Learn Japanese, Japanese Pronunciation, Service Japanese Catherine Sachi Kikuchi (Sachi - she/her) Learn Japanese, Japanese Pronunciation, Service Japanese Catherine Sachi Kikuchi (Sachi - she/her)

How Japanese Works: A Linguistic Perspective

What are the essentials of the Japanese language that you should know before you begin studying? Let's look at the basics of the sounds, writing system, grammar, and formality levels - all from a Japanese teacher with a linguistic background!

音、文字、文法、そして敬語。日本語を学び始める前に知っておくべきことを、日本語講師が言語学者目線で分かりやすく英語でご紹介します!

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Learn Japanese, Japanese Pronunciation Catherine Sachi Kikuchi (Sachi - she/her) Learn Japanese, Japanese Pronunciation Catherine Sachi Kikuchi (Sachi - she/her)

Tone vs Pitch Accent: Is Japanese a tonal language?

Are pitch accent and tone the same? Does Japanese use tones? Today, let's answer these questions! We'll discuss the similarities and differences between tone and pitch accent, and then look at how Japanese works.

声調と高低アクセントの違いは?日本語は声調言語なのか? 今回は日本語学習者のそんなご質問にお答えします!

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