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КОМЕНТАРІ • 369

  • @yetanothervideo8866
    @yetanothervideo8866 5 місяців тому +219

    1. Hiragana & Katakana 1:00
    2. Practice simple & easy phrases 4:00
    3. Self introduction 7:27
    4. Boost your vocabulary 7:37
    5. Learn grammar 8:04
    6. Numbers & Counters 9:51
    7. Real like Japanese 11:12
    8. Learn more grammar 12:11
    9. Learn some Kanji 12:28
    10. Watch Japanese videos 13:02
    Summary 13:54

    • @TechEreb
      @TechEreb 5 місяців тому

      Good work ;) Now can you collate the links from the video?
      The pdf links aren't working for me.

    • @RuijiThrash-bi4hf
      @RuijiThrash-bi4hf 5 місяців тому

      arigatu

    • @nicaverajonlemuel6330
      @nicaverajonlemuel6330 3 місяці тому +1

      ありがと❤🎉

    • @user-js5it4jj9z
      @user-js5it4jj9z 3 місяці тому

      What it means
      1 Hiragana. & katakana ?!

    • @Aayaavanah
      @Aayaavanah 2 місяці тому

      What is the best video to watch for learning very fast and easy jp language ?

  • @nwes75
    @nwes75 3 місяці тому +91

    the fact that she is confident speaking English and even if she thinks she messed up she pushes through, she inspires me and im subscribing so when I am far down my Japanese learning journey I will be happy to say she helped !

  • @_kommandant_3055
    @_kommandant_3055 5 місяців тому +85

    This video gives me a lot more confidence than I expected going into it. It makes a lot of sense and having a plan to follow really helps

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  5 місяців тому +8

      Ohhhh arigatooo 🥰🙏GANBATTE☺️🙌🙌💕

  • @denx0855
    @denx0855 3 місяці тому +7

    Shes so cute😭💕

  • @yashiropuff-san5264
    @yashiropuff-san5264 3 місяці тому +28

    This guide is extremely helpful for people who wants to learn Japanese. ありがとう先生! I've been doing almost all of the steps mentioned except for writing (I will definitely work on it). I started speaking Japanese last year because I made a Japanese friend and wanted to be able to communicate with them. Prior to that I already had a lot of input (phrases, vocabulary, expressions) so I can understand simple Japanese but the problem was I couldn't put my thoughts well into words. That made me struggle keeping the flow of conversation. The more you speak the more you will improve and I have to give the credit to my Japanese friends cause they helped me improve a lot and even motivated me to learn how to read and type in japanese. Also, talking to myrself in Japanese helped me practice and get used to saying words so when I speak in a conversation it comes out more naturally. Even the internal voice in my head is in Japanese. Do your best everyone! 僕ももっと上手く話せる様に努力します! 日本語の勉強頑張りましょうー!

    • @Yashyk464
      @Yashyk464 3 місяці тому +2

      bro i want to know how can i make japanese freinds

  • @albertbigornia729
    @albertbigornia729 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this roadmap!

  • @technodaisy18
    @technodaisy18 5 місяців тому +5

    Wow, thank you!! The road map is so well laid out and easy to follow. I really look forward to using it!

  • @sergiocepeda9792
    @sergiocepeda9792 5 місяців тому

    Thank you !! I enjoy your content so much, you are such a great teacher

  • @FROSTG1ANT53
    @FROSTG1ANT53 4 місяці тому

    This video is so helpful, and it gives me alot of confidence having a guide to learn Japanese. Thank you

  • @kamaboko1
    @kamaboko1 5 місяців тому +1

    A very useful roadmap. Thank you for posting

  • @xiana_a
    @xiana_a 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for making this video! 💕

  • @jtstudio7020
    @jtstudio7020 4 місяці тому +8

    Finally someone who really breaks it down step by step. Learning hiragana and katakana first will help you in a long way followed by the vocabulary, then the basic grammar sentence structure. Thanks for breaking the video down into different categories! I am interested in the lessons!

  • @LuisSanchez-zj8id
    @LuisSanchez-zj8id 5 місяців тому +2

    Sensei: you have made an extraordinary work with the roadmap in pdf and all the links related to the roadmap. You are excellent, congratulations and thanks for your kindness. Dohmoo arigatoo gozaimasu.

  • @PyroticAngel14
    @PyroticAngel14 4 місяці тому +4

    This is an excellent roadmap! I just finished my first semester of Japanese and I've been trying to motivate myself to self-study before the next semester. This video really helped me set some realistic and achievable goals. Arigatou gozaimasu!

