How to learn Japanese in the easiest ways - Japanese learning tips from a native polyglot 🇯🇵

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[@user-rr6pu9dj1r]

Seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near -Isaiah 55:6 A number of years ago, I read a story about a man who set up a nativity scene on his front lawn, but some vandals came along and stole the baby Jesus. The man was quoted as saying, “They’ve taken my Jesus, and I don’t know where he is.” I thought, “Sir, those people did not take your Jesus. They took a plastic figure, probably with a light bulb inside, that’s a representation of Jesus. But that wasn’t Jesus.” We can’t lose Jesus, but sometimes people lose sight of the real Jesus, especially during the Christmas season. Of course, we have responsibilities, families, and things we need to do, but let’s find ways to share the real message of Christmas. It’s easy to transition a conversation to what the Christmas season is really about: the birth of Jesus Christ. Let’s not allow the busyness of the season to crowd Jesus out of our lives. We need to slow down, listen to the Lord, and stay in close fellowship with Him. Even if you’ve been so busy that you haven’t paid as much attention to Him as you should, He’s patiently waiting for you to return. Jesus walked in our shoes, breathed our air, died our death, and rose from the dead. Is Jesus Christ living inside you? If not, I hope you’ll soon believe in Him. He wants to forgive all your sins. He wants to be the Lord of your life, not just at Christmastime but every day of the year. He’s an everyday Jesus, and He’s here for you right now. Jesus, who was born in Bethlehem, died on the cross, and rose from the dead, is standing at the door of your life and knocking. If you’re not sure that he’s living inside you, will you open the door and ask Him to come in?

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[@user-nh8wc6yv4v]

I am a Japanese who is currently learning English, and I know that learning another language is so hard. I hope that many people watching this video will be able to master Japanese.

[@shownbirigingi8133]

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[@James-ml3nd]

頑張ってね。今スペイン語をやってるんで、日本語の勉強やめた。正直、君の努力の結果を見て、僕も勇気出せるとおもうんだ、新しい言語と

[@Fern333]

I hope you’re able to master English, too! We can do this 💗 英語の勉強はがんばんで！！

[@tokisaki8105]

Ty man and your English is good

[@leonzspotg]

@@shownbirigingi8133 who let this kid on this platform

[@mochidemy]

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[@cronex7660]

I really Love the app it helps me a lot with new vocabulary and maintaining it :) Thanks to the golden time feature

[@vipham2158]

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[@maegalroammis6020]

she looks hopeul unlike manyu japanese on yt

[@alittlemei]

Love the app

[@Gankoittetsu]

I hope you make mochimochi free... I like the app also the background music.. It's just i can't afford the premium.. 😅

[@GoatAmv]

In addition, when you learn Japanese, you become not only proficient in the language but also gain an insider view of the culture. Understanding the Japanese work ethic, their business etiquette, and knowing which cultural faux pas to avoid can often make or break an important business

[@sanuaraktar]

For the past few days I've watched many of your videos. And it was too helpful for me. There was something in your voice that motivates me more than anything. I learnt how to learn new languages. How to be productive. And many more. Thank you Ruri.

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Here’s another awesome, inspiring video from Rurisan! She’s very GOOD AT a lot of things. And the nice part is She’s also VERY GOOD AT teaching a lot of things! Your special talent’s highly and widely appreciated Rurisan!😊🙏🍀🍀🍀

[@henrymartinez443]

Thank you sooooo much for this advice!!!!! I've started my journey to learn Japanese to speak fluently for my job. I bought genki and tobira, but I came to a stalemate in my studies on my own, and then I found motivation in this video. Thank you again for this video and advice!!!!

[@cinyaxinya]

i've started learning a bit of japanese a few weeks ago but lately i hven't been motivated enough to continue - this video rlly helped me on what i should do to learn more effectively and also helped motivate me to continue learning! tysm i rlly appreciate it~ keep it up!

[@shuu958]

I really love your content Ruri, I intend to learn Japanese and your advice broadens my mind. Thank you so much.

[@jro8637]

I’m just starting my Japanese learning journey and it’s overwhelming trying to research the “best” app or way to learn Japanese. This is the first piece of information that’s given me a more direct path and makes it feel a little less impossible. Keep up the great content!

[@caothanhphu6746]

app for beginers the bacsic

[@khalilahd.]

