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3 articles on intermediate for Japanese learners.

August 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Essential JLPT N3 Vocabulary: 50 Words to Bridge Intermediate Japanese

Essential JLPT N3 vocabulary by theme — abstract nouns, verbs and adjectives with readings and meanings — for the jump from N4 to real intermediate Japanese.

August 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Japanese Onomatopoeia: The Giongo and Gitaigo Words Textbooks Skip

Japanese onomatopoeia explained — giongo (sound words) and gitaigo (mimetic words) that native speakers use constantly and textbooks barely touch.

April 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Essential JLPT N4 Vocabulary: 50 Intermediate Words to Know

Essential JLPT N4 vocabulary by theme: verbs, nouns and adjectives with kanji, readings and meanings, to bridge beginner to intermediate Japanese.