  • @LexusFox
    @LexusFox 3 місяці тому

    I am so happy I found your videos recently, I’m taking this year to improve my Japanese before going to Japan, the plan is to eventually live in Japan for a good while to really immerse myself in the culture.

  • @miketacos9034
    @miketacos9034 5 місяців тому

    This is so cool! I can’t believe this is free, thank you!

  • @user-qc4jr9bz5v
    @user-qc4jr9bz5v 4 місяці тому

    This video is very helpful it really improved my studying and made it easier…thank you 😊😊

  • @Matrix-zn5qi
    @Matrix-zn5qi 3 місяці тому +4

    Hi Ninja, thank you for this introduction video, I searched long time to find a learning chanel like yours. It looks exactly like what I need, so I will start and follow your recommendations, and will give feedback.
    Really: Thank you so much, Arigato

  • @GhostLP799
    @GhostLP799 4 місяці тому +5

    This is, honestly, an incredibly brilliant idea!
    Having the path you need to take laid out like this makes it seem not as insurmountable as you first think.
    本当にありがとうございます😁!

  • @justanotherbeautiful5736
    @justanotherbeautiful5736 5 місяців тому

    love your roadmap! it's perfect! you're a good teacher! I get better every day :)

  • @nathanknight848
    @nathanknight848 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you shadowing definitely helps you've been a great help with learning Japanese this year I started in January and now some slice of life animes I can enjoy without subtitles. I still have a long way to go though

  • @martinfrancis4606
    @martinfrancis4606 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you so much for your videos and your teaching 😊

  • @loustrider74
    @loustrider74 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this information! I will be visiting Tokyo in a year or two, and this will really help a lot. Will definitely book some lessons, as soon as I'm done with my current Medical Assisting classes.

  • @joelarao8363
    @joelarao8363 2 місяці тому

    I love this roadmap, its really logical and practical. Thanks

  • @garygreen5670
    @garygreen5670 5 місяців тому +66

    I spend hours every day practicing *shadowing* and my favourite podcast for doing this is 'Japanese With Shun'; Shun speaks slow enough for a beginner like me, but I sometimes play the videos at a slower speed. Comprehensible Japanese is another good channel for short videos, and slowly spoken Japanese. I love Ninjapanese too, of course. You're great. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @crazygamingbvr9260
      @crazygamingbvr9260 5 місяців тому

      Whats shadowing

    • @kyleclark8958
      @kyleclark8958 4 місяці тому

      You listen to what is being said and then try to say the thing they are saying as they say it. Shadowing is very difficult to do in my opinion but very worth it! It helps with pronunciation, and pacing of your speech to sound more comfortable with the language. Its also good because you are repeating the same thing over and over and over so you learn some useful phrases and put them to memory faster@@crazygamingbvr9260

    • @johnathanh9478
      @johnathanh9478 4 місяці тому

      I love Japanese with Shun. Same here, I use it for shadowing too

    • @benhoad7613
      @benhoad7613 3 місяці тому +2

      @@crazygamingbvr9260 shadowing is basically listening to someone speak and copying it as close as you can, its supposed to be good for you brain for acquisition of language as well as obviously helping your pronunciation

  • @romamastercs002
    @romamastercs002 3 місяці тому

    This is super helpful! I already know some Japanese although of course I'm still learning. I will watch the videos mentioned in this video, thank you! ありがとうございます!

  • @biancanagaumi
    @biancanagaumi 2 місяці тому +1

    now i feel motivated to learn japanese, and the cooler part for me is that i can improve my english at the same time with this channel, you'll help me a lot, thank you !!

  • @user-gh2kk4hg3n
    @user-gh2kk4hg3n 7 днів тому

    Thank you! This is super helpful, I’m going to follow the roadmap and hopefully get back to you with great Japan progress ❤

  • @hemox6371
    @hemox6371 27 днів тому

    Starting my journey today, this is extremely helpful thank you 🙏🏼

  • @SuhaniBk-xi7cu
    @SuhaniBk-xi7cu 3 дні тому +1

    After alots of research ...Finally i found a vedio i was looking for 😭❤ explain in so detail ...thank you so much

  • @twombattlefield7118
    @twombattlefield7118 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this helpful video sensei ❤

  • @user-cf3og1nj6z
    @user-cf3og1nj6z 4 місяці тому +5

    Hello, I'm an older person and still learning about internet. I've relized that I have to make an commitment to learn language, so at moment, I'm like just watching and listening. You are doing a fantastic job. You will go along way. Arigato

  • @Tentacult_Sapling
    @Tentacult_Sapling 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! I am actually planning to start very soon and I am in the "gathering resources" phase. Your videos will be a massive help. I will definitely check out your lessons.

