How to Start Learning Japanese from NOTHING

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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
  • Feeling lost on how to start studying Japanese? You’re not alone!! In this video, I break down learning Japanese into easy, ACTIONABLE steps you can take as an absolute beginner.
    Wanna follow my move to Japan? ✈️🇯🇵 Follow me on Insta or Twitter @TokuyuuTV!
    💻 Links mentioned in the video:
    ・JapanesePod101 - Hiragana: • Learn ALL Hiragana in ...
    ・JapanesePod101 - Katakana: • Learn ALL Katakana in ...
    ・My tips for speaking + pronunciation: • How to speak Japanese ...
    ・JapanesePod101 - Pronunciation: • Introduction to Japane...
    ・Nihongo Shark (N5 Vocab Deck): nihongoshark.com/jlpt-n5-voca...
    ・Anki website: apps.ankiweb.net/ (Mobile versions also available on each app store. Gotta pay schmoney for the iOS version tho)
    ・Tae Kim’s Guide to Japanese Grammar: guidetojapanese.org/learn/gra...
    Timestamps:
    0:00 So I got this comment…
    0:39 I’m finna solve all your problems
    1:03 Hiragana + Katakana
    1:25 Best way to test yourself
    2:02 Japanese Pronunciation
    2:13 N5 - What it takes
    2:37 How to learn words goodly
    2:59 Anki setup
    3:32 Kanji! Ahhhh!! +apps
    3:54 How to learn kanji
    4:25 Japanese grammar is ezpz
    4:53 What you can expect
    5:31 Hot update!! 🔥

КОМЕНТАРІ • 863

  • @TokuyuuTV
    @TokuyuuTV  4 місяці тому +80

    hello all~ I keep getting comments saying the N5 vocab Anki deck download link isn't there anymore, but it is!
    if you go to the NihongoShark website, the link just now says "AnkiWeb's shared decks database" instead of "JLPT N5 Vocabulary Deck", then the download button is under the samples.
    happy studying!! 🥳🍥

    • @amousyyy3932
      @amousyyy3932 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! ❤

    • @MR.witherstormplus
      @MR.witherstormplus 4 місяці тому +1

      279 or 2.79? Couldn't tell if you were being sarcastic about it being expinseve

    • @adamlokaj9543
      @adamlokaj9543 4 місяці тому +1

      How should i study these cards in Anki when I dont know Kanji at all. Or should i do some research first ?

    • @blubber0_0
      @blubber0_0 4 місяці тому +1

      @@MR.witherstormplus It's 279 lol. No joke

    • @djjohnathan1136
      @djjohnathan1136 3 місяці тому

      Ok so I'm currently doing this on my Chromebook that also acts as a mobile phone, I'm not completely sure how to get it and I'm not good at finding things like this by myself and would love some help with it

  • @rami9392
    @rami9392 3 місяці тому +230

    If I can memorize all 1000+ Pokemon, then I can memorize the Japanese alphabet.

  • @pineapplesatan3895
    @pineapplesatan3895 Рік тому +1448

    Started learning japanese, mainly as a distraction that I am now invested in, finally finished hiragana and katakana and had no clue what the heck to do next. Absolute perfect timing to discover you honestly, you're a lifesaver!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +125

      Ahahahahahahah ‘a distraction that im now invested in’, this will be an amazing origin story 😂😂 I’m glad my video was able to help!! I know I felt a bit lost after i learned hiragana and katakana so im happy to share my perspective looking back 🥳 keep up the awesome work!!

    • @o0...957
      @o0...957 Рік тому +38

      Then you can get started with kanji and vocabs along with grammar 🙂

    • @Akacchin
      @Akacchin Рік тому +9

      Kanji, it's intimidating but you'll get their, I mean I'm not even done with hiragana.

    • @mag4926
      @mag4926 Рік тому

      @@TokuyuuTV The Kanji Study app costs $279?

    • @user-lm5jf9tw3l
      @user-lm5jf9tw3l Рік тому +15

      Hey, i saw your comment and i wanted to give you some advice. Im a low intermediate in japanese and ive done maybe 80+ hours of research on how to learn a language and these are the steps you should take:
      1. Learn hiragana and katakana
      2. Basic grammar and 100+ vocab (from textbook or apps like duolingo)
      3. Just immerse in japanese content (anime, youtube, books, music etc.) And make sure to listen actively and with 100% focus. Trust the process and you will be fluent. Also i reccomend matt vs japans channel on this. Also, anki is a waste of time in my experience. Dont learn, aquire through immersion. Good luck dude!

  • @MoranTheMoron
    @MoranTheMoron 9 місяців тому +26

    I can’t learn Japanese without people assuming that I’m a nerd

    • @Termenz1
      @Termenz1 9 місяців тому +7

      Why should you care about opinions?

