桜 – Kanji Spotlight Cherry Blossoms Today’s Kanji Spotlight is on 桜 (さくら), the cherry blossom. In this post, we’ll look at how it’s read, how it’s used in words and culture, and why it’s a kanji worth learning early in your studies. The Importance The kanji 桜 (さくら, sakura) is one you’ll see everywhere …
5 Study Tips for Better Focus How to Create the Perfect Study Space and Mindset Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, your mind just keeps wandering while you study? You’re not alone! This post is inspired by my popular Pinterest Pin on 5 Study Tips for Better Focus. These simple …
What’s the Best Way to Learn Hiragana and Katakana? When you start learning Japanese, one of the first big milestones is mastering hiragana and katakana. These are the two basic Japanese writing systems, collectively known as kana. A friend of mine (and one of my customers!) recently asked me: It’s such a good and important …
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