This was actually super helpful especially for learning kanji which has been the hardest part of my journey so far. I also like the idea of talking to an imaginary friend to sum up a video or your day. That’s a great way to practice speaking, I will definitely try these tips 😊

[@deutschmitpurple2918]

I will learn Japanese in the future. I hope I can do it ❤❤🤗🤗

[@user-fz2fc9fy2g]

@@deutschmitpurple2918 Did you start to learn Japanese?

[@deutschmitpurple2918]

@@user-fz2fc9fy2g Unfortunately, no 😢😢

[@user-fz2fc9fy2g]

@@deutschmitpurple2918 oh,I am too😂

[@julianrosales2243]

I don´t know why no one has found these videos if they are amazing to practice your listening in english, I understood everything! You´re awesome

[@Paul-ew5yh]

Thanks Ruri! Cool and helpfull video. I will start soon learning japanese and this video is uploaded at the right time! Im very happy that I found your channel

[@dinodino9141]

Can't believe that now I discover this channel. Thank you so much Ruri, enjoying your videos 😍

[@notequalto5179]

I kind of started taking Japanese in college classes just because it was available. 3 years later and now I get to hang out with my friends from Tokyo often and do research with Japanese universities. I fell in love with the culture :)

[@paithoon5506]

I have been using MochiMochi since your previous about the app and I have to say that it's a really cute and helpful app. Believe me, it will help you to memorize vocabulary better thanks to its "golden time" feature that is like a friendly reminer everyday. Also, I love the cute and fun art style. It really makes learning Japanese seem more like a fun challenge rather than boring work. Mochi is especially useful for people like me who hate learning Kanji. Feel very lucky to know your channel and MochiMochi app. 🥰

[@khalilahd.]

I just started using my and couldn’t agree more!

[@johnstephen2908]

Great appp mochimochi i love it

[@vipham2158]

I was download and buy premium version but i give up in just one month 🥲🥲 well maybe I'm not suitable for that method but my English still improve because i have made enormous amount of input

[@FluffyBunny9002]

My MochiMochi app doesn't close out when I close the app for some reason. Like, the music still plays in the background even though it's closed completely. I keep having to Force Stop it.

[@maegalroammis6020]

looks good

[@QuynhNguyen-eq1fl]

I'm a big fan of you, I've watched all your language videos and they're so helpful

[@jessicajay4276]

I'm using MochiMochi too and it works great for me. your tips are so helpful,

[@Christian-ve4bs]

Yes Ruri! This is the type of content I subscribed for! Awesome work. You’re the best :D

[@rafaelcg5067]

Just yesterday, I was thinking about to return to learn Japanese. I will try to follow your tips. Thanks for this excellent video.

[@Vikoboi]

thank you for your videos as always! take care of yourself and have a happy time with loved ones during Christmas and new year! much love!

[@hardstylelife5749]

Very good points, most logical and agreeable; very nice video as always

[@johnstephen2908]

Kanji is so hard tbh. However, learning Kanji is so necessary. Full Hiragana paragraphs are even more difficult to read than those which include Kanji. I also use the Mochi mochi app and I'm learning the N4 vocabulary course. Love its pretty interface and sounds

[@Al-waqwaq]

英検が近いので暇つぶしにこの動画を見ることがリスニングの対策になってます 2週間でかなり聞き取れるようになってきました

[@GoatAmv]

Learning Japanese will help you to appreciate your own culture as well as your own language because it improves your communication and cognitive skills. Accessing a culture that is very different from yours will heighten your awareness that cultures and languages vary.

[@GenkoKenja]

Totally agree, but this is true not only for Japanese….but any language…..you can’t truly learn any language without being involved in some way in learning about some aspects of the culture of the people that speak it…. lol not sure why but also about a year after starting to learn Japanese I kept making the simplest mistakes when speaking English for some reason…it eventually went away….but I thought that was a bit weird… learning Japanese (or a similar language that is very different from your own mother language) will also make you appreciate your own language as you already mentioned…..I used to take English and Spanish for granted and think to myself “Why doesn’t everyone ‘just’ speak it?”…but when I first started learning Japanese a few years back I definitely understood the complexity of learning a language….specially one so different from your own…

[@superbin6021]

"Learning Japanese will help you to appreciate your own culture" True, after learning Japanese, I appreciate English and Vietnamese. Both of them are better than this shit

[@Couch-Tomato]

@@superbin6021 Japanese is shit !?

[@misakimei7237]

Wow finally a great tip 🇯🇵🥰 currently studying n5 / n4 and on oct 2023 hopefully got to study in japan 🙏 Thank you Ruri san.

