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Asagao Japanese
Language Academy
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Online & Offline Classes
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Our Learning Philosophy
Philosophy / Methodology Block
What Sets Asagao Apart?
At Asagao, we blend interactive language teaching with deep cultural immersion. Our unique methodology is built on core Japanese values and learning philosophies:
โข Doutoku (้ๅพณ) โ Japanese moral education
โข Shu-Ha-Ri (ๅฎ็ ด้ข) โ The path to mastery: Obey, Break, Detach
โข Kaizen (ๆนๅ) โ Continuous improvement
โข Ganbaru (้ ๅผตใ) โ Perseverance and resilience
โข Senpai-Kohai (ๅ
่ผฉใปๅพ่ผฉ) โ The mentor-apprentice dynamic
โข Reigi (็คผๅ) โ Respect and etiquette
โข Wabi-Sabi (ไพๅฏ) โ Embracing imperfection
We go beyond textbooksโoffering live conversational practice, role-plays, cultural workshops, and professional communication trainingโto ensure you’re not only exam-ready but also confident and culturally fluent.
About Us
About Asagao Japanese Language Academy
Asagao helps you learn Japanese while exploring its culture and unlocking global career opportunities.
At Asagao Japanese Language Course, we believe that learning Japanese is more than just acquiring a new language itโs about embracing a rich culture, unlocking global opportunities, and transforming both your personal and professional life.
Located in the culturally vibrant city of Lucknow, Asagao offers a comprehensive and immersive Japanese language learning experience for students, professionals, and language enthusiasts alike.
Whether you are offering preparation for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology )Scholarship, EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students), Japan Foundation Scholarships etc. . pursuing a career in Japan, or simply nurturing your passion for the language and culture โ Asagao is here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Why Choose Asagao?
Experience a smarter and more immersive way to learn Japanese.
Native-Level Teaching Method
Learn Japanese with practical methods used in Japan, focusing on real-life communication.
Conversation-Focused Classes
Improve your speaking confidence through daily conversation practice and role-play activities.
JLPT & Career Support
Special preparation for JLPT exams along with guidance for jobs and study opportunities in Japan.
Modern Learning Techniques
Use of digital materials, quizzes, and interactive exercises to make learning faster and easier.
Personal Mentorship
Teachers guide each student individually to improve pronunciation, grammar, and kanji learning.
Friendly Learning Environment
A supportive classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable practicing Japanese every day.
Japanese Language Courses
JLPT N5 โ Basic Beginner Level
Your First Step into Japanese Language Proficiency
JLPT N4 โ Upper Beginner Level
Ability to understand basic Japanese used in everyday situations.
JLPT N3 โ Intermediate Level
Ability to understand intermediate Japanese used in everyday conversations, news, and written information.
JLPT N2 โ Upper Intermediate Level
It’s a significant step up from N3 and requires a more comprehensive understanding of the language
JLPT N1 โ Advanced/Professional Level
This level tests your ability to understand spoken Japanese at a fast, natural speed in various contexts.
Business Japanese
It teaches you how to effectively use Japanese in real-world business situations.
Our Mission
Founder / CEO
At Asagao, our mission is to build a meaningful bridge between India and Japanโnot just through language, but through culture, values, and opportunity. We are dedicated to empowering learners with the skills they need to communicate fluently in Japanese, understand its cultural nuances, and thrive in global careers. Whether you aim to pass the JLPT, pursue a job with a Japanese company, or explore a new world through language, Asagao is your trusted guide on the journey to Japan.
Teams
Our Experts Team
โ JLPT N5 โ Basic Beginner Level
Kanji (ๆผขๅญ) are logographic characters originally derived from Chinese. They are an essential part of written Japanese and are read using two types of readings: Onโyomi (้ณ่ชญใฟ), the Sino-Japanese reading, and Kunโyomi (่จ่ชญใฟ), the native Japanese reading.
