how i study japanese (self-study by myself) + my tips & best resources for beginners | my guide

[@trulyjia]

Please turn on subtitles (the music gets a bit loud in some areas), and check out the description for a list of all resources mentioned in the video! Ahh! I seriously agonized over whether or not to publish this video for months because I didn't know if it would be weird to suddenly have such a chatty video when all of my previous videos were no-talking. Nontheless, I hope you enjoyed the video! ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა

[@trulyjia]

@@aradhaybharadwaj1649 Aww thank you so much. You are so sweet! I will definitely consider talking a bit more if others would like that as well!

[@StudywithMiejie]

I also prefer making silent/faceless vlogs but recently I finally got the courage to talk in front of the camera (it was my intention for my channel when I started but it took me a lot of time before doing it). It’s just so liberating. (๑>ᴗ

[@trulyjia]

@@StudywithMiejie I am so happy that you were able to find the courage to talk in front of the camera, and I agree that it opens up so many options! Best of luck to you as well.

[@christopherpaul7588]

@@trulyjia I agree!! I feel so relaxed listening to your voice. It's so nice! Thank you for your tips!! I would like to first start with speaking and writing in Romaji. I know a little but I'd like to improve my level before trying to learn Hiragana and Katakana.

[@trulyjia]

@@christopherpaul7588 I used romaji and the kana simultaneously because that was just the way my textbook taught it, but your idea sounds great! Keep going!

[@zukii.x_x]

Don’t stress yourself too much with kanji! Even most native speakers don’t remember much kanji that they won’t need in their everyday life.

[@KARMAticSAGE]

Is listening enough for anime tabs ttavel

[@humairakahhar]

This is actually ALL my steps learning Japanese too! Believe us guyss, it workssss!

[@trulyjia]

Aww thank youu! I'm definitely planning on posting another Japanese study video!!

[@emilianobongiovanni2975]

This is how i started to learn japanese, and after some months studyng i already passed the N5 exam and studying for the N4, with concistency and effort you can do it !!! :).

[@trulyjia]

Aww thank youu that gives me so much motivation!

[@ぴーちく-y1v]

日本人です こんなに熱心に日本語を勉強してくださって嬉しい限りです！何かに一生懸命になって物事を行う姿は本当に尊敬します！！これからも頑張ってください応援しています💕

[@florianejuvany]

I’m looking for a Japanese pen pal. I speak French (my native language) and English. Can we get in touch?

[@lily-gg5vh]

omg this video is such a lifesaver.

[@trulyjia]

Thank you! I am so happy that I could help in some way.

[@cloudyvero]

The moment you pulled out Weathering With You and Fruits Basket I was like “this is my kind of girl!” My two faves!

[@Minicooper_forpresident]

Your handwriting in Japanese looks so clean and pretty!

[@vnussoul]

this video motivates me sm to study japanese 🫶🏻

[@ThenameBiswajit]

I have completed learning hiragana and katakana and i am practicing them daily and also i have ordered genki books they will arrive soon. I excited about the books😊

[@hannahsox12]

Such a useful video with lots of great resources and tips! Thank you so much for including closed captions, I'm hard of hearing and rely on them greatly, so thank you! 💖

[@iAmRayyyy_]

tysm for the tipsss!! ありがとうございました

[@MizukiMeido]

Thank you so much for your video! I'm on the other side, in meaning I teach Japanese and I hope you know that videos like this helps people like me to know how to become better ourselves! Keep up the great work!!!

[@MizukiMeido]

Also, I love your voice and you have such a neat hand writing...!!!

[@trulyjia]

Thank you so much! Your words really mean a lot to me!

[@C0sm0zz_st4r]

IM SUBBING! I love vtubers and I rlly wanna learn Japanese ur what I need tysm

[@TheSelfTaughtLanguageCorner]

This is very inspiring. I’m somewhat a intermediate japanese learner ( been studying off and on for about 5 years 😅) . I’m more comfortable learning with mina no nihongo series because I love the challenge. Great video and give your best with your studies, I believe in you!

[@trulyjia]

Thank you so much! I have heard great things about the みんなの日本語 textbooks. You can do it!

[@blacknova889]

Ooooooh yes the background music is very calming Miyazaki knows the vibes ❤️

[@eecorr]

I'm just new to learn japanese and your video helped out where to start, so thank you! ありがとう

[@ChuuyaNakaharaA5158]

I love watching these as if I'm actually learning Japanese (I'm studying Russian)

[@callyzr]

i write traditional chinese and i was literally barely surviving in japan by only being able to read kanji😭😭 i go there often so im going to try to learn japanese

[@cherreis1]

Your voice is so calming 😭

[@trulyjia]

Aww, thank you so much! ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა

[@wanik4]

Your writing looks great 👍

[@misa2598]

You inspire me to study japanese again

[@trulyjia]

Aww, you are way too sweet!! You can do it!