  • @JeppPadilla
    @JeppPadilla 5 місяців тому +1

    ありがとうございます、Ninjapanese先生!I am always confused on what to do next. So this roadmap is a huge help to me!

  • @KoKoLight
    @KoKoLight 4 місяці тому +6

    It was so helpful so Thank you very much
    i start Katakana and Hiragana from today😍❤️

  • @cerialxyum
    @cerialxyum 2 місяці тому

    Just bought both workbooks to start practicing hiragana and katakana! Glad I found you. Just started my journey in learning Japanese

  • @Angie4PK
    @Angie4PK 5 місяців тому +1

    You are incredible educator 💞💞💞
    Happy Thanksgiving from MD.
    You inspire me to learn more since I first studied Japanese in college…25 years back 💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏

  • @Gustavo07771
    @Gustavo07771 5 місяців тому

    Sugoi desune!!!!, arigatou gozaimasu! watashiwa gambarimasu, i really appreciate this, this is the way someone have to help us!!, many people just show the lessons but never write a roadmap for people, i really appreciate!

  • @ziqikamidi2056
    @ziqikamidi2056 3 місяці тому

    Omg thank you so much you told us the steps we should follow to learn plus you gave us all the resources we need and for freeeeee thank you

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  3 місяці тому +1

      I’m sooo happy this help you🥰ganbatteeeee☺️💓💓

  • @javiersee5211
    @javiersee5211 5 місяців тому

    Thank you sensei! Getting back to Japanese is always fun🎉

  • @melgabarjevlog
    @melgabarjevlog 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much sensei, i learned a lot for this video❤❤❤

  • @clairounemetalla
    @clairounemetalla 2 місяці тому

    Love your method ! I will do what you recommend, thank you for your channel !😊

    • @NihongoManabimashou
      @NihongoManabimashou 2 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/users/shortsSWGKtupMzFw?si=Rd1CrjPomAKJoY12

  • @letsstudyenglish9184
    @letsstudyenglish9184 5 місяців тому +6

    Sensei, first, I Would like to thank you for your remarkable teaching technique . Sensei , if you can , please present a series of irodori videos . It will be a grade help for those who hope to sit for the jft exam. Thomo arigathow gozimasu .. sensei !

  • @aierina.
    @aierina. 3 місяці тому +1

    THANKSSS YOU SAVED MY LIFE

  • @johnbedinghaus2390
    @johnbedinghaus2390 5 місяців тому +1

    I love how you have laid out this recommended plan. It fits very well with how I've learned over time (mistakes and all!) to teach myself Japanese. Although, since I'm learning alone it is very difficult and I'm not very far yet. But I will persist! Thank you! I will start watching many of your videos and lessons! It is a dream of mine to visit Japan. ☺

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  5 місяців тому +1

      Arigatooooo😉🙌💓 がんばって!!!😌

  • @Chiexplorer
    @Chiexplorer 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Sensei. Wow this is amazing roadmap. I will follow your guidance and will sign up for the class eventually 😍😍

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  5 місяців тому

      Arigatooo so much for your comment 🥰🙏 I’m sooo happy you liked it and I’m looking forward to seeing you soon! 🥷❤️

  • @jfdewoluwe
    @jfdewoluwe 5 місяців тому

    Sensei like you and Mochi motivated me to learn japanese. I'm learning JLPT N5 and N4 Kanji right now and keep practicing everyday.

  • @nezuzuko
    @nezuzuko 4 місяці тому

    thank u sm, it helps me a lot!

  • @user-fg5nf2im7m
    @user-fg5nf2im7m 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video, it helps a lot!! ありがとう

  • @GurungyNoHamuster
    @GurungyNoHamuster 5 місяців тому

    Thank you! This was very helpful. Your English is very good by the way. :-)

  • @Axge11
    @Axge11 4 місяці тому

    This is the first time a video has helped me so much, thank you very much!! :)

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  4 місяці тому +1

      I am so happy to hear that!! Arigatoooo😆💓

  • @TechEreb
    @TechEreb 5 місяців тому +17

    You are an absolute hero!
    I've been learning aimlessly for the past 3 weeks.
    I've listened to childrens songs; I've aimlessly watched N5 videos, as well as shorts and just tried to collate and absorb information from different sources.
    Sadly, it's not working so well. Hopefully, if I have some sort of structure, it'll stick.
    Also, the comments below are super helpful! Thank you all!