- Japanese Script: Hiragana, Katakana, and beginner Kanji practice
- Vocabulary: 800โ1,000 basic words
- Kanji: 100โ150 simple characters (e.g., ๆฅ, ๆ, ไบบ, ๆฐด)
- Grammar: Basic sentence patterns like:
- ใใใฏใใงใใ(Kore wa ~ desu.) This is ~.
- ๏ฝใ ใใใพใ / ใใพใใ(~ ga arimasu / imasu) There is ~. / ~ exists.
- ๏ฝใ ใใพใ / ใในใพใใ(~ o shimasu / tabemasu) I do ~ / eat ~
- Listening: Short daily conversations (shopping, greetings, time, etc.)
- Reading: Simple sentences, signs, and short passages
โ JLPT N4 โ Upper Beginner Level
The JLPT N4 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4) is the second-easiest level of the JLPT and is designed to assess your ability to understand basic Japanese at an upper-beginner level. It builds upon the knowledge gained at the N5 level and prepares learners for more practical use of the language in everyday situations such as shopping, traveling, dining, and casual social interactions. The (่ชๅฝ)GOI Vocabulary covered at this level includes commonly used nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and essential expressions. You are also expected to recognize and understand frequently used (ๆผขๅญ)KANJI characters that appear in daily life such as those found on signs, menus, instructions, and public notices. In terms of (ๆๆณ)BUNPOU Grammar, N4 introduces more complex sentence patterns including direct and indirect speech, giving and receiving verbs, as well as basic forms of honorific and humble expressions (keigo). The reading section (่ชญ่งฃ DOKKAI) focuses on your ability to comprehend short essays, messages, instructions, letters, articles, and dialogues related to everyday life. (่ด่งฃ)CHOUKAI listening comprehension section tests your ability to understand spoken Japanese in common daily scenarios, provided the speech is delivered at a slow to moderate pace.
โ JLPT N3 โ Intermediate Level
The JLPT N3 is an intermediate-level Japanese Language Proficiency Test. It acts as a bridge between the beginner levels (N5/N4) and the more advanced levels (N2/N1). (ๆผขๅญ)KANJI This includes kanji used in daily life, news, public information, etc. You’ll be tested on their readings (both on’yomi and kun’yomi) and usage in compounds.(่ชๅฝ)GOI Vocabulary: This covers daily-use nouns, verbs, and adjectives, as well as idiomatic and contextual expressions, and formal/informal terms for various settings (work, travel, social). You’ll be tested on orthography, contextual usage, and expressions with similar meanings.(ๆๆณ)BUNPOU Grammar This section tests your understanding of intermediate grammatical structures and sentence constructions. Key grammar points include:
Conditional forms (๏ฝใใ, ๏ฝใฐ, ๏ฝใชใ)
Passive and causative verbs (๏ฝใใ/ใใใ, ๏ฝใใ/ใใใ)
Comparative structures
Nominalization (๏ฝใใจ, ๏ฝใฎ)
Expressions of expectation or assumption (๏ฝใฏใ, ๏ฝใ ใใ)
Contrastive forms (๏ฝใ, ๏ฝใใฉ, ๏ฝใฎใซ)
(่ชญ่งฃ DOKKAI) Reading: You’ll be tested on your ability to read and understand written materials with specific contents concerning everyday topics. Short and mid-length passages (e.g., articles about cultural events, summaries of stories).
(่ด่งฃ)CHOUKAI Listening
This section assesses your ability to comprehend spoken Japanese in various everyday situations. Real-life conversations (between friends, colleagues, family).Announcements (at train stations, events, workplaces).Interviews or monologues.
What to Study:
- Vocabulary: 3,500โ5,000 words
- Kanji: Around 650โ700 characters
- Grammar:
- ๏ฝใใใ (๏ฝ sou da)I heard thatโฆ)
- ๏ฝใฆใใพใ(๏ฝ te shimau) (To do completely/regretfully)
- ๏ฝใฐใปใใใปใชใ(๏ฝba,tara,nara) conditionals
- Listening: Longer conversations in various situations (train station, office, hospital)
- Reading: Emails, notices, essays, basic articles
- โ JLPT N2 โ Upper Intermediate Level
- The JLPT N2 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N2) assesses your ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree. It’s a significant step up from N3 and requires a more comprehensive understanding of the language
- (่ชๅฝ)GOI Vocabulary : Everyday vocabulary. Words used in business settings, news articles, and academic discussions. Abstract nouns (e.g., ่ช็ฑ – freedom, ๆๅ – success, ่ฒฌไปป – responsibility).Idiomatic expressions and set phrases (e.g., ๆฐใใคใ – to notice, ๆใ่ฒธใ – to lend a hand).