[@travelphuan4792]

omg thank you so much for this! i just started learning japanese last month! :)

[@anneimysm1074]

Since your previous video about Mochi Mochi, I downloaded the app and used it until now. It's a nice app with Spaced repetition system, now I can learn more Kanji and vocabulary than in the past. Thank you for sharing this amazing app. By the way, I love your voice 😉

[@Jason_YT]

Thanks for the practical advice. Trying to learn Japanese after college and working full time is tough. Btw, when you are saying "revise" to go back and look at something again, I think you mean to say "review." Your English is awesome! 👍

[@FruitChinpoSamuraiG]

Ruri-San vielen Dank für deine Videos, denn diese haben mich ermutigt endlich japanisch zu lernen. Du bist super sympathisch, mach weiter so ^^

[@deutschmitpurple2918]

You always inspire me, lovely Ruri. I am so happy to watch your videos ❤❤🤗🤗

[@SupataevRuslan]

A year ago I came to this channel to understand how to speak English.. Here we go again. Tanks for your advices 🤗

[@luthfiar3290]

your voice in every video makes me relax

[@AtharvTamrakar]

I am just starting my post graduate course today, it’s a two years course. So that’s why I have given myself this two years of time to learn Japanese properly because I am trying to move to Japan in span of 4-5 years ofc after earning enough for at least 2-3 years after my PG. Thanks for this video Ruri and for your other videos that I’ll be watching to train myself in most of the required aspects :) Banzai !!!

[@user-mk7yp6mo8n]

とても綺麗な方ですね。この動画は逆に英語の勉強になります。 ありがとうございます。

[@chainreaction8977]

Do a video on child upbringing. What your parents did to make you so intelligent and motivated. Sho Kosugi apparently wrote acclaimed books about raising children, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on this subject. What your parents did right, what they did differently and what you would have done differently. Thank you, fantastic content as always.

[@sashabrayton2273]

i watch you bc i want to improve my english listening and your speech is very well for this) everyone has their own goals

[@qudrat972]

First when I watched your KZbin channel seem like 100k but now 600 k . Such a great work and motivation for me 💪

[@prescottosegie]

Thank you Ruri for sharing your experience i appreciate it very much 😎💪🏾

[@songthanh896]

ルリさん、ありがとうございます!このビデオは役に立った!メリークリスマス🎄

[@damendouglas7814]

Thank you ❤️ for book recommendations

[@PLPhanLinh]

For me, the easiest way to learn Japanese is to immerse in Japan's culture. When you love the culture, you'll love everything about that country, even the language that helps you understand the local culture, as well as be alble to make a conversation with native speakers.

[@hurricane1042]

長いこと色々なYou Tubeを観てきましたが、特定の方の動画にコメントするのは初めてかもです。今日ルリさんの動画に出会って、10本以上の動画を拝見しました。英語の勉強にもなるし、様々なトピックに関する科学的かつ論理的なアプローチはとても共感します。イスンパイアされまくりです。これからも応援しますね。

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as a chinese,i like you, im learning english everyday. and your video help me a lot

[@kendall2181]

thank you so much!!! super helpful!

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Literally i was planning to watch some of your video and boom your youtube noti popped up

[@liamodonovan6610]

Japanese is a beautiful language you a such a trustworthy person i would love to learn at least one language love your videos you are such an interesting woman

[@matildawolfram4687]

Top-notch video! Many thanks to the author of the channel for the recommendations! The problem with many people is that they want to take a "magic pill" or get "secret knowledge" and immediately have skills and abilities. However, the truth of life is that knowledge, skills, and abilities do not come by themselves. You can't learn a foreign language without doing anything, without wasting your time and effort, just like you can't learn to ride a bike lying on a comfy couch, listening to lectures and watching videos about "modern methods of learning" on a bike. To really learn something, you have to really practice every day. You're going to fall down while you're learning, and you're going to get bumps - that's normal! The ups and downs of learning are an integral part of our lives. Motivation from success and depression from failure will always be your study companions. However, every student has problems in his or her studies that he or she lacks the knowledge to solve. It can be: poor memorization of words; no progress in language learning; the student can speak, but does not understand speech by ear; misunderstanding of grammar; incorrect pronunciation, etc. Agree that a problem you don't know how to solve is very demotivating. In order to find the answer to our question we have to spend a lot of time to read videos, articles and books by polyglots. In today's world, we have to solve problems as quickly as possible. I don't have time to study and analyze a huge amount of information. My goal is to master the basic knowledge of a foreign language as quickly as possible and already start earning money effectively in the international arena. I settled on the practical guide by Yuriy Ivantsiv " Polyglot's Notes: practical tips for learning foreign language". This book is always in my bag. If I have a problem while learning a language, I quickly find the answer in this book. There are many different techniques and tips for learning a foreign language in Polyglot Notes. I have made my own individual schedule and plan for language learning. Now I know what I am going to study, how I am going to study, when I am going to study and what results I am going to achieve. No problem could stop me! With an effective language learning plan my professional skills are more and more in demand internationally every day. Friends, don't stop there! Everyone has talents that millions of people around the world need! Learn the language and make your ideas and dreams come true! Thanks to the author of the channel for the informative and useful video! Your videos motivate me.