[@AnnaFortunatoColaco-nn9hp]

her letter in japanese is so perfect!!!!!!!

[@AncaBenca]

Hi, I would love to add something to the kanji study. Brute memorization will burn you out and you may forget them pretty soon, because of their sheer number. I would recommend Remember the Kanji (it also has awesome Anki deck: All in One Kanji Deck (Heisig's RTK Order, 6th edition)) , Kanji Koohii and/or WaniKani. It is based on method, where you depict individual kanji into smaller parts (primitives) and make stories out of them. Even though it took me over one year to finish the book, I found it fun and rewarding. 😊

[@trulyjia]

Thank you for the suggestions! I've heard great things about Remembering the Kanji, so I might try it out. I think I will probably make another video on studying Japanese, so lookout for that and remember to let me know what you think! Your comment was super helpful!

[@AncaBenca]

@@trulyjia I am more than happy to help fellow 日本語 student 😊. Also your video was somehow nostalgic and motivating, since I finished Genki series some time ago and was slacking off on the grammar. 日本語の勉強するのが頑張って🍀. このチャンネルに見るのが続いて、trulyjiaさんのプログレスをみて楽しむ😊.

[@trulyjia]

@@AncaBenca Aww, thank you so much.

[@stvrgaezing]

your tips are really helpful! i think we live in really good times to learn languages since we have an acess to various resources on the internet and are able to surround ourselves with lots of content in certain language we're learning:) i also want to say that your handwriting (both in japanese and english) is really cute and neat, i love it!! would you mind telling me what pen did you use to make your notes? it seems really smooth

[@trulyjia]

Thank you!! I think I used the Pentel EnerGel pen in this video :)

[@mariastayhopHOPOT8]

日本語を学ぶためのアドバイスをいただき、誠にありがとうございます。私は初心者で、こんにちは、ありがとう、そしてもう少ししか知らないので翻訳機を使用しています。

[@corbefranz5388]

Your handwriting is beautiful 😮

[@Kaydennnzzz]

Your voice is so calming and soothing 🙊 Though I don't really know what you're talking about =~= But it's fine cuz I actually like to watch videos where people are learning things I haven't or didn't learned :]

[@trulyjia]

I'm so sorry if I didn't give enough context for the video. I will be adding subtitles soon, but the names of all the apps and resources I mentioned are in the description if you would like to check that out. Edit: subtitles are now available!

[@brandyypine7767]

Such a pretty video honey, voice over quality great!

[@_lilinana.languages]

This is such a great video :)

[@trulyjia]

Thank you! I am so happy to hear!

[@CufNs1]

If all your other videos are like this I'd watch! 100%, your voice is soft and soothing!!!

[@trulyjia]

Thank you for the compliments, but it wasn't my original intention for my channel to be a language learning one :(( of course I would love to post about languages here and there and give tips, but I hope my audience will also enjoy my vlogs haha.

[@CufNs1]

@@trulyjia I understand! The way you critique your vlogs are very aesthetic as well!! I'm new to your channel but I can definitely see people watching your content for the long run especially when they find themselves overwhelmed, or just needing time to chill, unwind and relax. On that hand, I just really think by slowy adding more and more parts with your voice at your pace, would bring in more of an audience because it's so calming lol! I hope I'm not over stepping boundaries or anything, sorry in advance if so!

[@trulyjia]

@@CufNs1 awh this is such a sweet comment; definitely made my day!! I am really grateful for the advice as well :)

[@CufNs1]

@@trulyjia My pleasure, Jia!

[@Phase-zo2mp]

I've been using this app called kana to learn kana as well, but really good tips thank you so much!

[@trulyjia]

I haven't used the app before, but I am glad it works for you! I am so happy you liked the video.

[@NefliteArts]

Fruits Basket is awesome

[@trulyjia]

Fruits Basket is a series that my friends recommended me! The vocabulary and grammar in Fruits Basket is a bit difficult for me, but the story is really interesting. I'm so happy that you found my tips somewhat helpful!

[@Belectraaaa]

I have jusr started learning japanese and i came across this video woah i find it highly useful cause i founf tofugu which is amazing👍🏻

[@grate77]

I also really like tofugu and tried relentlessly to find an app like the website, the only thing that’s really good for Japanese learning that I found were renshuu and kanji!

[@Belectraaaa]

@@grate77 great👍🏻

[@nikkiej.5875]

I learned Japanese a few years ago and I would like to start learning again. It was fun when I was learning it.

