Japanese Language
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Should Software Developers Take the JLPT? If you’re a software developer in Japan, you may wonder if the JLPT is worth your time. Here’s my take on the exam, and who it’s really good for.
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How Magic: The Gathering Took Me from N2 to Japanese Fluency Passing the JLPT N2 is one thing, but actively managing projects in Japanese is another. This is how I used Magic: The Gathering to bridge the gap from academic study to professional confidence in Tokyo.
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Working and Communicating with Japanese Engineers Working on an international tech team comes with communication challenges that go beyond just language. Here’s some practical advice I’ve gathered in my ten years of working in Japan.
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What Are Software Developers Called In Japan? A breakdown of some of the most common software development job titles in Japan, their practical differences, and the cultural nuances surrounding them.
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Become a Great Communicator in Japanese What is “reading the air”? Why do Japanese people ignore me sometimes?
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Japanese Language Proficiency, Job Requirements, and You How to understand Japanese language requirements on job postings.
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