[@marymoris]

I'm watching your video on the bus and I'll download MochiMochi when going home. Arigatou gozaimasu ^^

[@toqaaldabbagh5880]

Thank you so much for the tips you are the best

[@rudifberger]

Perfect! Started some things in the last months. One was learning languages (again). With a Karate background Japanese is the choice. Frohes neues Jahr aus Österreich!

[@Maeniluvkentaroo]

After 3-months using Mochi mochi, I'm happy to say that it's a amazing app that helped me a lottt in memorizing Kanji and vocab. Thank you Ruri again for sharing this app.

[@annekerenza3612]

love this app too

[@petuniaacuy6863]

me too

[@jessicajay4276]

Agree

[@Lisa-mc4jn]

yea I totally agree with you. MochiMochi is really good.

[@ShiraishiJunta-fo3ql]

MochiMochi is helping me in learning Japanese too! Keep it up!

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You are a natural beauty! You really do look like a teacher! I appreciate your videos and help, I subscribed :)

[@mochidemy]

Congratulations to Ruri san on achieving 700,000 subscribers 🎉🥰

[@Dio_Zandro]

You are a polyglot!!? This is my first time watching you, and just when I thought it couldn't get any better you proved me wrong lol

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Love your videos from India 🤍❣️ Appreciate your videos. It's useful video. 😌

[@pllinseo]

It’s been a year since I stayed here in Japan. I’m half japanese but lived in PH. After just 2 months of staying here, I already started working to be more familiar and exposed with nihongo. I can see how I improved with listening skill compared to before when I just knew basic words. But I can’t really improve much with my speaking skill. I can’t really understand how they can form a sentence? how it make sense? And Japanese Grammar in overall. Also being shy to speak, being afraid to have mistakes and panicking when I try to speak with other nihonjin is also the hardest to overcome lol

[@finkledo]

I’d like to add, time and effort are key to learning any language . I finally achieved JLPT level 4 after studying on and off since 2009 . Believe me when I tell you, it’s tough but possible . It all depends on HOW BAD YOU WANT IT. All things are possible .

[@jessolator]

so hard to focus on what you are teaching to us, and its because of your beauty . so yes im closing my eyes while listening

[@leyalek8797]

Thank you very much for your advice

[@alittlemei]

Watching this video again and I really love it 🥰

[@turkfromarmenia]

I just discovered your channel and your content is beneficial also as a turkish im so grateful for your earthquake support

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I like your videos about japan , japanese , and your grandma :)

[@annekerenza3612]

Arigatou gozaimasu, I've just downloaded the app, I'll try it and hope it works for me 🤩

[@zoto4064]

When she said, to understand anime which is the best thing in the world. I felt that, but for real thanks for your videos they are so helpful also thanks to your video about motivation iam starting to get my life back together thank you so much Ruri

[@jinjin6543]

Hi from US, Thank you for the tips! Been learning Japanese for almost a year but I'm still struggling. will try mochimochi app. Anyway, Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏻

[@shownbirigingi8133]

a new ever green video, nice

[@themichael3105]

I just accepted a new job in Tokyo coming this summer. I'm practicing. Gracias.

[@Hunikengt]

thank you for telling me about MochiMochi, I will be using it with Bussu! :D

[@comicgagagagame5401]

Hi.Thanks for all your interesting videos. I watch your videos to learn english. I'm interested in the field of meta-skills and writing a book about it. One of the items was related to learning efficiency, and I'm wondering if I can apply those skills to learning English. Your contents are so great. I look forward to seeing more videos.

