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Hiragana Ne Origin: The Secret Story of the Curly Tail!
Hiragana Ne (ね) in Japanese evolved from an ancient character, 祢, representing a shrine. Its design reflects speed and elegance, resembling a playful cat.
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🌟 New YouTube Video Released! Learn Japanese “E” Words
A new YouTube video from “Picture this: Japanese Words!” teaches Japanese words starting with the sound え (E) to improve pronunciation and vocabulary.
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NEW! Hiragana ‘U’ Sound: Video Practice & Mastery Hub OPEN!
A new YouTube video for practicing Japanese Hiragana focuses on words starting with the ‘U’ sound, enhancing vocabulary and pronunciation skills for learners.
History of Japanese alphabet: Hiragana
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Hiragana Ta Origin: Fun Secrets of a Japanese Character!
The character Hiragana ta originated from the complex Chinese character 太, transforming over time for quicker writing and aesthetic appeal in Japanese language.
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The Magic of Hiragana ‘So’: Revealing Japan’s Hidden Spirit
The character そ (so) in Japanese hiragana evolved from the complex kanji 曽 through a cursive style, showcasing the simplification of language over centuries.
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Fluffy Castella Cake: The Ultimate Guide of making castella
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Dashimaki Tamago Omelet: Ultimate Bliss from Hidden Japan
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Trails in the Sky the 1st: The Heartfelt JRPG
Trails in the Sky the 1st is a heartfelt JRPG that combines a rich story of personal growth with strategic gameplay, making it a must-play for RPG fans.
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The Roots of Greatness: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
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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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