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Ultimate way to Learn Japanese! Watch, Read, Speak! Word “あ”
A new YouTube channel launched a video to teach Japanese pronunciation through engaging visuals and audio, designed to complement a series of picture books.
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Unleash Quiet Strength: Stunning Hiragana ‘I’ Samurai Tee
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I’m Shimachan
Welcome to “Picture this: Japanese words”!
Hello there! My name is Shimachan.
This picture book series was born from my wish to make learning Japanese fun for everyone. I’ve designed it so that even if you’ve never heard a word of Japanese before, you can learn by looking at the pictures, almost like singing a song or playing a game.
You’ll learn not only pronunciation, but also the unique pitch accent of Japanese, which is shown visually so you can understand it even without a native Japanese speaker by your side. Feel free to share the book with your family and friends and have fun saying the words out loud together!
Now, let’s start our Japanese adventure!
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