- (ๆผขๅญ)KANJI including those found in public signs, job-related materials, and printed media.
- (ๆๆณ)BUNPOU Grammar: N2 grammar is more complex than N3, focusing on logical structuring, nuanced expression, and formal sentence patterns. Various conjunctions and connective expressions.Honorifics (ๆฌ่ช – keigo) and humble language.
- Passive and causative forms.Expressions related to possibility, obligation, intention, and judgment.Grammar patterns that convey subtle meanings or attitudes.
- Reading Comprehension (่ชญ่งฃ – Dokkai)This section tests your ability to read and understand various written materials. You’ll encounter Articles and commentaries from newspapers and magazines. Simple critiques and essays.
- Written materials with relatively clear logical development.Business emails, advertisements, and instructional manuals.Short and mid-size passages on a range of different topics.
- Listening Comprehension (่ด่งฃ)CHOUKAI This section assesses your ability to understand spoken Japanese in real-life scenarios.Coherent conversations at near-natural speed.Announcements and instructions.Narratives with implied meanings.
- Workplace dialogues and discussions on various topics.
- What to Study:
- Vocabulary: 6,000โ8,000 words
- Kanji: Around 1,000 characters
- Grammar:
- Formal written expressions (ใใใฎใฎ, ใใใใงใฏใชใ) (๏ฝmono no, ๏ฝwake de wa nai) Although / Even though , It doesn’t mean that / It is not
- Nuanced sentence endings (ใใงใใใ, ใใใใใใชใ) (๏ฝdeshou , ๏ฝkamoshirenai ) Probably / I suppose / It seems
- Listening: News, workplace meetings, and fast-paced conversations
- Reading: Editorials, essays, and technical explanations
- โ JLPT N1 โ Advanced/Professional Level
- The JLPT N1 is the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, designed to assess your ability to understand and use Japanese in a wide variety of circumstances, including academic, professional, and formal settings. It requires a highly advanced level of Japanese.
- The JLPT N1 exam is divided into three main sections:
- Language Knowledge (Vocabulary & Grammar)
- Vocabulary: You’ll be tested on a very large vocabulary (around 10,000 words), including advanced vocabulary, idioms, formal phrases, technical terms, abstract nouns, and compound words. You’ll need to know Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, and their meanings, as well as how to use words in context.
- Kanji: Expect to recognize and understand at least 2,000 kanji, including rare and advanced kanji seen in literature, legal documents, and formal announcements. This also includes multiple readings (onyomi and kunyomi) and their contextual usage.
- Grammar: This section covers highly advanced and complex grammatical structures, including causative-passive forms, honorific expressions, nuanced sentence-ending particles (e.g., ~mono no, ~wake de wa nai, ~ni suginai), and complex conjunctions for expressing comparison, contrast, speculation, and obligation. You’ll need to understand and use these structures in various contexts.
- Reading Comprehension
- This section includes challenging passages such as newspaper editorials, academic essays, research papers, literary works, advertisements, and instructions with nuanced or implied meanings.
- You’ll need to infer tone, implied opinions, and subtle emotional context, understand logical flow, compare perspectives, and analyze argumentative texts with critical thinking. Passages can be short, mid-size, or long, and may involve integrated comprehension or thematic comprehension.
- Listening Comprehension
- This section tests your ability to understand spoken Japanese at a fast, natural speed in various contexts. You’ll listen to long and complex conversations, news reports, business meetings, formal lectures, debates, and conversations with varied speaking styles and regional accents.