[@ahmetd.1887]

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@ricosarvey110]

Thx Ruri for the advice, I am learning japanese too because japan is most develop country in Asia which I am from. Always Supporting from Myanmar!!💖💖

[@ykm15282]

Been using Duolingo for about a months now. I’ll give a mochi mochi a shot after this.

[@alvarostevenortegalopez9244]

simple y claro como debe ser.

[@mdsabbir7212]

Thank you very much! I'm from Bangladesh, Now I'm trying to learn Japanese. Your vlogs are very helpful for me , and Mochimochi is really very helpful.....

[@merveb3999]

I am a Turkish person and I try to learn English and Japanese. I wish that I was found you before because I feel like you really help me. Thank you for this beatifull videos you give me motivation and trust to myself ♡

[@ellizaleite1583]

Im from brazil, I like you Accent, your videos help me z lot, not just about language, tnk you.

[@darksight7648]

I have recently started learning Japanese language. I was really trying to find a way to learn about kanji. Your video helped me find that app. I hope it proves helpful in my goal to learn Japanese language. Thanks a bunch. Love and respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰.

[@dieulinh5453]

Hi Ruri I'm enjoying the app a lot! heads up, learn to read hiragana first! After opening the app for only the second time to review my first lesson from the first time I opened the app, I noticed how much it helped me with vocabulary. The way you must input your answers to review questions is great and probably the most crucial part of any app you use to learn Japanese. See for yourself and you'll understand what I mean. I highly recommend this app!

[@celineaskelena]

totally agree

[@trangdinh6106]

Great, I'll try it

[@Maeniluvkentaroo]

I quite agree with you.😎😎

[@adelineprasawat]

I'm using this app, too and I love it ❤

[@NoraBrown-kb6tm]

You right!!!

[@MEEG0L]

I love how you are self conscious of you English accent, when its absolutly adorable imo.

[@shahidkhanrazvi9646]

I watch your videos again and again to learn English And I like you very much ♥️ I'm from 🇮🇳

[@LucasSweden]

Thank you, Ruri

[@shahlazia57]

What a helpful video arigatou Rurichan🤍🤍

[@malawitube]

I am in Japan and learning Japanese . This video has spoken to me. I will try the suggested app and other tips shared. My goal is to be able to speak Japanese.

[@mickeymoran6175]

1:34 Yes it is! I’m new to it and I’m obsessed! You’ve mentioned that JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is you’re favorite but how about some more faves?🙏🏼 Maybe a favorite anime video?! Really enjoy your channel, thank you for all the effort you put into it.

[@JHOSWOW]

Ruri you incredible 😍👍

[@nottheprincess7043]

Thank you for sharing

[@smaxboomlegaxy]

Wow, this video is so good:)

[@-Kuroro-]

英語の勉強でルリさん見てます 凄いかっこいいのに、モチモチ(アプリ名)という可愛い言葉を話してるのが、少し可愛かったです！ 私も英語の勉強頑張ります！

[@jurgenschur9210]

Of course, I don't want to learn Japanese because I am very sure never come so far away, but I like to see and hear you and I can also learn something about English from You. I wish I had studied English when I was a child.

[@grace4683]

Thank you for the useful tips! Could you also do this for Turkish as well? I think it's such a beautiful language

[@Americandream2]

To be honest I sorta felt that that video was more abo introducing mochimochi than learning japanese 😅😅. Anyway ur so good at explaining languages keep going ruri:)

[@LyricistOldMaster]

Nice concept

[@ingenieriayconstruccion66]

Buenos tips Runi.

[@your.alison]

now I am learning Korean but after that I really want to learn Japanese too

[@eriiay]

How did you know I started learning on duolingo??!! lol but thank you I needed this video!

[@EkinKartal]

Planning to go visit Japan next year, let’s see if I’m able to order food at a restaurant

[@ozgegunaydn1935]

Sen cok akilli bir kizsin Ruri. Ve dernek bagisi yaptigin icin de ayrica teşekkürler. Arigatto.

[@TravelEndleslie]

Learning a new language is hard but fun as well ❤

[@caothanhphu6746]

how's it fun

[@sukriilmi3871]

yes, my first goal learning Japanese is to speak with some of my friends. my Japanese friends is kind enough to write me a message in romaji. so, i don't need to learn the hard one. all i do is memorize the vocabulary and the sentence structure. but now i need to learn basic reading and writing too since I'm applying for a job in Fukuoka japan.