Do you think studying Japanese is difficult?

It is said that Japanese is a language that you enter laughing and leave crying, and many foreigners find it difficult. When learning a language that is not your native language, I think you need to put in some effort to master it.

Japanese in particular has a lot of grammar, vocabulary, and characters (hiragana, katakana, kanji) that need to be memorized, so some people may find it difficult and boring. However, there are also people who are attracted to Japanese culture and Japanese people and continue to study Japanese. So, is there a way to make studying this difficult yet fascinating language easier and more enjoyable?

Here I would like to introduce three ways to study Japanese in an easy and fun way.

1. Manga study method

As you know, Japanese manga is one of the most influential forms of Japanese culture in the world. Compared to general Japanese language learning materials, manga is easier to read because it doesn't feel like a written language.

Additionally, the scenes depicted in manga and the terminology used are often closely related to everyday life.

Above all, the content of manga is very interesting, so you won't get bored while reading it. It's very effective to find a manga that interests you and study while reading it.

Here are some tips on how to study manga!

① Be sure to read the Japanese version of the manga!

② Choose a manga that you are interested in and that deals with a subject that is relevant to your daily life.

3) Have a marker ready, and when you come across common sentence patterns, idioms, or words you don't understand, highlight them to help you look up and remember their meanings.

④ Read the same manga repeatedly to deepen your memory and understanding.

2. How to study movies and dramas

Learn Japanese by watching movies and TV dramas! I'm sure many people who are interested in Japanese have tried this study method. Being exposed to many original Japanese video works will not only help you study Japanese, but it will also help you understand Japanese culture and the Japanese language environment.

However, some learners say that when they study with movies or dramas, they tend to get so drawn into the story that they become so engrossed in the content that they forget to study (laughs).

Well, what I want to tell you here is that your study method is really important!

​Tips on how to study movies and dramas!

①We recommend watching movies and dramas with subtitles in both your native language and Japanese.

② At the beginner level, choose movies and dramas that are as close to everyday life as possible, have dialogue at a medium speed, and have relatively simple vocabulary.

3) Prepare an electronic dictionary so you can look up any words you don't understand at any time.

④ Prepare a vocabulary notebook and record vocabulary, phrases, and idioms.

⑤The important thing is to continue working on it for a long period of time.

3.song study method

When studying using songs, we recommend listening to the song without looking at the lyrics the first time. Feel the music and try to guess the lyrics. From the second time onwards, listen to the song while looking at the lyrics, and if there are any words you don't understand, look them up and understand them, then sing along to understand the meaning of the lyrics.

​Tips on how to study singing!

• Choose Japanese songs that are easy to sing and understand, with a moderate tempo.
• Avoid songs with a strong rhythm, such as rap music. There's no problem listening to them as music, but if you're using them to study Japanese, listening to songs with a strong rhythm for too long can cause dizziness or headaches, so be careful.

Above are three ways to study Japanese in a fun way.

Before studying in this way, we recommend that you first memorize the Japanese syllabary.

There are many ways to study Japanese, but it is important to choose a method that suits you.