- You’ll be expected to pick up on implied meanings, speaker intentions, and complex sentence constructions, as well as grasp details like relationships among speakers, logical structures, and essential points. This includes task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, comprehension of general outline, and quick response questions.
- What to Study:
- Vocabulary: 10,000+ words
- Kanji: 2,000+ characters
- Grammar: Complex and abstract expressions
- ๏ฝใซใใใใใ (๏ฝni kakawarazu ) Regardless of ~ / Whether ~ or not
- ๏ฝใซใใฆใ (๏ฝni shitemo ) Even if ~ / Even assuming ~ / Granted that ~
- ๏ฝใใใๅพใชใ (๏ฝzaru o enai) Cannot help but ~ / Have no choice but to
- Listening: Fast conversations, news, lectures, debates
- Reading: Essays, newspapers, academic and legal texts
- โ Business Japanese
- About Business Japanese
- This course focuses on practical business communication rather than just testing grammar or vocabulary. It teaches you how to effectively use Japanese in real-world business situations.
- You will learn to:
- Communicate smoothly in a wide range of business scenarios
- Handle complex tasks using Japanese
- Conduct meetings, phone calls, and even negotiations almost like a native speaker
- Read and interpret business emails, charts, and documents
- Understand how to respond appropriately in various business contexts
- The emphasis is on real, practical usageโhelping you build the skills needed to succeed in a Japanese-speaking work environment.
- Vocabulary: Business-specific words and expressions used in Meetings, Emails, Negotiations, Office communication, Formal expressions, Business idioms
- Kanji: Technical Kanjiโs
- Grammar: Natural sentence construction
- Appropriate grammar for formal communication
- Functional grammar patterns for requests, offers, suggestions, etc.
- Listening: Comprehending business conversations and phone calls
- Understanding instructions, discussions, schedules
- Selecting appropriate responses in business situations
- Reading:
- Written business communication: Emails, Memos, Notices, Schedules, Advertisements
- โ Bonus: Keigo (ๆฌ่ช – Honorific Language)
- A crucial part of BJT:
- ๅฐๆฌ่ช (Sonkeigo) โ Respectful language (e.g., ใใฃใใใ, ใใใฃใใใ)
- ่ฌ่ญฒ่ช (Kenjลgo) โ Humble language (e.g., ็ณใไธใใพใ, ไผบใใพใ)
- ไธๅฏง่ช (Teineigo) โ Polite language (e.g., ใงใ, ใพใ)
FAQS
Frequently asked questions
Learning Japanese opens many opportunities such as jobs in Japanese companies, working in Japan, higher education in Japan, translation jobs, and cultural understanding. Japan has strong business relations with India, so Japanese language skills are highly valued.Japanese companies in India: ~1,400โ1,434 ,Business establishments: ~5,200+, Total Japanese investment (FDI): ~โน2.7 lakh crore, Value in USD: ~$32โ33 billion
It depends on the level you want to achieve. Generally:
JLPT N1: 12 months
JLPT N5 (Beginner): 3,6,8,12 months
JLPT N4: 6 months
JLPT N3: 6 months
JLPT N2: 8 months
No prior knowledge is required. Beginners start with Hiragana and Katakana, basic vocabulary, and simple sentence structures.
Japanese may seem difficult at first because of three writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji), but with proper teaching methods and regular practice, it becomes manageable and enjoyable to learn.
Japanese proficiency is commonly measured by the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) with five levels:
* N5 โ Beginner
* N4 โ Basic
* N3 โ Intermediate
* N2 โ Advanced
* N1 โ Expert
Yes. Many Japanese companies in India and abroad look for employees with Japanese language skills. Opportunities exist in IT, manufacturing, translation, interpretation, BPO, tourism, and education sectors.
Yes. The course includes grammar, vocabulary, kanji, reading, listening practice, and mock tests to prepare students for the JLPT examination.
We Provide AJLA Own Learning Mangement System for Study, Practice, Assessment, JLPTMock Papers.
Yes. Japanese can be learned effectively online or offline. Online classes include interactive lessons, digital materials, and speaking practice, Recording of Every Class, access of Learning Management System with the instructor.
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