Hey Listeners! Are you a big fan of anime? Then this is the list for you! There are thousands of different words that are spoken in anime these days. Too many to count. However, there are certain words that have a funny way of showing up in many different series! Today, you'll learn the top 10 words that you're sure to hear while watching your favorite anime shows! Click Here To Start Learning Japanese For FREE! 1. Kawaii (かわいい) Definition: Cute, Adorable This is a word that is constantly used in Japanese culture. It basically describes anything that can be seen as cute, such as a stuffed animal or a pretty dress! 2. Sugoi (すごい) Definition: Amazing, great You'll often hear this word when a character is surprised... Show more

Hello Listeners, When it comes to listening to and understanding Japanese, most beginners struggle. They hear the few words they know. And the rest just fly in one ear and out the other. Does this happen to you too? In this post,  you’re going to learn about 3 tactics that are guaranteed to sharpen your listening comprehension skills! 1. Try Our Listening Comprehension Series Click Here To Check Out Our Absolute Beginner Videos! This is a complete lesson series dedicated purely to testing and improving your listening skills. You can find all of the videos from this series in the “Bonus Video Lessons” section of our site! In the video lesson, you’ll hear a dialogue in your target language. Then, you’ll be asked to answer... Show more

Here are the words picked by Risa: お菓子 - sweets 豚肉 - pork ご飯 - rice Learn more about Japanese food! Click here and learn more words with Risa! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Japanese Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard. Click here to check out the Daily Dose of Japanese Calendar.

Here are some words picked by Risa: ズボン trousers, pants 半袖 short-sleeved 長袖 long-sleeved Learn more words about clothes! Click here and learn more with Risa! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Japanese Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard. Click here to check out the Daily Dose of Japanese Calendar.

誰 (dare): who Answers from our users: HYDE and GACKT ONE OK ROCK Utada Hikaru, AKB48, and UVERworld! Who's your favorite Japanese musician? Click here and share your story! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Japanese Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard. Click here to check out the Daily Dose of Japanese Calendar.

形容詞 (keiyōshi): adjective Answers from our users: Kakkoii かわいい 楽しい What’s the Japanese adjective that represents you the best? Click here and share your word! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Japanese Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard. Click here to check out the Daily Dose of Japanese Calendar.

どのくらい (dono kurai):how long, how many, how much Here is how to ask how long someone has been studying Japanese: どのくらい日本語を勉強していますか。How long have you been studying Japanese? Here are some ways to answer this question. 一か月間です。 For 1 month. 二年間です。For 2 years. 半年間です。For half a year. How long have you been studying Japanese? Click here and leave your answer! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in... Show more

名前 (namae): name Answers from our users: ケイテリン、でも私は小春が好きです。小春と呼んでください。 My Japanese name is ケイト・キング (Kate King). My Japanese is Riho (里穂). What's your name in Japanese? Click here and share your story! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Japanese Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard. Click here to check out the Daily Dose of Japanese Calendar.

Please keep an eye on your belongings! But, if you do lose something, use today’s phrase! 忘れ物を探しているんですが。 (Wasuremono o sagashite iru n desu ga.) - I'm looking for something I lost. いけない！お財布を忘れた！ (Ikenai! O-saifu o wasureta!) - Oh no! I forgot my wallet! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Japanese Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard. Click here to check out the... Show more

誕生日 (tanjōbi): birthday Here is how to ask about someone's birthday: 誕生日は、いつですか。When is your birthday? Here are some ways to answer this question: 8月22日です。It's August 22nd. 5月30日です。It's May 30th. 9月3日です。It's September 3rd. When is your birthday? Click here and leave your answer! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Japanese Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your... Show more