing cuz I read at around an N3 level and whenever I see it I still get pretty confused. I'm usually able to infer the meaning of the sentence but I can't quite find a direct translation
u/MeasurementSignal168 — 8 hours ago
This was very helpful and contained some very useful tips to learning Japanese quickly
vt.tiktok.comu/roth100 — 17 hours ago
Shashingo game
I was searching through nintendo switch games and I found a game for learning Japanese named Shashingo, it looks really cool and interesting and it seems you can learn at your own speed in a fun way but I was wondering if anyone here has played it. Is it actually worth the investment?
u/brad_polyglot — 21 hours ago
looking for language study pal
i am looking for a friend to study Japanese with, meaning that we communicate mainly in Japanese whenever possible to help us both learn. It is okay if you are a beginner! We can learn together٩(^‿^)۶
please comment/ dm if interested
u/gay_girl222 — 21 hours ago
Hey guys need some help.
I am a new vocaloid producer looking for someone who can write lyrics in Japanese for my hobby project song. I know little bit of Japanese but It's not enough. I have two vocalist working on the project just need someone who can write lyrics. I don't want to rely on AI.
please comment if you are interested It's a short 2 minute song based on a short story. you just have to write the lyrics based on the story. I will provide all the song details and structure.
u/qwert_99 — 17 hours ago
Can someone translate this for me? Received in Miyajima 🪭❤️
u/Specialist_Second869 — 16 hours ago
Ink idea
Hey guys, new to this subreddit so I apologize if this isn’t the correct place to ask this. I am currently interested in getting a tattoo of a quote from my favorite show attack on titan. I got a friend to write out the line I want but it is a little lengthy for the placement I wanted. Would there be any way to format this sentence so that it would fit and still be correct? Pics of quote and placement attached. Thank you guys!
u/gelo_026 — 11 hours ago
Week