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  8 місяців тому +11

      ahahahaha yeah i get that, but that judgment turns into admiration once you achieve a certain proficiency, and you just gotta not worry about the judgment and follow your passion in the meantime 😌

    • @Yasudoesthings
      @Yasudoesthings 19 днів тому +1

      Just keep at it and show them that it's more than just impressive 👍

  • @moony6246
    @moony6246 Рік тому +448

    I've recently came back to learning Japanese and honestly I've never been more motivated in my life. Your videos are hilarious, still waiting for more!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +11

      Im beyond happy to hear you’re picking up japanese again!! It’s a long, yet very rewarding journey 😙 working on the next video now!! Thanks for watching ❤️

  • @vizzker
    @vizzker 9 місяців тому +74

    As a duolingo user, i see this as an absolute win

  • @gulkucuk7696
    @gulkucuk7696 Рік тому +190

    Hey, I just started learning Japanese by myself and it took me almost 2 weeks of not-so-thorough research on how I'm supposed to start and find my materials. Your 6 minutes video summarizes and explains to new learners just like me while comforting them. Thank you for sharing your experiences and giving advice to new learners.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +14

      ahhhhh im really happy to hear your found my video concise and helpful!! 🤧 having a guide is definitely a nice comfort for understanding the road ahead. Im glad you are finding the genki books useful〜 good luck in your studies!!! 🥳

    • @Said-uz4wz
      @Said-uz4wz 11 місяців тому +1

      Can you pass the link

    • @gulkucuk7696
      @gulkucuk7696 11 місяців тому +7

      @@Said-uz4wz drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ft6m-mwlj8waN6TvMu18EdhmBsKEkdVN?usp=sharing here some pdfs

    • @abhishekpatil6236
      @abhishekpatil6236 8 місяців тому

      hi
      can you please suggest some advice as a beginner which you faced which are not described in the video

  • @blubber0_0
    @blubber0_0 6 місяців тому +96

    I was indebted to you after just 2 minutes. Thank you, handsome man
    I'm keeping a light record of my progress here, as this is the video that started it all. Hopefully it motivates someone to take the plunge.
    *Entry 1 - 12/11/2023*
    (TLDR: Finished hiragana and katakana in 17 days with JapanesePod101 videos using mostly the Kana App and a few small writing drills.)
    26/10/2023 Thursday night - Hiragana start
    29/10/2023 Sunday morning - Hiragana finish
    So a little over 3 days.
    I planned from the start to take a short break before katakana, as I thought this would help with confusion between the alphabets, and so I did. I reviewed little hiragana in the run up to katakana.
    *2 day break*
    01/11/2023 Wednesday night - Katakana start
    11/11/2023 Saturday night - Katakana finish
    So 10 days start through finish.
    I felt drained during the early days of this time period. Perhaps my initial flame of motivation started reducing to embers after I took a break, but I don't regret my decision.
    Looking back, my exercise book looks worse and lower effort now than when I started out with hiragana lol. Maybe my brain just got used to remembering stuff?
    I waited until finishing katakana to resume practice with hiragana.
    My method: Using JapanesePod101's videos, I used a pen and notepad to write the romaji and the character, then wrote character out for about 4 rows. I used 2 lines at once to make it easier.
    The bulk of my time I spent in the Kana app, practicing the last 20 or so characters I learned at any given time, then doing a big review later on. I used the "hard" setting for reading and writing, so I had to remember how to write each one. If I didn't know *or* got it wrong, I made sure not to accidentally mark my answer as correct out of habit (my writing score tended to be about 90%)
    Now I'm just over 17 days in, I've started to read Tae Kim's guide and I'm about to watch a video right this second on optimising Anki's settings for my Japanese learning.
    I easily found some N5 decks and imported one, so starting out shouldn't be such a hassle I hope.
    It's a good outlook, and the forecast is sunny with some light drizzle (Not literally)
    *Note - 09/04/2024*
    Started sentence mining
    I have read the Basic and Essential Grammar sections of Tae Kim's guide, and have "learnt":
    700+ vocab
    200+ kanji
    *Note - 12/04/2024*
    "Finished" N5 deck
    Reached end of N5 deck (654 cards), doing my first review on the last remaining new card in the deck. So 4.3 new cards a day on average over 153 days (starting 12/11/2023)

    • @Rayisgone
      @Rayisgone 6 місяців тому +5

      I just started learning hiragana, and I found what your wrote motivating good luck on your journey in learning Japanese.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  5 місяців тому +10

      Really love your commitment to the habit by putting in the work each day!! Incredible that you’re already getting use to hiragana and katakana after 17 days 🥳 keep up the awesome work, good luck on your japanese language journey!! 🤧✨

    • @blubber0_0
      @blubber0_0 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Rayisgone Thank you, you too ^-^

    • @StepRBX
      @StepRBX 5 місяців тому

      It looks like the deck he showed in the video has been lost, are you willing to share some of the decks you found?

