Discover insights about Japanese language, culture, and practical conversion tips. Learn about Hiragana, Katakana, Japanese dates, sizing systems, and more.
Master Japanese name conventions: Learn family-given name order, romanization rules, honorifics, and proper name formatting for passports, forms, and business cards.
Master Japanese counter words: Learn 50+ essential counters for people, animals, objects, and time. Complete guide with pronunciation, usage rules, and practice examples.
Master Japanese cooking measurements: Learn gō rice portions, traditional shaku units, cup conversions, and authentic portion sizes for Japanese recipes.
Understand okurigana—the hiragana that follows kanji in Japanese verbs and adjectives. Learn the essential rules, common patterns, and avoid typical mistakes.
Master essential kanji fundamentals: stroke order, radicals, reading strategies, and the first 100 JLPT N5 kanji with proven mnemonics and learning techniques.
Master romaji to hiragana conversion with our free online tool. Learn Hepburn vs Kunrei systems, practice exercises, and avoid common mistakes in Japanese romanization.
Master Japanese date formats for business documents, contracts, resumes, and official forms. Complete guide to wareki vs seireki usage in professional contexts.
Explore Japan's rich calendar traditions including national holidays, seasonal markers (24 sekki), lucky days (rokuyo), and cultural date significance in 2025.
Master converting Japanese era dates (wareki) to Gregorian calendar dates online. Learn Reiwa, Heisei, and Showa conversions with our free tools and comprehensive guide.
Everything you need to know about Romaji - the romanization of Japanese. Learn different systems, conversion rules, and when to use Romaji effectively.
Navigate Japanese clothing sizes with confidence. Learn how to convert between US, EU, and Japanese sizing systems for clothes, shoes, and accessories.
Navigate Japanese shoe sizing with confidence. Learn size conversions, width measurements, and essential tips for buying shoes in Japan.
Master Japanese numbers from basic counting to complex systems. Learn kanji numbers, counters, and when to use different number formats in Japanese.
Learn the fundamental differences between Hiragana and Katakana, when to use each writing system, and practical tips for mastering Japanese characters.
Discover the Japanese era system (nengo), how to convert between Western and Japanese dates, and the cultural significance of imperial eras.
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