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How do you remember Japanese vocabulary/words?

Opalite
#1

Hi everyone,


I've been living in Osaka for a few years now and still find Japanese vocabulary a bit of a challenge, especially when it comes to remembering words in actual conversations. I've tried using Anki and separate vocabulary lists, but sometimes I spend more time organizing everything than actually studying.


How do you usually learn new words? Do you study vocabulary separately or prefer learning it through sentences and context?

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Fred
#2

Start with numbers and 'thank you'

Move on the leaving vocab sets - house - kitchen - restaurant - office, and so on.

Use your new words in basic sentences.

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