[@_samsafi]

Great video, it was very helpful 🔥

[@trulyjia]

Aww, thank you!

[@hiiiiiiixzz]

ありがとう❤ this was very helpful

[@Rumeel12708]

Awesome video and helpful!!!!!! I just started learning Japanese so this helps!!!!!! My approach to learning kana and kanji is through calligraphy! Brush strokes or just when to press harder with a 2mm lead holder! Still haven't learned all of Katakana but I will get there! Hope you keep uploading more videos!!!!! I also started learning Korean, I was like why not 😝. Calligraphy for both, my main motivators are kpop for Korean and Anime for Japanese! I do need to start learning more verbal sentences and not just letters.

[@trulyjia]

Ahh calligraphy seems so fun; will definitely try out soon! And yes! I really want to learn Korean as well!

[@Rumeel12708]

@@trulyjia yesssssss you definitely should try it!!!! I've been doing calligraphy for a while and it is time for me to expand into other languages! You can start with just a regular pencil (or a 2mm lead holder which I prefer), pressing a bit harder where you want more "emphasis" (thicker strokes), mainly down strokes but then you can just play around with it, almost like slang or accents on a laaaaaaanguages. Have fun and don't stop learning!

[@trulyjia]

@@Rumeel12708 I'll definitely try it! Have fun and don't stop learning to you as well!

[@Ramiristempest]

You putting the soundtrack here really distracts my attention as it takes me back to spirited away 😭😭

[@trulyjia]

Ahhh the nostalgia of Spirited Awayyy! (But I'm sorry if you couldn't hear my voice at times. Hopefully the subtitles help.)

[@Ramiristempest]

@@trulyjia it’s ok i can hear it. I like it that way. It’s so relaxing

[@trulyjia]

@@Ramiristempest Aww thank you!

[@InvincibleUnderHeaven]

बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद!🙏🙇

[@夢子-t5q]

Ur voice is rlly relaxing

[@idk6386]

Wish i can write like that w

[@Lasinisevindi4356]

You're well learning japanese I like your videos❤

[@amadeokostka3074]

Hii, may I know the name of the grid notes that you are using on 0:34? Thanks in advance

[@lyssprime9069]

I think you can buy these in stationery shops. I bought mine in the National Bookstore in the Philippines. It's called linear journal notebook. Hope this helps 😊

[@axuu8942]

こんいちわ! I want to say "thank you" for this video! I had some problems with Japanese (I have already learned Katakana and Hiragana, and I don't really know what to do next), and it's now really hard for me to keep going, but because of the videos like that I'm still quite motivated (though confused 😅). Keep it up!

[@trulyjia]

こんにちは！I'm still a beginner at the language, but maybe you could try learning a bit of grammar next. I think it's good to know some basic sentence structure! Immersion is great as well. You got this!

[@axuu8942]

@@trulyjia ありがとう for advice! I've already thought of learning grammar first, I just was afraid that because I don't know many words it would be hard. Sorry for bother you, but if you want, can you please recommend me some of grammar books for Japanese (that can be download online)?

[@kennyt4792]

Thank you so much for dis video. i hope this helps me understand anime to lol

[@desireeclaire7969]

I love your handwriting what pen are you using.😊

[@trulyjia]

The pen I used in the video has a Pentel EnerGel ink refill, but the pen body is a Zebra Sarasa one.

[@anriema_sley7509]

Thank you for recommending tofugu

[@Spirit-FilledMindset]

Good video, just need to turn the music down a bit as it is hard to hear you in some parts.

[@trulyjia]

I really appreciate the advice; so sorry about that! I will be adding subtitles soon, so I hope that helps. Edit: subtitles are now available!

[@roshanapoorzafar4042]

i like your voice ♥️ do it more🤗

[@trulyjia]

Thank you!

[@poojamishra8254]

Lol 😂 your handwriting is neater than my yo yo yo yo

[@poojamishra8254]

2:09

[@nephew69]

Her handwriting is so good😭

[@THOMASFrancis-np5dl]

Thank u !

[@princessJB09]

Lol im still a beginner i just finished learning the alphabet but i didnt learn them together i did it one by one 😢 but now i have to move on to vocab

[@trulyjia]

Ah don't worry about it!! Keep going and you got this!

