5 Brutal Truths About Korean vs Japanese That Save You Months (and Money)

Pixel art of learning Korean vs Japanese — Hangul menus in Seoul neon street, fast reading wins.

5 Brutal Truths About Korean vs Japanese That Save You Months (and Money) I’ve wasted hours pretending “immersion” meant anime + subtitles and calling it “study.” You too? Cool—tonight we fix it. You’ll get the five non-fluffy truths that pressure-test your choice, a founder-grade playbook to move in 15 minutes, and a realistic map from … Read more

Unlocking 10 Advanced Japanese Grammar Nuances for JLPT N2/N1: A Guide for the Determined Learner

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Unlocking 10 Advanced Japanese Grammar Nuances for JLPT N2/N1: A Guide for the Determined Learner Hey fellow language warriors! Are you staring down the barrel of the JLPT N2 or N1 exam and feeling a little… overwhelmed? I get it. You’ve got the basics down. You can read a manga, watch an anime without subtitles … Read more

Unlock the Code: 3 Keigo Rules to Master Japanese Honorifics and Shock Your Friends!

Pixel art illustration of three types of Japanese keigo: a formal office bow for Sonkeigo, a humble shop interaction for Kenjougo, and a friendly coffee shop chat for Teineigo.

Unlock the Code: 3 Keigo Rules to Master Japanese Honorifics and Shock Your Friends! Have you ever felt a pang of fear when a Japanese colleague starts speaking in a way you can’t quite grasp? That’s the moment when you’ve just been introduced to the terrifying, beautiful, and utterly essential world of Japanese honorifics, or … Read more