how to learn japanese while watching anime

How the vast majority of people use anime to learn Japanese is like this:

• Watch anime in Japanese with English subtitles
• Read the subtitles and try to match it with what they hear
• Repeat for hours and hours

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Is anime more enjoyable after learning Japanese?

Yes. Well, no. Or... probably rather "neither": * "Yes" because as soon as you are no longer slavishly dependent on the subtitles, your eyes can spend a lot more time on the characters faces, enjoying the art and action more fully, spotting add...

Is it possible to learn Japanese through anime?

Yes, it is possible. But let’s not be too quick to confuse “possible” with “easy.” Rather than try to convince you of whether or not you are actually capable of learning Japanese through anime, I’ll just lay out the detailed process of doing so, and you can decide for yourself whether you’re down for some anime study goodness or not.

How to actually learn Japanese from Anime?

You’re aiming for a sweet spot between a few different factors:

• Entertainment value
• Content topic (if you want to get good at conversation, watch conversational shows. If you want to learn medical terms, watch a medical drama)
• Accessibility

How long would it take to learn Japanese for anime?

Some estimate that it takes English-language students (or non-Asian, without prior kanji knowledge) about 4800 hours to reach true Japanese fluency and pass the JLPT N1 exam. On a Reddit thread about how long it take to learn Japanese, users shared that it took about 800 hours of study time to be able to watch anime with full comprehension.

1. ( The Scariest Tip!) Remove English Subtitles

This is by far the most daunting thing you can do whilst watching anime, especially if you’ve never tried to properly study the Japanese language before. However, just as with many new hobbies and activities, throwing yourself into the deep end may just do the trick!

2. Language Shadowing

Language shadowing is a learning technique that people use to practice how to pronounce words better. It involves listening to the audio, in this case. of the anime, and attempting to simultaneously verbally echo what they hear.

3. Write Down New Words

Another way to learn through anime is pausing and writing down new words that stand out to you. Whilst there may be no rhyme or rhythm to this method, if you listen carefully to dialogue over time, you might be able to pick out what words are used for conversation flow and what words have specific meaning.

4. Create Flashcards & Make A Game Of It

If you’re the type to learn things through fun and games, take the previous tip and bring it a step further. Create flashcards and make a game out of trying to learn how to read the word, how to say the word, and what it means.

5. Be Selective With Your Anime Genre

This might not be an obvious one, but it is an important one! If you’re setting out to try and learn Japanese with anime, it will definitely help you in the long run to be selective about the genre.

6. Read the accompanying manga to the anime (if possible!)

Many anime series will have an accompanying manga. Take your language skills to the next level by purchasing the manga and reading it out loud.

How to learn Japanese?

In this “learning Japanese through anime” guide, we’re going to look at a detailed process for putting all that crazy Japanese deep into your brain. Specifically, we’ll go over: 1 Learning every word of every episode (including how to do so). 2 Systematically toggling subtitles. 3 Listening to your chosen anime. 4 Drilling each anime episode into your brain.

What is anki flashcard?

For those that don’t know, Anki is a spaced repetition system (SRS). In other words, they’re smart flashcards. You can download Anki for free here, and you can learn more about how to use Anki in our free guide to learning Japanese, which you can get by signing up for our (pitifully infrequent) newsletter on awesome tips, tools and lessons for students of Japanese.

Where can I Find Anime for Learning Japanese?

When you’re learning Japanese, it’s best to choose an anime show without a complex plotline. Children's anime (子供向けアニメ, kodomomuke anime), such as Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z, Card Captors Sakura, and Sailor Moon, which you might be familiar with if you grew up in the 90s or 00s, are great to begin with.

How to Effectively Learn Japanese With Anime

Kicking back with a bowl of popcorn to watch your favorite program is certainly a break from your ordinary Japanese language learning routine of learning grammar structures and overloading your brain with more new vocabulary. Well, almost. To effectively learn Japanese through watching anime, some work and effort is required on your end.

Drawback of Learning Japanese with Anime

Japanese is an honorific language with different ways of speaking. It goes beyond the generally straightforward distinction between formal and informal though and depends on whether you are speaking with a friend, family member, acquaintance, colleague, or superior.

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