    • @blubber0_0
      @blubber0_0 5 місяців тому

      @@StepRBX Same here. I found presumably the same deck in the first few results on a google search. It has audio (sound quality was meh, but better than nothing) for each word and an example sentence, and the card type is literally named after nihongoshark.
      I also found one with anime plastered all over it (always good), and decent audio from a site called Jlab (Japanese like a breeze), which follows the order of Tae Kim’s guide. It’s more convenient to use the recommended Anki add-on for this deck so it’s up to you.
      I doubt I can link them here, good luck.
      Unnecessary answer but I feel like it so: I’m also currently adding words I come across in my immersion to my own separate deck, along with the vocab in Tae Kim’s guide, in the most basic card format with a basic one or two word definition for most vocab. People probably stress about good cards too much I’d assume.
      I’m also suspending/deleting cards for words that I recognise instantly or that are obviously extremely commonly used. My current approach is to focus more on listening (me regurgitating Jlab’s approach like), so I just read the hiragana and don’t worry too much about the Kanji, but everyone works differently I guess. I could record my own audio and probably will in future but I’m lazy lol, and practicing reading hiragana can’t be that bad. I’m doing 5 new per day in the N5 deck, 8 per day in the Anime deck, and adding on average 7 per day to my deck from immersion. But of course, I’m currently suspending/deleting words I don’t expect to need to supplement the frequency of appearance of. Not too many though, since I’m still just starting to build up my vocab as a beginner.
      Japanese will be my second language besides English so feel free to ignore my approach and do whatever you want to do lol. And good luck everyone 💜

  • @levizst9458
    @levizst9458 8 місяців тому +4

    The haikyuu reference is so realistic💀 i wanted to learn japanese and volleyball all cz of haikyuu 🤣

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  7 місяців тому

      you’re in good company 😂😂

  • @doiboiplayswarthunder3980
    @doiboiplayswarthunder3980 Рік тому +124

    I tried out the Kana app, and turns out its wonderful. I couldnt possibly imagine memorizing katakana and hiragana so fast, its blowing my mind! Thanks so much Tokuyuu!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +10

      I’m beyond happy to hear that!! 🥳 sounds like you’re putting the effort in; keep up the awesome work! 😙👏

    • @thecamillarose9806
      @thecamillarose9806 Рік тому +1

      Cool! I learned Hiragana by myself and onto Katagana. Good to know the Kanji will be cool

    • @arpitgupta8308
      @arpitgupta8308 11 місяців тому +1

      where are you practicing your japanese because i am from indian😅 and i don't know anyone with whome i do practice

    • @bubblegumbeech6985
      @bubblegumbeech6985 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@arpitgupta8308 there are apps where you can pay subscription for talking with the teachers and practising more casual talking

    • @fridaycat7125
      @fridaycat7125 7 місяців тому

      @@TokuyuuTVyo is japanese from 0 a good textbook for beginners i still a newb but i kinda wanna get fluent

  • @Trippy.travlr
    @Trippy.travlr 2 місяці тому +3

    This is actually so helpful! I was so overwhelmed

  • @Sulfiric
    @Sulfiric 2 місяці тому +1

    Super helpful. I saved this to reference it later as I progress. I’m starting from square one and I really appreciate this impromptu itinerary.

  • @Gidthekid450
    @Gidthekid450 3 місяці тому

    Dude your so nice that you made a hole video for 1 person that's really nice!

  • @threedogsinatrenchcoat9968
    @threedogsinatrenchcoat9968 Рік тому +22

    This was super comprehensive and I loved your energy:) thanks man!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +3

      I’m glad you found it helpful!! And I appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment 🤧 wishing you the best on your language journey!! 🥳

  • @devashreep4332
    @devashreep4332 4 місяці тому

    one of the best videos out there !!!! Thanks a bunch :)

  • @uniresearch101
    @uniresearch101 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the quality of your content - I've got much from it. Ive been studying for 5 weeks from starting position, and have completed ひらがな / カタカナ and am now on to the 漢字 (holy moly...) and starting げんき and Paul Noble on Audible - to at the same time as using lots of revision tools from Memrise, Duolingo, Kaizen and Anki using the resources you recommend.

  • @treanna8746
    @treanna8746 Рік тому +3

    I just binge watched all of your videos so I hope you make some more! I have been trying to learn Japanese with my family but the process has been really slow. I really like your editing style and your videos are entertaining and informative.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +3

      Thanks so much for watching my videos, Treanna!! That’s really awesome you’re learning japanese with your family, that’s so wholesome 😭😭😭 learning japanese is a long journey so the process will always feel slow - but you just gotta be patient and stick to it and you’ll definitely make amazing progress! I’ll definitely be making more videos so stay tuned 😙

  • @kathrynnaylor2994
    @kathrynnaylor2994 Рік тому +9

    This is very encouraging. I've recently begun working through the Hiragana alphabet, and yes, lots of writing characters in order to memorize them and all the stuff you're saying. The Kanji Study app was an excellent recommendation in your first video -- all in all, fun to watch with solid advice. Thank you for posting this, and hope you are thriving.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +2

      ahhhh thank you so much for the lovely comment!! 🥺🤧 glad you found the advice helpful! im still doing my best to fully settle into japan, but thriving nonetheless 😝

  • @user-vg5tz5lu9e
    @user-vg5tz5lu9e 2 місяці тому

    thanks bro for giving such valuable info in such short video, arigatou

  • @rababshayradhruba2606
    @rababshayradhruba2606 Рік тому +2

    As inspiring as always!!! Hoping and waiting to see more of your videos.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      I’ll do my best to keep making them 🥳🎉

  • @jackalacken
    @jackalacken Рік тому +5

    Bit by bit this channel is going to blow up, all of your videos have such good editing and they feel seemless. Keep on creating! Love the vids!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +3