[@h.yamashita]

ive been looking for japanese vlog type videos to practice listening,, and a lot of them were non speaking,, it was difficult (but also really funny). and if i did find one that was talking it was actually korean or chinese speakers lol

[@charlottesmom]

I've been very slowly learning Hiragana, I just had the idea yesterday that I should probably be learning Hiragana and Katakana at the same time...I know about 80% of the Hiragana symbols so far but will start adding in Katakana tomorrow. Great video but one thing, the background music was way too loud at certain points in the video. It was hard to hear you. Edited to add...just saw your comment about the background music, will watch again with subs on. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@trulyjia]

You can do it! And yes, please turn on subtitles... I'm so sorry about the music.

[@charlottesmom]

@@trulyjia No no its okay I just didn't read your message before I started the video. 👍🏻😊

[@trulyjia]

@charlottesmom Just for my own reference, I wanted to ask: do you think the music was really loud during the whole video, or was it just a few areas? Was it still mostly understandable even without subtitles? Thank youu!

[@charlottesmom]

@@trulyjia Hi 😊, No it was only loud in a few parts, it was very vewable with subs on, even without if I was paying attention more. You could hear it was just distracting. 👍🏻

[@trulyjia]

@@charlottesmom Thank you for replying! I will make sure to work on the audio in future videos!!

[@aryan71651]

Your voice is so lovely.

[@cereal_adict]

Yotsuba is a great manga

[@chuvbit]

hi, I just find about your channel and instantly click subscribe because i like the ways you explain your experiences, tips, and methods of studying. Your voice is so soothing and your bgm choice is really good but too bad the BGM volume is a bit loud and distracting. On some part it is a bit hard to distinguish between your voice and bgm because the volumes are too blended up. I love Inochi no Namae and other ghibli instrument, but your sweet voice shall be the main highlights here. Thank you so much for creating videos which shows studying can be fun and comforting.

[@3bouldersurban653]

Are you Japan or America based with the bookstore display of Japanese mangas?

[@trulyjia]

This bookstore is in the United States.

[@3bouldersurban653]

@@trulyjia is it a large well known bookstore and in a lot of cities? Or do you mind sharing the name / link ?

[@trulyjia]

@@3bouldersurban653 It's called Kinokuniya, and I think they have stores worldwide. They have a really great selection of books and manga written in Japanese.

[@3bouldersurban653]

@@trulyjia thanks 🙏🏼👍🏽 I will check it out

[@marzram0992]

Where did you buy Genki books？

[@trulyjia]

I got mine from a store called Kinokuniya, but you can also find them on amazon if that's available to you. Here are some links: - Full set of all books + bonus stuff: amzn.to/3DYqyv1 - Full set of all books, no answer key: amzn.to/3KIjTZP - First Genki textbook: amzn.to/446wEE5 - Second Genki textbook: amzn.to/3skYRd2 Hope this was helpful. If you want links to the Genki workbooks, I can send those as well. If amazon isn't available where you live, I'm sure you can get it elsewhere as well.

[@GamersAreOppressed-gg6bz]

@@trulyjiaso should I start from here ? I have zero knowledge of Japanese

[@ourys7252]

For those using Genki can someone explain to me where are the audios in the listening comprehension parts please.

[@MonkeyJC_OFFICIAL]

I'm chinese hehe so learning kanji is easier

[@Sideway8]

I wish my handwriting was that neat lol

[@trulyjia]

Lol thank you!

[@AzuureEmpyrea]

助言してくれてありがとうございます!! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡

[@funsmiles5309]

こんにちは。僕は やヨウです。日本語のべんきょうしています、but I am losing motivation, you know?

[@trulyjia]

I have also been less motivated recently, so you are definitely not alone! Just keep going and you can do it!

[@Riri-SEIROR]

私は日本人です！外国の方が日本語を勉強していることがすごく嬉しいです (๑>◡

[@Riri-SEIROR]

BGMもジブリ音楽でいいですね！

[@trulyjia]

ありがとうございます！

[@Callmehbella-archived]

OH EM GEE YOTSUBA

[@johnnacke4134]

Are you familiar with “ Japanese From Zero “ book… It was recommended for me… I am a beginner.ciao, John

[@chandimaanu8475]

What is this jisho app plz tell me

[@SakshiKumari-r1x]

Hey everyone, i want to ask a question to you... I want to go japan for bachelors but the duration of the course is 5 years, on the other hand, in my country i can complete my graduation (bachelors and master) in 5 years... So! What should I do? Should i complete my higher education in my country(india) or just go to japan which take a long time for graduation (8 years)

[@quhwu]

You should definitely do it in india just keep on learning Japanese and when you graduate just get settled in japan even I'm gonna do the same

[@faarsiiz]

私は日本語をベンキょします。 なぜハラ私は日本がすきです。私はアメリカ人です。べつ二大したことわない!

