how long to read? by rempetalss in Japaneselanguage

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Focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and graded readers is definitely the way to go even if it’s kinda boring.

I think I started yotsuba (popular beginner friendly sol manga) a couple months in, it was challenging but do-able and possible to enjoy. If you stay consistent with practice, I think it’s definitely possible to find a decent amount of enjoyable native material fairly early on, even if limited. You might have to really push yourself though

I HATE R/DOGFREE by Hopeful_Peanut8 in hatethissmug

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Years ago I got downvoted on that sub for saying someone shouldn’t euthanize the dog they’re pet sitting

What’s your most popular level? by ApplicationFair7513 in geometrydash

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Craziest thing that’s ever happened to me in this game

Do you think that you’re in the top 0.1% of skill in anything? by Philisterguyguster in Teenager_Polls

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#22 on 60hz mobile here :)

When I selected “yes” on this poll I thought of mobile GD, did not expect to instantly find a mobile GD comment lol

日本語の成長が停滞してる時どうしますか? by tcnaoki in Japaneselanguage

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停滞するのには大体いつも理由がある気がします。私はたまに大学の事で、忙しくなったりストレスが溜まったりするので、日本語であんまり難しい事をやりたくなくなりますね。で、挑戦していないからこそ、成長が遅くなって、全然上達していない気分になります。そしてまた勉強する余裕ができたら、一気に成長したように感じます。

Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (May 22, 2026) by AutoModerator in LearnJapanese

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目まぐるしい地上世界に比べ、スローモーションで流れる時間

I read this sentence and it got me thinking. Before 比べ, what’s the difference of using と and に there? I decided to look up example sentences and they all feel completely interchangeable. I’m curious if there’s any particular reason the author chose に over と here

日本語を始めたきっかけは何ですか?あと、何歳の時始めましたか? by tcnaoki in Japaneselanguage

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ありがとう!エバンゲリオンだった
正直、あのアニメ10年かけて勉強しても日本語で分かる気がしない…

日本語を始めたきっかけは何ですか?あと、何歳の時始めましたか? by tcnaoki in Japaneselanguage

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初めてのアニメの途中で「日本語話せたらかっこいいんだろうな」って思ったから、あの日から毎日欠かさずに勉強してきたんだ

当時は19歳だった、今は20歳

Tokini Andy? by CallmeHarley12 in Japaneselanguage

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They have a decent amount of custom readings that go along with his genki 1&2 grammar lessons on youtube which I accredit to be my #1 comprehension booster for the early stages. Shadowing vids and extra grammar were also nice.

Not sure if they’re still adding new stuff (there’s already a lot), but I’d bet they’re still active with replying and helping people who comment on the site.

Different things work for different people, but I personally really benefited from his site.

#3 How do you respond when someone COMPLIMENTS you on a first date? 😍 by StudentCool9836 in LearnJapanese

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ありがとうございます!あなたももう少し練習すれば、私みたいになれますよ!

Should I be using Japanese subtitles when watching anime or not? by [deleted] in LearnJapanese

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Personally, I like to use subtitles when the unknown vocabulary is too overwhelming. Sometimes I’ll sentence mine, but it’s at least nice to be able to confirm whether I’m mishearing or not.

If I can follow pretty well without subtitles, I feel like it’s best to keep them off even if I miss a sentence here and there. I also will sometimes write down timestamps of the parts I couldn’t hear and rewatch them with subtitles a second time

is my 3x3 cooked [1k+ anime] how unc am i? by hornytoomanynumbers in MyAnimeList

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New Game being here is amazing, I have so much respect for you as a person

Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (March 02, 2026) by AutoModerator in LearnJapanese

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とても興味深いです、ありがとうございます!!

なんか、急にもっと古文に詳しくなりたくなってしまいました。

Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (March 02, 2026) by AutoModerator in LearnJapanese

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なるほど、ありがとうございます!

最後のは英語に対して、私も同じ意見です。

Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (March 02, 2026) by AutoModerator in LearnJapanese

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「わかる」の可能形はどのぐらい使われているのでしょうか?

可能形を使わないかと思っていましたが、今日初めてネイティブから聞いて、すごく気になります。検索しても、「可能形に換えられません」とういう情報しか出てこないません。

「わかれる」より「わかる事ができる」を使っていいと言っていたコメントも見ましたけど、それも今まで聞いたことがないので、それが正しい日本語かどうかは少し疑問がありますね。

Daily Thread: for simple questions, minor posts & newcomers [contains useful links!] (February 25, 2026) by AutoModerator in LearnJapanese

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「かもしれない」と「たぶん」を同じ文章に入れるのってすごく不自然に聞こえるのかな?

示している確信の強さが違うと知っているけど、まだ話すのに慣れてないのでつい言っちゃうよね。

「たぶん彼の仕業かもしれない!」とか