Articles for the theme Japanese Language

Do you dream of learning Japanese but don't know where to start? Hiragana and katakana, two syllabic writing systems, are an essential prerequisite.

Kanjis are an integral part of the three Japanese writing systems, along with hiraganas and katakanas. Originally from China, they have been adapted to transcribe the Japanese language.

In Japan, there are more than 100 000 different family names! This is much more than in China and Korea, even though they are Japan's neighbors.

As an essential means of transport, the train will take you to the four corners of Japan safely, quickly, and punctually... as long as you choose your route carefully.

Japanese is a fascinating language for a Westerner, made up of multiple ideograms, many homophones and a grammar far very different from other languages.

Who has not once asked this question: why do we speak of the land of the rising sun to designate Japan?

The famous Arigatô gozaimasu is not the only way to say thank you in Japanese. Let's take a look at some expressions that can express your gratitude in Japanese.

To count in Japan, you have to go beyond learning traditional numeracy, because it all depends on what you want to count. We explain you everything! 

The mystery of the Japanese language, specifically writing, fascinates foreigners for its complexity of composition. Ambiguous yet subtle and delicate...

If you've ever traveled to Japan, you've probably noticed that there is often a word for everything. The Japanese language is rich and flirtatious in expression.

Japanese is a language that has the reputation of being complicated. Subtle levels of politeness, several writing systems, thousands of ideograms.

As they say, the first impression goes a long way! Proper salutation, different degrees of politeness...

The Japanese language has many grammatical particles. Most of them serve to indicate the function of the word that precedes them, but you also find interrogative particles and final particles.

Learning a few kanjis or Chinese ideograms can be useful during a visit to Japan!

For the Japanese, France and the French language are often symbols of romance and culture. Here is a list of ten French words frequently used in Japanese.

The Japanese language does not know Mr., Mrs. or Miss. Instead, it has suffixes that come after people's first or last names.

The Japanese house is unique and different from Western houses. Here is a glossary describing a Japanese house.

The Japanese are often regarded as the most polite people in the world. If this cliché is to be believed, then learning to apologize in Japanese won't be a luxury!

It is sometimes difficult for those who express their thoughts clearly... but the Japanese rarely say "no" directly.

When traveling, it can be difficult to ask for directions, especially if you don't know the places, customs or traditions of the host country, which are often different from ours.

Want to make a good impression in Japan and maybe even make some friends? Here are three quick and simple phrases to introduce yourself in Japanese!

Many visitors to Japan often find themselves in an awkward situation when ordering in a restaurant:  without words, we're left pointing at our choice with a desperate look, hoping that the se

Understanding Simple Kanji Signs For Visitors To Japan 漢字 Understanding a few Japanese characters (kanji) can make your visit to Japan a lot more fun and enlightening.

Japanese Language Proficiency Test is the most important language test of the Japanese language.

Romaji: lit. Rome letters. Romaji is a method of transcribing the Japanese language into the Latin alphabet. Romaji was developed in the late 19th century.

Japanese language basics: see key phrases for meeting people, emergencies, taxi language, greetings and polite usage.

Japanese Language: Rice ライス A variegated vocabulary of words and phrases develops around food staples in any language, in Japanese this is rice.