Japanese Notebooks Tour

Introduction

• Filming a long-awaited video showcasing Japanese notebooks.
• Notebooks organized into three categories.

Completed Notebooks

First Japanese Notebook

• Started in 2013; resumed studying in 2019.
• Contains notes from University course:
  • Overviews of kanji learned.
  • Coloring system for kanji:
    • Dark green: Very well known.
    • Green dot: Needs more review.
    • Red: Not known.
  • Verb overview from sensei:
    • Categorized r-verbs, u-verbs, and irregular verbs.
    • Included meanings in German and various verb forms (mass, T form).
  • Overview for E adjectives and N adjectives.
  • Self-created overviews:
    • Days of the week.
    • Particles.
    • Question words.
  • Grammar notes organized by chapters.
  • Exercises from textbooks and graded tests included.

Writing Practice Workbook

• Practiced kanji writing; improvement over time.
• Used GY workbook for kanji practice.

Daily Sentence Notebook

• Used from September 2022 to March 2023.
• Aimed for one sentence per day.
• Included vocabulary and grammar points.
• Stopped in April 2023 to focus on JLPT N4 exam preparation.

Current Notebooks

GY Exercises Notebook

• Started January 2023, paused after half a year.
• Continued exercises from GY workbook.
• Used for studying JLPT N4 exam preparation.
• Incorporated various study methods:
  • Vocabulary app notes.
  • Grammar exercises.
  • Mock exams and corrections.

Similar Words Notebook

• Started in 2023 for words with similar meanings/sounds.
• Found it impractical; stopped using it.
• Plan to write differences on Anki flashcards instead.

Sentence Patterns Notebook

• Began in early 2023 using a notebook from Thailand.
• Documented sentence patterns, meanings, and usage.
• Stopped due to prioritizing other studies.

Writing Practice Notebook

• Started November 2021 and still in use.
• Used for writing longer texts.
• Corrections done by a teacher now.
• Color-coded corrections:
  • Blue: New words.
  • Lilac: Forgotten words.
  • Pink: Grammar mistakes.
• Weekly writing practice showing improvements.

Goonhor Course Notebook

• Started January 2024.
• Follows a structured format inspired by another YouTuber.
• Includes a table of contents, grammar points, and example sentences.
• Organized for easy navigation and review.

Kanji Notebook

• Began June 2024 for kanji from the "Look and Learn" workbook.
• Documents daily study progress and mistakes.
• Started noting dates for study sessions.

Conclusion

• Preference for physical notebooks over digital.
• Reflection on progress and organization in studying Japanese.
• Encouragement for viewers to share thoughts and experiences.