2026-03-25 56433 瀏覽Anime Q&A

Does anyone know where in Hong Kong is the cheapest place to learn Japanese? I want to watch raw anime

Machine-translated from Traditional Chinese

I've wanted to learn Japanese for a long time to follow anime... Main goals:
1. Want to watch raw (no subtitles) anime and keep up with series without waiting for sub groups
2. Want to understand the voice actors' performances
3. Want to communicate when traveling to Japan

The problem is I don't know where's best to learn:
- JLPT courses?
- Self-study online? (Which app is good?)
- Sign up at the Japan Cultural Centre?
- University continuing education?

My budget isn't much, so I'd prefer something with good value. Has anyone gone from zero to being able to watch raw anime? How long does it roughly take?

回覆 (3)

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字幕組感謝祭2026-03-25

Subbing is honestly the fastest way to improve your Japanese. 😂 But to reach the level where you can watch raw content, you need at least N2. With N3, you can roughly understand what's being said, but you'll miss the details.

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聲優控小明2026-03-25

I recommend signing up at the Nihon Cultural Centre! The price is reasonable, and the Senseis are all native speakers. I started learning to understand voice actors' performances, and now I can hear many tonal differences I couldn't before. Worth every penny.

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輕小說翻譯機2026-03-25

It took me three years to go from zero to N2. Here is my study path:
1. Start with the Genki textbook to learn the basics (6 months).
2. Use Anki to memorize vocabulary (30 minutes daily).
3. Start watching anime with Japanese subtitles (around N3 level).
4. Massive input—listen to podcasts and read light novels.

Recommended apps: WaniKani (for kanji), Bunpro (for grammar). If you want something free, Duolingo is also good for beginners.