      Ahhhhhhh thank you much!! Im glad you have so much faith in my channel, it means a lot! 😭😭😭 don’t worry, ill keep them coming!! 🥳

  • @yashumaki03
    @yashumaki03 Рік тому +41

    My will and motivation for learning Japanese has honestly been you and your videos. You provide such good advice in such entertaining ways too. Definitely gonna start my learning process soon. I'm really thankful for everything you've done for us and I can't wait to say I was there when you were a small youtuber when you eventually become really popular.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +4

      Thank you so very much for this absolutely lovely comment 😭🤧 im beyond happy that you enjoy my videos and that they are giving you the motivation to get started! I wish you all the best on your journey - it’s a very long yet very rewarding one. Ganbatte! 🥳 I can’t wait for the day you can brag to everyone that you knew me early on 😉

  • @ayomideadesipo7255
    @ayomideadesipo7255 8 місяців тому +1

    I was very overwhelmed with starting but after watching this video I’m super excited! Thank you so much :)

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  7 місяців тому +1

      im glad my video was able to organize things a little bit 🥳 you got this!! ✊

  • @rujo1548
    @rujo1548 Рік тому +5

    your videos are so helpful and the production is just so good!! youtube really did a great job making you appear in my feed❤️

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +2

      Awwwww thank you so so much for the kind words 🥺❤️ im happy the youtube algorithm gods decided to show you my video 🤧

  • @Yasudoesthings
    @Yasudoesthings 19 днів тому

    Thank you so much! I've been trying to figure out a way to structure a start but couldn't figure out how. This is a huge help for the start of many great things that I shall bring to this world. Once again. Thank you.

  • @Leo-ci4ib
    @Leo-ci4ib Рік тому +96

    This video is so helpful! It's only 6 minutes but I understand everything, very on point. Although I just began learning, I have a goal to be able to understand japanese in 1 year (I hope I will be able to). Thank you for the video and I will definitely check your recommendations.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +7

      Im happy that everyone was easy to understand for you!! Good luck on your goal of understanding japanese! 🥳 how fast it progresses depends on how much time you put into it, but don’t forget to be patient with the results!!

    • @nelak.9654
      @nelak.9654 8 місяців тому +4

      Update?

    • @XANA96
      @XANA96 7 місяців тому

      ikr lol. ARE YOU FLUENT YET!!@@nelak.9654

    • @sita_067
      @sita_067 7 місяців тому

      Any update ??

  • @jordanalderton9162
    @jordanalderton9162 Рік тому +2

    Bruh! Your videos are my favorite for advice on studying Japanese! I really felt the need to comment and thank you for your honest and insightful approach. There is no limit to resources on this topic on youtube, it's very overwhelming. Y
    You keep things cut and dry while still being so entertaining! So USEFUL, which is exactly what i've been looking for.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice comment!! 😭🥺 really glad you appreciate my style of video, i try to keep it as straight to the point and entertaining as possible. Good luck on your language journey!! 🥳

    • @jordanalderton9162
      @jordanalderton9162 Рік тому

      @@TokuyuuTV It has begun! I am signing up for the April term of 2024 at ISI in Kyoto, via GoGoNihon. Wish me luck! I have 1 year to prep!

  • @SuyePhoto
    @SuyePhoto 2 місяці тому

    Honestly I have been floundering around with ways to start and have started and stopped so many times but you actually broke down the steps instead of just "use anki' haha thanks so much!!

  • @magomogu282
    @magomogu282 Рік тому

    this is literally the best guide ive ever watched. thank you so muuchh

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      im happy you like my guide so much!! 😭 glad it was able to help 😙

  • @AresTakeoff
    @AresTakeoff 10 місяців тому

    Amazing video my man, I seriously appreciate you!!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  10 місяців тому

      and thank you for taking the time to leave an awesome comment! 🤧🫶

  • @uwu_888
    @uwu_888 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for your content Tokyuu. It is greatly helpful!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      awwww thanks for watching my other videos too 🥺 glad you enjoy it!!

  • @em8169
    @em8169 Рік тому +1

    finally helpful video, a video i watched before this one is literally just dude saying its impossible and that i will procrastinate, thank you for this!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      LMAOOO that doesn’t sound very positive 😂 it’s definitely possible, just gotta put in the consistent work!

  • @4tailsmx
    @4tailsmx 2 роки тому +7

    I have never commented here, first time :) Good luck in your trip bud, you deserve it! Hope you can record and upload some great content there in Japan. Thank you for the vids as always!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +1

      Thank youuu, I’m gonna need all the good luck i can get, im HELLA nervous for this move 🥵😩 and im DEF planning on making some content while over there, so stay tuned 😈 thank you for commenting 🤧

  • @delro5223
    @delro5223 Рік тому

    Your contents are so informative and entertaining at the same time! Thanks for this guide. So glad I found your channel. 💪

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      Ahhhh thank you so much!!! Entertaining and informative are the two main things I aim for so I’m glad you think that 🤧 I appreciate your kind words!!

