About Japanese-Language-Note
Learn real Japanese step by step
Japanese-Language-Note helps Japanese learners study practical Japanese for daily life, conversation, anime, dramas, JLPT, work, and travel.
The site is created by Kentaro Azuma, a professional Japanese teacher from Japan with 12 years of teaching experience.
What You Can Learn Here
Characters
Start with hiragana and katakana if you are learning Japanese from the beginning.
Grammar
Study Japanese grammar in order, from simple patterns to more advanced expressions.
Real-Life Japanese
Learn useful phrases, vocabulary, and natural expressions used in everyday conversations.
Onomatopoeia
Build a more natural Japanese sound with real-life onomatopoeia, examples, translations, romaji, and audio.
How to Use This Website
If you are a beginner, please start with hiragana and katakana before moving on to grammar. Japanese grammar becomes easier when you study it step by step, so try not to move too quickly. Review words and grammar carefully before going to the next lesson.
Language improves most when you use it. After learning from the free lessons, try using Japanese in real conversations, writing, listening practice, or online lessons.
About the Teacher
Kentaro Azuma
Hi, I’m Kentaro Azuma. I’m a professional Japanese teacher from Japan. I have taught students from many countries, including beginners, business professionals, JLPT learners, and advanced speakers.
My lessons are customized to each student’s goals, so learners can study Japanese in a way that is useful for real life.
Free Learning Materials, Ebooks, and Lessons
You can use the free lessons on this website to build your foundation. If you want to study natural Japanese expressions more deeply, you can also use the Japanese onomatopoeia ebooks with audio.
If you want to practice speaking, prepare for JLPT, or study Japanese for work, online private Japanese lessons are also available.
日本語でのご案内
Japanese-Language-Noteは、日本語を勉強している方のために作った学習サイトです。ひらがな・カタカナ、文法、会話表現、語彙、オノマトペなどを、少しずつ順番に学べるようにしています。
日本語は、勉強するだけでなく、実際に使うことで上達します。このサイトが皆さんの日本語学習に少しでも役立てばうれしいです。
