• Dan on Why I Stopped Looking at Reviews DueThis may be worth recommending as an easy app update to Nihongo Lessons. I would try toggling off seeing reviews left while doing them. I'll try putting a sticking on my phone covering it up...
  • Noxsora on Jalup HeroI was confused by the audio [sound:3247.mp3]. Apparently the word used is a synonym, so I changed the meaning to "関わり:交わり: 付き合い。交際。" so I would practice まじわり and かかわり
  • Noxsora on Is it Better to use Pre-made or Self-Created Anki decks?The combonation of JJ and higher leveling grounds is transformative. skipping the JJ branching by having sensable JJ definitions. By the time you are making your own cards you are comfortable enough to grab the...
  • Noxsora on Jalup ExpertHello post covid world! (I caught covid for the first time this week). When I started Jalup in 2020 my requirements were: it reviews old stuff (a must if you wanna study for more than...
The End of Jalup

The End of Jalup

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5 Addictive Japanese YouTube Cartoons for Toddlers (and Maybe You)

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In the continuing effort to raise my child bilingual, finding good Japanese TV shows that he can enjoy has been ...
Is Studying Japanese Harder than Ever?

Is Studying Japanese Harder than Ever?

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Studying Japanese in 2021... How far we've come from studying Japanese in 1899. Or in 1999. No one says they ...
Flashcard Leveling vs. Immersion Quests

Flashcard Leveling vs. Immersion Quests

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If you broke down the entirety of Japanese studying into just two elements, it would come down to: 1. Flashcard ...
Why I Stopped Looking at Reviews Due

Why I Stopped Looking at Reviews Due

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The number that seems to endlessly follow you everywhere you go: reviews due. When it hits zero, you get a ...
Survivorship Bias while Learning Japanese

Survivorship Bias while Learning Japanese

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Ever read a blog, forum, or some other social media where someone was sharing their success story to learning Japanese? ...
How Much does the Method Matter?

How Much does the Method Matter?

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The endless search for the best method. The one that works so well that you can cut off months or ...
The Risk vs. Reward of Choosing a Fast Study Pace - Is it Worth it?

The Risk vs. Reward of Choosing a Fast Study Pace – Is it Worth it?

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Answer the following question. Which path would you choose: 1. Try to become fluent in Japanese in 2 years, with ...
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