  • @saiyanrivals1612
    @saiyanrivals1612 2 роки тому +3

    another great video man. can’t wait to see your experience in japan 🔥

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Saiyan!! 🤧 and I can’t wait to share all the experiences; it’s gon be one crazy ride 🤪

  • @andresb1640
    @andresb1640 2 роки тому +5

    I always like your videos before I even watch it because I know it’s gonna be a banger!!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you SO much Andres!! 😭😭😭 I hope one day you never change your mind and take the like back after watching it LMAOO

  • @Gorillix2024
    @Gorillix2024 29 днів тому +1

    bro you are my angel, thank you so much!

  • @jasmina_f
    @jasmina_f 8 місяців тому

    Hello thank you for the video. I'm starting to learn Japanese so I'm happy that I found your channel and I'm sure that your videos will be a great help to me😊

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  8 місяців тому

      im glad you find my videos helpful!! good luck on your japanese language journey, it’s gonna be an adventure if you stick to it〜

  • @amj9952
    @amj9952 9 місяців тому +1

    very helpful vid, short and to the point.... Thanks!!!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  8 місяців тому

      we don’t believe in time-wasting over here at TokuyuuTV 🫡

  • @iamthestormthatisapproaching69
    @iamthestormthatisapproaching69 Рік тому +10

    FINALLY! A to-the-point video that even recommends my favorite tool for Japanese; Japanese Kanji study! And i even learned how to use Anki through it, unlike other people who say "just use it, btw you can you use this deck." _proceeds to NOT show you how the app REALLY works_

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +2

      kanji study is an absolute beast of an app, glad you’ve already found it!! and really happy to hear you enjoyed my video, i try to stay as straight to the point and clear as possible 🫡

  • @shia_a319
    @shia_a319 Рік тому +3

    I feel excited! Love the energy sensei🙏 hoping you had a wonderful time in Japan, let us know soon:) and I'mma go hit that 3-4 months goal starting today! Best of luck to me ang my sister ❤️

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      love to hear you enjoyed the video 🤧 make sure to comment again once you two hit that goal! rooting for you!! 🥳

    • @debsterdebz
      @debsterdebz 8 місяців тому

      Hope you’ve reached your goal! I’ve just started and hope I’ll be able to master the basic in 4 months time ☺️

  • @-AbhishekKumar-oc4pp
    @-AbhishekKumar-oc4pp 2 місяці тому

    You deserved a subscriber here
    Thank you bruh!

  • @owynwithawhy1768
    @owynwithawhy1768 2 роки тому +3

    Haha nice! When I started I used the JapanesePod101 kana videos! Also sending all the prays to you on successfully getting to Japan!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Safe travels!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +1

      Oh for real?? What a coincidence 😂😝 they’re really good videos right?? And thank youuuu!! Gonna need all those prays to get me through this big move 😭🙏 always nice to hear from you Owyn 🤧

  • @Sakura43192
    @Sakura43192 4 місяці тому

    Thank you you just earned a new subscriber🥰

  • @julioquizhpe3327
    @julioquizhpe3327 Рік тому +2

    Thanks. I feel motivated to go on learning Japanese.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      woooo, cheering for you!! 😙🥳✊

  • @glaubka
    @glaubka 9 місяців тому

    The best video !!!! Thank you ❤

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  8 місяців тому

      glad it helped! 😙

  • @noobersgaming6672
    @noobersgaming6672 8 місяців тому

    Mn you fr make absolutely gold content that helps a lot ngl ❤

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  8 місяців тому +1

      appreciate all the love 🤧🫶

    • @noobersgaming6672
      @noobersgaming6672 8 місяців тому

      @@TokuyuuTV I wanted to ask why don't you upload videos frequently enough and when are you coming back to your hometown ?

  • @m.sakamoto9807
    @m.sakamoto9807 2 роки тому +3

    Another banger video 🔥 Have a safe flight!! Praying for your PC to arrive in one piece 🙏🙏🙏

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому

      My man knows the real struggle 😭😭😭🙏 that shit is so bubble wRAPPED you wouldn’t even be able to tell it’s a PC 🥵

  • @jediofmanytrades9809
    @jediofmanytrades9809 Місяць тому +2

    Sorry, just watched this video for the first time or your channel for the first time. Haven’t seen any other videos yet but we just passed your anniversary and I hope you made it and everything is doing well.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Місяць тому +1

      ahhhh you noticed! yesss it’s been exactly two years in japan and it’s been an adventure for sure 😝 thanks so much for watching my video and leaving a lovely comment 🫶✨

  • @squirt7161
    @squirt7161 2 роки тому +2

    this video helped a lot thank youi!!!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +1

      Im glad you found it helpful Squirt!! Thanks for watching my video 🤧🤧

  • @R.0doso
    @R.0doso 11 місяців тому

    Thank you tokuyuu!
    im proud of you :D!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  11 місяців тому

      thank you so much 🥺🫶

  • @PelvicGaming
    @PelvicGaming Рік тому +3

    OMG THE " to speak" bit was so cool!!! Its dope to see how Kanji works. I think breaking it down into radicals makes it significantly less daunting!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +2

      once you learn several kanji, you’ll start seeing the radicals that repeat, making it easier to pick up new kanji 😌

    • @PelvicGaming
      @PelvicGaming Рік тому

      @@TokuyuuTV slow and steady! Also it really did make me feel better knowing it took you seven years to become fluent. I've been studying for a month and thought I'd be waaay further but your story was a reminder that language learning is a journey and hardly a destination.
      I love your vids and thank you for all the knowledge and stories you share with us!

