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The 20 Most Commonly Confused Japanese Words (Intermediate Guide)
The 20 most commonly confused Japanese words for intermediate learners, from a native speaker: homophones, transitive vs intransitive verbs, and nuance pairs explained.
Japanese particles that confuse intermediate learners: は vs が, に vs で, and the cases where two particles both feel right
The Japanese particles that still trip up intermediate learners: は vs が, に vs で, and when は replaces を or が, explained by a native speaker.
Anki alternative for Japanese: a calmer way to read and remember
Looking for an Anki alternative for Japanese? immit puts a popup dictionary and built-in SRS in one tool, no setup. See how immit and Anki compare.
Yomitan alternative (2026): the integrated dictionary + SRS workflow that doesn't break
Yomitan is free, open source, and lookup-only. If you want lookup plus built-in SRS in one tool without an AnkiConnect bridge, here is where immit fits.
How to read Japanese on iPhone Safari (2026): a learner's mobile workflow
What actually works for reading Japanese on iPhone Safari in 2026: iOS Look Up, Live Text, page translation, the Safari extensions that exist (including 10ten Reader and Nihongo), photo lookup, and a cross-device workflow that connects mobile discovery to desktop spaced repetition.
Best app for learning Japanese in 2026: an honest comparison
The best app for learning Japanese in 2026 is not a single app. An honest by-phase comparison of immit, Renshuu, Bunpro, WaniKani, Anki, Yomitan, Migaku.
Notes from Building a Japanese Dictionary: Why Intermediate Vocabulary Learning Breaks Down
What it is like to design a Japanese dictionary for the wall every intermediate learner hits. Three methods that actually move vocabulary past the post-textbook plateau.
Transitive vs intransitive Japanese verbs: an intermediate learner's guide
自動詞 vs 他動詞 is the layer most textbooks introduce around N4 then leave to immersion. A native-speaker guide to the pairs, particles, and intuition.
How to Mine Japanese Vocabulary from Netflix and YouTube in 2026
A 2026 workflow for mining Japanese vocabulary from YouTube captions, plus an honest look at where Netflix sits today and what tool fits if Netflix is your only source.
How to Read Japanese on the Web (no copy-paste)
A 2026 workflow for reading Japanese on the web: hover any word, save it in one click, review on a spaced schedule. No copy-pasting, no Anki setup tax.
Sentence Mining Japanese: A 5-Step Workflow to Read and Remember (2026)
Sentence mining is the fastest way to turn Japanese reading into vocabulary that actually sticks. Here's the 5-step workflow, beginner-friendly, no Anki setup required.
After Duolingo Japanese: the 2026 roadmap to actually become fluent
Duolingo got you started. Here's the grammar-then-immersion stack (Renshuu, Bunpro, immit, Yomitan, Anki) to read native Japanese in 12 months.
Migaku Review (2026): Is It Worth It for Japanese Learners?
"Honest Migaku review for Japanese learners (2026): the Academy course, pricing tiers, what works, what doesn't, and the best alternatives."
Anki Alternatives for Japanese Learners (2026): Beyond Shared Decks
Honest 2026 comparison of the best Anki alternatives for Japanese learners. immit, Migaku, JPDB, Renshuu, WaniKani, Bunpro, Lexirise. By a learner who hit the burnout wall.