    • @srinivas9479
      @srinivas9479 5 місяців тому

      You in only in 3 weeks I in 2mothe

  • @SourisRune
    @SourisRune 2 місяці тому

    This video and all your others give me hope to finally learn and understand japanese 😊

  • @abellinzmayer5807
    @abellinzmayer5807 3 місяці тому

    Nice job, ninjapanese!!

  • @imo_sekai9718
    @imo_sekai9718 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much ❤

  • @wypimentel
    @wypimentel 5 місяців тому

    You're the best, I love your channel!

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  5 місяців тому +1

      Wow, Arigatooo 🥰🥰

  • @user-ui5ns9mx9c
    @user-ui5ns9mx9c 2 місяці тому

    Thank you. I have been learning for about 14 months. It is hard to do alone, but I am going slowly.

  • @pembasherpa1993
    @pembasherpa1993 5 місяців тому

    really appreciate with you maam thanks for teach very clear

  • @mariojsworld
    @mariojsworld 5 місяців тому

    Nicely presented roadmap.

  • @che33366
    @che33366 3 місяці тому

    I will binge-watch your videos for sure 😊

  • @tnh9375
    @tnh9375 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for make videos ❤😊.

  • @pranav.kulkarni
    @pranav.kulkarni 4 місяці тому

    thank you.....for your guidance

  • @PalasLanguages
    @PalasLanguages 2 місяці тому

    Hello! I plan to start learning Japanese in March 2024. I have watched several videos about how people learn Japanese on their own, but yours is the most developed. I already purchased a book about Katakana and Hiragana, and my goal for March is to learn those. After that, I was a bit lost. I will definitely use this roadmap. I just hope I don't spend too much time and neglect Spanish!

  • @sparky5860
    @sparky5860 4 місяці тому

    Very very helpful…… Thank you….

  • @jaizagaming1426
    @jaizagaming1426 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for all your video Ms. Nin, I have a lot of learnings about Japanese Language.. Now i'm selected & going to work in Japan soon, どぅも ありがとぅ御座いました!

  • @mingcheungkwok7597
    @mingcheungkwok7597 5 місяців тому

    You are nice teacher !

  • @kitsune_52
    @kitsune_52 5 місяців тому

    この動画はとてもすばらしいです。Just what I was looking for.

  • @ChrisHavok
    @ChrisHavok Місяць тому

    thank you so much!

  • @arthurhex770
    @arthurhex770 5 місяців тому

    Most Kawaii sensei on youtube, keep up the amazing work!

  • @KalinLY79
    @KalinLY79 5 місяців тому

    Thank for ur share🩵😍

  • @desterion5587
    @desterion5587 4 місяці тому

    Thank you a lot! You are my savior! Your videos are very interesting and かわいい!It helps me a lot!

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  4 місяці тому

      Happy to hear that! Arigatooo 🥰🥰😍

  • @cliffordrichardc
    @cliffordrichardc Місяць тому

    Great thanks teacher

  • @sunchaserw1477
    @sunchaserw1477 Місяць тому

    From what you said, seems your programs are organised for someone just started learning Japanese. I would really hope I can learn it.

  • @fvmiller1193
    @fvmiller1193 2 місяці тому

    I really appreciate h9w you breakdown the steps. It's quite overwhelming otherwise.

  • @andrettax6052
    @andrettax6052 5 місяців тому +1

    Just passing by to say I really appreciated this video :))

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  5 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!💗 thank you so much for your comment 🥰🙏

  • @blexed_vi23
    @blexed_vi23 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this. 😊😊😊 I'm hoping there are Roadmap from N5-N1 . Thank you so much sensei 😊😊😊

  • @ichiganichannel4942
    @ichiganichannel4942 5 місяців тому

    Sensie Ninja, you are very smart on how to explain English and Japanese words, I learns and amaze may God bless you more🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇

  • @Badr.Din.
    @Badr.Din. 5 місяців тому

    Thank you my teacher because you Care about my comment thank you so much this video it's helped me❤❤❤❤

  • @orlandocontrerascastro9472
    @orlandocontrerascastro9472 Місяць тому +2

    Greetings from Venezuela, South America. 🇻🇪

  • @baconl101
    @baconl101 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this.
    You are right, after I learned hiragana and katakana, I went straight to kanji which makes me feel sleepy.
    I'll do your roadmap, thank you again!

