5 Japanese Language myths that are holding you back in 2025

You’ve got everything it takes to start understanding Japanese—faster than you think.
But the problem isn’t your effort—it’s the sea of bad advice you're stuck swimming in.

In this video, we’ll break down five of the most common Japanese learning myths that still trip people up in 2025.
Not the obvious ones—but the sneaky ones that sound helpful and quietly hold you back.

I’m joined by  ‪@sevenstop41‬, who scored near-perfect on the JLPT N1, and he's seen just how misleading these myths can be—even for serious learners.

Together, we’ll show you what actually works—and how to make real, lasting progress with Japanese, without burning out.

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I hope this helps you avoid the traps I fell into—and learn Japanese in a way that’s efficient, personal, and way more fun.

If any of these myths hit home, or if you’ve got your own “aha” moment from unlearning bad advice, let me know in the comments. I read every one.

それじゃ、楽しんで学ぼう！


Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 #1: Kanji are hard
04:37 #2: Anime Japanese is weird
08:10 #3: You have to live in Japan to get to a high level
10:34 #4: You should hold off on speaking until you're fluent / You should output from day 1
15:41 #5: Passive immersion is a waste of time
18:25 Choosing passive immersion content
19:39 Outro







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