  • @debsterdebz
    @debsterdebz 8 місяців тому

    New sub here ☺️ Thanks for the step by step instructions and linking all of the resources down!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  7 місяців тому

      no problem!! thanks for subscribing, and im glad my video was able to help 😙

  • @mariic5286
    @mariic5286 Рік тому +1

    Thank you soo much!! :) i just decided i want to learn japanese and this was soo helpful

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      that’s really exciting you want to learn japanese!! and im really glad my video was able to help you 🤧 good luck with your language journey!!

  • @sumayahashimi1283
    @sumayahashimi1283 Рік тому +11

    Hello Tokuyuu! Thank you for your videos, they really help me and inspire me to never give up on my journey of learning Japanese! You deserve way more subscribers and viewers :)

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your lovely comment, Sumaya 🥺🤧 im beyond humbled that my videos were able to encourage you to keep going! It’s a long journey that can feel tough at times, but I can guarantee you it’s incredibly rewarding 😌 keep up the awesome work!!

  • @dinotoyexpert3651
    @dinotoyexpert3651 2 роки тому +17

    I don't even want to learn Japanese - I just come here to watch your amazing productions!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +3

      Ahahahahaha thank you Dino, im flattered you think the production quality is that good!! 🙇‍♂️💦 always nice to see you in the comments section 😙

    • @dinotoyexpert3651
      @dinotoyexpert3651 2 роки тому +1

      Would you like to play a game? I know you personally. (HL)You know me. Who am I ?

    • @dinotoyexpert3651
      @dinotoyexpert3651 2 роки тому +1

      Your productions are amazing

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +2

      @@dinotoyexpert3651 i had i feeling i did! But I’m not sure who to guess 😝

  • @codyr.48
    @codyr.48 Місяць тому

    I've learned the kana so many times over the past decade lol. I'm hoping this time I can finally push beyond it. Thanks for your video, it's very insightful

  • @lpookiecookie
    @lpookiecookie 4 місяці тому

    thanks for this!! i plan to study like 1-2 hours a day. i wanna maybe reach around n4 soon! i have hopes to go through the foreign exchange program and go to a japanese highschool this year! i am using this advice and will try to learn. i am using, duolingo, busuu, kana and anki. i really hope i can achieve this, if you see this is n4 a realistic goal before the end of the year, if i dedicate myself? that aside, thank you! i really really do enjoy your videos man. thanks for the extra help. 💛

  • @Sakura-zu4rz
    @Sakura-zu4rz Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you 🤗❤

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      Thank you soo much for your kind words 🥺🤧 im absolutely humbled you love my channel so much. Knowing there’s viewers like you out there make it all worth it! 😙

  • @japoneze6507
    @japoneze6507 2 роки тому +2

    Harrison!!! Another master piece of a full video series by the hand of OUR favourite fuqingN1sempai!!!
    Sorry for not commenting earlier, but my computer broke and had completely forgot about it to be honest.
    It's great you recommended apps for each Android and iPhone users.
    And for the record, I can say most English Native Speaker frustration while learning hiragana and katakana could reflect in us non native English speakers learning how to properly read different words since each vowel combination can be read in so many ways that can be real creepy

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the positive comments always, Eze!! And I’m sorry to hear about your computer, that sucks 😭😭😭 and i can imagine reading english can be HELLA frustrating, the spelling doesn’t make sense like half the time 😂😂

  • @addam3846
    @addam3846 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you man , I appreciate it

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Місяць тому

      glad you found it helpful! 🥳

  • @bristibose9470
    @bristibose9470 Рік тому +6

    I don't understand why this channel is so underrated.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      dawwwwww thank you so much!! 🤧 im still fairly new to youtube so it takes time to grow

  • @rasi3625
    @rasi3625 День тому

    oooh thanks for this

  • @ahmedlbouchouari9124
    @ahmedlbouchouari9124 2 роки тому +6

    Like always 👍❤ Hope you reach Japan safely 🙏

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому

      Thanks Lbouchouari!! 😙🙌 i appreciate all the positive energy 🤧 here’s praying everything goes smoothly 🙏

  • @SSCC27
    @SSCC27 11 місяців тому +1

    I might be doing a trip to Japan in a around a year or two, so now I’m really motivated to learn Japanese lol. This really helps because I was feeling lost on how to even start.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  10 місяців тому +1

      ayyyy that trip to japan is definitely going to be amazing!! 😭 and you’ll for sure enjoy it more if you’re able to understand even a little bit of japanese 😙 glad you found my video help! you got this!! 🥳👏

  • @belmont6086
    @belmont6086 Рік тому +1

    Tae Kim guide must be really good, I saw more than one Japanese fluent person suggesting us to use that book/guide. Good video, thanks for the advises.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      Yesss it’s a very good guide! They do a very good job of breaking down the grammar so that it makes sense 😙

