Learn Japanese with Mastery Tips

JPLT Japanese Language School answers various questions and doubts that foreigners have when learning Japanese. Please use this as a reference for tips that will be useful for your Japanese language studies, such as how to learn Japanese cheaply, how to master Japanese quickly, recommended Japanese study methods and recommended textbooks.

• 【Difference】出る (deru) vs 出す (dasu)
• The Difference Between 入る (hairu) vs 入れる (ireru)｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
• The Difference Between 付ける (tsukeru) vs 付く (tsuku)｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
• The Difference Between 開く (aku) vs 開ける (akeru) ｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
• The Difference Between 乗る (noru) vs 乗せる (noseru)｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
• The Difference Between 見る (miru) vs 観る (miru) vs 見える (mieru) vs 見られる (mirareru)｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
• Hear, Listen, or Ask? The Difference Between 聞く, 聴く, and 訊く (N3-N5)
• What’s the Difference? 貸す (kasu) vs. 借りる (kariru) – A Simple Guide to “Lend” and “Borrow”
• The Difference Between “ようだ” (you da) and “みたいだ” (mitai da)｜Japanese Grammar (N5–N3)
• How to Get the Best Out of Your Unlimited Access to Japanese Learning in JPLT Online School
• Student Roadmap: Beginner Level — Your First Step Toward Speaking Japanese Confidently
• Let’s Learn About Japanese Festivals! Traditional Events and Culture 
• Enjoy Japan’s Four Seasons While Learning Japanese! 
• What is the difference between “落ちそうだった” (ochisou datta) and “落ちるところだった” (ochiru tokoro datta)?
• Learn Japanese Through Gourmet! Master Japanese While Enjoying Delicious Food! 
• “Nenjiru” vs “Inoru” – What’s the Difference? 
• The Difference Between “アンケートに回答する” and “アンケートを回答する”(Ankēto ni kaitō suru vs. Ankēto o kaitō suru)
• The Difference Between “道” (Michi), “通り” (Toori), and “道路” (Douro) 
• The Difference Between “計画する” (Keikaku Suru) and “予定する” (Yotei Suru) 
• The Difference Between “値引き” (nebiki) and “割引” (waribiki)
• Experience the Charm of Japanese Food! Enjoyable Dishes and Eating Tips for Beginners
• The Difference Between “召し上がりください (meshiagarikudasai)” and “召し上がってください (meshiagatte kudasai)” 
• The Difference Between “幸せ” (Shiawase), “幸い” (Saiwai), and “幸福” (Kōfuku) 
• The Difference Between “食べたことがない” (Tabeta koto ga nai) and “食べなかったことがある” (Tabenakatta koto ga aru) 
• The Difference Between “食べてはいけません” (Tabete wa ikemasen) and “食べないでください” (Tabenai de kudasai) 
• Understanding the Meaning of “お伺いしておりますか” (Oukagai shiteimasu ka)
• Explore Japan’s Long History! A Beginner’s Guide to History
• Let’s Learn the Difference Between Shrines and Temples in Japan! 
• Clarifying “止まる” (Tomaru) vs. “止める” (Tomeru): Key Differences
• Eyes Closed: Me wo Tsuburu vs Me wo Tojiru Differences
• Clarifying ‘思いつく’ (Omoitsuku) and ‘思い浮かべる’ (Omoikaberu): What’s the Difference?
• 教師 (Kyoshi) vs. 先生 (Sensei): A Deep Dive Into What Sets Them Apart
• Unpacking “通りすがり” (Toorisugari): What Does “Sugari” Mean?
• Ooku no Oya vs Oya no Ooku: Understanding Their Nuances
• Tomodachi vs. Yuujin: Choosing the Right Word for ‘Friend’
• “Nihon de” vs. “Nihon e”: Travel Contexts in Japanese Explained
• Shinikui vs Shigatai: Understanding Their Subtle Differences
• Ichido vs. Ikkai: Nuances of “Once” in Japanese Explained
• “Wasuregachi” vs. “Wasuregimi”: Understanding Japanese Forgetfulness Nuances
• “Chiisai” vs. “Chiisana”: Learning Japanese Word Nuances
• Tanoshimi vs Tanoshisa: Understanding their Differences
• Understanding the Difference Between “ii desu” and “daijōbu desu
• Understanding the Subtle Differences Between ‘Iku nara’ and ‘Iku no nara’
• Learning Japanese Requests: When to Use ‘Onegaishimasu’ vs. ‘Kudasai’
• The Difference Between “１年おき” and “１年ごと”
• he Difference Between “大人向け” and “大人向き”
• The Difference Between “ほど” and “くらい/ぐらい”
• Understanding “そう思います” [Sou Omoimasu] vs. “そうだと思います”[Sou Da to Omoimasu]
• Present vs. Past “Thank You”: When to Use Each Form
• Learning Japanese Particles: ‘は’ vs. ‘が’ Explained

■Japanese Learning Hacks

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• 【Zero to Conversation】30-Day Japanese Learning Hacks! -3: 💖 Zero-Beginners MUST SEE! The Ultimate Memory Hack to Master Hiragana & Katakana in Just 2 Weeks
• 【Zero to Conversation】30-Day Japanese Learning Hacks! -2: 💖 Anime and YouTube Won’t Make You Speak? Breaking the Wall of “Output Opportunity”
• 【Zero to Conversation】30-Day Japanese Learning Hacks -1: 💖 How to Start Learning Japanese with Zero Budget?