I have listed down the top five kanji books, for JLPT preparation. Without learning kanji you cannot solve grammar and comprehension questions correctly. There are too many kanji to learn. Hence, I believe that it is better to follow a book rather than studying from a list. Books help you understand the meaning of a […]
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The rabbit who makes rice-cake on the moon – 月ウサギがもちつきをしている
「月ウサギがもちつきをしている。」 In Japan, legend has it that there is a rabbit on the moon making rice-cake (mochi). The silhouette of the rabbit can be observed on the left hand side of the moon, holding a wooden mallet and pounding the mochigame in a mortar. According to the Buddhist mythological story in Konjaku Monogatarishū (an anthology […]
Studying for the new JLPT- step by step
What could be the right way to prepare for the new JLPT? Just keep this in mind, “there is no shortcut to success”. The JLPT N levels have been improved on the grounds of syllabus and time. Unlike the old test, the new JLPT syllabi are broader and the question patterns are set to test […]
Japan Habba 2015 日本祭
The 11th Japan Habba held at the Jnana Jyothi auditorium, in Bangalore city, was a big hit. My dance was scheduled as the first performance of the day. The place was filled with Japanese people working and living in Bangalore. They had put up many stalls of different kinds, in the gallery outside the […]
International Language Fest at BU (2014-15)
The annual International Language Fest at Bangalore University, took place on 1st February 2015, at the Jnana Jyothi Auditorium. With seven foreign language departments of the university taking part in various cultural events, the fest was worth a visit. Its been a long time that I participate in any event and this was my CHANCE! […]
The Four Seasons of Japan – 日本四季
Spring which starts in March and stays till May is a very busy period in Japan. It is also the season when the most beautiful festival – Hanami is celebrated. The Sakura trees (or the cherry blossoms) all over Japan come into bloom for between seven to ten days. People hold outdoor parties to view […]
やった！JLPT N2を合格しました！
Yes, it is a big thing for all the serious Japanese language learners. JLPT evaluates your ability to understand and the knowledge-level of the Japanese language. Its worldwide presence has made it the most competitive and popular test for Japanese language students. Therefore, passing JLPT definitely calls for a celebration. Getting to the point, I […]
Kanji Story 2
When learning Japanese the most disliked part could be memorizing kanji, especially if you have reached a higher level (like preparing for JLPT N2 or N1). Perhaps, if you look at kanji from a different perspective you will feel that it is the most interesting part of the language. Kanji can be classified into different […]
Kanji Story
Have you ever wondered how the Chinese formed their writing script? Just like the Egyptian heiroglyphs, Hanzis (the Chinese logograms) were formed by observing the nature and its surroundings. Later the Japanese borrowed these logograms from China for writing their own language. The Japanese language also uses the kana scripts for writing those words and […]