  • @sogeking935
    @sogeking935 2 роки тому +2

    Another great video ❤
    Comment is 3 weeks late but keep going bro !!! 💪

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +1

      Ahahahahaha not a problem brother!! Appreciate your support always ❤️

  • @FuuuCh
    @FuuuCh 2 роки тому +1

    I haven't watched your videos for about 6 month, there's a lot of improvement here. Congrats for 1k subs even that I'm late tho!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Fuuu!!! 😭 Always a pleasure reading your comment so im glad you’re back 😙 the youtube journey has just begun!! 😈

  • @saikik3073
    @saikik3073 Рік тому

    I loved your energy sm subscribed to you💖

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      It’s an honour to have Saiki K himself subscribe to my channel!! 😍😍😍

  • @emmanuelcesar9004
    @emmanuelcesar9004 Рік тому +1

    OHH Nice to watch your videos their so informative and so helpful to me who just started japanese learning for the past 5 months now and i know a couple kanji like 30+ and its hard for me who is a 14 year old
    THANKS FOR THE HELPFUL VIDS ITS HELPING ME A LOT BTW LOVE FROM THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      Great job studying japanese for 5 months already, and knowing 30+ kanji already is amazing!! 🎉👏 i think that you being so young is actually and advantage - i think you’ll be able to learn new concepts faster than adults! Just stay patient and keep working hard, and you’ll see amazing results. Keep it up!! 🥳

  • @rollwpx
    @rollwpx 6 місяців тому

    You have incredible energy.(Btw the video editing is perfect🎉😊)

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  6 місяців тому

      thank you so much!! 😭 it’s hard to get the right energy across on camera, so im really happy to hear you like it 🤧

  • @Evikeuklavier
    @Evikeuklavier Рік тому

    Man your channel’s so cool. Keep it going ☺️

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much!! Ill def keep the videos coming 😤✊‼️

  • @DontEatMyPiexD
    @DontEatMyPiexD 2 роки тому +3

    Fingers crossed everything goes super smooth on your move day!!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for the warm wishes Pie!! It’s already stressful enough moving countries, i just want everything to work out 😭🙏

  • @lorenzo7046
    @lorenzo7046 Рік тому +4

    Hello, I just discovered your channel and I think you are awesome. Very good videos that are full of useful pieces of information.
    In June, I started learning Japanese and at the moment I can read and write Hiragana, I remember all Katakana but I still struggle reading it.
    I'll use your tips to continue studying.
    Keep it up!! :D

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so SO much for the amazing comment, Lorenzo!! 🤧 Absolutely incredible you can read and write hiragana already and being well on your way to conquering katakana too😙 keep practicing them and you’ll get them down a lot quicker than you think!
      Im glad you find my videos helpful, and I wish you all the best on your japanese language journey!! 🥳 it’s a long yet incredibly rewarding road〜

    • @lorenzo7046
      @lorenzo7046 Рік тому

      @@TokuyuuTV Thanks a lot! :)

  • @lucasc530
    @lucasc530 Рік тому

    This is literally the best video I to watch if you want to know how to start studying

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      really glad you think so!! 😭🙏 thanks for watching 🤧

  • @minderri25
    @minderri25 10 місяців тому

    I'm new to Japanese so this video is helping me a lot. Many thanks!!!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  10 місяців тому +1

      really glad you found it helpful!! good luck on your japanese language journey 🥳

  • @alaabale6891
    @alaabale6891 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video it was actually the one helped me find good road for studying Japanese.
    Most other roads there is a big gab in between levels and I think as a beginner not knowing what next is where to drop learning .
    The kanji app for the android is the best I use it between collage lessons to kill time but it helps me remembering a lot.

  • @janolivergalvez5006
    @janolivergalvez5006 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this guide.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      Thank yOU so much for watching it!! 😙

  • @snailpirate
    @snailpirate 2 роки тому +29

    I've got to give the N5 a go sometime soon and see how well I do 🤔
    Also great video as always! Glad to see you're finally going to be going to Japan! Good luck!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +4

      Good luck my dude!! Keep me updated on how it goes when you do take it, im rooting for ya 😙🙌 がんばって〜
      Yeah im SO excited to finally be going, super nervous tho 😭😭 i appreciate the good luck, gonna need all the luck i can get to get me through this move 🥵

  • @BrandanR
    @BrandanR 2 роки тому +6

    hello I am your biggest fan plz remember that when you blow up once this "life in Japan" content drops :') ... also you make learning Japanese sound so possible I might just give it a try

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +1

      Here’s praying my life in japan content is interesting enough for my viewers 🙏💦 and how can I forget the most fashionable influencer on tik tok?? You best be remembering ME when you hit 1 milly 😌

  • @malakahmed5084
    @malakahmed5084 2 роки тому +4

    相変わらず元気ですね!超いい動画を作ってくれてほんとにありがと!💖💖

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому

      僕の動画を見てくれてありがとう、マラックさん🙇‍♂️‼️動画を作るのが好きだから問題ないっす🥳🎉

    • @malakahmed5084
      @malakahmed5084 2 роки тому

      @@TokuyuuTV そうなんだ!
      で?日本への飛行機はどうだった?👀

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому

      @@malakahmed5084 無事で到着できましたよー‼️今大阪で探検してる〜🥳

    • @malakahmed5084
      @malakahmed5084 2 роки тому

      @@TokuyuuTV 良かったね!地震に気をつけてね!💖
      いい旅行をお過ごしください!💖🌟

  • @ryunamikaze7627
    @ryunamikaze7627 3 місяці тому

    As its my dream to someday visit Japan so i started learning Japanese yesterday through Duolingo and i got the basics done but i felt like its not gonna get me nowhere so i was looking for videos and this video really is really helpful. Thank you so much!