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  4 місяці тому +1

      Yeeeah!! がんばってください😆🙌💓🚀

  • @danka786
    @danka786 5 місяців тому

    先生、いつもありがとうございます。ビデオレッスンはとても貴重です。😃❣ 私の祖国イタリアから温かいご挨拶を申し上げます🙏🇮🇹

  • @jwalbrig
    @jwalbrig 4 місяці тому

    Thanks coach! ------ I say "coach" because I think you are more helpful than a teacher. 本当 に ありがとうございます。

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  4 місяці тому

      Ohhh arigatooo 🥰🙏🙏🙏💕

  • @TenYen4796
    @TenYen4796 2 місяці тому

    Cool I'll give it a try. My approach to learning the Japanese language will be a slow to medium pace. The plan is to incorporate it into daily living. One step at a time 😊

  • @shivangipanicker6063
    @shivangipanicker6063 5 місяців тому

    It was really helpful the tips you gave about Japanese learning process.. can you make video about how to improve listening skills in japanese..❤😇

  • @achukmvlid.johnson9588
    @achukmvlid.johnson9588 4 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @emisukadana7561
    @emisukadana7561 5 місяців тому

    Kawaii Sensei, when you said “its… nandaro~ nya nya nya the use for abjective” 😆❤️

  • @narsplace
    @narsplace 4 місяці тому +1

    Number 2 should be learn basic daily life situations.
    Things that we do everyday that can be repeated and easy to learn and understand.

  • @Joyboyx07
    @Joyboyx07 3 місяці тому

    You’re definitely an angel!!!! Thank you i will set my goal and learn! Besides of being gorgeous youre smart definitely learning from you master.

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  3 місяці тому

      Ohhhh arigatooo 🥰🙏 ganbatteee!!! 🥳🥷🔥

  • @evalai3168
    @evalai3168 5 місяців тому

    Thanks very much ❤You are so nice and your teaching is 👍 great

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  5 місяців тому

      Arigatooo ☺️ureshii 🥰🙌

  • @smvkvellore
    @smvkvellore 4 місяці тому

    Its nice road map about learning Japanese language.

  • @Raiczvlog
    @Raiczvlog Місяць тому

    I am tired reading subtitles. Thanks for contributing this video
    Arigatou gozaimasu from new subs. Please do more and dint stop.

  • @phoenixknight8837
    @phoenixknight8837 3 місяці тому

    Thanks.

  • @Yuppy_10
    @Yuppy_10 2 місяці тому

    Alright sensei i will start learning Japanese.. arigatou❤

  • @arianifauzatunillhmi5434
    @arianifauzatunillhmi5434 3 місяці тому

    Arigatou sensei💓💓

  • @elolypops7025
    @elolypops7025 3 місяці тому

    this was very very helpful. I mastered hiragana and katakana and made the mistake to already try to learn kanji. I felt kinda lost but after your tips i got motivaded again thank you

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  3 місяці тому +1

      うれしいです!
      にほんごのべんきょう、がんばって🥰🥰🥰

  • @christopherh.3550
    @christopherh.3550 3 місяці тому

    Muy buen video.

  • @S-BhaveshYadav
    @S-BhaveshYadav 5 місяців тому

    Ma'am please guide how to start learn Japanese as language for Currier and which skills mostly demanded in Japan🇯🇵.
    Please ma'am guide and thank you for efforts to making video for us😊

  • @senseiSinclair
    @senseiSinclair 4 місяці тому

    Subscribed because the channel name is awesome.

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  3 місяці тому +1

      hehehe arigatooooo😌🙌💓

  • @cloctar
    @cloctar 5 місяців тому

    You are so good at english. Your pronunciation is very good for being japanese aswell

    • @Ninjapanese
      @Ninjapanese  5 місяців тому +1

      Arigatooo 😭🙏❤️❤️ I’m so happy!!! I studied English 6years ago in the Philippines. ( for 6months) Making UA-cam video in English made me improve my speaking skill😌🙏💕

  • @anthonbebec76
    @anthonbebec76 4 місяці тому +1

    I studied Japanese between about 2005 and 2008 with books. Today, with the Internet and youtube it is easier to learn this language. Especially since Japanese is fashionable today, which was not the case 15 years ago