[@StudywithMiejie]

すてき！このビデオが好きです。 Your voice is so soft and soothing. Your tips are helpful and this video is very aesthetic. I also like your editing style. おめでとう。 I also have video like this one but your editing is way better. I’m excited to see your channel to grow. Keep it up! ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚

[@trulyjia]

I watched your video on studying Japanese a few months ago when I was just starting, so I can't believe that I would see your comment here! Your editing is amazing; I love your style as well!

[@japanesegrind7799]

As a fellow japanese learner, ill drop the real sauce. few strict rules beforehand: never use textbooks, only study grammar for 30 minutes max a day, only practice speaking after 8-12 months month 1: learn kana by heart and do Core 2.3k deck on aki watch japanese shows with english subtitles watch Cure Dolly grammar playlist videos (3 per day should be fine) month 2: do the same just start watching japanese shows without any subtitles month 4: should be done with core 2.3k and cure dolly videos start sentence mining and continue watching shows without subtitles start reading easy news and things of those nature month 6-8: start reading actual (children) books etc look up words you dont know, dont go overboard month 8-12: you can start speaking continue doing the other stuff month 36: you can stop sentence mining at this point you are fluent, you will never have to study japanese again. you we will be able to learn just by watching shows and reading books. this is all you need to learn japanese (or any language for that matter), no boring textbook study or classroom environment. im currently on month 25 and i completed N1 exam solely by immersing, if i can do it you can do it as well.

[@trulyjia]

Wow, thank you for sharing so much advice! I am so sorry if my own tips are misleading because I am still only a beginner and can't really speak with that much experience.

[@zwwz1424]

@@trulyjia No it’s fine. I mean really i’m not even saying that what you taught in the video was inherently wrong but there’s a faster and less boring way to do it. You should really look into immersion (refold, mia, ajatt, steve kaufmann). I really do wish you would teach that instead to others and even better implement it for yourself. I only gave a rough sketch of how it done and fast you can accomplish your goal with solely immersing. But at the end of the day everyone has a method that works best for them and if you enjoy using textbook then there’s nothing wrong with that. Some people require structure for example and textbooks provide that. Also my comment may have came off as disrespectful towards your video and putting it down in a way but I’m really just trying to bring awareness to immersion methods in a somewhat subtle and oversimplified way

[@trulyjia]

@@zwwz1424 No worries! I am actually really happy with your advice. I realize that although I mentioned immersion a bit in my video, I didn't really go into detail that much, so your comment is really helpful to others.

[@zwwz1424]

However you did share a lot of good points in the video. Especially the youtube bit with kemushichan and the yotsubato manga. Amazing advice for beginners. I can’t lie though the aesthetic of the video is amazing and all the writing looks like it’s fun to do, might have to pickup a textbook or worksheet as well 😂

[@trulyjia]

@@zwwz1424 Lmao thank youu!

[@OverdriveRSSZ]

私はのが下手日本語をまだ。しかし、また、学毎日。でも、これは多漢字やボカブレリ。

[@juliaperezmorales7304]

Your stroke order is unusual…

[@trulyjia]

I am so sorry about any mistakes I made in the video. Thank you for the advice!

[@ThơmĐỗ-q9d]

Chủ nhật/24/12/2023

[@chrisheartman9263]

The music is definitely too loud. Actually, in general the mixing is fucked up on the voice part. Do some mixing and lower everything else/elevate the voice level. The audio effects and the music were so obnoxiously loud compared to your voice that I can't remember anything from this video but the music and the occasional extra audio effect.

[@trulyjia]

I am so sorry about the audio; it was not my intention at all for the music to turn out obnoxious (I had hoped it would be relaxing but I understand that was not achieved). This was my first video with a voiceover, and I will be sure to work on the audio more with future videos. I appreciate the advice, and I hope the video was still enjoyable regardless.

[@aubreymorgan9763]

unfortunately the music gets so loud in the middle of the video i can barely hear you

[@trulyjia]

I am so sorry about that. As mentioned in the description, pinned comment, and my replies to all the comments, this is my first video with a voice over. Please turn on subtitles (which hopefully help), and I will be sure to work on any audio issues in the future.

[@jupitersnoot4915]

Music is too loud

[@RenHeng_canon]

Damn i can BARELY hear her voice. That music is LOUD lol.

[@trulyjia]

I am so sorry about the audio issues. As mentioned, that was my first video with a voiceover, and I will definitely work on things like that in the future. I hope you can understand, and please turn on subtitles, as suggested in the description and comments.

[@army_dreamer_8088]

The music is too loud

[@ZariffsDev]

私は日本人です。あなたの字は日本人じゃないのにとても上手ですね！

[@august14412]

HOW IS YOUR HANDWRITING SO NEAT 😭