  • @kescazuos4408
    @kescazuos4408 7 місяців тому

    You are so funny!! thanks for this video, and also thank you Myron 😂😂😂

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  7 місяців тому +1

      glad you think so 😂🙏 and big shoutout to myron for the video idea for sure

  • @wissamelorabi5670
    @wissamelorabi5670 2 роки тому +9

    What a great video!!!. It helped me a lot and I am more excited to learn Japanese now XD. Thank you for this amazing video!!. I hope you will continue to spread these wonderful videos.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому +2

      Awwww thank you SO much wissam for leaving such a lovely comment 🥺🤧 im glad the video was able to help you!! Don’t worry, i plan on making videos for a longgg time 😎 good luck in your studies!! 🥳

  • @leosimoes7962
    @leosimoes7962 10 місяців тому +1

    Man I am very thankfull to discover you because now I will start study japonese (kind of a good distraction to pass the time) and I know it will be nice to studying it. I don't care how much time I will take if my studys are going well haha. Again thank you so much man. I will sub you here. Have a nice day/night and a very happy life! And I hope your jorney to Japan went well haha😅.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  10 місяців тому

      im really happy to hear my videos were a helpful starting point for you! 😙
      im enjoying my life in japan, still so much to discover〜 thanks for your warm words 🤧🫶

  • @fugosfork7907
    @fugosfork7907 Рік тому

    I never know what to do after hiragana and katakana, much appreciated!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      I knowww, it’s not a very clear-cut path 🤔 glad my video was able to help!!

  • @vale_8050
    @vale_8050 2 місяці тому

    I find this video inspirational, I'm taking Languages ​​at university and I'm trying to learn Japanese on my own because I want to go and live there

  • @syedazharali6928
    @syedazharali6928 7 місяців тому

    ありがとう! Due to this video i was able to learn both hiragana and katakana in two days through the videos you suggested.

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  7 місяців тому

      wowww two days for both hiragana and katakana, that’s amazing!! Keep up the great work 🥳

    • @syedazharali6928
      @syedazharali6928 7 місяців тому

      ええ?!?!This is the first time in my life that the UA-camr himself replied to my comment!! ありがとうございます!

  • @chocosart8451
    @chocosart8451 2 роки тому +2

    I hope you arrived safely in Japan! Eagerly waiting for the border to open for tourists..

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому

      I am safely in Japan and really enjoying my time so far meeting friends!! 😙 i hope the borders open too 🙏💦 hopefully in the summer

  • @forgoodlife8916
    @forgoodlife8916 Рік тому +1

    please keep going
    i love your vedios ♥🥺
    you are amazing

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      thank you soo much for you lovely words 🥺 ill keep posting dw!!

  • @asadi8880
    @asadi8880 3 місяці тому

    It was so helpful

  • @vlog_hall335
    @vlog_hall335 8 місяців тому

    I'll follow your steps if I learn this language I'll be so grateful to you ty for the steps I'll try to learn im in love with japan

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  7 місяців тому

      hope the steps help you, and good luck on your japanese language journey!! it’s a long yet rewarding one 😌

  • @Ksjdbdnxjxn
    @Ksjdbdnxjxn 19 днів тому +2

    After watching this video I quit learning japnese before even starting 😅

  • @duaaa.rehman480
    @duaaa.rehman480 Рік тому

    Just started learning Japanese and this video is really helpful

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      I’m beyond happy that my video could help you 🤧 thanks for watching!!

  • @thomas19994
    @thomas19994 9 місяців тому

    JESUS! this is so usefull! thanks for the roadmap, i'll start grinding N5 rn!!!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  8 місяців тому

      glad you found it helpful! 🥳

  • @ambarlostinthewoods3080
    @ambarlostinthewoods3080 6 місяців тому +1

    Very good video my man❤

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  5 місяців тому

      thank you so much! 🥲🫶

  • @Stockrock111
    @Stockrock111 2 роки тому +1

    First! Always enjoy your content, Tokuyuu!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  2 роки тому

      My man is FAST! Appreciate your comments always, Stockrock ❤

  • @SirSkyro
    @SirSkyro Рік тому

    Im goddam excited for this as a new years resolution!!

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      you dont have to wait to new years to get started!!

  • @pr1y4nka
    @pr1y4nka Рік тому

    Can testify, the kana app is great for the basic alphabet. I was about to make a whole quizlet ugh (thank you so much)

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому

      glad you find the kana app useful!! ahahahaha yeah, so much easier to just an app 😝

  • @393Nestor
    @393Nestor Рік тому

    Genki + tokini Andy’s video is a very useful combo too

    • @TokuyuuTV
      @TokuyuuTV  Рік тому +1

      I’ve heard only great things about the Genki series!! I haven’t watched tokini Andy’s videos in depth, but thanks for sharing the recommendation! 🥳